The document describes the features and characteristics of AC '97 and HD audio SoundMAX Codec AD1986A Rev. 0, including support for both AC '97 and HD audio interfaces, 6 DAC channels for 5.1 surround sound, S/PDIF output, integrated headphone amplifiers, variable rate audio, greater than 90 dB dynamic range, 20-bit resolution on all DACs and ADCs, line-level mono phone input, high-quality differential CD input, selectable MIC input with preamp, AUX and line-in stereo inputs, external amplifier power down (EAPD), power management modes, jack sensing, and device identification.