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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 6.................................................................................................... 72
4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced ................................................................ 73
4-5 Q-Share ......................................................................................................... 75
4-6 Time Repair .................................................................................................... 76
Chapter 5 Appendix .................................................................................................... 77
5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) .................................................................... 77
5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller......................................................... 77
5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette ..................................................... 82
5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System ...................... 84
5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output ................................................................. 90
5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio ............................................................ 90
5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In and Out Cable (Optional)............................................ 92
5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Function .................................................... 93
5-2-4 Configuring Microphone Recording ................................................................... 94
5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder................................................................................. 96
5-3 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 97
5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................. 97
5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ................................................................................ 98
5-4 Regulatory Statements ................................................................................. 100