Intel GA-8I945P-G Boot From Main BIOSDefault, Backup Bios, Halt On Error DisableDefault, Enable

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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-8I945P Pro GA-8I945P-G Motherboard Copyright Product Manual ClassificationTable of Contents Unique Software Utilities Only for GA-8I945P ProOptional Accessories 8I945P Pro-G Only for GA-8I945P Pro. Only for GA-8I945P-G33MHz 14.318MHz 100MHz 5789 48MHz Dual Bios LGA775 CPUCLK+/-133/200/266MHz100MHz Host Interface Intel IDE1 ChannelsConsiderations Prior to Installation Installation NoticesInstances of Non-Warranty Hardware InstallationFeature Summary Supports Intel Pentium D / Pentium 4 LGA775 CPUNoteSupports 1066/800/533MHz FSB Š L2 cache varies with CPUOnboard Audio High Definition Audio Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audioRear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out connectionInstallation of the CPU and Heatsink Installation of the CPUInstallation of the Heatsink Installing/Removing Cool-Plus Northbridge Cooling Fan Installation of MemoryOnly for GA-8I945P Pro GA-8I945P Pro-G Motherboard Dual Channel Memory Configuration Installation of Expansion Cards I/O Back Panel Introduction Connectors Introduction Center/Subwoofer Speaker OutSide Speaker Out ATX12V/ATX Power Connector 5 Cpufan / Sysfan / Pwrfan Cooler Fan Power Connector Nbfan Chip Fan ConnectorFDD Floppy Connector IDE1/IDE2/IDE3 IDE ConnectorSATAII0/SATAII1/SATAII2/SATAII3 Sata 3Gb/s Connector Faudio Front Audio ConnectorPwrled Optional Fpanel Front Panel JumperConnect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector Cdin CDSpdifi Spdif USB/GREENUSB Front USB Connector 16 F11394/F21394 Ieee 1394 ConnectorF21394 F11394Rfid CI Chassis Intrusion, Case OpenBATBattery Clrcmos Clear CmosEnglish Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Main MenuMain Menu For example Bios Ver. GA-8I945P Pro F2a „ Load Optimized Defaults „ Set Supervisor Password„ Set User Password „ Save & Exit SetupTime IDE Channel 0 Master, SlaveDetection step and allow for faster system start up Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan Area Drive a / Drive BHalt on MemoryHard Disk Boot Priority First / Second / Third Boot DevicePassword Check CPU Hyper-Threading Limit Cpuid Max. toNo-Execute Memory Protect Note CPU Enhanced Halt C1E NoteIntegrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDEOn-Chip Secondary PCI IDE Sata RAID / Ahci Mode On-Chip Sata ModePata IDE Set to Sata Port 0/2 Set toOnboard LAN Boot ROM Parallel Port ModeECP Mode Use DMA Onboard H/WResume by Alarm Power On By MouseDisabled Disable this function. Default value Enabled If Resume by Alarm is EnabledPower On By Keyboard KB Power on PasswordBefore AC-power off AC Back FunctionPnP/PCI Configurations Only for GA-8I945P Pro Bios SetupCurrent CPU Temperature Current CPU/POWER /SYSTEM FAN Speed RPMCPU Warning Temperature Case OpenedCPU Smart FAN Mode CPU Smart FAN ControlCPU Clock Ratio Note M NoteRobust Graphics Booster A.2CPU Host Clock Control CPU Host Frequency MhzPCI Experss Frequency Mhz System Memory MultiplierPCI-E OverVoltage Control FSB OverVoltage ControlCPU Voltage Control Normal CPU VcoreLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Select LanguageLoad Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor/User PasswordSave & Exit Setup Exit Without SavingEnglish Install Drivers Install Chipset DriversSoftware Applications Driver CD InformationHardware Information Contact UsThis page lists all device you have for this motherboard Please see the last page for detailsEnglish Unique Software Utilities EasyTune 5 Introduction User Interface OverviewXpress Recovery2 Introduction How to use the Xpress Recovery2System requirements Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2 PrecautionsLimitations Flash Bios Method Introduction What is Dual Bios Technology ?How to use Dual Bios and Q-Flash Utility? Dual Bios / Q-Flash Programming UtilityBoot From Main BIOSDefault, Backup Bios Halt On Error DisableDefault, EnableMethod 1 Q-FlashTMUtility Before You BeginExploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual Bios utility screen Task menu for Dual Bios utilityEntering the Q-FlashTMutility Task menu for Q-Flash utilityUsing the Q-FlashTMutility StepsYou can repeat to Press Y on your keyboard to load defaults Part TwoExploring the Q-FlashTMutility screen EnglishCongratulation!! You have updated Bios successfully Bios file becomes F4 after updatingMethod 2 @BIOSTM Utility @BIOS UtilityMethods and steps English Serial ATA Bios Setting Utility Introduction RAID LevelsConfiguring the Intel RAID Bios DISK/VOLUME InformationCreate RAID Volume Press Enter under Create RAID Volume to set up RAIDName RAIDVolume0 Press Enter under the Create Volume item Delete RAID Volume Installing the RAID drivers Cd bootdrv MenuStereo Speakers Connection and Settings 5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function IntroductionChannel Audio Setup Step After installation of the audio driver, you should findEnglish Sound Effect Configuration Troubleshooting AMI Bios Beep CodesEnglish English English English English Contact Us Taiwan HeadquartersChina Shanghai