Triple post... eat it..
Like I somewhat feared, it won't post... The lackluster packaging (no static bag...), or perhaps taking a beating in lousy USPS trucks (with on padding) killed the board.. it will turn on, but I get no display.. I tried everything, but alas, nothing...
A big thumbs up to a waste of the other Jason's time, money, effort and my time, effort and frustration...
Remind me to sign up for another one of those contests...
edti: oh look, a board that works! (the dfi) what a wonder anti static bags are!