Features:

     Out of the box the SL-N4Pro-939 comes with a solid selection of cables and software.  Every cable you will need to set up your PC is included.  The purple theme of the motherboard slots is carried into the included cables.  It is a bit disappointing the IDE cable is the only rounded cable included even if most custom builds are running SATA and skipping the floppy completely.  

     The package also includes the usual books and drivers.  Soltek has chosen to include PC-Cillin 2004, VirtualDrive 7 and RestoreIT! Lite software.  If you don't already have your bases covered, these three utilities will provide you with virus protection and a backup solution right out of the box.  VirtualDrive 7 is a pleasant surprise allowing you to store and run CD images off your hard drive. Nice! 

     The layout has changed since we reviewed the SL-KT8Pro-939.  Soltek has move the DDR slots to the top creating a more traditional layout.  You can also see the inclusion of an active fan on the chipset to improve cooling.  The open layout and purple on black really give the board a nice contrast.  The SATA connectors are lined up across the back where you will need them most, leaving the Floppy as the odd ball during your install.

The install:

     I installed the SL-N4Pro-939 into an XION II Gaming case.  An Athlon 64 3000+ Winchester, matching XION PowerReal 500 power supply, BFG 6600GT OC, HP 16x DVD, 1 Gig of Xerox PC2700 and a WD 160 EIDE drive to round out the install.  The Xerox memory is 2x 512 at PC 333 creating the only bottleneck in our review. 

     Here is the board installed with the memory, the BFG setup and the Athlon running on the factory heat sink. Again, the shiny chipset fan vexes my poor Sony camera.

Here is the final result. Looks pretty good!