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... RAID set in your system Attach one hard drive. (b) An empty formatted floppy disk. (c) Windows XP/2000 setup disk. (d) Driver CD for your motherboard. (1) Installing IDE hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (4) Make a floppy disk containing the IDE RAID controller driver (5) Install the IDE RAID controller driver during... OS installation. Then connect the power connector from your power supply to create RAID array on the motherboard. (To ensure that your IDE CD-ROM drive can work properly, please connect it to create RAID with identical model and capacity).
... RAID set in your system Attach one hard drive. (b) An empty formatted floppy disk. (c) Windows XP/2000 setup disk. (d) Driver CD for your motherboard. (1) Installing IDE hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (4) Make a floppy disk containing the IDE RAID controller driver (5) Install the IDE RAID controller driver during... OS installation. Then connect the power connector from your power supply to create RAID array on the motherboard. (To ensure that your IDE CD-ROM drive can work properly, please connect it to create RAID with identical model and capacity).
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... in system BIOS Setup and set to Enabled and GigaRAID Function to enter BIOS Setup during POST (Power-On Self Test). Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you want to create RAID, set GigaRAID Function to make sure whether the GigaRAID controller are configured correctly in this section may not show the... settings for the IDE RAID hard drive(s). If you have to ATA. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your motherboard. IDE RAID Drives Configuration (GigaRAID)
... in system BIOS Setup and set to Enabled and GigaRAID Function to enter BIOS Setup during POST (Power-On Self Test). Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you want to create RAID, set GigaRAID Function to make sure whether the GigaRAID controller are configured correctly in this section may not show the... settings for the IDE RAID hard drive(s). If you have to ATA. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your motherboard. IDE RAID Drives Configuration (GigaRAID)
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Step 1: Find an available system and insert the motherboard driver CD into the CD-ROM drive. The installation utility will appear automatically.... a hard drive on the GigaRAID controller successfully, you need to copy the driver for the IDE RAID controller from the motherboard driver CD to install required driver for an executable program named MENU.exe (Figure 17). Figure 17 IDE RAID Drives Configuration... 3: Go to the BootDrv folder and look for the GigaRAID controller on your motherboard during the Windows setup process. ¤å First of all, you need to a floppydisk.
Step 1: Find an available system and insert the motherboard driver CD into the CD-ROM drive. The installation utility will appear automatically.... a hard drive on the GigaRAID controller successfully, you need to copy the driver for the IDE RAID controller from the motherboard driver CD to install required driver for an executable program named MENU.exe (Figure 17). Figure 17 IDE RAID Drives Configuration... 3: Go to the BootDrv folder and look for the GigaRAID controller on your motherboard during the Windows setup process. ¤å First of all, you need to a floppydisk.
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You have copied the IDE RAID driver sucessfully. Figure 18 Step 4: Insert an empty floppy disk. Then it will appear. Figure 19 - 15 - Step 3: Double-click MENU.exe. An MS-DOS prompt screen similar to Figure 18 below will take about one minute to copy the GigaRAID driver from the motherboard driver CD to the floppy disk. Press 2 to exit when the procedure is complete (Figure 19). Step 5: Press 0 to select the 2)GIGARAID item. IDE RAID Drives Configuration (GigaRAID)
You have copied the IDE RAID driver sucessfully. Figure 18 Step 4: Insert an empty floppy disk. Then it will appear. Figure 19 - 15 - Step 3: Double-click MENU.exe. An MS-DOS prompt screen similar to Figure 18 below will take about one minute to copy the GigaRAID driver from the motherboard driver CD to the floppy disk. Press 2 to exit when the procedure is complete (Figure 19). Step 5: Press 0 to select the 2)GIGARAID item. IDE RAID Drives Configuration (GigaRAID)
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... from the floppy disk. The driver installation will be found, please check the floppy disk or copy the correct GigaRAID controller driver again from the motherboard driver CD. Step 4: When the screen as shown below appears, press ENTER to load the driver from the floppy disk. Step 3: If Setup correctly recognizes...
... from the floppy disk. The driver installation will be found, please check the floppy disk or copy the correct GigaRAID controller driver again from the motherboard driver CD. Step 4: When the screen as shown below appears, press ENTER to load the driver from the floppy disk. Step 3: If Setup correctly recognizes...
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If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in Windows XP (CD ver. 2.2) Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. Click "GigaRAID Utility. 72 GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Application Installation Pictures below are shown in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe. 1.
If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in Windows XP (CD ver. 2.2) Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. Click "GigaRAID Utility. 72 GigaRAID (IT8212) ATA RAID Controller USER'S MANUAL Application Installation Pictures below are shown in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe. 1.
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GA-8I955X Royal/ GA-8I955X Pro Intel® Pentium® Processor Extreme Edition Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1105 12ME-8I955XRO-1105 * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
GA-8I955X Royal/ GA-8I955X Pro Intel® Pentium® Processor Extreme Edition Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1105 12ME-8I955XRO-1105 * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
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Table of Contents GA-8I955X Royal/GA-8I955X Pro Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink 12 1-3-1 ...Dual Power System 17 1-8 I/O Back Panel Introduction 18 1-9 Connectors Introduction 19 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : GA-8I955X Royal F6c 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 36 2-4 Power Management Setup 39 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 40 2-6 PC Health...
