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ASUS M4A78-E AMD 790GX Socket AM2+ ATX Motherboard, Supports AMD AM3/AM2+ CPUs, Dual-Channel DDR2 1200(O.C.), Hybrid CrossFireX



Part Number: MB-M4A78-E
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ASUS M4A78-E AMD 790GX Socket AM2+ ATX Motherboard, Supports AMD AM3 / AM2+ CPUs, Dual-Channel DDR2 1200(O.C.), SATA RAID, Hybrid CrossFireX, w/ ATI Radeon HD3300, GB LAN, 8ch HD Audio

This motherboard supports AMD Socket AM2+ multi-core processors. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support, data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport 3.0 based system bus, and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. This motherboard also supports the latest AMD AM3 CPUs and AMD CPUs in the new 45nm manufacturing process.

Features:
  • O.C. DDR2 1200
  • AMD AM3 CPU support
  • 8+1 Phase Power Design
  • EPU
  • Turbo V
  • Turbo Key
  • ASUS Anti-Surge Protection
  • Express Gate
  • ATI Hybrid CrossFireX Technology Support
  • AMD 140W CPU Support
Specifications:
  • CPU:
    - AMD Socket AM2+ / AM2 Phenom X4/Phenom X3/Athlon /Athlon X2/Sempron Processors
    - Support AM3 Phenom II / Athlon X4 / Athlon X3 / Athlon X2 Processors
    - AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology
    - Support 45nm CPU
    - AMD 140W CPU Support
  • Chipset: AMD 790GX/SB750
  • System Bus:
    - Up to 5200 MT/s HyperTransport 3.0 interface for AM3/AM2+ CPU
    - 2000 / 1600 MT/s for AM2 CPU
  • Memory:
    - 4 x DIMM, Max. 16 GB, DDR2 1200(O.C.)/1066/800/667 ECC,Non-ECC,Un-buffered Memory
    - Dual Channel memory architecture
  • Expansion Slots:
    - 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (Single x16 with VGA Switch Card or Dual x8)*. Support ATI CrossFireX technology
    - 2 x PCIe x1
    - 2 x PCI 2.2
  • VGA:
    - Integrated ATI Radeon HD 3300 GPU.
    - Max. shared memory: 512 MB
    - SidePort Memory - onboard 64MB DDR2 800 memory
    - Supports HDMI Technology with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1200 (1080P)
    - Supports Dual-link DVI with max. resolution up to 2560x1600 @60Hz
    - Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 2560x1440 @ 75Hz
    - Hybrid CrossFireX Support
    - Dual independent displays support with HDMI/DVI and D-Sub
    - Supports Microsoft DirectX 10, OpenGL 2.0, Shader Model 4.0
    - Hardware Decode Acceleration for H.264,VC-1, and MPEG-2
  • Storage: SB750 Chipset
    - 1 xUltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to 2 PATA devices
    - 5 x SATA 3 Gb/s ports Support RAID 0,1,5,10,JBOD
  • LAN: Atheros L1E Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2
  • Audio: VIA VT1708S 8 -Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
    - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking
    - Optical S/PDIF Out ports at back I/O
    - ASUS Noise Filtering
  • IEEE 1394: VIA VT6315N controller supports 2 x 1394a ports
  • USB: 12 USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel)
  • ASUS Unique Features:
    ASUS Power Solutions:
    - 8+1 Phase Power Design
    - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection
    ASUS Green Design:
    - ASUS EPU*
    - ASUS AI Nap
    Express Gate
    ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:
    - ASUS Fanless Design:Feather heatsink solution
    - ASUS Q-Fan2
    ASUS EZ DIY:
    - ASUS Q-Connector
    - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
    - ASUS O.C. Profile
    - ASUS EZ Flash 2
  • Overclocking Features:
    Intelligent overclocking tools
    - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner)
    - ASUS TurboV
    - ASUS Turbo Key
    SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection)
    - FSB tuning from 200MHz up to 600MHz at 1MHz increment
    - PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment
    Overclocking Protection
    - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
  • Special Features:
    - 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors!(VRM 5000hrs lifespan @105oC, 500,000hrs @65oC) ASUS MyLogo 2 AMD OverDrive Support**
  • Back Panel I/O Ports:
    - 1 x DVI
    - 1 x D-Sub
    - 1 x HDMI
    - 1 x External SATA
    - 1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical)
    - 1 x IEEE 1394a
    - 1 x LAN(RJ45) port
    - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1
    - 8 -Channel Audio I/O
    - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard (Purple)
  • Internal I/O Connectors:
    - 3 x USB connectors (6 ports)
    - 1 x Floppy disk drive connector
    - 1 x IDE connector
    - 5 x SATA connectors
    - 1 x IEEE 1394a connector
    - 1 x CPU Fan connector
    - 2 x Chassis Fan connector
    - 1 x Power Fan connector
    - 1 x S/PDIF Out connector
    - CD audio in
    - Front panel audio connector
    - COM connector
    - Chassis Intrusion connector
    - System Panel (Q-Connector)
    - 24-pin ATX Power connector
    - 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector
  • BIOS:
    - 8 Mb Flash ROM
    - AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2
  • Accessories:
    - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable
    - 4 x SATA cable
    - VGA Switch Card
    - 1 x I/O Shield
    - 1 x User's manual
    - 2 in 1 Q-connector (USB, System panel; Retail version only)
  • Support Disc:
    - Drivers
    - ASUS PC Probe II
    - Express Gate
    - ASUS AI Suite
    - Anti-virus software (OEM version)
    - ASUS Update
    - AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD)
  • Form Factor:
    - ATX Form Factor
    - 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.5 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. (Ianna031709)

Notes: (1) How to install? Click here. (2) All retail boxed motherboards are opened for receiving purposes. (3) Due to OS limitation, 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. (4) Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL(Qualified Vendors Lidts) (5) *ASUS EPU is supported by AM3/AM2+ CPU only. (6) ** Advanced cooling system is required when advanced overclock functions of AMD OverDrive are enabled.

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