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Onboard H/W GigaRAID

Enabled

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

Disabled

Disable this function.

GigaRAID Function

RAID

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

ATA

Set onboard H/W GigaRAID function as ATA.

Onboard H/W LAN1 (LAN1 port)

Enabled

Enable onboard H/W LAN1 function. (Default value)

Disabled

Disable this function.

Onboard H/W LAN2 (LAN2 port)

Enabled

Enable onboard H/W LAN2 function. (Default value)

Disabled

Disable this function.

Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM (LAN1 port)

This function decide whether to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN1 chip.

Enabled

Enable this function.

Disabled

Disable this function. (Default value)

Onboard LAN2 Boot ROM (LAN2 port)

This function decide whether to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN2 chip.

Enabled

Enable this function.

Disabled

Disable this function. (Default value)

Onboard Serial Port 1

Auto

BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address.

3F8/IRQ4

Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. (Default value)

2F8/IRQ3

Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8/IRQ3.

3E8/IRQ4

Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8/IRQ4.

2E8/IRQ3

Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2E8/IRQ3.

Disabled

Disable onboard Serial port 1.

G-Keyless Port

Enabled

Enable G-Keyless Port. (Default value)

Disabled

Disable G-Keyless Port.

Onboard Parallel Port

Disabled

Disable onboard LPT port.

378/IRQ7

Enable onboard LPT port and address is 378/IRQ7. (Default value)

278/IRQ5

Enable onboard LPT port and address is 278/IRQ5.

3BC/IRQ7

Enable onboard LPT port and address is 3BC/IRQ7.

Parallel Port Mode

SPP

Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port. (Default value)

EPP

Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port.

ECP

Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port.

ECP+EPP

Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode.

ECP Mode Use DMA

3

Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 3. (Default value)

1

Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 1.

Only for GA-8I955X Royal.

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Intel GA-8I955X ROYAL Onboard H/W GigaRAID, GigaRAID Function, Onboard H/W LAN1 LAN1 port, Onboard H/W LAN2 LAN2 port

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.