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Asus M3A78-CM Motherboard - AMD780V, Socket AM2/AM2+, MicroATX, Audio, Video, Hybrix CrossFire, DVI, DP, VGA, Gigabit LAN, USB 2.0, Serial ATA, RAID
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Item Number: A455-2408
Model: M3A78-CM
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Asus M3A78-CM Motherboard
Our powerful Asus M3A78-CM AMD780V Socket AMD AM2+/AM2 motherboard puts a world of high-definition entertainment at your command. Now available for an amazingly affordable price, the M3A78-CM works with the latest AMD Phenom Quad-Core processors and supports dual-channel DDR2 1066/800/667/533 memory, Hybrid CrossFireX, and multi-display (DP/DVI/RGB). Based on the AMD 780V/SB700 chipset, the Asus M3A78-CM also supports 64-bit processing, PCIe 2.0, HD-DVD, Blu-Ray playback, SATA 3Gb/s, high-definition audio, Gigabit LAN, ASUS Q-Fan, USB 2.0, ASUS CrashFree BIOS3, ASUS EZ Flash2, C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall), and MyLogo2. The AMD 780V Northbridge is the latest AMD chipset designed for both HT1.0 and 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and external graphics in PCI Express™ 2.0 standard. It features the integrated ATI RV610-based graphics and fully DirectX 10.0 compliant. Awesome graphics at an affordable price.

What It Is & Why You Need It!

  • Full HD 1080p - Supports Playback of Bluray / HD DVD.
  • SurroundView™ - Provide four independent monitors display with additional ATI VGA card for multi-tasking.
  • Hybrid CrossFireX - Greatly boost the graphics performance with onboard graphics and discreted card.

Go Green With Asus
Yes, the Asus M3A78-CM is green! 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.


Specifications

  Processor Socket:  AMD
  Processor Interface:  Socket AM2 / AM2+
  Form Factor:  µATX
  Processors Supported:  AMD Athlon 64
  AMD Athlon 64 FX
  AMD Sempron
  AMD Athlon 64 X2
  AMD Phenom FX
  AMD Phenom
  Memory Type:  DDR2
  Number of Pins:  240-Pin
  Number of Slots:  4
  Maximum Memory Supported:  8GB
  PCI Slots:  2
  PCI Express X1 Slots:  1
  PCI Express X16 Slots:  1
Customer Reviews and Rating  
Customer Rating:   4.8
Customer Reviews: 89

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Value 4.9
Features 4.8
Quality 4.8
Performance 4.8

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SUPERB QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE!
Reviewer:  RICO on  Feb 08, 2010
Customer Rating:    5.0
Value 5.0
Features 5.0
Quality 5.0
Performance 5.0

Great price,excellant performance,well made.


Best for your buck
Reviewer:  smurfeater on  Jan 29, 2010
Customer Rating:    5.0
Value 5.0
Features 5.0
Quality 5.0
Performance 5.0

My other motherboard pooped swapped all hardware with hard drive fired on the first try win 7 detected changes and that was it runs smoother and more stable than the other brand


Excellant Board
Reviewer:  Ron on  Jan 27, 2010
Customer Rating:    5.0
Value 5.0
Features 5.0
Quality 5.0
Performance 5.0

This board is the best I've ever had. Easy to set up. Bought a second one to upgrade my other computer. I use both with the AMD2X 550 processor and DDR2 850 memory. The on board graphics are great. I'm not a gamer, so I don't need a fancy video card.


Not bad at all
Reviewer:  GDD on  Jan 15, 2010
Customer Rating:    4.5
Value 4.0
Features 5.0
Quality 5.0
Performance 4.0

This is for a friend of mine, his first contact was counterproductive, but next try was alittle better. So, now, I think he has better perception of your company I hope a good one !!!


Excellent
Reviewer:  Jerry on  Jan 13, 2010
Customer Rating:    5.0
Value 5.0
Features 5.0
Quality 5.0
Performance 5.0

As I said, excellent


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Detailed Features

Features

  • AMD Phenom™FX / Phenom™/ Athlon™64 FX / Athlon™64 X2/Athlon™64 / Sempron processors
    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.
  • HyperTransport 3.0 Support
    Provides 2.6 times more bandwidth than HT1.0 that radically improves system efficiency for a smoother, faster computing environment
  • Dual DDR2 1066
    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 AM2+ CPUs only. Refer to www.asus.com for the supported CPU models.
  • AMD 780V
    The AMD 780V Northbridge is the latest AMD chipset designed for both HT1.0 and 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and external graphics in PCI Express™ 2.0 standard.It features the integrated ATI RV610-based graphics and fully DirectX 10.0 comliant.
  • 64-bit CPU support
    64-bit computing, the next generation technology to replace the current 32-bit architecture, delivers advanced system performance, faster memory access and increased productivity. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by supporting either 64-bit or 32-bit architecture.
  • PCIe 2.0 support
    This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance.
  • DVI Interface
    DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high visual quality of digital display devices such as LCD monitors.The interface of this motherboard supports dual VGA output both DVI and RGB and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray Disc.
  • Serial ATA 3Gb/s
    This motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. The onboard SB700 southbridge allows RAID 0, RAID 1,RAID 10 configurations for six SATA connectors.
  • Gigbit LAN
    The on-board LAN controller is a highly integrated GbLAN controller. It is enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems.
  • High Definition Audio
    Enjoy high-quality 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-detect feature,which automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection, meaning there will be no more confusion of Line-in, Line-out and Mic jacks.
  • ASUS Q-Fan
    ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation.
  • Max. 12 USB 2.0 ports
    USB 2.0 is the latest connectivity standard for next generation components and peripherals. Backwards compatible with current USB 1.1 peripherals, USB 2.0 delivers transfer speeds up to 40 times faster at 480Mb/s, for easy connectivity and ultra-fast data transfers.
  • ASUS CrashFree BIOS3
    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.
  • ASUS EZ Flash2
    With ASUS EZ Flash, you can update BIOS before entering operating system. No more DOS-based flash utility and bootable diskette required.
  • C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
    When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is no need to open the case to clear CMOS data. Just simply restart the system, the BIOS would show the previous setting and then users can amend the CPU setting again.
  • Display Port
    This motherboard introduces the new digital display interface standard – DisplayPort. This new design features a smaller (comparing to what?) and user-friendly connector. It delivers higher performances of resolution, refresh rate and color depth and improves digital display connectivity.
  • Express Gate
    Taking only 5 seconds to bootup, 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 emails 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Additional Specifications

CPU

AMD Socket AM2+ / AM2 Processors
AMD Phenom FX / AMD Phenom / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2/Athlon 64 / 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
*DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2+ CPU only
**Refer to user manual for Memory QVL (Qualify Vendor List)
***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.

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"
*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

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

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 )

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This Item's Warranty is:
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-  36 Months Labor
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Manufactured by: Asus
Mfg Part No: M3A78-CM
UPC No: 610839162932
Box Size: ( Length: 11, Width: 11, Depth: 3 )
Shipping Weight: 2.6500 pound(s)
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