NFORCE2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW MAY.03v3 THE DIGITAL MEDIA PLATFORM

- Dynamically configures slower NVIDIA NFORCE2 MCP-T • NVIDIA Audio Processing Unit (APU) With the proliferation of residential gateways, high-speed 400MHz DDR delivers cutting-edge audio devices for best utilization of SPECIFICATIONS ° Interactive Content DVD players, digital cameras, and broadband memory, NVIDIA nForce2 features normally associated bandwidth • NVIDIA Enhanced Communications Encoder connectivity for high-speed Internet access, platform processors eliminate with costly add-in sound -Allows USB concurrency Suite ° Hardware DirectX 8.0 audio processor it’s clear that PCs have entered the connected, system bottlenecks and speed up cards, without consuming 256 total voices NVIDIA IEEE 802.3 MAC ° IEEE 1394a/FireWire ° ° digital dimension. From playing intensive 3D everyday media-rich applications to valuable CPU resources. For 64 3D voices HomePNA 2.0 - Fully compliant with IEEE 1394a ° ° games, to editing home movies, to burning a help you work and play faster. NVIDIA stunning, immersive experiences, the Downloadable sounds level 2 • NVIDIA StreamThru /FireWire specification release ° collection of music MP3s, today’s PCs are faced nForce2 IGP uses the same 128-bit DualDDR NVIDIA APU plays back 64 3D and 256 2D acceleration (DLS2) NVIDIA IEEE 802.3 MAC 1.1 OHCI and with provisions of IEEE ° with the challenge of keeping up with life’s architecture with 333MHz DDR to enable the simultaneous audio streams and fully 32 bin mixer (8 voice volumes -Supports 10/10pBASE-T Ethernet/ 1394-1995 and IEEE 1394-2000 ° digital demands. industry’s best graphics supports the latest 3D audio standards. For - Compatible with Windows mapped to each bin) Fast Ethernet NVIDIA nForce™2 platform processors bring a performance. NVIDIA nForce2 400 relies on a digital music enthusiasts, the NVIDIA Plug and Play (PnP) •Dual fast Ultra ATA-133 disk drive - Supports HomePNA 2.0 PHYs new level of performance and functionality single 64-bit memory channel to deliver SoundStorm audio solution also incorporates USB 2.0 controllers -ACR and CNR interface support ° to home and office desktop PCs, and serve 400MHz FSB and 400MHz DDR performance to the industry’s only real-time Dolby® Digital - Single USB 2.0 Enhanced Host ° Supports UltraDMA modes 6-0 (Ultra ° Isochronous controller Paired with as the foundation for exciting new digital the mainstream. encoder that can take any 2D or 3D audio Controller Interface (EHCI)/Dual USB DMA133/100/66/33) HyperTransport results in fastest media platforms. NVIDIA nForce2 platform source and output it digitally, through a 1.1 Open Host Controller Interface ° Industry-standard PCI bus master IDE networking performance SCREAMING GRAPHICS register set •Dual Fast Ultra ATA-133 Disk Drive processors offload processing tasks from the single cable, to your home theater system, (OHCI) Graphics featuring NVIDIA® providing flexible connectivity to a variety of - Support for up to 6 ports ° Separate independent IDE connections Controllers CPU to deliver unmatched system performance, GeForce™4 MX graphics* deliver the digital audio devices including speakers, - Supports transfer rates at high speed for 5V-tolerant primary and secondary ° Supports Ultra DMA modes 6-0 (Ultra screaming graphics, digital surround-sound industry’s fastest graphics performance and headphones, mini-disc players, and home (480Mbps), full speed (12Mbps), interfaces DMA133/100/66/33) 3D audio, and the ultimate in device and the most comprehensive set of features. theater systems. and low speed (1.2Mbps) •HyperTransport ° Industry-standard PCI bus master IDE networking connectivity. The GeForce4 MX features the NVIDIA® - Dynamically configures slower ° High speed (800MB/sec.) register set The NVIDIA nForce2 platform processors THE ULTIMATE IN CONNECTIVITY Accuview Antialiasing™ (AA) engine, devices for best utilization of ° Low voltage ° Separate independent IDE connections include: the integrated graphics processor delivering the best performance, compatibility, The NVIDIA nForce2 platform processors bandwidth ° Differential for 5V-tolerant primary and secondary (IGP), two system platform processors and visual quality at all