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Chapter3 ConguringSATAHardDrive(s) ..................................................................55
3-1 ConguringSATAControllers ........................................................................ 55
3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System ..................... 64
Chapter 4 Drivers Installation .......................................................................................69
4-1 Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 69
4-2 Application Software ...................................................................................... 70
4-3 Technical Manuals ......................................................................................... 70
4-4 Contact........................................................................................................... 71
4-5 System ........................................................................................................... 71
4-6 Download Center ........................................................................................... 72
Chapter 5 Unique Features...........................................................................................73
5-1 BIOS Update Utilities ..................................................................................... 73
5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility ...........................................................73
5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility ............................................................76
5-2 EasyTune 6 .................................................................................................... 77
5-3 Smart Recovery 2 .......................................................................................... 78
Chapter 6 Appendix ......................................................................................................81
6-1 ConguringAudioInputandOutput .............................................................. 81
6-1-1 Conguring2/4/5.1/7.1-ChannelAudio ..................................................................81
6-1-2 ConguringS/PDIFOut ........................................................................................ 83
6-1-3 ConguringMicrophoneRecording ...................................................................... 84
6-1-4 Using the Sound Recorder ................................................................................... 86
6-2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 87
6-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions..................................................................................87
6-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure .................................................................................. 88
6-3 Debug LED Codes .........................................................................................90
Regulatory Statements ............................................................................................. 94
Contact Us ................................................................................................................ 95