Intel GA-8I955X ROYAL, GA-8I955X PRO user manual Feature Summary, Cpu

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Motherboard

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GA-8I955X Royal or GA-8I955X Pro

 

CPU

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Supports LGA775 Intel® Pentium® Processor Extreme Edition/ Pentium® D /

 

 

 

Pentium® 4 (Note 1)

 

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Supports 1066/800/533MHz FSB

 

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L2 cache varies with CPU

Chipset

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Northbridge: Intel® 955X Chipset

 

 

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Southbridge: Intel® ICH7R

 

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Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems

Memory

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4

DDR II DIMM memory slots (supports up to 8GB memory)(Note 2)

 

 

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Supports dual channel DDR II 888(Note 3)/ 667 (Note 4)/533/400 unbuffered DIMM

 

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Supports 1.8V DDR II DIMM

 

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Supports ECC/non-ECC type DRAM

Slots

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1

PCI Express x 16 slot

 

 

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2

PCI Express x 1 slots

 

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3

PCI slots

IDE Connections

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1 port from ICH7R (IDE1) (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100), allows connection of

 

 

 

2

IDE devices

 

 

- Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems

 

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2 port from IT8212F (IDE2/IDE3)(UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100/ATA 133),

 

 

allows connection of 4 IDE devices

FDD Connections

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1

FDD connection, allows connection of 2 FDD devices

 

Onboard SATA 3Gb/s Š

4 ports from ICH7R controller (SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII2, SATAII3)

 

 

 

- Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems

 

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2 ports from Sil3132 controller (ESATAII0, ESATAII1)

 

 

- Supported on the Win 2000/XP/Server 2003 operating systems

Peripherals

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1 parallel port supporting Normal/EPP/ECP mode

 

 

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1

Serial port (COMA)

 

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8

USB 2.0/1.1 ports (rear x 4, front x 4 via cable)

 

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1 front audio connector

 

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3

IEEE1394b ports (requires cable)

 

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1

PS/2 keyboard port

 

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1

PS/2 mouse port

Onboard Audio

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ALC882M /ALC882 CODEC (UAJ)

 

ŠSupports Jack Sensing function

ŠSupports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio

ŠSupports Line In ; Line Out (Front Speaker Out) ; MIC ; Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) ; Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ; Side Speaker Out connection

(Note 1) For further CPU support information, please go to GIGABYTE's website.

(Note 2) Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount. For example, 8 GB of

memory size will instead be shown as 7.xxGB memory during system startup. (Note 3) DDR II memory can be overclocked to 888MHz (must be used with an 1066MHz FSB

processor) through overclocking in BIOS. Go to GIGABYTE's website for more information about the supported DDR II memory modules for this feature.

(Note 4) To use a DDR II 667 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800/1066MHz FSB processor.

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Contents GA-8I955X Royal/ GA-8I955X Pro Motherboard GA-8I955X Pro May 6 Copyright Product Manual ClassificationTable of Contents Drivers Installation Royal Pro GA-8I955XBlock Diagram Instances of Non-Warranty Considerations Prior to InstallationInstallation Notices Preparing Your ComputerFeature Summary CPURAID Installation of the CPU and Heatsink Installation of the CPUInstallation of the Heatsink Installing/Removing Cool-Plus Northbridge Cooling Fan Installation of MemoryDual Channel DDR Installation of Expansion Cards Installation of U-Plus DPS Universal Plus Dual Power System How to install U-Plus DPS?I/O Back Panel Introduction Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Connectors IntroductionSide Speaker Out ATX12V/ATX Power Connector 5 Cpufan / SYSFAN/ Pwrfan Cooler Fan Power Connector Nbfan Chip Fan Power ConnectorFDD Floppy Connector IDE1/IDE2/IDE3 IDE ConnectorFpanel Front Panel Jumper Faudio Front Audio Connector Cdin CDFUSB2/GREEN USB Front USB Connector Spdifi Spdif16 F11394/F21394 Ieee 1394 Connectors Clrcmos Clear CmosRfid CI Chassis Intrusion, Case OpenBATBattery PwrledStatus Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Main MenuMain Menu For example Bios Ver I955XRO.F3J „ Set User Password „ Load Optimized Defaults„ Set Supervisor Password „ Save & Exit SetupTime IDE Channel 0 Master, SlaveHalt on Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaDrive a / Drive B MemoryFirst / Second / Third Boot Device Hard Disk Boot PriorityPassword Check Limit Cpuid Max. to Dram Data Integrity ModeCPU Hyper-Threading No-Execute Memory ProtectNoteOn-Chip Primary PCI IDE Sata RAID / Ahci ModeIntegrated Peripherals On-Chip Secondary PCI IDESata Port 0/2 Set to On-Chip Sata ModePata IDE Set to Sata Port 1/3 Set toParallel Port Mode Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM LAN1 portOnboard LAN2 Boot ROM LAN2 port ECP Mode Use DMAResume by Alarm Power On By MouseKB Power on Password Power On By KeyboardAC Back Function CPU Warning Temperature Current CPU TemperatureCurrent CPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Speed RPM CPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Fail WarningCPU Smart FAN Mode CPU Smart FAN ControlRobust Graphics Booster M. NoteCPU Clock Ratio Note A.2PCI Express FrequencyMhz CPU Host Clock ControlCPU Host FrequencyMhz System Memory MultiplierPCI-E OverVoltage Control Memory Frequency MhzDimm OverVoltage Control FSB OverVoltage ControlLoad Optimized Defaults Select LanguageSet Supervisor/User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without SavingDrivers Installation Install Chipset DriversSoftware Applications Driver CD InformationHardware Information Contact UsEnglish Unique Software Utilities EasyTune 5 Introduction User Interface OverviewWhat is Xpress Recovery ? Xpress Recovery IntroductionHow to use the Xpress Recovery F9 For Xpress Recovery Remove Backup Image  Remove backup image. Are you sure? Y/N Exit and RestartWhat is Dual Bios Technology? Flash Bios Method IntroductionHow to use Dual Bios and Q-Flash Utility? Auto Recovery EnableDefault, Disable Wide Range Protection DisableDefault, EnableBoot From Main BIOSDefault, Backup Bios Halt On Error DisableDefault, EnableMethod 1 Q-FlashTMUtility Before You BeginEntering the Q-FlashTMutility Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual Bios utility screenTask menu for Dual Bios utility Task menu for Q-Flash utilityUsing the Q-FlashTMutility StepsYou can repeat to Part Two Exploring the Q-FlashTMutility screen FlashTMutility barCongratulation!! You have updated Bios successfully Method 2 @BIOSTM Utility Methods and stepsEnglish 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 RAIDEnglish Press Enter under the Create Volume item Delete RAID Volume Installing the RAID drivers Cd bootdrv MenuDesigned for Dolby Master StudioTM at Glance Introduction of Designed for Dolby Master StudioTMTechnology Comparison Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings 6 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function IntroductionChannel Audio Setup English English Sound Effect Configuration Troubleshooting English English English English Contact Us Taiwan HeadquartersChina 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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