If you use a Linux OS and have problems with your motherboard onboard sound chipset, then this is the soundcard for you. Right out of the box it's basically plug and play. Open up a terminal and type 'alsamixer' and you'll come face to face with a nice layout for the card, while having the ability to modify outputs, etc.
I have not been able to get this card to install properly and work at all. It requires that you uninstall all other cards in your system. I use 6 sound cards in my system for broadcast purposes and need to keep them, so this card will not work for me.