Intel GA-8I945P PRO, GA-8I945P-G Flash Bios Method Introduction, What is Dual Bios Technology ?

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4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction

A. What is Dual BIOS Technology ?

Dual BIOS means that there are two system BIOS (ROM) on the motherboard, one is the Main BIOS and the other is Backup BIOS.

Under the normal circumstances, the system works on the Main BIOS. If the Main BIOS is corrupted or damaged, the Backup BIOS can take over while the system is powered on. This means that your PC will still be able to run stably as if nothing has happened in your BIOS.

B. How to use Dual BIOS and Q-Flash Utility?

a. After power on the computer, pressing <Del> immediately during POST (Power On Self Test) it will allow you to enter Award BIOS CMOS SETUP, then press <F8> to enter Flash utility.

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software

Standard CMOS Features

Select Language 1

Advanced BIOS Features

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Integrated Peripherals

Load Optimized Defaults

Power Management Setup

Set Supervisor Password

PnP/PCI Configurations

Set User Password

PC Health Status

Save & Exit Setup

MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

Exit Without Saving

ESC: Quit

F3: Change Language 1

F8: Dual BIOS1/Q-Flash

F10: Save & Exit Setup

 

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

b.Dual BIOS / Q-Flash Programming Utility

Dual BIOS Utility V1.33

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

 

Auto Recovery

Enable

 

Halt On Error

Disable

 

Keep DMI Data

Enable

 

Copy Main ROM Data to Backup

Load Default Settings

Save Settings to CMOS

Q-Flash Utility

Update Main BIOS from Floppy

 

Update Backup BIOS from Floppy

 

 

Save Main BIOS to Floppy

 

 

Save Backup BIOS to Floppy

 

 

 

 

 

PgDn/PgUp: Modify

: Move

ESC: Reset

F10: Power Off

Only for GA-8I945P Pro.

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Appendix

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Contents GA-8I945P Pro GA-8I945P-G Motherboard Product Manual Classification CopyrightTable of Contents Only for GA-8I945P Pro Unique Software UtilitiesOptional Accessories Only for GA-8I945P Pro. Only for GA-8I945P-G 8I945P Pro-GIDE1 Channels 33MHz 14.318MHz 100MHz 5789 48MHz Dual BiosLGA775 CPUCLK+/-133/200/266MHz 100MHz Host Interface IntelHardware Installation Considerations Prior to InstallationInstallation Notices Instances of Non-WarrantyŠ L2 cache varies with CPU Feature SummarySupports Intel Pentium D / Pentium 4 LGA775 CPUNote Supports 1066/800/533MHz FSBSide Speaker Out connection Onboard AudioHigh Definition Audio Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker OutInstallation of the CPU Installation of the CPU and HeatsinkInstallation of the Heatsink Only for GA-8I945P Pro GA-8I945P Pro-G Motherboard Installing/Removing Cool-Plus Northbridge Cooling FanInstallation of Memory Dual Channel Memory Configuration Installation of Expansion Cards I/O Back Panel Introduction Side Speaker Out Connectors IntroductionCenter/Subwoofer Speaker Out ATX12V/ATX Power Connector Nbfan Chip Fan Connector 5 Cpufan / Sysfan / Pwrfan Cooler Fan Power ConnectorIDE1/IDE2/IDE3 IDE Connector FDD Floppy ConnectorFaudio Front Audio Connector SATAII0/SATAII1/SATAII2/SATAII3 Sata 3Gb/s ConnectorFpanel Front Panel Jumper Pwrled OptionalSpdifi Spdif Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connectorCdin CD F11394 USB/GREENUSB Front USB Connector16 F11394/F21394 Ieee 1394 Connector F21394CI Chassis Intrusion, Case Open RfidClrcmos Clear Cmos BATBatteryEnglish Main Menu Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup MenuMain Menu For example Bios Ver. GA-8I945P Pro F2a „ Save & Exit Setup „ Load Optimized Defaults„ Set Supervisor Password „ Set User PasswordDetection step and allow for faster system start up TimeIDE Channel 0 Master, Slave Memory Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaDrive a / Drive B Halt onPassword Check Hard Disk Boot PriorityFirst / Second / Third Boot Device CPU Enhanced Halt C1E Note CPU Hyper-ThreadingLimit Cpuid Max. to No-Execute Memory Protect NoteOn-Chip Secondary PCI IDE Integrated PeripheralsOn-Chip Primary PCI IDE Sata Port 0/2 Set to Sata RAID / Ahci ModeOn-Chip Sata Mode Pata IDE Set toOnboard H/W Onboard LAN Boot ROMParallel Port Mode ECP Mode Use DMAIf Resume by Alarm is Enabled Resume by AlarmPower On By Mouse Disabled Disable this function. Default value EnabledAC Back Function Power On By KeyboardKB Power on Password Before AC-power offOnly for GA-8I945P Pro Bios Setup PnP/PCI ConfigurationsCase Opened Current CPU TemperatureCurrent CPU/POWER /SYSTEM FAN Speed RPM CPU Warning TemperatureCPU Smart FAN Control CPU Smart FAN ModeA.2 CPU Clock Ratio NoteM Note Robust Graphics BoosterSystem Memory Multiplier CPU Host Clock ControlCPU Host Frequency Mhz PCI Experss Frequency MhzNormal CPU Vcore PCI-E OverVoltage ControlFSB OverVoltage Control CPU Voltage ControlSelect Language Load Fail-Safe DefaultsSet Supervisor/User Password Load Optimized DefaultsExit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupEnglish Install Chipset Drivers Install DriversDriver CD Information Software ApplicationsPlease see the last page for details Hardware InformationContact Us This page lists all device you have for this motherboardEnglish Unique Software Utilities User Interface Overview EasyTune 5 IntroductionSystem requirements Xpress Recovery2 IntroductionHow to use the Xpress Recovery2 Limitations Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2Precautions Dual Bios / Q-Flash Programming Utility Flash Bios Method IntroductionWhat is Dual Bios Technology ? How to use Dual Bios and Q-Flash Utility?Halt On Error DisableDefault, Enable Boot From Main BIOSDefault, Backup BiosBefore 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 Press Y on your keyboard to load defaultsEnglish Exploring the Q-FlashTMutility screenBios file becomes F4 after updating Congratulation!! You have updated Bios successfullyMethods and steps Method 2 @BIOSTM Utility@BIOS Utility English 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 VolumeName RAIDVolume0 Press Enter under the Create Volume item Delete RAID Volume Cd bootdrv Menu Installing the RAID drivers5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction Stereo Speakers Connection and SettingsStep After installation of the audio driver, you should find Channel Audio SetupEnglish Sound Effect Configuration AMI Bios Beep Codes TroubleshootingEnglish English English English English Taiwan Headquarters Contact UsChina Shanghai