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PDSBA-Q+/PDSBA+/PDSBA/PDSBE User's Manual
more information, please read the following article at Microsoft’s Knowledge
Base website at: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/888137.
Question: How do I update my BIOS?
Answer: It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not
experiencing any problems with your system. Updated BIOS les are located
on our web site at http://www.supermicro.com/support/bios/. Please check our
BIOS warning message and the information on how to update your BIOS on
our web site. Select your motherboard model and download the BIOS le to
your computer. Also, check the current BIOS revision and make sure that it is
newer than your BIOS before downloading. You can choose from the zip le
and the .exe le. If you choose the zip BIOS le, please unzip the BIOS le onto
a bootable device or a USB pen. Run the batch le using the format ash.bat
lename.rom from your bootable device or USB pen to ash the BIOS. Then,
your system will automatically reboot. If you choose the .exe le, please run the
.exe le under Windows to create the BIOS ash oppy disk. Insert the oppy
disk into the system you wish to ash the BIOS. Then, bootup the system to
the oppy disk. The BIOS utility will automatically ash the BIOS without any
prompts. Please note that this process may take a few minutes to complete. Do
not be concerned if the screen is paused for a few minutes.
Note: The SPI BIOS chip installed on this motherboard is not removable. To
repair or replace a damaged BIOS chip, please send your motherboard to RMA
at Supermicro for service.
Question: What's on the CD that came with my motherboard?
Answer: The supplied compact disc has quite a few drivers and programs that
will greatly enhance your system. We recommend that you review the CD and
install the applications you need. Applications on the CD include chipset drivers
for Windows and security and audio drivers.
Question: How do I utilize the eight-channel sound?
Answer: The eight-channel sound available on the PDSBA-Q+/PDSBA+/
PDSBA/PDSBE can be enabled with the audio driver software that was included
in your motherboard package. When activated, sound will be routed through
the jacks next to the LAN Port according to the audio connection descriptions
listed on Page 2-6. You must also set the Azalia Audio setting to "Auto" in the
Advanced Chipset section of the BIOS setup.
Question: I installed my microphone correctly but I can't record any sound.
What should I do?
Answer: Go to <Start>, <Programs>, <Accessories>, <Entertainment> and then
<Volume Control>. Under the Properties tab, scroll down the list of devices in
the menu and check the box beside "Microphone".