native resolutions; also deliver the industry’s fastest and most - Allows USB concurrency ° Low pin count interface interfaces (SPP)—NVIDIA nForce2 Ultra 400 and • HyperTransport plus a dedicated engine versatile suite of networking and connectivity ° NVIDIA IEEE 802.3 MAC (Media Access ° Isochronous link between SPP/IGP NVIDIA nForce2 400—and media and (VPE) providing the highest quality, full- solutions. With support for up to six USB 2.0 Controller) and MCP ° High speed (800MB/sec) communications processor (MCP/MCP-T), ® ports, Ultra ATA-133 for ultra-fast hard drive 3Com IEEE 802.3 MAC •AC ’97 2.1 compliant interface ° Low voltage all of which give AMD® ™ XP-based DVD playback. The NVIDIA ° throughput, and FireWire®* for super fast • NVIDIA DualNet ° Supports 2, 4, or 6-channel Audio ° Differential PCs the perfect digital boost. nView™ hardware and software technology digital video and editing capabilities, NVIDIA Concurrent operation of two 10/100 ° Dual AC-Link – Supports up to two ° Low pin count interface combination delivers multi-display ° UNMATCHED PERFORMANCE nForce2 offers the most complete digital BaseT Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Ports codecs ° Isochronous link between SPP/IGP functionality and allows for the connection device support available today. From digital ° NVIDIA IEEE 802.3 MAC (Media Access ° 16-bit or 20-bit stereo output and and MCP PC systems and graphics and performance of multiple configurations of CRTs, LCDs video cameras, to scanners, to optical Control) 16-bit input streams •AC ’97 2.1 Compliant Interface motherboards designed with NVIDIA nForce2 and TVs, without requiring any additional keyboards and mice, only NVIDIA nForce2 -Supports 10/100BASE-T Ethernet/ ° Supports input, output, and GPIO ° Supports 2, 4, or 6-channel audio platform processors have the power to deliver hardware. Upgrading to a high-performance provides dedicated pipelines for the ultimate Fast Ethernet channels for host-based modems ° Dual AC-link—Supports up to two an amazing digital media experience. NVIDIA graphics processor is easy with the in digital connectivity. NVIDIA nForce2 also - Supports HomePNA 2.0 PHYs ° Separate independent functions for codecs nForce2 Ultra 400 incorporates dual 400MHz additional AGP 8X slot—the fastest features NVIDIA® DualNet™* technology. -ACR and CNR Interface Support audio and modem ° 16-bit or 20-bit stereo output and DDR memory controllers delivering twice the graphics interface available today. Supports ACR and CNR interface 16-bit input streams DualNet integrates both the industry-standard ° 3Com IEEE 802.3 MAC ° bandwidth of typical DDR , an DIGITAL 3D AUDIO -Supports 10/100BASE-T Ethernet/ ° S/PDIF-output (stereo or AC-3 output) ° Supports input, output, and GPIO optimized 128-bit architecture reducing 3Com networking and NVIDIA networking Fast Ethernet channels for host-based modems overall system memory latency, and 400MHz technologies—that can be accessed NVIDIA NFORCE2 MCP ° Separate independent functions independently or simultaneously for the - 3Com commercial networking feature SPECIFICATIONS frontside bus (FSB) support for unparalleled set for corporate environments for audio and modem performance. With its efficient memory fastest networking experience possible— • NVIDIA Communications Suite Supports ACR and CNR interface StreamThru ° design, and support for a staggering 3GB of creating the ultimate small office/home ° USB 2.0 -Isochronous controller paired with ° ° SPDIF output (Stereo or AC-3 office gateway. - Single USB 2.0 Enhanced Host HyperTransport results in fastest output) The NVIDIA nForce2 platform processors Controller Interface (EHCI) / Dual networking performance provide a resoundingly fast, more efficient, USB 1.1 Open Host Controller and more robust digital media experience— Interface (OHCI) without sacrificing the latest features, - Support for up to 6 ports affordability, or future upgradeability. - Supports transfer rates at high speed Systems and motherboards incorporating (480 Mbps), full speed (12 Mbps), Only NVIDIA nForce2 provides users with a the power of the NVIDIA nForce2 platform and low speed (1.2 Mbps) full range of audio solutions including the processors provide the best PC value and