ASUS ROG - Player's Nation Audio Card ROG Xonar Phoebus User Manual (English)
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Upgrade your computer's audio fidelity with this robust 7.1-channel gaming soundcard, engineered for premium multimedia and intense gaming experiences. This comprehensive manual serves as your definitive guide, covering everything from hardware installation to advanced software configuration. It teaches you how to connect diverse peripherals—including home theater systems, microphones, and headphones—and maximize performance using built-in features like Dolby technology. Ideal for serious gamers, audiophiles, and enthusiasts building high-performance PC centers requiring superior sound quality and wide connectivity.
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Xonar Phoebus PCI Express 7.1-Channel Gaming Soundcard
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Xonar Phoebus PCI Express 7.1-Channel Gaming Soundcard User’s manual
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Revised Edition V3 November 2015 Copyright © 2015 ASUSTe K COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitte...
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Contents Contents ...................................................................................................... iii Contents .....................................................................
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Contents 6.5 Microphone Function Introduction .................................... 6.6 Line-in Device Function Introduction ................................ 6.7 Aux-in Device Function Introduction ......
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Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interf...
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Safety information • Before installing the device on a motherboard, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. • To prevent electrical shock hazard or short circuits, switch off the po...
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1. Introduction 1.1 Package Contents • Xonar TM Phoebus 7.1 Channel PCI Express Audio Card • Phoebus Control Box • Driver CD • S/PDIF TOSLINK optical adaptor x1 • ATX 4P-to- 6P Power Cable x1 • Quick ...
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1.3 General Specification Items Description Audio Performance Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A- 118d B for Front channel of Line-out Weighted) 112d B for other channels of Line-out 110d B for Headphone...
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Items Description I/O Ports Analog Output Jack 3.5mm jack * 1 (Headphone out) Analog Input Jack 3.5mm jack * 1 (Shared by Line-In / Mic-In) Digital S/PDIF Output High-bandwidth TOS-Link combo port sup...
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2. About Hardware 2.1 Xonar Phoebus Audio Processing Card Mic in HP out Box link Line in Ctr / Sbw Side / SPDIF out ASUS Xonar Phoebus
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No Item Description Connect your external PC microphone to this 3.5mm Microphone Input Port jack for voice input. Built-in high-quality Microphone pre-amplifier. Headphone Output Port Connect your hea...
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3. Installing the Xonar Hardware 3.1 Preparing Your Computer Before you proceed with the following installation steps, it’s recommended that you disable your onboard audio device in your BIOS settings...
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2. Secure the audio card bracket to the back of your computer with the screw that you removed. Refer to section 3.1. 3. Connect the power cable of your power supply to the power connector on the Xonar...
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3.3 Connecting TV tuner card If you have a traditional PCI or PCI Express TV tuner card on your PC, you may need to connect it to the audio card to send the tuner card’s sound to your PC speakers. 1. ...
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4. Installing Software 4.1 Installing the Audio Card Driver 1. After you have installed your audio card, turn on your computer. Windows automatically detects your audio card and searches for device dr...
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4.2.2 Reinstalling Software To reinstall the Xonar Phoebus card driver: 1. Before reinstalling any software, it’s recommended to uninstall the existing software first. 2. After finishing the uninstall...
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5. Connecting Speakers and Peripherals 5.1 Connecting to Phoebus Control Box 5.1.1 Connecting Phoebus Box Mic in HP out Box link Line in Ctr / Sbw Side / SPDIF out No Item Description Microphone Input...
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5.1.2 Connecting Phoebus Box with external headphone and microphone Headphone Out Mic In No Item Description Headphone Port Connect headphone to headphone port on Phoebus Control box Microphone Input ...
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5.2 Connecting Digital Speaker Systems (Home Theater) Xonar Phoebus makes playback through your home theater system possible, creating an impressive surround sound experience. A single digital cable c...
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5.3 Connecting stereo headphones 5.3.1 Connecting stereo headphones Connecting stereo hadphones Mic in HP out Box link Line in Ctr / Sbw Side / SPDIF out No Item Description Headphone Out Port The Hea...
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Connecting 5.1 channel hadphones Mic in HP out Box link Line in Ctr / Sbw Side / SPDIF out No Item Description Front Out Connect the front-channel 3.5mm plug of your 5.1 headphones into this jack. Bac...
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5.4 Connecting Analog Speaker Systems 5.4.1 Connecting Analog Power Amplifier Mic in HP out Box link Line in Ctr / Sbw Side / SPDIF out No Item Description Front Out Connects to the “left front” and “...
