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3.Press Y button on your keyboard after you are sure to update BIOS.

Then it will begin to update BIOS. The progress of updating BIOS will be displayed.

Please do not take out the floppy disk when it begins flashing BIOS.

4. Press any keys to return to the Q-Flash menu when the BIOS updating procedure is completed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dual BIOS Utility

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boot From

Main Bios

 

 

 

 

Main ROM Type/Size

SST 49LF004A

 

512K

 

Backup ROM Type/Size

SST 49LF004A

 

512K

 

 

Wide Range Protection

Disable

 

 

 

You can repeat Step 1 to

 

 

Boot From

Main Bios

 

 

 

4 to flash the backup

 

 

!!AutoCopyRecoveryBIOS completEnabled - Pass !!

 

 

 

 

 

Halt On Error

Disable

 

 

 

BIOS, too.

 

 

CopyPleaseMainpressROManyDatakey to continueBackup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Load Default Settings

 

 

 

 

 

 

Save Settings to CMOS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Q-Flash Utility

 

 

 

 

 

 

Load Main BIOS from Floppy

 

 

 

 

 

 

Load Backup BIOS from Floppy

 

 

 

 

 

 

Save Main BIOS to Floppy

 

 

 

 

 

 

Save Backup BIOS to Floppy

 

 

 

 

Enter : Run

:Move

ESC:Reset

F10:Power Off

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.Press Esc and then Y button to exit the Q-Flash utility. The computer will restart automatically after you exit Q-Flash.

Dual BIOS Utility

Boot From

Main Bios

 

 

 

Main ROM Type/Size

SST 49LF004A

 

512K

Backup ROM Type/Size

SST 49LF004A

 

512K

 

Wide Range Protection

Disable

 

 

 

 

 

Boot From

Main Bios

 

 

 

 

 

AutoAreRecoveryyou sure Enableto RESET ?

 

 

 

 

 

Halt On Error

Disable

 

 

 

 

 

[Enter]Copy toMaincontinureROM Dataor [Esc]to Backupto abort...

 

 

 

 

Load Default Settings

 

 

 

 

 

Save Settings to CMOS

 

 

 

 

 

Q-Flash Utility

 

 

 

 

 

Load Main BIOS from Floppy

 

 

 

 

 

Load Backup BIOS from Floppy

 

 

 

 

 

Save Main BIOS to Floppy

 

 

 

 

 

Save Backup BIOS to Floppy

 

 

 

Enter : Run

:Move

ESC:Reset

F10:Power Off

After system reboots, you may find the BIOS version on your boot screen becomes the one you flashed.

English

The BIOS file becomes Fba after updating.

Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2003, Award Software, Inc.

Intel i875P AGPset BIOS for 8KNXP Ultra Fba Check System Health OK , VCore = 1.5250

Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.6GHz (133x12)

<CPUID : 0F27 Patch ID : 0027>

Memory Testing : 131072K OK

Memory Frequency 266 MHz in Single Channel

Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08

Primary Slave : None

Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101

Secondary Slave : None

Press DEL to enter SETUP / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For Xpress Recovery 09/23/2003-i875P-6A79BG03C-00

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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 Connectors Introduction Center/Subwoofer Speaker OutSide 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 onHard Disk Boot Priority First / Second / Third Boot DevicePassword Check 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 AlarmPower On By Keyboard KB Power on PasswordAC Back Function 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 IntroductionXpress Recovery Introduction What is Xpress Recovery ?How to use the Xpress Recovery F9 For Xpress Recovery Exit and Restart Remove Backup Image  Remove backup image. Are you sure? Y/NFlash Bios Method Introduction What is Dual Bios Technology?How to use Dual Bios and Q-Flash Utility? 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 driversIntroduction of Designed for Dolby Master StudioTM Designed for Dolby Master StudioTM at GlanceTechnology Comparison 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.

One of the main features of both board models was their support for dual-core and hyper-threading technologies, maximizing the processing capabilities for multitasking and resource-hungry applications. This made them suitable for gaming, multimedia editing, and other demanding applications. Additionally, the GA-8I955X boards supported front-side bus speeds of up to 800 MHz, providing a fast data transfer rate between the CPU and memory.

With support for DDR2 memory, these motherboards accommodated memory speeds ranging from 533 to 800 MHz, facilitating improved bandwidth and performance compared to previous DDR technology. The boards also featured four DIMM slots, allowing for substantial RAM configurations, which was advantageous for users aiming for high performance in gameplay and resource-intensive tasks.

The GA-8I955X ROYAL provided additional high-end features such as integrated 7.1-channel HD audio and Gigabit LAN connectivity, enriching user experiences with superior audio and fast internet connections. The PRO variant offered similar functionalities but differed slightly in its integrated components.

Both models were equipped with multiple PCI Express slots, enabling users to enhance their systems with high-performance graphics cards and expansion cards. The user-oriented design included features such as easy BIOS updates and a user-friendly interface, ensuring that both novice and seasoned builders could navigate the setup process with ease.

Storage options were plentiful, as these motherboards supported SATA ports for connecting modern hard drives and SSDs. The RAID capabilities allowed users to implement data redundancy or performance improvements, enhancing data security and access speeds.

Overall, the Intel GA-8I955X ROYAL and GA-8I955X PRO motherboards represented a blend of performance, advanced technology, and user-friendly features, catering to the needs of gamers and power users in their day. As part of the Intel legacy, they laid the groundwork for advancements in computing technologies that have continued to evolve in subsequent years.
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