How can I verify if a any mobo has Soundstorm included?

[Budarow]

I got a little info. on how to determine if a mobo includes "Soundstorm" but I could use some clarification please.

From the OCWForum MrDigital says "look carefully if your MoBo uses the powerfull MCP-T and if you MoBo has a digital audio out (SPDIF). This combo provides SoundStrom functionallity if Nvidia calls it like this or not..."

I'm assuming If I buy a mobo with MCP-T and SPDIF (with the proper backplate), I won't have to "add" or modify anything on the mobo. Correct?

Thanks,

Bud

 

[petery83]

That is correct

 

[mechBgon]

If you are shopping for an nForce2, this may also help: nVidia's motherboard listing A model that is listed with Soundstorm certification will include the three elements of Soundstorm:

• the MCP-T southbridge
• at least one form of S/PDIF output jack
• a certain level of audio fidelity that meets nVidia's requirement

 

[Vette73]

Just get a Abit NF7-S and be happy

 

[pspada]

My FIC AU13 came with both Soundstorm, as well at the good SPDIF bracket. Works great too, outputing to my front Bose 201s, rear Advents, and IBM sub-woofer.