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DFI LANParty NFII Ultra Motherboard
Date: 2003-07-27 | Author: Shane Unrein
Company: DFI
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Introduction
When I first learned about the LANParty series from DFI, I was very excited to see that DFI was planning to release an nForce2 LANParty board. Afterall, there isn't a better AMD platform currently available for top performance and features. The first LANParty board we looked at here was the KT400A, and it's a good offering from DFI, but I'm expecting even more out of the NFII Ultra.
Strangely, DFI was quite late in introducing its nForce2 LANParty board, but the good thing about their wait was that they were able to release NFII Ultra with the Ultra 400 system platform processor. I'm happy to report that they also chose the MCP-T chip for the southbridge, so audio is brought to you by NVIDIA's SoundStorm solution. As a big fan of nForce2 motherboards and big bundles, I was more than just a little excited to review the NFII Ultra package. A big thanks to DFI for sending it out to me!
Basic Specs & Features
Instead of boring you with a whole page of specifications like I did last time, I think I'll just point you to the right spot this time. You can go here for DFI's detailed list of specs for the NFII Ultra LANParty motherboard.
Just as we saw with the KT400A LANParty motherboard, the NFII Ultra is packed with all the latest features plus a lot of extras. Check out the basic specs and big list of features below.
--- Pure and stylish black PCB
--- UV-sensitive illuminated round cables, slots and sockets
--- Replaces old, fat and flat cables
--- Unique and cool UV-sensitive illuminated colors
--- Round-shaped design minimizes the clutter and maximizes the space in your case
--- Optimizing the airflow and temperature control of your sytem
--- 2 HDD and 1 FDD cables included
--- Enjoy WAN connection while communicating with LAN at the same time via 2 separate LAN ports
--- Saves you money and trouble on installing LAN cards
--- Perfect for LAN party fun and home networking purposes
--- Experience the ultimate surround audio performance
--- Maximizes the game and video sound effects
--- SoundStorm offers a plethora of input and output connections, including digital S/PDIF for access to the Dolby Digital 5.1 real-time encoder, microphone, CD, TV, line-in, headphones, front left and right speakers, rear left and right speakers, center channel, and subwoofer.
--- Provides better durability with a round corner design
--- Helps prevent motherboard edges from cracking during accidental bumping
--- Optimizes links between on-board headers and case front panel
--- Simply choose your desired ports and create your own FRONTX system
--- Unlimited expansion possibilities: MIC, USB, FireWire, Speaker, anything goes
--- Automatic online update of the latest BIOS from DFI database
--- Real-time service exclusively designed for DFI LANParty series owners
--- By looking at the LED status and referring to the manual, the diagnostic LED codes can help the user pinpoint where the system is having problems
--- A solid and handy PC system transport gear
--- Travel with your PC anywhere
--- Absolutely perfect for all types of LAN party occasions
--- Thermal paste included
--- Fits full ATX tower
--- Can hold other accessories, such as keyboard, mouse, Cat5 cable and other equipment all together
--- Exclusive and oustanding LANParty gamer ID kit (case badge and sticker)
--- The most popular DVD and MP3 software for free
--- Dolby Digital supported
--- Perfect for optimizing system performance and overclocking desire
--- Ultra fine-tune for CPU clock / multiplier / voltage
--- Great fine-tune capability for AGP, chipset and DIMM
--- CPU fan protection: Automatic system shut down when CPU fan failure detected
--- CPU temperature protection: Automatic system shut down when CPU is overheating
--- Fully support RAID 0, 1, 0+1 and the magical 1.5
--- The ultimate RAID 1.5 integrates the advantages of RAID 0 and RAID 1 with only 2 HDDs instead of 4
--- Performance improved, data secured and money saved
--- Custom-designed on-board power and reset switches
--- Perfect for PC DIY fans and overclockers
--- Start and reset your system without a case
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