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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 51
3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 51
3-2 Software Applications ..................................................................................... 52
3-3 Driver CD Information .................................................................................... 52
3-4 Hardware Information ..................................................................................... 53
3-5 Contact Us ..................................................................................................... 53
Chapter 4 Unique Features ......................................................................................... 55
4-1 Xpress Recovery2 ......................................................................................... 55
4-2 BIOS Update Utilities ..................................................................................... 60
4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility ...................................................... 60
4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility ....................................................... 63
4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro ............................................................................................. 65
4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost ........................................................................... 66
Chapter 5 Appendix .................................................................................................... 67
5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output ................................................................. 67
5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio ................................................................... 67
5-1-2 Installing the S/PDIFOut Cable (Optional) ......................................................... 70
5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording ................................................................... 72
5-1-4 Using the Sound Recorder ................................................................................. 74
5-2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 75
5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................. 75
5-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ................................................................................ 76
Regulatory Statements ................................................................................................. 78