Intel GA-8I955X ROYAL, GA-8I955X PRO user manual Block Diagram

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Block Diagram

PCI-ECLK (100MHz)

LGA775

Processor

CPUCLK+/-(266/200/133MHz)

PCI Express

x16

2 PCI Express x 1

LAN1

LAN2

 

 

 

RJ45

RJ45

 

 

Broadcom Broadcom

PCI-ECLK

 

 

5751

5751

(100MHz)

x 1

x 1

x 1

x 1

 

PCI Express Bus

 

 

 

 

 

x 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Broadcom

5789

 

 

 

LAN

 

RJ45

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCI Bus

Host

Interface

DDRII 888(Note 1)/667 (Note 2)/533MHz DIMM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intel®

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dual Channel Memory

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

955X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MCHCLK (266/200/133MHz)

 

 

66MHz

33MHz

14.318MHz

48MHz

Dual BIOS

4 SATA 3Gb/s

Intel®

 

 

 

 

ATA33/66/100 IDE

ICH7R

 

 

 

 

 

 

Channel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Floppy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SN082AA2 SiI3132

SN081BA3

 

IEEE1394b

2 SATA 3Gb/s

3

 

3PCI

PCICLK(33MHz)

IT8212F

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CODEC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ATA33/66/100/133 IDE Channel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out

IT 8712F LPT Port

COM Port

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24MHz PS/2 KB/Mouse

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

33MHz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ports

 

 

 

 

 

(Note 1) 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 2) 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 Considerations Prior to Installation Installation NoticesInstances of Non-Warranty 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 Side Speaker Out Connectors IntroductionCenter/Subwoofer 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 „ Load Optimized Defaults „ Set Supervisor Password„ Set User Password „ Save & Exit SetupTime IDE Channel 0 Master, SlaveFloppy 3 Mode Support for Japan Area Drive a / Drive BHalt on MemoryPassword Check Hard Disk Boot PriorityFirst / Second / Third Boot Device Dram Data Integrity Mode CPU Hyper-ThreadingLimit Cpuid Max. to No-Execute Memory ProtectNoteSata RAID / Ahci Mode Integrated PeripheralsOn-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip Secondary PCI IDEOn-Chip Sata Mode Pata IDE Set toSata Port 0/2 Set to Sata Port 1/3 Set toOnboard LAN1 Boot ROM LAN1 port Onboard LAN2 Boot ROM LAN2 portParallel Port Mode ECP Mode Use DMAResume by Alarm Power On By MouseAC Back Function Power On By KeyboardKB Power on Password Current CPU Temperature Current CPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Speed RPMCPU Warning Temperature CPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Fail WarningCPU Smart FAN Mode CPU Smart FAN ControlM. Note CPU Clock Ratio NoteRobust Graphics Booster A.2CPU Host Clock Control CPU Host FrequencyMhzPCI Express FrequencyMhz System Memory MultiplierMemory Frequency Mhz Dimm OverVoltage ControlPCI-E 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 OverviewHow to use the Xpress Recovery Xpress Recovery IntroductionWhat is Xpress Recovery ? F9 For Xpress Recovery Remove Backup Image  Remove backup image. Are you sure? Y/N Exit and RestartHow to use Dual Bios and Q-Flash Utility? Flash Bios Method IntroductionWhat is Dual Bios Technology? Wide Range Protection DisableDefault, Enable Boot From Main BIOSDefault, Backup BiosAuto Recovery EnableDefault, Disable 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 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 MenuTechnology Comparison Introduction of Designed for Dolby Master StudioTMDesigned for Dolby Master StudioTM at Glance 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.