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DFI LanParty DK 790FXB Motherboard Review
Author: Dennis Garcia
Published: Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Included Goodies
The included goodies are somewhat limited but you will get enough gear to be up and running out of the box. Cables include the standard UV reactive and rounded cables for PATA and floppy drives. You will also get a UV reactive SATA cable and power adaptor. A complementary ATX cover plate is included along with some extra jumpers and the new "Smart Connectors". These smart connectors allow you to hook up the front panel wires outside of the case and then install a single block to the motherboard. Basically no more cramped fingers and guessing that you have the power LED hooked up correctly.
Given that 790FXB supports Crossfire it's only fitting that DFI includes bridge modules for the video card.
Finally we have the User's Manual (complete and in 6 languages) ABS (Auto Boost System) manual and driver CD. It should be noted that the User's Manual contains an appendix of POST codes; this is helpful for debugging the system on a failed boot.
Finally we have the User's Manual (complete and in 6 languages) ABS (Auto Boost System) manual and driver CD. It should be noted that the User's Manual contains an appendix of POST codes; this is helpful for debugging the system on a failed boot.
