MSI KT3 Ultra2

MSI KT3 Ultra2 ... for the latest Socket A AMD Athlon XP processors. MSI provides an optional PC2PC-Bluetooth bracket to pair with the board, which can used to communicate with mobile phone, DV camcorder, PDA and notebook that also support Bluetooth technology. The new PC2PC-Bluetooth feature provides computer users the most cost-effective way and brings them the joy of wireless networking.

Driven by DDR memory trend, the KT3 Ultra2 is based on VIA's KT333 chipset to support the latest DDR333 (PC2700) and DDR266 (PC2100) memory specification. The board conforms to ATX form factor and has a total of three DIMM slots, supporting up to 3.0GB DDR333 SDRAM. Expansion slots are available for 5 PCI, 1 CNR, and 1 AGP 4x Port. To prevent any overheating problems, the KT3 Ultra2 integrates a Thermal Diode Circuit to detect the core temperature of the processor, which helps maintain proper operations of your computer.

The new KT3 Ultra2 mainboard supports ATA133 RAID (RAID 0, 1) and USB 2.0 standard. USB 2.0 provides users the ability to connect to high performance peripherals in the least expensive way. With much higher bandwidth, USB 2.0 can reach data rates of up to 480Mbps, that's nearly 40 times faster than the current USB 1.1. Today's USB devices will operate with full compatibility in a USB 2.0 system. Looking for surround sound support for home entertainment? With the integrated 5.1 Channel audio chipset (Optional), users can enjoy playing games or watching DVD movies at home. The KT3 Ultra2 is designed to maximize your connection to the digital world. MSI always has products of the highest quality and the KT3 Ultra2 is another example of the company's efforts to keep its promises.