Driver Asus Supreme-fx
Indira Rossetto
It needs a small piece of proprietary software to work on Windows (can be found at the ROG Rampage V Edition 10 and the ROG MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY support page). In it, you can select which headphones plug to use, test their impedance and turn on/off the microfone amplification. The software doesn't have any drivers. Instead it runs on the background and simply allows you to configure the DAC features.
Output power isn't the only thing that matters when using high impedance headphones, amplification quality can become a big deal and with the onboard audio susceptible to EMF as well as all sorts of dirty power issues and substandard component quality (compared to external solutions) it wouldn't be a stretch to say that even if you could power them from the motherboard most people wouldn't want to. I personally don't use onboard audio for anything and haven't touched it in quite a few years because of the quality improvements I noticed as well as the ability to completely ignore driver and compatibility issues.
ASUS's main VRM for the CPU core is based on a true 8-phase digital PWM (probably from International Rectifier) and eight International Rectifier IR3555, which are 60A integrated power stages. Each power stage has a driver, a high-side MOSFET, and a low-side MOSFET. These are extremely high-end parts, especially the 60A version of the PowIRstage. The inductors are ASUS's micro-fine alloy chokes, and there is a mix of solid 10K polymers, ceramic, and tantalum capacitors for the output filter.
That's a lot of PCI-E 3.0 quick switches, and they are used to switch around all the PCI-E bandwidth to provide all the features on the Rampage V Edition 10. All this switching can also cause problems in signal integrity, so ASUS has included re-drivers. Two ASMedia ASM1467 are used to re-drive the NGFF (M.2) PCI-E signals. There is also an ASMedia 1184e used to expand PCI-E lanes for less bandwidth intensive controllers (like WIFI). The specific connections can be found on the previous page's block diagram of the motherboard. Two Texas Instruments DS80PCI800 PCI-E 3.0 8-channel repeaters with equalization improve the signal strength of the PCI-E 3.0 lanes from the CPU to ensure the signal integrity of the two sets of 8x PCI-E 3.0 switched between two PCI-E 16x slots and the U.2 and M.2 ports.
4-Way SLI with M.2 and U.2: The way ASUS has routed bandwidth allows for the M.2 and U.2 slots to receive bandwidth from PCI-E lanes earmarked for either the first or the last PCI-E 16x slots. ASUS makes this work with all the re-drivers and PCI-E quick switches, allowing for flexibility.
ASUS's ROG Experience: From high-end fan control to the full on accessories package, the ROG package is high-end and really gives you those extras that people go crazy for. With the Rampage V Edition 10, ASUS included a snazzy USB drive instead of a driver disc, two ROG coasters, a fan extension card with thermistor cables, and ROG stickers to tag your rig.
The Rampage V Edition 10 is equipped with every high-end feature you could wish for; including fast 3x3 Wireless AC, more than enough USB 3.1, the ability to run four GPUs, M.2, and U.2 all at the same time. While there is a lot of switching going on, ASUS has done their due diligence with re-drivers to make sure signal integrity isn't affected. The only impactful mutually exclusive switching is going on between the PCI-E 4x slot and two internal USB 3.0 and two rear USB 3.1.
The ASUS SupremeFX S1220A audio codec is based on the Realtek ALC1220 codec. Realtek is a well-known manufacturer of audio codecs, and the ALC1220 is one of their high-performance audio codecs commonly used in motherboards. ASUS has partnered with Realtek and integrated the ALC1220 codec into their SupremeFX S1220A audio solution, adding their own enhancements and optimizations to provide an enhanced audio experience specifically tailored for ASUS motherboards. While the underlying technology and core functionality are provided by Realtek, ASUS's SupremeFX branding signifies their additional features, software support, and customization options for the S1220A codec. Please download the drivers from ASUS's website for your motherboard model as the drivers below my not be suited.
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I noticed the sound seems ok from the back panel, but the front panel has no sound. I checked and front panel and backpanel both have sound under windows, but front panel doesnt work in ubuntu only! how is this possible? is this still a driver issue?
I have the same issue as you with the same hardware. From what I've read is it looks like the sound card we have is not supported by the kernel yet or snd-hda-intel driver for it are not loading properly.
I've upvoted @Hossein and @jmose, thank you for getting me where I needed to be! I finally managed to get it all working. For anyone who might stumble across this post having the same or similar issues, I'll document the full process that I went through multiple times to get the exact steps from when you arrive at the Debian desktop having installed from ISO. I know a lot isn't useful to the OP, but it might help others. When I was on the latest daily build, I had Pro Audio / ProAudio as a 'driver', but I don't have it in the below, and everything appears to work correctly.
Hi,
one little question: Where can I find the settings file (in general, where it does been written/saved)?
Sometimes I re-install my driver so I want to export and import my settings without having to manually change the settings everytime.
Copy pasting the settings file should be enough, but where to find that file (which path)?
The audio console does not show anything about this.
Hope you can help.
Thanks.
Please help me to solve my problem. My system is Asus X542UF and os is windows 10 64bit. After installing Realtek drivers from Asus site, sound quality of my headphones are very low quality. I can not hear any bass sound. If I increase the volume, then the sounds become very unclear. Even I uninstall or go back to windows hd audio, nothing works. But sometimes when I plugged in headphones and boot windows sound quality is super. But if I once unplugged them they again sounda badly. I am tired of reinstalling realtek drivers.
Included with the ASUS ROG Crosshair VI Hero is a plethora of accessories not only for the motherboard itself, but for your setup as well. A standard User Guide and driver disk are included, as well as four SATA 6Gbps cables, an SLI HB bridge, and an 80cm extension cable for RGB strips. A nicely padded I/O shield is also provided, along with a Q-Connector for easy front panel connections, a ROG coaster, ROG cable labels, ROG sticker sheet, and finally an M.1 screw package and 3D printing mount screw package.
Supported M.2 type varies per motherboard.
- The illustrations only show the installation steps for a single M.2 slot, the steps are the same for the other M.2 slots if you wish to install an M.2 to another M.2 slot.
- Use a Phillips screwdriver when removing or installing the screws or screw stands mentioned in this section.
- The M.2 is purchased separately.
When installing an M.2 Type 2242, 2260, 2280 M.2 to M.2_1, you may need to use the removable screw stand. aa06259810