Intel GA-8I955X PRO, GA-8I955X ROYAL user manual Royal Pro

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

KB_MS

 

VRM_CONN

 

COATIAL

 

 

 

OPTICAL

 

 

 

LPT

 

 

COMA

 

 

 

USB

LAN2

 

 

USB

LAN1

ATX_12V

 

 

 

 

AUDIO1

CPU_FAN

 

 

AUDIO2

Broadcom

NB_FAN

 

 

 

 

5751 phy

 

F_AUDIO

PCIE_16

 

 

 

 

Broadcom

 

 

5751

/ 5789 phy

 

 

 

PCI1

 

 

 

PCI2

 

 

 

PCI3

 

CODEC

 

PCIE_1

Sil3132

 

 

LGA775

 

Royal (Pro)

Intel®

GA-8I955X

 

955X

 

DDRII1

DDRII2

Intel®

CLR_CMOSICH7R

BATTERY

SN082AA2

IT8712F

ATX

PWR_FAN

FDD

DDRII3 DDRII4

IDE1

 

 

CI

 

SATAII3

 

SATAII2

SATAII1

FAN

SATAII0

SYS

 

 

Main

SN081BA3

IT8212F

BIOS

Backup

CD_IN

PCIE_2

RF_ID

SPDIF_I ESATAII1 ESATAII0

F2_USB

IDE2

F1_1394

F2_1394

IDE3

GREEN_USB

BIOS

F PANEL

PWR_LED

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Contents GA-8I955X Royal/ GA-8I955X Pro Motherboard GA-8I955X Pro May 6 Product Manual Classification CopyrightTable of Contents Drivers Installation GA-8I955X Royal ProBlock Diagram Preparing Your Computer Considerations Prior to InstallationInstallation Notices Instances of Non-WarrantyCPU Feature SummaryRAID Installation of the CPU Installation of the CPU and HeatsinkInstallation of the Heatsink Installation of Memory Installing/Removing Cool-Plus Northbridge Cooling FanDual Channel DDR Installation of Expansion Cards How to install U-Plus DPS? Installation of U-Plus DPS Universal Plus Dual Power SystemI/O Back Panel Introduction Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Connectors IntroductionSide Speaker Out ATX12V/ATX Power Connector Nbfan Chip Fan Power Connector 5 Cpufan / SYSFAN/ Pwrfan Cooler Fan Power ConnectorIDE1/IDE2/IDE3 IDE Connector FDD Floppy ConnectorFpanel Front Panel Jumper Cdin CD Faudio Front Audio ConnectorSpdifi Spdif FUSB2/GREEN USB Front USB ConnectorClrcmos Clear Cmos 16 F11394/F21394 Ieee 1394 ConnectorsCI Chassis Intrusion, Case Open RfidPwrled BATBatteryMain Menu Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup MenuMain Menu For example Bios Ver I955XRO.F3J „ Save & Exit Setup „ Load Optimized Defaults„ Set Supervisor Password „ Set User PasswordIDE Channel 0 Master, Slave TimeMemory Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaDrive a / Drive B Halt onFirst / Second / Third Boot Device Hard Disk Boot PriorityPassword Check No-Execute Memory ProtectNote Dram Data Integrity ModeCPU Hyper-Threading Limit Cpuid Max. toOn-Chip Secondary PCI IDE Sata RAID / Ahci ModeIntegrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDESata Port 1/3 Set to On-Chip Sata ModePata IDE Set to Sata Port 0/2 Set toECP Mode Use DMA Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM LAN1 portOnboard LAN2 Boot ROM LAN2 port Parallel Port ModePower On By Mouse Resume by AlarmKB Power on Password Power On By KeyboardAC Back Function CPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Current CPU TemperatureCurrent CPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Speed RPM CPU Warning TemperatureCPU Smart FAN Control CPU Smart FAN ModeA.2 M. NoteCPU Clock Ratio Note Robust Graphics BoosterSystem Memory Multiplier CPU Host Clock ControlCPU Host FrequencyMhz PCI Express FrequencyMhzFSB OverVoltage Control Memory Frequency MhzDimm OverVoltage Control PCI-E OverVoltage ControlSelect Language Load Optimized DefaultsSet Supervisor/User Password Exit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupInstall Chipset Drivers Drivers InstallationDriver CD Information Software ApplicationsContact Us Hardware InformationEnglish Unique Software Utilities User Interface Overview EasyTune 5 IntroductionWhat is Xpress Recovery ? Xpress Recovery IntroductionHow to use the Xpress Recovery F9 For Xpress Recovery Exit and Restart Remove Backup Image  Remove backup image. Are you sure? Y/NWhat is Dual Bios Technology? Flash Bios Method IntroductionHow to use Dual Bios and Q-Flash Utility? Halt On Error DisableDefault, Enable Wide Range Protection DisableDefault, EnableBoot From Main BIOSDefault, Backup Bios Auto Recovery EnableDefault, DisableBefore You Begin Method 1 Q-FlashTMUtilityTask menu for Q-Flash utility Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual Bios utility screenTask menu for Dual Bios utility Entering the Q-FlashTMutilitySteps Using the Q-FlashTMutilityYou can repeat to Part Two FlashTMutility bar Exploring the Q-FlashTMutility screenCongratulation!! You have updated Bios successfully Methods and steps Method 2 @BIOSTM UtilityEnglish RAID Levels Serial ATA Bios Setting Utility IntroductionDISK/VOLUME Information Configuring the Intel RAID BiosPress Enter under Create RAID Volume to set up RAID Create RAID VolumeEnglish Press Enter under the Create Volume item Delete RAID Volume Cd bootdrv Menu Installing the RAID driversDesigned for Dolby Master StudioTM at Glance Introduction of Designed for Dolby Master StudioTMTechnology Comparison 6 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction Stereo Speakers Connection and SettingsChannel Audio Setup English English Sound Effect Configuration Troubleshooting English English English English Taiwan Headquarters Contact UsChina 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.