On-Chip SATA Mode

Disabled

Disable this function.

Auto

BIOS will detect automatically. (Default value)

Combined

Set On-Chip SATA mode to Combined, you can use up to 4 HDDs on the

 

motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other for PATA IDE.

Enhanced

Set On-Chip SATA mode to Enhanced, the motherboard allows up to 6 HDDs

 

to use.

Non-Combined

Set On-Chip SATA mode to Non-Combined, SATA will be simulated to PATA

 

mode.

PATA IDE Set to

Ch.1 Master/Slave Set PATA IDE to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. (Default value)

Ch.0 Master/Slave Set PATA IDE to Ch. 0 Master/Slave.

SATA Port 0/2 Set to

This value will be automatically made by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to". If PATA IDE were set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave, this function will auto set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave.

SATA Port 1/3 Set to

This value will be automatically made by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to". If PATA IDE were set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave, this function will auto set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave.

USB Controller

Enabled

Enable USB controller. (Default value)

Disabled

Disable USB controller.

USB 2.0 Controller

Disable this function if you are not using onboard USB 2.0 feature.

Enabled

Enable USB 2.0 dontroller. (Default value)

Disabled

Disable USB 2.0 controller.

USB Keyboard Support

Enabled

Enable USB keyboard support.

Disabled

Disable USB keyboard support. (Default value)

USB Mouse Support

Enabled

Enable USB mouse support.

Disabled

Disable USB mouse support. (Default value)

Azalia Codec

Auto

Auto detect Azalia audio function. (Default value)

Disabled

Disable Azalia audio function.

Onboard H/W 1394

Enabled

Enable onboard IEEE 1394 function. (Default value)

Disabled

Disable this function.

Onboard H/W SATA

Enabled

Enable onboard H/W SATA function. (Default value)

Disabled

Disable this function.

H/W SATA Function

RAID

Set onboard H/W SATA function as RAID. (Default value)

 

BASE

Set onboard H/W SATA function as BASE(ATA).

 

Only for GA-8I955X Royal.

 

 

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Intel GA-8I955X PRO On-Chip Sata Mode, Pata IDE Set to, Sata Port 0/2 Set to, Sata Port 1/3 Set to, USB Controller

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.