value-conscious integrated AC ’97 audio, the deliver stunning levels of system performance NVIDIA nForce audio processing unit (APU)* and the cutting-edge features today’s users or the state-of-the-art NVIDIA SoundStorm™* NVIDIA Corporation | 2701 San Tomas Expressway | Santa Clara, CA 95050 demand. audio solution. The integrated NVIDIA T 408.486.2000 | F 408.486.2200 | www.nvidia.com nForce APU performs the world’s most * Optional features – Check PC specifications for ©2003 NVIDIA Corporation. GeForce, nForce, NVIDIA Accuview Antialiasing, NVIDIA DualNet, NVIDIA nView, NVIDIA SoundStorm and NVIDIA StreamThru are exact NVIDIA nForce2 features. trademarks or registered trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. All company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks advanced 3D-positional audio functions and of their respective manufacturers. Features, pricing, availability, and specifications are subject to change without notice. With an NVIDIA nForce2 platform processor-based system powering your office, family Combining NVIDIA nForce2 platform processors with the latest room or entertainment center, you can have the ultimate digital media experience— NVIDIA-based graphics card provides the most tricked-out PC complete with enhanced audio, networking, and enhanced connectivity for today’s delivering mind-blowing graphics, audio, and system performance latest digital devices. for 3D games and multimedia applications. HIGH-SPEED NETWORKING FOR FEATURE-RICH GRAPHICS FAST AND EASY STREAMING MEDIA UNCOMPROMISED SYSTEM UPGRADE ABILITY DRIVE AN INTERACTIVE NVIDIA nForce2 provides the fastest, most PERFORMANCE NVIDIA nForce2 supports AGP 8X for future generations of GPUs allowing you to easily EXPERIENCE robust and efficient technology for NVIDIA nForce2-based systems and AMAZING ONLINE EXPERIENCES STUNNING DIGITAL AUDIO FOR performance motherboards deliver blistering upgrade your graphics board to the latest Experience truly immersive PC gaming right on streaming media from the Internet. With Whether playing your favorite game online ® platform performance through patent- NVIDIA GPU technology. The NVIDIA MOVIES AND MUSIC your TV with powerful GeForce4 MX graphics. NVIDIA StreamThru™ technology, watch with friends or having an all-out “frag-fest” pending system technologies, dual 400MHz nForce2 USB 2.0 and FireWire connections By connecting your home theater to an Whether playing your favorite 3D game, jitter-free movie trailers, full-length feature in your home, NVIDIA nForce2 is the DDR memory controllers, and high- allow you to attach the latest digital NVIDIA nForce2–based PC, you have the exploring interactive applications or surfing films, or other streaming media without platform for you. Featuring NVIDIA DualNet cameras, devices and game controllers. ability to playback favorite MP3 tunes, or the Web, GeForce4 MX delivers stunning 3D sacrificing PC performance. bandwidth connectivity solutions. technology, PCs equipped with NVIDIA watch DVDs in full Dolby Digital 5.1 entertainment and smooth DVD playback. IMMERSIVE SURROUND SOUND nForce2 deliver high-speed networking for surround sound using the NVIDIA Enhance your gaming experience with an no-lag gaming, plus the ability to share SoundStorm audio solution. immersive surround sound environment. music, video and photos easily. NVIDIA NFORCE2 DIGITAL HOME MEDIA SERVER Hear the roar of a Formula One racing car or MEDIA PLATFORM FEATURES NVIDIA NFORCE2 GAMING Create and share all of your favorite music, the footsteps of your enemy creeping up PLATFORM FEATURES videos, and pictures. The NVIDIA nForce2 •DualDDR Architecture behind you with the NVIDIA SoundStorm • NVIDIA SoundStorm connectivity and networking features allow audio solution. With the ability to encode • 400MHz DualDDR Architecture • NVIDIA GeForce4 MX audio in Dolby Digital 5.1 format for full you to connect all of your digital media •AGP 8X • NVIDIA DualNet surround sound effects, and processing of • FireWire and USB 2.0 devices to your PC and access content from • FireWire and USB 2.0 up to 256 simultaneous audio streams, you • NVIDIA SoundStorm anywhere in your house. NVIDIA nForce2 is truly hear what you can’t see. • NVIDIA DualNet the hub of today’s digital home.

