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dis: ASUS M3A78 Socket AM2+ ATX Motherboard, AMD 770 Chipset, AMD AM2/AM2+ CPU Support up to 140W, Dual DDR2 1066, PCIe 2.0

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Part Number: MB-M3A78
Regular price:$82.99On Sale: $79.99

ASUS M3A78 AMD Socket AM2+ ATX Motherboard, AMD 770 Chipset, Supports AMD AM2/AM2+ CPU, Dual DDR2 1066, PCIe 2.0, SATA RAID, w/ Gigabit LAN and 8ch HD Audio

This motherboard supports AMD Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport 3.0 based system bus.

Features:
  • AMD AM2/AM2+ CPU Support up to 140W
  • 5000 hrs VRM solid capacitor
  • ASUS Express Gate


Specifications:
  • CPU:
    - AMD Socket AM2+ / AM2 Processors for AMD Phenom FX / Phenom / Athlon / Sempron
    - Support up to 140W CPU
    - AMD Live! Ready
    - AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology
  • Chipset: AMD 770/SB700
  • System Bus:
    - Up to 5200 MT/s HyperTransport 3.0 interface for AM2+ CPU
    - 2000 / 1600 MT/s for AM2 CPU
  • Memory:
    - 4 x DIMM, Max. 8 GB, DDR2 1066/800/667/533 ECC,Non-ECC Memory
    - Dual Channel memory architecture
  • Expansion Slots:
    - 1 x PCIe x16
    - 2 x PCIe x1
    - 3 x PCI 2.2
    - Support PCIe 2.0 / 1.0 Architecture
  • Storage: Southbridge:
    - 1 xUltraDMA 133/100
    - 6 xSATA 3 Gb/s ports Support RAID 0,1,0+1,JBOD
  • LAN: Gigabit LAN
  • Audio:
    - VT1708B 8 -Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
    - Supports S/PDIF out interface,Multi-streaming teconologies and and Jack-detect
    - S/PDIF out port at back I/O
  • USB: 12 USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board,6 ports at back panel)
  • Overclocking Features:
    - SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200MHz to 300MHz at 1MHz increment
    - Adjustable CPU Voltage at 0.025V increment
    - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
  • Back Panel I/O Ports:
    - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard
    - 1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical)
    - 1 x LPT
    - 1 x COM
    - 1 x RJ45 port
    - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1
    - 8-Channel Audio I/O
  • Internal I/O Connectors:
    - 3x USB connector (6ports)
    - 1 x CPU Fan connector
    - 1 x Chassis Fan connector
    - 1 x Power Fan connector
    - Front panel audio connector
    - 1 x S/PDIF Out Header
    - Chassis Intrusion connector
    - CD audio in
    - 24-pin ATX Power connector
    - 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector
    - System Panel connector
  • BIOS: 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a
  • Accessories:
    - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100 cable
    - 1 x FDD cable
    - 1 x SATA cable
    - 1 x SATA power cable
    - 1 x I/O Shield
    - 1 x User's manual
  • Support Disc:
    - Drivers
    - ASUS PC Probe II
    - Express Gate
    - ASUS LiveUpdate Utility
    - Anti-virus software (OEM version)
  • Form Factor:
    - ATX Form Factor
    - 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )


References: | ASUS Company Website | CPU Compatibility List | Green Power |

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Limited Warranty: One-year from invoice date with Directron.com for equal replacement/repair. 3-year from invoice date with manufacturer. 30-day money back from receiving date with 15% restocking fee for non-defective returns. No refund or credit after 7 days. Customer is responsible for returning manufacturer defective products unless testing is paid before shipping. (dxy093008) Notes: (1) How to install? Click here. (2) All retail boxed motherboards are opened for receiving purposes. (3) We highly recommend testing. (4) Due to AMD CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2+ CPU for one DIMM per channel only. Please refer to www.asus.com or user manual for Memory QVL. (5) When installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB is recommended.

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