Yes, the manual is correct. If you're only using one group, not both, for handshaking or pattern I/O, then the four control lines for the other group are available for unstrobed I/O. The software implementation is described on pp. 2-5 and 2-6 of the current user manual at http://www.ni.com/support/.
Best regards,
Darcy Dement
Product Manager
High-Speed Digital I/O