Table of Contents GA-8I955X Royal/GA-8I955X Pro Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink 12 1-3-1 ...Dual Power System 17 1-8 I/O Back Panel Introduction 18 1-9 Connectors Introduction 19 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : GA-8I955X Royal F6c 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 36 2-4 Power Management Setup 39 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 40 2-6 PC Health...
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GA-8I955X Royal/GA-8I955X Pro Motherboard Layout KB_MS SPDIF_O SPDIFO_OPT VRM_CONN LGA775 CPU_FAN IT8712F ATX COMA LPT GA-8I955X Royal (Pro) PWR_FAN LAN1 LAN2 USB USB AUDIO1 ATX_12V_2X4 AUDIO2 Broadcom 5751 phy F_AUDIO PCIE_16 Broadcom 5751 / 5789 phy PCI1 NB_FAN PCI2 Intel® 955X CLR_CMOS BATTERY ... IDE3 SPDIF_I ESATAII1 ESATAII0 GREEN_USB DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 FDD IDE1 CI SATAII3 SATAII2 SATAII1 SATAII0 SYS_FAN Main BIOS Backup BIOS PWR_LED F_PANEL Only for GA-8I955X Pro. - 7 - Only for GA-8I955X Royal.
GA-8I955X Royal/GA-8I955X Pro Motherboard Layout KB_MS SPDIF_O SPDIFO_OPT VRM_CONN LGA775 CPU_FAN IT8712F ATX COMA LPT GA-8I955X Royal (Pro) PWR_FAN LAN1 LAN2 USB USB AUDIO1 ATX_12V_2X4 AUDIO2 Broadcom 5751 phy F_AUDIO PCIE_16 Broadcom 5751 / 5789 phy PCI1 NB_FAN PCI2 Intel® 955X CLR_CMOS BATTERY ... IDE3 SPDIF_I ESATAII1 ESATAII0 GREEN_USB DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 FDD IDE1 CI SATAII3 SATAII2 SATAII1 SATAII0 SYS_FAN Main BIOS Backup BIOS PWR_LED F_PANEL Only for GA-8I955X Pro. - 7 - Only for GA-8I955X Royal.
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Go to 888MHz (must install an 800/1066MHz FSB processor. Only for GA-8I955X Pro. - 8 - Only for GA-8I955X Royal. Block Diagram PCI-ECLK (100MHz) LGA775 Processor CPUCLK+/-(266/200/133MHz) PCI Express x16 LAN LAN1 LAN2 RJ45 RJ45 RJ45 Broadcom Broadcom Broadcom ... SPDIF Out 3 PCI PCICLK(33MHz) (Note 1) DDR II memory can be overclocked 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 be used with a 1066MHz FSB processor) through overclocking in BIOS.
Go to 888MHz (must install an 800/1066MHz FSB processor. Only for GA-8I955X Pro. - 8 - Only for GA-8I955X Royal. Block Diagram PCI-ECLK (100MHz) LGA775 Processor CPUCLK+/-(266/200/133MHz) PCI Express x16 LAN LAN1 LAN2 RJ45 RJ45 RJ45 Broadcom Broadcom Broadcom ... SPDIF Out 3 PCI PCICLK(33MHz) (Note 1) DDR II memory can be overclocked 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 be used with a 1066MHz FSB processor) through overclocking in BIOS.
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...unplug its components. 5. Prior to the installation of the motherboard or any hardware, please first carefully read the information in contact with the motherboard circuit or its power cord. 2. Damage due to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Damage due to use of uncertified ...components. 5. Product determined to natural disaster, accident or human cause. 2. Please turn off before unplugging the power supply connector from the motherboard. Before using the product, please ...
...unplug its components. 5. Prior to the installation of the motherboard or any hardware, please first carefully read the information in contact with the motherboard circuit or its power cord. 2. Damage due to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Damage due to use of uncertified ...components. 5. Product determined to natural disaster, accident or human cause. 2. Please turn off before unplugging the power supply connector from the motherboard. Before using the product, please ...
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... 16 slot 2 PCI Express x 1 slots 3 PCI slots 1 port from ICH7R controller (SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII2, SATAII3) - GA-8I955X Royal/GA-8I955X Pro Motherboard - 10 - Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ; Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems 2 ports from Sil3132 controller (ESATAII0, ESATAII1) - Only for...example, 8 GB of memory is reserved for HDD. Side Speaker Out connection (Note 1) For further CPU support information, please go to GIGABYTE's website. (Note 2) Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory size will instead be shown as 7.xxGB memory during system...
