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Chapter 3
Drivers Installation
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3-1
Installing Chipset Drivers
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3-2
Software Applications
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3-3
Driver CD Information
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3-4
Hardware Information
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3-5
Contact Us
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Chapter 4
Unique Features
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4-1
Xpress Recovery2
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4-2
BIOS Update Utilities
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4-2-1
Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility
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4-2-2
Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility
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4-3
EasyTune 5 Pro
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4-4
Dynamic Energy Saver
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4-5
Windows Vista ReadyBoost
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Chapter 5
Appendix
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5-1
Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)
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5-1-1
Configuring Intel
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ICH9R SATA Controllers
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5-1-2
Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller
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5-1-3
Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette
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5-1-4
Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System
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5-2
Configuring Audio Input and Output
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5-2-1
Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio
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5-2-2
Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional)
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5-2-3
Configuring Microphone Recording
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5-2-4
Using the Sound Recorder
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5-3
Troubleshooting
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5-3-1
Frequently Asked Questions
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5-3-2
Troubleshooting Procedure
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Regulatory Statements
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