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ASUS M4A78-EM 780G AM2+ mATX

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The ASUS M4A78-EM features an AMD 780G + SB700 chipset with dual channel DDR2 support up to 1066 MHz. It supports AMD AM3 CPUs with great overclocking capabilites. ASUS excusive overclocking feature - Turbo Key levels up system performance in a fast and convenient way. ASUS Express Gate allows... (more info)

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CPU, Chipset and Graphics Features

AMD® Phenom™ II/ Athlon™ X4/ Athlon™ X3/ Athlon™ X2 (AM3 CPU)
This motherboard supports AMD® AM3 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. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the new 45nm manufacturing process.

AMD® Phenom™ X4/ Phenom™ X3/ Athlon™ X2/ Athlon™/ Sempron™ processors (socket AM2+/AM2)
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´ QuietTM Technology.

AMD 780G + SB700
AMD® 780G Chipset is designed to support up to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT3.0) interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x 16 graphics. It is optimized with AMD´s latestAM3/AM2+ and multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities.

Native DDR2 1066 Support

This motherboard is the first AMD® platform with native DDR2 1066 support. It provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth to increase memory data transfer rate and computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications.
DDR2 1066 is supported by some of the AM3 / AM2+ CPUs only. Refer to www.asus.com for the supported CPU models.

PCIe 2.0 support
This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance.

Hybrid CrossFireX Support
Boosted Performance with onboard GPU and discrete graphics card
ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology is a unique hybrid multi-GPU technology. It takes your gaming experience to the next level boosting PC performance by enabling the chipset’s integrated graphics processor and a discrete GPU to operate simultaneously with combined output for blisteringly-fast frame rates unleashing the graphics performance (Windows Vista® OS only).

HDMI Support
Enjoy Full HD 1080p Multimedia Home-Theater Entertainment
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a set of digital video standards that delivers multi-channel audio and uncompressed digital video for full HD 1080p visuals through through a single cable. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs, HDMI provides you with the highest-quality home theater experience.

ASUS Green Design

EPU
The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in real-time. It automatically provides the most appropriate power usage for the CPU, VGA card, hard drives, and CPU/chassis fans- helping save power and money!

AI Nap
With AI Nap, the system can continue running at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. To wake the system and return to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key.

ASUS Overclocking Tools

Turbo Key
ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. After the easy setup, Turbo Key can boost performances without interrupting ongoing work or games - with just one touch!!

Express Gate

Express Gate
5 Secs Bootup to online
Express Gate is the one-stop gateway to instant fun! It´s a unique motherboard built-in OS. You can utilize the most popular Instant Messengers (IM) like MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ, and Yahoo! Messenger to keep in touch with friends, or quickly check on the weather and e-mails just before leaving your house. What´s more, the user-friendly picture manager lets you view your pictures without entering Windows at anytime!

The actual boot time is subject to hardware configurations and product models

ASUS EZ DIY

CrashFree BIOS 3
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. This utility saves users the cost and hassle of buying a replacement BIOS chip.

EZ Flash 2
EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. You can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OS-based flash utility.

Other ASUS Features

ASUS Q-Fan
ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation.

MyLogo2
Personalize your system with customizable boot logo
You can convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen.

Industry Standard

High Definition Audio
Enjoy high-end sound system on your PC!
The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions and multi-streaming technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to different destinations. You can now talk to your partners on the headphone while playing a multi-channel network games. All of these are done on one computer.

S/PDIF-out on Back I/O Port
This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jacks. It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to analog format and keeps the best signal quality.

RoHS

GreenASUS
The motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union´s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products and packaging to safeguard consumers´ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.

Name:	ASUS M4A78-EM 780G AM2+ mATX
Part Number:	M4A78-EM
Manufacturer:	ASUS

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 Support 45nm Phenom™ II CPU AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ 2.0 Technology (by CPU type) Support CPU up to 125W Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD CPU support list
Chipset	AMD 780G/SB700
System Bus	Up to 5200 MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface for AM3 / AM2+ CPU
Memory	4 x DIMM, Max. 16 GB, DDR2 1066/800/667 ECC,Non-ECC,Un-buffered Memory Dual Channel memory architecture Due to AMD CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2+/AM3 CPU for one DIMM per channel only. 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. Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for Memory QVL (Qualify Vendor List)
Expansion Slots	1 x PCIe x16 1 x PCIe x1 2 x PCI
VGA	Integrated ATI Radeon HD3200 Max. shared memory: 256 MB Supports DVI-D with HDCP compliant with max. resolution 2560x1600 (@ 60Hz dual-link) Supports HDMI™ Technology with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1200 (1080P) Supports RGB with max. resolution 2048 x 1536 (@85Hz) Hybrid CrossFireX™ Support (For Windows Vista only) Dual VGA output support: RGB & DVI RGB & HDMI Refer to www.amd.com for the Hybrid CrossFireX selected GPUs. 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.
Storage	Chipset 1 xUltraDMA 133/100 5 xSATA 3 Gb/s ports Support RAID 0,1,10 (For Windows Vista only) 1 x External SATA 3Gb/s support JBOD Due to the Windows XP/ Vista limitation, the RAID array with the total capacity over 2TB cannot be set as a boot disk. A RAID array over 2TB can only be set as a data disk only. For more information, please refer tohttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/946557/en-us
LAN	PCIe Gb LAN
Audio	ALC887 High Definition Audio 8 -Channel CODEC Supports Jack-detect and Multistreaming teconologies Supports S/PDIF out interface
USB	12 USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel)
ASUS Unique Features	- ASUS EPU-4 Engine - ASUS Express Gate - ASUS Turbo Key - ASUS Q-Fan - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS MyLogo 2 - ASUS AI NET 2
Overclocking Features	SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - FSB tuning from 200MHz to 550MHz at 1MHz increment Adjustable DRAM Voltage ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
Special Features	All solid capacitor
Back Panel I/O Ports	1 x DVI 1 x VGA 1 x HDMI 1 x LAN(RJ45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8 -Channel Audio I/O 1 x Optical S/PDIF_OUT port 1 x PS/2 Mouse / Keyboard port 1 x eSATA
Internal I/O Connectors	3 x USB connectors supports additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 1 x IDE connector 5 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 1 x Chassis Fan connector 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x LPT connector Chassis Intrusion connector 1 x System Panel connector 1 x COM connector 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x High Definition Front panel audio connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector
BIOS	8 Mb Flash ROM AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SMBIOS 2.5
Accessories	1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O Shield User's manual
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 )

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