NVIDIA NFORCE2 SPP/IGP ° Resolution support up to 1920x1440, mode, up to 330 megapixels/sec. in SPECIFICATIONS 75Hz (2048x1536, 60Hz) dual-link mode) ROBUST FEATURES • NVIDIA DualDDR Memory Architecture ° Integrated NTSC/PAL TV encoder ° Multiplexed with AGP 8X interface NVIDIA nForce2 is the perfect office PC Two independent 64-bit memory supporting resolutions up to • Integrated Clock Synthesizer solution— combining performance graphics ° EXPAND YOUR DESKTOP controllers (NVIDIA nForce2 400 has 1024x768 ° Supports all FSB and memory bus and audio capabilities with nView multi- Maximize your productivity and flexibility one 64-bit memory controller) ° DVD-ready and HDTV-ready MPEG-2 asynchronous frequency combinations display features, simplified driver upgrades, with nView multi-display technology for -3 separate address busses decoding up to 1920x1080i ATSC ° Independent of CPU, and industry-standard 3Com networking advanced desktop and application -2 separate data busses Format MEM, and AGP clocks support. management. ° Supports 64-bit or 128-bit ° MPEG-2 hardware decode, including •Power Management inverse discrete cosine transform and ° POS or ACPI S1 INCREASED SYSTEM PERFORMANCE ONE DRIVER, ALL SYSTEMS memory busses By delivering a complete suite of Concurrent simultaneous accesses motion compensation ° Suspend to DRAM or ACPI S3 By combining GeForce4 MX graphics with a Driver upgrades are simple with the NVIDIA ° advanced functionality, increased system optimized for system and graphics •AGP 8X Interface ° Suspend to disk (STD) or ACPI S4/S5 second-generation memory architecture, Unified Driver Architecture (UDA), because performance, streamlined management performance ° Compliant with AGP 3.0 8X and 4X, ° Supports C0 and C1 states including support for DualDDR memory, the all NVIDIA solutions require only one driver. features and a versatile multi-display Supports DDR400/333/266/200 with Fast Write data transfers ° Support for shut down of internal DAC NVIDIA nForce2 Business Platforms are able The NVIDIA Unified Driver Architecture is ° desktop, the NVIDIA nForce2 platform SDRAMS (SPP; IGP supports ° Supports AGP 2.0 for 4X, 2X, and 1X ° ACPI 2.0 compliant to achieve unmatched system and graphics forward and backwards compatible across processors make hard work easy. DDR333/266/200) modes • HyperTransport™ Technology performance. all NVIDIA solutions, simplifying enterprise - Supports 2.5V 166/133/100 ° Multiplexed with external DVI interface ° High speed (800MB/sec.) updates. COMMUNICATE DDR SDRAMs signals ° Low voltage • Integrated TV Encoder (IGP) Differential View the latest Web-cast, participate in a - Supports 2.6/2.65V 200 DDR SDRAMs ° Support for various worldwide formats Low pin count interface videoconference, or catch a company -Supports 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, ° ° NVIDIA NFORCE2 BUSINESS Composite and S-video output modes Isochronous link between SPP/IGP meeting without leaving your desk. With an 512MB, and 1.0GB modules ° ° PLATFORM FEATURES Display resolution up to 1024x768 and MCP onboard 3Com 10/100 Ethernet controller ° Support for up to 3.0GB Memory ° •DualDDR Architecture Full Macrovision™ 7.1L1 encoding for • CPU Interface and NVIDIA StreamThru technology, nForce- • GeForce4 MX GPU (IGP) ° • NVIDIA GeForce4 MX DVD compatibility Supports AMD Athlon/Duron CPU based PCs allow executives and managers to ° 256-bit 3D and 2D graphics accelerator ° • 3Com Networking Fully programmable 5-tap horizontal 400/333/266/200 MHz FSB clock (IGP easily integrate rich media into the ° NVIDIA Shading Rasterizer with 24 of ° ° • NVIDIA nView and vertical upscaling and downscaling supports 333/266/200MHz FSB Clock) corporate environment. 26 DX8 pixel shading functions and • NVIDIA Unified Driver full set of OpenGL® 1.3 pixel combiner to TV resolutions ° FSB clock and memory clock can be Architecture (UDA) operations • External DVI Interface (IGP) operated asynchronously ° 32-bit color with 32-bit z-stencil ° Clock speeds up to full DVI ° DDR400/333/266/200 support 64-byte ° NVIDIA Digital Vibrance Control™ specification of 165MHz (up to (cache line) data burst transfers (IGP ° nView multi-display technology 1600x1200 at 60MHz in single link supports DDR333/266/200)