Owner's Manual

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 59
3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 59
3-2 Application Software....................................................................................... 60
3-3 Technical Manuals.......................................................................................... 60
3-4 Contact........................................................................................................... 61
3-5 System........................................................................................................... 61
3-6 Download Center ............................................................................................ 62
Chapter 4 Unique Features......................................................................................... 63
4-1 Xpress Recovery2 ......................................................................................... 63
4-2 BIOS Update Utilities..................................................................................... 68
4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility...................................................... 68
4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility ....................................................... 71
4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro ............................................................................................. 72
Chapter 5 Appendix .................................................................................................... 73
5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) .................................................................... 73
5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller......................................................... 73
5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette for Windows XP........................ 79
5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System ...................... 80
5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output................................................................. 85
5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio ............................................................ 85
5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In and Out Cable (Optional)............................................ 87
5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Function .................................................... 89
5-2-4 Configuring Microphone Recording ................................................................... 90
5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder................................................................................. 92
5-3 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 93
5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................. 93
5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ................................................................................ 94
5-4 Regulatory Statements ................................................................................... 96