Intel GA-8I955X PRO Wide Range Protection DisableDefault, Enable, Copy Main ROM Data to Backup

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c.Dual BIOS Item explanation:

Wide Range Protection: Disable(Default), Enable

Status 1:

If any failure (ex. Update ESCD failure, checksum error or reset? occurs in the Main BIOS, just before the Operating System is loaded and after the power is on, and that the Wide Range Protection is set to "Enable", the PC will boot from Backup BIOS automatically.

Status 2:

If the ROM BIOS on peripherals cards(ex. SCSI Cards, LAN Cards,..) emits signals torequest restart of the system after the user make any alteration on it, the boot up BIOS will not be changed to the Backup BIOS.

Boot From : Main BIOS(Default), Backup BIOS

Status 1:

The user can set to boot from main BIOS or Backup BIOS. Status 2:

If one of the main BIOS or the Backup BIOS fails, this item "Boot From : Main BIOS(Default)" will become gray and will not be changed by user.

Auto Recovery : Enable(Default), Disable

When one of the Main BIOS or Backup BIOS occurs checksum failure, the working BIOS will automatically recover the BIOS of checksum failure.

(In the Power Management Setup of the BIOS Setting, if ACPI Suspend Type is set to Suspend to RAM, the Auto Recovery will be set to Enable automatically.)

(If you want to enter the BIOS setting, please press "Del" key when the boot screen appears.)

Halt On Error : Disable(Default), Enable

If the BIOS occurs a checksum error or the Main BIOS occurs a WIDE RANGE PROTECTION error and Halt On Error set to Enable, the PC will show messages on the boot screen, and the system will pause and wait for the user's instruction.

If Auto Recovery :Disable, it will show <or the other key to continue.>

If Auto Recovery :Enable, it will show <or the other key to Auto Recover.>

Keep DMI Data : Enable(Default), Disable

Enable: The DMI data won't be replaced by flashing new BIOS.(recommend)

Disable: The DMI data will be replaced by flashing new BIOS.

Copy Main ROM Data to Backup

(If you boot from Backup ROM, this item will change to Copy Backup ROM Data to Main) Auto recovery message:

BIOS Recovery: Main to Backup

The means that the Main BIOS works normally and could automatically recover the Backup BIOS.

BIOS Recovery: Backup to Main

The means that the Backup BIOS works normally and could automatically recover the Main BIOS. (This auto recovery utility is set by system automatically and can’t be changed by user.)

Load Default Settings

Load dual BIOS default value.

Save Settings to CMOS

Save revised setting.

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Contents GA-8I955X Royal/ GA-8I955X Pro Motherboard GA-8I955X Pro May 6 Product Manual Classification CopyrightTable of Contents Drivers Installation GA-8I955X Royal ProBlock Diagram Preparing Your Computer Considerations Prior to InstallationInstallation Notices Instances of Non-WarrantyCPU Feature SummaryRAID Installation of the CPU Installation of the CPU and HeatsinkInstallation of the Heatsink Installation of Memory Installing/Removing Cool-Plus Northbridge Cooling FanDual Channel DDR Installation of Expansion Cards How to install U-Plus DPS? Installation of U-Plus DPS Universal Plus Dual Power SystemI/O Back Panel Introduction Side Speaker Out Connectors IntroductionCenter/Subwoofer Speaker Out ATX12V/ATX Power Connector Nbfan Chip Fan Power Connector 5 Cpufan / SYSFAN/ Pwrfan Cooler Fan Power ConnectorIDE1/IDE2/IDE3 IDE Connector FDD Floppy ConnectorFpanel Front Panel Jumper Cdin CD Faudio Front Audio ConnectorSpdifi Spdif FUSB2/GREEN USB Front USB ConnectorClrcmos Clear Cmos 16 F11394/F21394 Ieee 1394 ConnectorsCI Chassis Intrusion, Case Open RfidPwrled BATBatteryMain Menu Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup MenuMain Menu For example Bios Ver I955XRO.F3J „ Save & Exit Setup „ Load Optimized Defaults„ Set Supervisor Password „ Set User PasswordIDE Channel 0 Master, Slave TimeMemory Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaDrive a / Drive B Halt onPassword Check Hard Disk Boot PriorityFirst / Second / Third Boot Device No-Execute Memory ProtectNote Dram Data Integrity ModeCPU Hyper-Threading Limit Cpuid Max. toOn-Chip Secondary PCI IDE Sata RAID / Ahci ModeIntegrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDESata Port 1/3 Set to On-Chip Sata ModePata IDE Set to Sata Port 0/2 Set toECP Mode Use DMA Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM LAN1 portOnboard LAN2 Boot ROM LAN2 port Parallel Port ModePower On By Mouse Resume by AlarmAC Back Function Power On By KeyboardKB Power on Password CPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Current CPU TemperatureCurrent CPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Speed RPM CPU Warning TemperatureCPU Smart FAN Control CPU Smart FAN ModeA.2 M. NoteCPU Clock Ratio Note Robust Graphics BoosterSystem Memory Multiplier CPU Host Clock ControlCPU Host FrequencyMhz PCI Express FrequencyMhzFSB OverVoltage Control Memory Frequency MhzDimm OverVoltage Control PCI-E OverVoltage ControlSelect Language Load Optimized DefaultsSet Supervisor/User Password Exit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupInstall Chipset Drivers Drivers InstallationDriver CD Information Software ApplicationsContact Us Hardware InformationEnglish Unique Software Utilities User Interface Overview EasyTune 5 IntroductionHow to use the Xpress Recovery Xpress Recovery IntroductionWhat is Xpress Recovery ? F9 For Xpress Recovery Exit and Restart Remove Backup Image  Remove backup image. Are you sure? Y/NHow to use Dual Bios and Q-Flash Utility? Flash Bios Method IntroductionWhat is Dual Bios Technology? Halt On Error DisableDefault, Enable Wide Range Protection DisableDefault, EnableBoot From Main BIOSDefault, Backup Bios Auto Recovery EnableDefault, DisableBefore You Begin Method 1 Q-FlashTMUtilityTask menu for Q-Flash utility Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual Bios utility screenTask menu for Dual Bios utility Entering the Q-FlashTMutilitySteps Using the Q-FlashTMutilityYou can repeat to Part Two FlashTMutility bar Exploring the Q-FlashTMutility screenCongratulation!! You have updated Bios successfully Methods and steps Method 2 @BIOSTM UtilityEnglish RAID Levels Serial ATA Bios Setting Utility IntroductionDISK/VOLUME Information Configuring the Intel RAID BiosPress Enter under Create RAID Volume to set up RAID Create RAID VolumeEnglish Press Enter under the Create Volume item Delete RAID Volume Cd bootdrv Menu Installing the RAID driversTechnology Comparison Introduction of Designed for Dolby Master StudioTMDesigned for Dolby Master StudioTM at Glance 6 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction Stereo Speakers Connection and SettingsChannel Audio Setup English English Sound Effect Configuration Troubleshooting English English English English Taiwan Headquarters Contact UsChina Shanghai

GA-8I955X PRO, GA-8I955X ROYAL specifications

The Intel GA-8I955X ROYAL and GA-8I955X PRO motherboards were popular choices in the mid-2000s, built for users seeking robust performance and reliability. These motherboards were designed to support the Intel Pentium 4 processors and featured the Intel 955X chipset, which enhanced overall performance and enabled advanced technologies.

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