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5.4.2 Connecting 2/2.1 Channel Speakers 2 Speakers Mic in HP out Box link AUDIO INPUTS Line in Ctr / Sbw Side / SPDIF out No Item Description Front Out Port Connect the 2 channel speaker set’s 3.5mm p...
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4 Speakers Mic in HP out Box link AUDIO AUDIO INPUTS INPUTS Line in Ctr / Sbw Side / SPDIF out No Item Description Front Out Connects to the Front input port of the 4/4.1 speakers with the mini-jack c...
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5.1 Speakers Mic in HP out Box link AUDIO INPUTS Line in Side Front Center/ Subwoofer Ctr / Sbw Side / SPDIF out No Item Description Front Out Connects to the Front input port of the 5.1 speakers with...
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Connecting 7.1 channel speakers 7.1 speakers Rear Mic in AUDIO AUDIO INPUTS INPUTS Side Center/ HP out Subwoofer Box link Line in Ctr / Sbw Side / SPDIF out No Item Description Front Out Connects to t...
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5.5 Connecting Microphone Mic in HP out Box link Line in No Item Description Microphone Input Connect the microphone’s 3.5mm plug into this Mic-In Ctr / Sbw port for voice communication, recording, or...
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6. Xonar Phoebus Driver Guide 6.1 Introduction to the Xonar Phoebus Audio Center GUI 1. After finishing the driver installation and rebooting your computer, you will find the Xonar Phoebus Audio Cente...
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6.1.2 Audio Status Panel No Item Description Playback (Speaker Indicates the output default device. Out) Capture (Mic In) Indicates the input default device. Speaker Numbers Indicates the speaker numb...
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6.1.3 Profile Panel This profile panel for sound effect contails a preset mode and a user-defined mode. No Item Description Profile Mode Click to select the presets in profile mode. Add Profile Adjust...
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6.2.1 Dolby® Home Theater (Windows® 7 Only) Funct ion Introduct ion • The following items will be replaced by Dolby® Home Theater V4 under Windows® 7 Operating System. - 7.1 Virtual Speaker Shifter - ...
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6.2.2 Volume Control Funct ion Introduct ion The function allows you to control the volume of the Speaker. No Item Description Volume Control bar Master – Adjust the volume level for all channels. Fro...
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6.2.3 Speaker Setting Funct ion Introduct ion This function allows you to set the speaker numbers (stereo, quadraphonic, 5.1 surround, 7.1 surround). No Item Description LFE / Center Channel When enab...
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6.2.4 Sample Rate Funct ion Introduct ion This function allows you to set the sample rate for the Speaker. No Item Description Sample Rate button 44.1 KHz - set the playback sample rate to 44.1K 48 KH...
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6.2.5 Equalizer Funct ion Introduct ion This 10-band EQ function allows you to adjust the EQ band manually and create customized preset items or click to select a preset EQ mode. No Item Description E...
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6.2.6 Environment Effect Funct ion Introduct ion This function provides 28 special environment emulations for different sound reflections and revweberation. No Item Description Environment Effect Clic...
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6.2.7 7.1 Virtual Speaker Shifter Funct ion Introduct ion No Item Description 7.1 Virtual speaker Click on the check box to enable / disable 7.1 Virtual shifter enable/disable Speaker to simulate the ...
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6.2.8 Flex Bass II Funct ion Introduct ion This function allows you to increase / decrease the LFE strength. This function would cut the low frequency band (50~250Hz) of stereo music content (eg. Mp3,...
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6.2.9 Xear Sing FX Funct ion Introduct ion Xear Sing FX function provides two features for karaoke applications. No Item Description Key Shifting switch It provides the key change function. There are ...
Manual Details
| Brand | Audio |
|---|---|
| Pages | 78 |
| File Size | 4.34 MB |
| Published | May 15, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I physically install the Xonar Phoebus card?
Installation involves preparing your computer system first, followed by installing the audio processing card following the manual's steps.
Does the Xonar Phoebus support Windows Vista or Win 7 operating systems?
Yes, the driver package supports both Windows Vista/Win 7 (32/64 bit) and includes GX technology to maintain gaming sound effects.
What determines if S/PDIF can deliver multi-channel audio?
The S/PDIF protocol limits PCM output to 2 channels; however, selecting DDO allows for 5.1 surround sound delivery.