... 16 slot 2 PCI Express x 1 slots 3 PCI slots 1 port from ICH7R controller (SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII2, SATAII3) - GA-8I955X Royal/GA-8I955X Pro Motherboard - 10 - Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ; Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems 2 ports from Sil3132 controller (ESATAII0, ESATAII1) - Only for...example, 8 GB of memory is reserved for HDD. Side Speaker Out connection (Note 1) For further CPU support information, please go to GIGABYTE's website. (Note 2) Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory size will instead be shown as 7.xxGB memory during system...
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... 5 functions may vary depending on different motherboards. Hardware Installation supports concurrent dual ATA133 IDE controller operation - Only for HDD - supports JBOD function - supports hot plugging function - supports data striping (RAID 0) or mirroring (RAID 1) or striping + mirroring (RAID 0+1) function - supports ATAPI mode for GA-8I955X Pro. - 11 - English Onboard Audio ...Use of 2 SATA 3Gb/s connections - supports data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1), striping + mirroring (RAID 0+1), or RAID 5 - Only for GA-8I955X Royal. supports a maximum of up -
... 5 functions may vary depending on different motherboards. Hardware Installation supports concurrent dual ATA133 IDE controller operation - Only for HDD - supports JBOD function - supports hot plugging function - supports data striping (RAID 0) or mirroring (RAID 1) or striping + mirroring (RAID 0+1) function - supports ATAPI mode for GA-8I955X Pro. - 11 - English Onboard Audio ...Use of 2 SATA 3Gb/s connections - supports data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1), striping + mirroring (RAID 0+1), or RAID 5 - Only for GA-8I955X Royal. supports a maximum of up -
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... in a straight and downwards motion. Fig. 4 Once the CPU is installed on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I955X Royal/GA-8I955X Pro Motherboard - 12 - Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Please add an even layer of heat sink paste between your computer system requires all of the following...
... in a straight and downwards motion. Fig. 4 Once the CPU is installed on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I955X Royal/GA-8I955X Pro Motherboard - 12 - Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Please add an even layer of heat sink paste between your computer system requires all of the following...
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... that either thermal tape rather than heat sink paste be used for detailed installation instructions, please refer to the CPU fan header located on the motherboard.Pressing down the push pins diagonally. Fig. 2 (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the heatsink, on the contrary, ...is complete. The heatsink may adhere to the pin hole on the motherboard. Fig. 4 Please make sure the push pins aim to the CPU as the picture, the installation is to install.) Please note the direction of...
... that either thermal tape rather than heat sink paste be used for detailed installation instructions, please refer to the CPU fan header located on the motherboard.Pressing down the push pins diagonally. Fig. 2 (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the heatsink, on the contrary, ...is complete. The heatsink may adhere to the pin hole on the motherboard. Fig. 4 Please make sure the push pins aim to the CPU as the picture, the installation is to install.) Please note the direction of...
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... fan's power cable is disconnected. Notch DDR II Please make sure that they can differ with the following conditions: 1. The memory capacity used . 2. GA-8I955X Royal/GA-8I955X Pro Motherboard - 14 - The motherboard supports DDR II memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Fig.3 Before proceeding, first check to make sure that the...
... fan's power cable is disconnected. Notch DDR II Please make sure that they can differ with the following conditions: 1. The memory capacity used . 2. GA-8I955X Royal/GA-8I955X Pro Motherboard - 14 - The motherboard supports DDR II memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Fig.3 Before proceeding, first check to make sure that the...
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... the left shows to the onboard PCI Express x 16 slot and press firmly down on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Be sure the metal contacts on the slot. GA-8I955X Royal/GA-8I955X Pro Motherboard - 16 - Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Make sure your VGA card is locked by following the steps...
... the left shows to the onboard PCI Express x 16 slot and press firmly down on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Be sure the metal contacts on the slot. GA-8I955X Royal/GA-8I955X Pro Motherboard - 16 - Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Make sure your VGA card is locked by following the steps...
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...Installation of U-Plus DPS (Universal Plus Dual Power System) The U-Plus Dual Power System (U-Plus D.P.S.) is a revolutionary eight-phase power circuit built for GA-8I955X Royal. - 17 - Fix the U-Plus DPS on the U-Plus D.P.S. Only for ultimate system protection. Hardware Installation The U-Plus DPS can work ... DPS socket (VRM_CONN) has a notch, so the U-Plus DPS can work in a Dual Power System: Parallel Mode-U-Plus DPS and motherboard CPU power can only fit in one direction. 2. Designed to withstand varying current levels and changes, the U-Plus DPS provides an immensely...
...Installation of U-Plus DPS (Universal Plus Dual Power System) The U-Plus Dual Power System (U-Plus D.P.S.) is a revolutionary eight-phase power circuit built for GA-8I955X Royal. - 17 - Fix the U-Plus DPS on the U-Plus D.P.S. Only for ultimate system protection. Hardware Installation The U-Plus DPS can work ... DPS socket (VRM_CONN) has a notch, so the U-Plus DPS can work in a Dual Power System: Parallel Mode-U-Plus DPS and motherboard CPU power can only fit in one direction. 2. Designed to withstand varying current levels and changes, the U-Plus DPS provides an immensely...