Intel GA-8I945P-G, GA-8I945P PRO Method 2 @BIOSTM Utility, Methods and steps, @BIOS Utility

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Method 2 : @BIOSTM Utility

If you do not have a DOS startup disk, we recommend that you use the new @BIOS utility. @BIOS allows users to update their BIOS under Windows. Just select the desired @BIOS server to download the latest version of BIOS.

Fig 1. Installing the @BIOS utility

Fig 2. Installation Complete and Run @BIOS

Click Sart/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOS

Select @BIOS item than click Install

Fig 3. The @BIOS Utility

Fig 4. Select the desired @BIOS server

Click " " Click "Update New BIOS"

1.Methods and steps:

I. Update BIOS through Internet

a.Click "Internet Update" icon

b.Click "Update New BIOS" icon

c.Select @BIOSTM sever

d.Select the exact model name on your motherboard

e.System will automatically download and update the BIOS.

II. Update BIOS NOT through Internet:

a.Do not click "Internet Update" icon

b.Click "Update New BIOS"

c.Please select "All Files" in dialog box while opening the old file.

d.Please search for BIOS unzip file, downloading from internet or any other methods (such as: 8I945P Pro.F2a).

e.Complete update process following the instruction.

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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 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 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 JumperSpdifi Spdif Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connectorCdin CD 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 SetupDetection step and allow for faster system start up TimeIDE Channel 0 Master, Slave Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan Area Drive a / Drive BHalt on MemoryPassword Check Hard Disk Boot PriorityFirst / Second / Third Boot Device CPU Hyper-Threading Limit Cpuid Max. toNo-Execute Memory Protect Note CPU Enhanced Halt C1E NoteOn-Chip Secondary PCI IDE Integrated PeripheralsOn-Chip Primary 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 OverviewSystem requirements Xpress Recovery2 IntroductionHow to use the Xpress Recovery2 Limitations Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2Precautions 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 updatingMethods and steps Method 2 @BIOSTM Utility@BIOS Utility 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