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ASUS M3A78-CM Socket AM2+ uATX Motherboard, AMD 780V Chipset, Supports AM2+/AM2 CPUs, Dual DDR2 1066, SATA 3Gb/s RAID



Part Number: MB-M3A78-CM
Regular price:$84.99On Sale: $72.99
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ASUS M3A78-CM Socket AM2+ uATX Motherboard, AMD 780V Chipset, Supports AM2+/AM2 CPUs, Dual DDR2 1066, SATA 3Gb/s RAID, ATI CrossFireX, w/ GB LAN, VGA, 8ch 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
  • AMD 780V/SB600 Chipset
  • HyperTransport 3.0 and PCIe 2.0 Ready
  • Hybrid CrossFireX Support
  • 5000 hrs VRM solid capacitor
  • Dual Displays Support DP & DVI, DP & RGB, DVI & RGB
  • Precision Tweaker 2
  • Express Gate
  • DX10 Support
Specifications:
  • CPU:
    - AMD Socket AM2+ / AM2 Processors
    - AMD PhenomFX / AMD Phenom/ Athlon64 FX / Athlon64 X2/Athlon64 / Sempron processors
    - AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology
    - AMD 64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing
    - support CPU up to 140W
    - AMD Live! Ready
  • Chipset: AMD 780V/SB700
  • System Bus:
    - 2000/1600 MT/s for AM2 CPU
    - Up to 5200 MT/s; HyperTransport 3.0 interface for AM2+ CPU
  • Memory:
    - 4 x240-pin DIMM, Max. 8 GB, DDR2 1066/800/667/533 ECC,Non-ECC,Un-buffered Memory
    - Dual Channel memory architecture
  • Expansion Slots:
    - 1 x PCIe x16
    - 1 x PCIe x1
    - 2 x PCI
    - Support PCIe 2.0 / 1.0 Architecture
  • VGA:
    - Integrated ATI RV610-based Direct x10.0 graphics
    - Maximum shared memory of 256 MB
    - Supports DVI-D with HDCP compliant with max. resolution 2560x1600 (@ 60Hz dual-link)
    - Supports DP with max. resolution 2560*1600 (@ 60Hz)
    - Supports RGB with max. resolution 2048 x 1536 (@85Hz)
    - Dual VGA output support:
    - RGB & DVI
    - DVI & DP
    - RGB & DP"
  • Storage:
    - Southbridge
    - 1 xUltraDMA 133/100
    - 6 xSATA 3 Gb/s ports
    - Support RAID 0,1,10
  • LAN: PCIe Gigabit LAN
  • Audio:
    - High Definition Audio 8 -Channel CODEC
    - Supports Jack-detect and Multi-Streaming teconologies
    - Supports S/PDIF out interface
  • USB: 12 USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel)
  • Overclocking Features: SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection):
    - FSB tuning from 200MHz to 400MHz at 1MHz increment
    - Adjustable CPU Voltage at 0.025V increment Overclocking Protection:
    - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
  • Special Features:
    - ASUS MyLogo 2
    - ASUS EZ Flash 2
    - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
    - ASUS AI NET 2
    - ASUS Q-Fan
    - Express Gate
  • Back Panel I/O Ports:
    - 1 x PS/2 KB
    - 1 x DVI
    - 1 x DP
    - 1 x VGA
    - 1 x RJ45
    - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1
    - 8-channel Audio I/O
  • Internal I/O Connectors:
    - 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports
    - 1 x Floppy disk drive connector
    - 1 x IDE connector
    - 1 x COM connector
    - 6 x SATA connectors
    - 1 x High Definition Front panel audio connector
    - 1 x System Panel connector
    - 1 x CD audio-in connector
    - 1 x S/PDIF output connector
    - 1 x TPM Header
    - 1 x Printer Port
    - 1 x CPU /1 x Chassis Fan connectors/1 x Power Fan Connector
    - 24-pin EATX power connector
    - 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector
  • BIOS:
    - 8 Mb Flash ROM
    - DMI 2.0
    - AMI BIOS
    - PnP
    - WfM 2.0
    - SM BIOS 2.5
    -
    - ACPI 2.0
  • Accessories:
    - User's manual
    - 1 x I/O Shield
    - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable
    - 1 x Floppy disk drive cable
    - 2 x SATA cable
    - 1 x 2 in 1 SATA power cable
  • Support Disc:
    - Drivers
    - ASUS PC Probe II
    - Anti-virus software (OEM version)
    - ASUS LiveUpdate Utility
  • Form Factor: uATX Form Factor 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch ( 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm )
References: | ASUS Company Website | CPU Compatibility List |

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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. (hyz071808)

Notes: (1) How to install? Click here. (2) All retail boxed motherboards are opened for receiving purposes. (3) We highly recommend testing When purchasing a motherboard and a CPU together. (4) DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2+ CPU only. (5) Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for Memory QVL (Qualify Vendor List). (6) To playback the HD-DVD and Blu ray Disc we recommended system configuration above Graphic shared memory 256MB/Dual-Core CPU minimum/Minimum 1GB memory of Dual-channel DDR2 667 or Single-chanel DDR2 800. (7) Due to AMD Hybrid CFX driver is under verifying, we will offer you the latest beta driver on our website. Please download the latest driver and enjoy this function for greater graphics performance.

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