do you have to go into BIOS and turn off the onboard sound of the motherboard for this to work?
270396
Should not have to... windows supports having multiple sound cards... you'll just need to select your output device in Sound Properties in control panel.
270397
No. You should be able to enable/disable sound cards through the Control Panel. Set the ASUS as default.
270398
Yes. You should do so - and uninstall all drivers for the onboard audio - before installing the card. I guess technically you shouldn't have to, but everything I've read about the card suggests it won't work right if you don't.
270399
No, but it's recommended to do so. Why would you want to active audio cards ?
270400
I'm not sure. I do not believe it would be strictly necessary, but I would either disable the motherboard sound device in the BIOS or in Windows Device Manager.
2113631
HERE HERE HERE! For some reason, it flat out refuses to work, or if it does theres a lot of static. Not sure if its a mobo or case issue though.
426117
no problem with the audio. the first boards second gpu slot was no good. sent it back got a new board second gpu slot worked for week then died
510639
You don't have to buy a sound card to have them sound good but if your motherboard doesn't have on board 7.1 sound on it then it's best you get a sound card. I'm using my on board 7.1 and didn't buy a sound card and they sound great to me but could be better with a sound card. Getting a sound card isn't a bad investment for your computer though if you don't have one
935388
No, the desktop controller has its own sound card built into it. so you can disable your mother boards on-board audio. The other neat things is...it has bluetooth that can be paired with your cell phone, so you can take calls in the middle of game, or just use it as a hands-off device.
1588726
It should work according to the specs of this motherboard. I have this and no problems. When do you get the beeps? Before or after post? At the point of turning on the computer? Is this a new motherboard? Try removing everything but ram, cpu and video card. Go from there. If it beeps again check to make sure the ram is seated correctly. Is the cpu seated correctly? Any bent pins? Installed correctly?
2107608
You can without having anything hooked up to it but you can also do it through the bios via the internet. I have the same MOBO with a i7-3930K Processor. I've updated mine a couple of times via the internet and it works absolutely fine. Make sure you convert your motherboard (it may have been already) to the new file format. I can't remember if it's .cap file but it will tell you on their support section on the ASUS website. I believe your file will be the new format. If it doesn't work it will stay to the current one you have which is awesome since that keeps you safe.
1561531
Yes, I have done so on both of mine. Suggest a USB. If you add one internally the BIOS will "yell at you for having opened the chassis". Not a big deal to turn off but.... In any event, I have an internal on one and a USB on the other. Little or no difference in performance.
1016344
yeah but its just a monitor so there will be no sound coming from it. you have to use an external source for the sound.
1944269
Not really. I only bought it because I needed more ports. Unless you need more ports or the controller on the motherboard isn't working. There is no reason for it.
546768
To better answer this question, I should tell you first that you can control the speed of any fan connected to the mobo via BIOS or using ASUS AI suite. you can put any fan on any of the following 4 settings: Silent, Standard, Turbo, and Full Speed. There are two "little cooling fans" a.k.a assist fans the you can attach to the mobo, and if i put any of them on Standard or higher, the noise is definitely noticable. The sound is very annoying! it makes a very whiny fan sound. I would suggest keeping them on Silent setting. FYI, my desktop case has built in sound dampening material (Fractal Design define R4) and even with the the whiny sound is pretty noticeable To better answer this question, I should tell you first that you can control the speed of any fan connected to the mobo via BIOS or using ASUS AI suite. you can put any fan on any of the following 4 settings: Silent, Standard, Turbo, and Full Speed. There are two "little cooling fans" a.k.a assist fans the you can attach to the mobo, and if i put any of them on Standard or higher, the noise is definitely noticable. The sound is very annoying! it makes a very whiny fan sound. I would suggest keeping them on Silent setting. FYI, my desktop case has built in sound dampening material... » Read More To better answer this question, I should tell you first that you can control the speed of any fan connected to the mobo via BIOS or using ASUS AI suite. you can put any fan on any of the following 4 settings: Silent, Standard, Turbo, and Full Speed. There are two "little cooling fans" a.k.a assist fans the you can attach to the mobo, and if i put any of them on Standard or higher, the noise is definitely noticable. The sound is very annoying! it makes a very whiny fan sound. I would suggest keeping them on Silent setting. FYI, my desktop case has built in sound dampening material (Fractal Design define R4) and even with the the whiny sound is pretty noticeable « Show Less
961797
where you plug them in is irrelevant, but connecting them to the motherboard is usually preferred. if they're too loud, I suspect vibration against the case. Did you use the included rubber mounting plugs to mount them?
137265
Not easliy. You need to open the entire unit up, take out the motherboard and solder in the card. Oh, no warranty if you do this .
501007
I think the sound hardware is integral to the mother board. When I had the box open there was no sound card that I could see. As to what the chip set is please ask HP that. Any sound is likely to be low end. My wife used the machine and she is not a critical listener. She understood it was low end and was satisfied with that. I didn't intend to answer until I thought a bit about it. Hope this helps.
546767
It can get rather noisy. There are two of them and you can set their speed in BIOS.
2068816
You do not need a sound card to enjoy great spin with this mobo. But the on-board sound is not the highest quality, if this is what you want then grab a sound card as well. Otherwise, it's not necessary.
1193701
mine does the same.. check your voltages in the BIOS though from what I've read it's the fan controller on the PSU switching on and off.. you'll be fine :)