User`s manual

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2-13 Save & Exit Setup ......................................................................................... 58
2-14 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 58
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 6 .................................................................................................... 72
4-4 Easy Energy Saver ...................................................................................... 73
Chapter 5 Appendix .................................................................................................... 75
5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) .................................................................... 75
5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller ......................................................... 75
5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette for W indows XP ........................ 81
5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System ...................... 82
5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output ................................................................. 88
5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio ............................................................ 88
5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In and Out Cable (Optional) ............................................ 90
5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Function .................................................... 92
5-2-4 Configuring Microphone Recording ................................................................... 93
5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder ................................................................................. 95
5-3 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 96
5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................. 96
5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ................................................................................ 97
5-4 Regulatory Statements ................................................................................... 99