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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ......................................................................................53
3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 53
3-2 Software Applications .....................................................................................54
3-3 Driver CD Information.................................................................................... 54
3-4 Hardware Information..................................................................................... 55
3-5 Contact Us..................................................................................................... 55
Chapter 4 Unique Features......................................................................................... 57
4-1 Xpress Recovery2 .........................................................................................57
4-2 BIOS Update Utilities..................................................................................... 62
4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility...................................................... 62
4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility....................................................... 65
4-3 EasyTune 5.................................................................................................... 67
4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost........................................................................... 68
Chapter 5 Appendix.................................................................................................... 69
5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output .................................................................69
5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio................................................................... 69
5-1-2 Installing the S/PDIFOut Cable (Optional).........................................................72
5-1-3 Configuring Microphone Recording................................................................... 74
5-1-4 Using the Sound Recorder................................................................................. 76
5-2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 77
5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions............................................................................. 7 7
5-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure................................................................................ 78
Regulatory Statements .................................................................................................80