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4-1-5 Introduction of Designed for Dolby® Master StudioTM

Motherboards that feature the Designed for Dolby Master Studio deliver the ultimate

Dolby audio presentation capabilities.

The Designed for Dolby® Master StudioTM logo helps consumers identify motherboards that have been developed and tested to meet Dolby Laboratories' rigorous audio specifications, ensuring they can deliver the highest-quality Dolby audio entertainment experience,

rivaling entertainment experiences from advanced consumer electronics.

Technologies Provided with Designed for Dolby Master Studio Motherboards:

-Dolby Digital EX

-Dolby Digital Live

-Dolby Pro Logic IIx

-Dolby Headphone

-Dolby Virtual Speaker

Designed for Dolby® Master StudioTM at Glance

-Dolby 7.1-Channel Surround Sound

Delivers the ultimate set of Dolby audio presentation capabilities, with support for up to 7.1 channels of surround sound.

-100 Percent Compatibility

Compatible with your favorite playback applications, including Windows Media® Player, iTunes®, Musicmatch®, DVD players, streaming media players, personal video recorder (PVR)/TV tuners, and personal media libraries.

-Integration

Designed for Dolby Master Studio motherboards are built to Dolby Laboratories' audio connec- tivity specifications, making them ready for seamless integration with home theater sound systems.

-Technologies Work Seamlessly Together

Dolby Headphone and Dolby Virtual Speaker were engineered to work in concert with Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic IIx. This way, you can access the full potential of your entire library of music, games, movies, and more.

-Unified Audio Controls

Audio controls for all Dolby premier technologies are now centralized in one user interface.

Technology Comparison:

The chart below compares the two Dolby PC Entertainment Experience "Designed for" technology bundles by their ingredient technologies.

Technology Comparison

Designed for Dolby® Home TheaterTM

Designed for Dolby® Master StudioTM

Delivered in Codec Driver

 

 

Digital Audio for Play back

Dolby Digital Live

Dolby Digital EX*

 

 

Dolby Digital Live

Surround Sound Expansion

Dolby Pro Logic II

Dolby Pro Logic IIx

Vitual Surround Sound

Dolby Headphone

Dolby Headphone

 

Dolby Virtual Speaker

Dolby Virtual Speaker

 

 

 

* Dolby Digital EX support provided via Dolby Pro Logic IIx

Only for GA-8I955X Royal.

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Intel GA-8I955X ROYAL Introduction of Designed for Dolby Master StudioTM, Designed for Dolby Master StudioTM at Glance

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.