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ASUS M3A78 - Motherboard - ATX - AMD 770 - Socket AM2+ - UDMA133, Serial ATA-300 (RAID) - Gigabit Ethernet - High Definition Audio (8-channel) at Backoffice

ASUS M3A78 - Motherboard - ATX - AMD 770 - Socket AM2+ - UDMA133, Serial ATA-300 (RAID) - Gigabit Ethernet - High Definition Audio (8-channel)
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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.

Product DescriptionASUS M3A78 - motherboard - ATX - AMD 770
Product TypeMotherboard
Form FactorATX
Dimensions (WxDxH)30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
Chipset TypeAMD 770 / AMD SB700
Multi-Core SupportDual-Core / Triple-core / Quad-core
Max Bus Speed2600 MHz
Processor0 ( 1 ) - Socket AM2+
CompatibilityAMD LIVE! Ready
Compatible ProcessorsAthlon 64, Sempron, Athlon 64 X2, Athlon X2, Phenom X4, Phenom FX, Phenom X3
64-bit Processors CompatibilityBuilt-in
RAM0 MB (installed) / 8 GB (max)
Supported RAM TechnologyDDR2 SDRAM
Supported RAM Integrity CheckNon-ECC, ECC
Storage ControllerATA-133, Serial ATA-300 (RAID)
USB Ports Configuration12 x USB
Storage Ports Configuration1 x ATA, 6 x SATA
Audio OutputSound card - 7.1 channel surround
NetworkingNetwork adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Vista CertificationCertified for Windows Vista
Manufacturer Warranty3 years warranty

GENERAL

Product TypeMotherboard
Form FactorATX
Width30.5 cm
Depth24.4 cm
CompatibilityAMD LIVE! Ready
Compatible ProcessorsAthlon 64, Sempron, Athlon 64 X2, Athlon X2, Phenom X4, Phenom FX, Phenom X3
64-bit Processors CompatibilityBuilt-in
Processor SocketSocket AM2+
Multi-Core SupportDual-Core / Triple-core / Quad-core
Chipset TypeAMD 770 / AMD SB700
Max Bus Speed2600 MHz
BIOS TypeAMI
Storage ControllerATA-133, Serial ATA-300 (RAID)
Power Connectors24-pin main power connector, 8-pin ATX12V connector

PROCESSOR

Installed Qty (Max Supported)0 ( 1 )

MEMORY

Supported RAM TechnologyDDR2 SDRAM
Supported RAM Integrity CheckNon-ECC, ECC
RAM Installed ( Max )0 MB / 8 GB (max)
Supported RAM SpeedPC2-4300, PC2-6400, PC2-5300, PC2-8500
RAM FeaturesUnbuffered, two DDR channels

AUDIO

Audio OutputSound card
Audio CodecVIA VT1708B
Sound Output Mode7.1 channel surround
Compliant StandardsHigh Definition Audio

TELECOM / NETWORKING

NetworkingNetwork adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

FEATURES

BIOS FeaturesDMI 2.0 support, WfM 2.0 support, ASUS MyLogo2, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ACPI 2.0a support, SMBIOS 2.5 support
Manual SettingsProcessor core voltage
Hardware FeaturesChassis intrusion detection, ASUS Q-Fan, C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall), AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, CrashFree BIOS 3, ASUS Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS), audio jack detect technology, ASUS Express Gate

EXPANSION / CONNECTIVITY

Expansion Slot(s)1 processor - Socket AM2+
4 memory - DIMM 240-pin
1 PCI Express 2.0 x16
2 PCI Express x1
3 PCI
Storage InterfacesAMD SB700 : Serial ATA-300 - connector(s): 6 x 7pin Serial ATA - 6 Device(s) - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 0+1 / JBOD
AMD SB700 : ATA-133 - connector(s): 1 x 40pin IDC - 2 Device(s)
Interfaces1 x keyboard - generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style)
1 x storage - floppy interface - 34 PIN IDC
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
6 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A
1 x audio - line-out - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x audio - line-In - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5mm
1 x audio - line-out (side surround) - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x audio - line-out (rear) - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x audio - line-out (centre/subwoofer) - mini-phone 3.5mm
1 x serial - RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9)
1 x audio - SPDIF output - TOSLINK
1 x parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25)
Additional Connectors (Optional)6 x Hi-Speed USB

MISCELLANEOUS

Cables Included1 x IDE cable
1 x floppy cable
2 x Serial ATA cable
Serial ATA power adapter
Software IncludedDrivers & Utilities, ASUS Live Update, ASUS PC Probe 2, ASUS Express Gate
Certified for Windows VistaCertified for Windows Vista
Compliant StandardsPlug and Play, ACPI 2.0, RoHS

MANUFACTURER WARRANTY

Service & Support3 years warranty
Service & Support DetailsLimited warranty - 3 years