Owner's Manual

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 53
3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 53
3-2 Software Applications ..................................................................................... 54
3-3 Driver CD Information .................................................................................... 54
3-4 Hardware Information ..................................................................................... 55
3-5 Contact Us..................................................................................................... 55
Chapter 4 Unique Features......................................................................................... 57
4-1 Xpress Recovery2 ......................................................................................... 57
4-2 BIOS Update Utilities..................................................................................... 62
4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility...................................................... 62
4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility ....................................................... 65
4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro ............................................................................................. 67
4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver ................................................................................. 68
4-5 Windows Vista ReadyBoost........................................................................... 70
Chapter 5 Appendix .................................................................................................... 71
5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output................................................................. 71
5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio ............................................................ 71
5-1-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional)........................................................... 73
5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording ................................................................... 75
5-1-4 Using the Sound Recorder................................................................................. 77
5-2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 78
5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................. 78
5-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ................................................................................ 79
Regulatory Statements ................................................................................................. 81