Owner's Manual

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 57
3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 57
3-2 Software Applications ..................................................................................... 58
3-3 Driver CD Information .................................................................................... 58
3-4 Hardware Information ..................................................................................... 59
3-5 Contact Us ..................................................................................................... 59
Chapter 4 Unique Features ......................................................................................... 61
4-1 Xpress Recovery2 ......................................................................................... 61
4-2 BIOS Update Utilities ..................................................................................... 66
4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility ...................................................... 66
4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility ....................................................... 69
4-3 EasyTune 5 .................................................................................................... 71
4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost ........................................................................... 72
Chapter 5 Appendix .................................................................................................... 73
5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output ................................................................. 73
5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio ............................................................ 73
5-1-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional) ........................................................... 76
5-1-3 Enabling the DTS (Digital Theater Systems) Function ................................... 78
5-1-4 Configuring Microphone Recording ................................................................... 79
5-1-5 Using the Sound Recorder ................................................................................. 81
5-2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 82
5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................. 82
5-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ................................................................................ 83