ASUS M3A78-EM - motherboard - micro ATX - Socket AM2+ - AMD 780G

• Manufacturer: Asus
• Part number: M3A78-EM
• Description: Catering to users who are looking for a powerful device to create an excellent home entertainment environment, ASUS, worldwide leader in motherboard production, has released the new ASUS M3A78 series. The new ASUS M3A78 series utilizes the AMD platform, and is equipped with exceptional support for analog/digital outputs - enabling the PC to be utilized as a home theater in the living room, and not just a computing tool in the study or bedroom. The M3A78-EM also comes with DisplayPort, a cutting-edge digital output ready for users to upgrade their monitors in the near future. Moreover, the M3A78 Series adopts an advanced new power design to support 140W powered CPUs - providing users with more flexible choices on CPU upgrades.

• General

• Overclocking This motherboard has a variety of detailed expert setup options that aid in overclocking and performance-tweaking.
• Packaged Quantity 1
• Product Type Motherboard - Micro ATX
• Cache Memory None
• Chipset Type AMD 780G / AMD SB700
• Max Bus Speed 2600 MHz
• Processor Socket Socket AM2+
• Max Processors Qty 1
• Compatible Processors Athlon X2,
  Athlon 64 X2,
  Phenom X4,
  Phenom FX,
  Sempron,
  Athlon 64,
  Phenom X3

• Supported RAM

• Max Size 8 GB
• Technology DDR2 SDRAM
• Bus Clock 800 MHz,
  1066 MHz,
  667 MHz
• Speed PC2-8500,
  PC2-6400,
  PC2-5300
• Data Integrity Check Non-ECC
• Registered or Buffered Unbuffered
• Features Dual channel memory architecture

• Graphics

• Graphics Controller ATI Radeon HD 3200
• Memory Allocation Technology Shared video memory (UMA)

• Audio

• Type High Definition Audio (8-channel)
• Audio Codec Realtek ALC1200
• Compliant Standards High Definition Audio

• LAN

• Network Interfaces Gigabit Ethernet
• Modem None

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Slot(s) 1 x CPU,
  4 x DIMM 240-pin,
  1 x PCIe 2.0 x16,
  1 x PCIe x1,
  2 x PCI
• Storage Interfaces AMD SB700 : Serial ATA-300 - connector(s): 6 x 7pin Serial ATA - 5 device(s) - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10,
  AMD SB700 : ATA-133 - connector(s): 1 x 40pin IDC - 2 device(s),
  Serial ATA-300 - connector(s): 1 x 7pin external SATA - 1 device(s) - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10
• Interfaces 1 x TOSLINK,
  1 x PS/2 keyboard,
  1 x LAN (Gigabit Ethernet),
  4 x USB 2.0,
  1 x Audio line-out - Mini-jack,
  1 x Audio line-in - Mini-jack,
  1 x Microphone - Mini-jack,
  1 x Audio line-out (side surround) - Mini-jack,
  1 x Audio line-out (rear) - Mini-jack,
  1 x Audio line-out (center/subwoofer) - Mini-jack,
  1 x VGA,
  1 x HDMI,
  1 x DVI-D,
  1 x DisplayPort
• Internal Interfaces 1 x Floppy
• Additional Connectors (Optional) 6 x Hi-Speed USB
• Power Connectors 4-pin ATX12V connector,
  24-pin main power connector

• Features

• BIOS Type AMI
• BIOS Features ACPI 2.0a support,
  ASUS MyLogo2,
  ASUS O.C. Profile,
  ASUS EZ Flash 2,
  DMI 2.0 support,
  WfM 2.0 support,
  SMBIOS 2.5 support
• Manual Settings Chipset voltage,
  CPU frequency,
  Memory voltage,
  Memory bus frequency
• Hardware Features ASUS Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS),
  ASUS Q-Connector,
  ASUS AI Gear 2,
  ASUS Noise Filter,
  ASUS Q-Fan 2,
  AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology,
  ASUS 4+1 Phase Power Design,
  C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall),
  ASUS AI Nap,
  AMD Hybrid CrossFireX technology support,
  ASUS Express Gate

• Miscellaneous

• Software Included ASUS Live Update,
  Drivers & utilities,
  ASUS PC Probe 2,
  ASUS Express Gate
• Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
• Compliant Standards Plug and Play,
  RoHS
• Width 9.6 in
• Depth 9.6 in

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 3 years warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years

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• Manufacturer:Asus
• Address:

  44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538

• Phone: +1-510-739-3777
• Email: tmd1@asus.com
• Fax: +1-510-608-4555

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