Time, IDE Channel 0 Master, Slave | Intel GA-8I955X ROYAL specification

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			CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software
				Standard CMOS Features
	Date (mm:dd:yy)				Wed, Oct 27 2004		Item Help
	Time (hh:mm:ss)				22:31:24		Menu Level`
` IDE Channel 0 Master					[None]		Change the day, month,
` IDE Channel 0 Slave					[None]		year
	Drive A				[1.44M, 3.5"]		<Week>
	Drive B				[None]		Sun. to Sat.
	Floppy 3 Mode Support				[Disabled]		<Month>
							<Month>
	Halt On				[All, But Keyboard]		Jan. to Dec.
	Base Memory				640K		<Day>
	Extended Memory				511M		1 to 31 (or maximum
	Total Memory				512M		allowed in the month)
							<Year>
							1999 to 2098
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

	Date
	The date format is <week>, <month>, <day>, <year>.
	Week		The week, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is display only
	Month		The month, Jan. Through Dec.
	Day		The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month)
	Year		The year, from 1999 through 2098

Time

The times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated base on the 24-hour military- time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00.

IDE Channel 0 Master, Slave

IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this option for automatic device detection. IDE Device Setup. You can use one of three methods:

• Auto	Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE devices during POST(default)
• None	Select this if no IDE devices are used and the system will skip the automatic
	detection step and allow for faster system start up.
• Manual	User can manually input the correct settings.
Access Mode	Use this to set the access mode for the hard drive. The four options are:
	CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto)
Capacity	Capacity of currently installed hard disk.

Hard drive information should be labeled on the outside drive casing. Enter the appropriate option based on this information.

Cylinder	Number of cylinders
Head	Number of heads
Precomp	Write precomp
Landing Zone	Landing zone
Sector	Number of sectors

If a hard disk has not been installed, select NONE and press <Enter>.

GA-8I955X Royal/GA-8I955X Pro Motherboard - 32 -

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.

Standard CMOS Features

Date

Time

IDE Channel 0 Master, Slave

GA-8I955X PRO, GA-8I955X ROYAL specifications