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2-3 Integrated Peripherals

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Integrated Peripherals

 

On-Chip Primary PCI IDE

[Enabled]

 

On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE

[Enabled]

 

SATA RAID/AHCI Mode

[RAID]

x

On-Chip SATA Mode

Auto

x

PATA IDE Set to

Ch.1 Master/Slave

 

SATA Port 0/2 Set to

Ch.2 Master/Slave

 

SATA Port 1/3 Set to

Ch.3 Master/Slave

 

USB Controller

[Enabled]

 

USB 2.0 Controller

[Enabled]

 

USB Keyboard Support

[Disabled]

 

USB Mouse Support

[Disabled]

 

Azalia Codec

[Auto]

 

Onboard H/W 1394

[Enabled]

 

Onboard H/W SATA1

[Enabled]

 

H/W SATA Function1

[RAID]

 

Onboard H/W GigaRAID

[Enabled]

 

GigaRAID Function

[RAID]

 

Onboard H/W LAN1

[Enabled]

 

Onboard H/W LAN21

[Enabled]

Item Help

Menu Level`

If a hard disk controller card is used, set at Disabled.

[Enabled]

Enable on-chip IDE Port.

[Disabled]

Disable on-chip IDE Port.

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

 

 

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Integrated Peripherals

 

 

 

 

Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM

 

[Disabled]

 

 

 

Item Help

Onboard LAN2 Boot ROM1

 

[Disabled]

 

 

 

Menu Level`

Onboard Serial Port 1

 

 

[3F8/IRQ4]

 

 

 

 

G-Keyless Port

 

 

 

[Enabled]

 

 

 

 

 

Onboard Parallel Port

 

 

[378/IRQ7]

 

 

 

 

Parallel Port Mode

 

 

[SPP]

 

 

 

 

 

x ECP Mode Use DMA

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

On-Chip Primary PCI IDE

Enabled

Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value)

Disabled

Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port.

On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE

Enabled

Enable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. (Default value)

Disabled

Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port.

SATA RAID / AHCI Mode

RAID

Select onboard Serial ATA function as RAID. (Default value)

AHCI

Support hotplug function under OS. WinXP, 2000 only.

Disabled

Select onboard Serial ATA function as ATA.

Only for GA-8I955X Royal.

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Intel GA-8I955X ROYAL Integrated Peripherals, On-Chip Primary PCI IDE, On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE, Sata RAID / Ahci Mode

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.