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Advanced BIOS Features

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

Advanced BIOS Features

 

 

` Hard Disk Boot Priority

 

 

[Press Enter]

Item Help

 

First Boot Device

 

 

[Floppy]

 

Menu Level`

 

Second Boot Device

 

 

[Hard Disk]

 

 

 

Third Boot Device

 

 

[CDROM]

 

Select Hard Disk Boot

 

Password Check

 

 

[Setup]

 

Device Priority

 

CPU Hyper-Threading #

 

 

[Enabled]

 

 

 

 

Limit CPUID Max. to 3

 

 

[Disabled]

 

 

 

 

No-Execute Memory Protect (Note)

 

[Enabled]

 

 

 

 

CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note)

 

[Enabled]

 

 

 

 

CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note)

 

[Enabled]

 

 

 

 

CPU EIST Function (Note)

 

 

[Enabled]

 

 

 

 

DRAM Data Integrity Mode

 

[Non-ECC]

 

 

KLJI: Move

Enter: Select

+/-/PU/PD: Value

F10: Save

ESC: Exit

F1: General Help

 

F3: Language

F5: Previous Values

F6: Fail-Safe Defaults

F7: Optimized Defaults

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

" # " System will detect automatically and show up when you install the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with HT Technology.

Hard Disk Boot Priority

Select boot sequence for onboard(or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc.

Use <> or < > to select a device, then press<+> to move it up, or <-> to move it down the list. Press <ESC> to exit this menu.

First / Second / Third Boot Device

Floppy

Select your boot device priority by Floppy.

LS120

Select your boot device priority by LS120.

Hard Disk

Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk.

CDROM

Select your boot device priority by CDROM.

ZIP

Select your boot device priority by ZIP.

USB-FDD

Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD.

USB-ZIP

Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP.

USB-CDROM

Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM.

USB-HDD

Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD.

LAN

Select your boot device priority by LAN.

Disabled

Disable this function.

Password Check

Setup

The system will boot but will not access to Setup page if the correct

 

password is not entered at the prompt. (Default value)

System

The system will not boot and will not access to Setup page if the correct

 

password is not entered at the prompt.

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Intel GA-8I955X ROYAL, GA-8I955X PRO user manual Hard Disk Boot Priority, First / Second / Third Boot Device, Password Check

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.