Gigabyte GA-EP45-EXTREME User Manual page 5

Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 65
3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 65
3-2 Application Software ....................................................................................... 66
3-3 Technical Manuals .......................................................................................... 66
3-4 Contact ........................................................................................................... 67
3-5 System ........................................................................................................... 67
3-6 Download Center ............................................................................................ 68
Chapter 4 Unique Features ......................................................................................... 69
4-1 Xpress Recovery2 ......................................................................................... 69
4-2 BIOS Update Utilities ..................................................................................... 74
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4-2-2
4-3 EasyTune 6 .................................................................................................... 78
4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced ................................................................ 79
4-5 Q-Share ......................................................................................................... 81
4-6 Time Repair .................................................................................................... 82
4-7 Teaming .......................................................................................................... 83
Chapter 5 Appendix .................................................................................................... 85
5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) .................................................................... 85
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5-1-2
5-1-3
5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output ................................................................. 98
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5-2-2
5-2-3
5-2-4
5-2-5
5-3 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 106
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5-3-2
5-4 POST Error Code ........................................................................................ 109
Regulatory Statements ................................................................................................ 113
Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility ...................................................... 74
Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility ....................................................... 77
Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller ......................................................... 85
Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette ..................................................... 91
Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System ...................... 93
Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio ............................................................ 98
Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional) ......................................................... 100
Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Function .................................................. 102
Configuring Microphone Recording ................................................................. 103
Using the Sound Recorder ............................................................................... 105
Frequently Asked Questions ........................................................................... 106
Troubleshooting Procedure .............................................................................. 107
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