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Chapter3 ConguringSATAHardDrive(s) ..................................................................61
3-1 ConguringSATAControllers ........................................................................ 61
3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System ..................... 73
Chapter 4 Drivers Installation .......................................................................................77
4-1 Chipset Drivers .............................................................................................. 77
4-2 Application Software ...................................................................................... 78
4-3 Information ..................................................................................................... 78
Chapter 5 Unique Features ...........................................................................................79
5-1 BIOS Update Utilities ..................................................................................... 79
5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility ...........................................................79
5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility ............................................................82
5-2 APP Center .................................................................................................... 83
5-2-1 EasyTune ............................................................................................................... 84
5-2-2 EZ Setup ............................................................................................................... 85
5-2-3 ON/OFF Charge2 .................................................................................................. 90
5-2-4 USB Blocker ...........................................................................................................91
Chapter 6 Appendix ......................................................................................................93
6-1 ConguringAudioInputandOutput .............................................................. 93
6-1-1 Conguring2/4/5.1/7.1-ChannelAudio ..................................................................93
6-1-2 ConguringS/PDIFIn/Out .................................................................................... 95
6-1-3 ConguringMicrophoneRecording .......................................................................97
6-1-4 Using the Sound Recorder ................................................................................... 99
6-2 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 100
6-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions .............................................................................. 100
6-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure .................................................................................101
Regulatory Statements ........................................................................................... 103
Contact Us .............................................................................................................. 107