The most affordable X48 motherboard – DFI LANParty DK X48-T2RSB Plus

Screen-shot(Turn on)
Press F1 in this page, ABS file will be loaded.


Screen-shot (BIOS)
“CMOS Reloaded” function, you can store up to 4 setting in CMOS.


Main menu: frequency/ voltage
For dual core CPU, set 100 or 200ps at item “CPU Clock Skew0”


Detail options in DDR2 page


You can OC higher with correct setting.
For CORSAIR Dominator series, 5/8/7/7 is recommended.


Voltage page
CPU VID Control 0.90000V~1.60000V
CPU VID Special Add 101~115%
DRAM Voltage 1.800V~3.375V
SB Core/CPU PLL Voltage 1.510V~2.380V
NB COre Voltage 1.265V~2.040V
CPU VTT Voltage 1.100V~1.603V
Vcore Drop Control: Help to avoid the “Vcore drop” situation.


PC Health Status



My Platform
CPU: INTEL Core 2 Duo E8400
MB: DFI LANParty DK X48-T2RSB PLUS
DRAM: CORSAIR Dominator TWIN2X2048-8500C5D/TWIN2X4096-8500C5D
VGA: GAINWARD HD4850 + MSI 4850 CrossFire
HD: Seagate 7200.10 320G
POWER: CorsCorsair HX1000W Modular Power Supply
Cooler: Thermaltake BigTyp VP/JETART Nano Diamond/Lubic


E8400 E0 Dual-core
500Mhz SP2004 (Stable) ,NB 1.29V/VTT 1.15V


550Mhz SP2004(Stable),NB 1.4V/VTT 1.39V

Screen-shot: Installing the software


New software for getting instant system information.


Users can download ABS file from DFI website, it’s good to “freshman” in overclocking world.


I tuned the BIOS setting for few days, if you have the same devices with me, you can download my setting from the link below:


windwithme-DK X48-T2RSB PLUS ABS

ABS is a great software for overclocking. With four BIOS setting in CMOS, users can try different setting as they wish.

You can load setting from others or can make your own file!
For example, If you OC to 600MHz, you can save 600MHz, 580MHz, 560MHz, 540MHz in CMOS.
When other users load your setting, ABS will load the file from the lowest setting for safety.


DFI LANParty DK X48-T2RSB PLUS Conclusion

Good
1.The most affordable X48 product in the market.
2.6-phase digital PWM; All solid cap.; PCIE 16X+16X
3.Various BIOS options with wide range of voltage support; 「Vcore Drop Control」 included.
4.8 SATA II; Debug LED; Power/ Reset button; EZ Jumper for clearing CMOS
5.Great memory module compatibility and OC potential; especially performs great in 2GB + 2GB mode.
6.North bridge cooler could be removed alone; users can install different kind of cooler in standard socket.


Bad
1.Vcore drop a little bit more.
2.Need more exposure in channel.

Performance ★★★★★★★★☆☆
Components ★★★★★★★★☆☆
Layout design ★★★★★★★★☆☆
Cost/ performance ratio ★★★★★★★★☆☆

This version is better then previous; pay USD $20 more but get 6-phase and 2 extra SATA II.
Great memory module compatibility and OC potential; especially performs great in 2GB + 2GB mode.

In Bus speed, DK X48-T2RSB Plus performs above the standard that reached 550MHz. With 16X + 16X PCIE, you can have better 3D ecperience.

DFI LANParty DK X48-T2RSB PLUS is priced at USD $240;
if you want a motherboard which is good in designing/ material/ overclocking and Crossfire, DFI LANParty DK X48-T2RSB PLUS would be your good choice

Your pics above look like you used the normal crossfire ribbon cable connectors. Were they long enough to enable crossfire of this board? The reason I ask is I have a DFI LP UT-X48-T3RS, which requires an extended-length crossfire connector ribbon (one provided in the box by DFI). The pics of what's in the box for this mobo do not show a crossfire connector ribbon.
Thanks in advance for your reply.

I have 8GB of memory in my computer now, they are the Corsair 2GB XMS2 sticks, I want to know if all 4 (2GB sticks) will fit and work in this motherboard. The DFI site shows this board does not accept 2GB sticks...is this right?