M3A

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    A Brand New AMD Platform-Speed Your PC!

    - AMD® AM2+ Quad-Core CPU/AM2 CPU Support
    - AMD 770 / SB600 chipset
    - HyperTransport 3.0 and PCIe 2.0 Ready
    - Dual Channel DDR2 1066
    - ASUS Q-Shield
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      A Brand New AMD Platform-Speed Your PC!

      AMD® AM2+ Quad-Core CPU/AM2 CPU Support
      The First Full Speed AMD Phenom™ Quad-Core Ready Motherboard
      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.

      AMD 770 chipset
      AMD 770 Chipset is designed to support up to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. It is optimized with AMD®’s latest AM2+ and multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities.


      HyperTransport 3.0 Suport
      Latest System Bus Technology
      Provides 2.6 times more bandwidth than HT1.0 that radically improves system efficiency for a smoother, faster computing environment.


      Native DDR2 1066 Support
      The First Native DDR2-1066 AMD Platform
      This motherboard is the 1st AMD platform with native DDR2 1066 support. It provides faster data access and more bandwidth for increased memory computing efficiency. - enhancing performance for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications.

      4+1 Phase Power Design
      Longer Life, & Higher Efficiency!
      Unleashes ultimate memory performances with independent power to core components, while providing fast transient response and stability for the CPU under heavy loading or overclocking modes.


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


      ASUS Q-Shield
      Easy and Comfortable Installations
      The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual "fingers" - making it convenient and easy to install. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI).



      AMD Cool ´n´ Quiet! Technology
      Supports AMD Cool ´n´ Quiet! Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet environment.
      AI Gear 2
      Power Savings for Environment-Friendly Computing
      Users can choose profiles to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage to minimize system noise and power consumption - allowing them to save CPU power for environment-friendly computing.

      AI Nap
      Minimize noise and power consumption when temporarily away
      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.

      Noise Filter
      Eliminate background noise while recording
      This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording.

      Precision Tweaker
      Achieve system maximum performance!
      It offers ways to raise system performance inch-by-inch and step-by-step to achieve maximum performance! This is about getting the most out of your machine and taking pride in your customized computer.

      C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
      Protect your BIOS data when overclocking.
      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.

      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.

      ASUS Q-Fan 2
      ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation.
      Serial ATA 3Gb/s RAID
      This motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. The onboard NVIDIA nForce® 560 SLI™ MCP allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 configurations for four SATA connectors.

      ASUS Q-Connector
      The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one easy step with one complete module. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate.

      ASUS 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.

      ASUS EZ Flash 2
      EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the pre-defined hotkey to 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.

      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.

      Model Number : N50 >
      • CPU
        AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom X4 / Phenom X2 / Athlon™ X2 / Sempron™
        AMD Socket AM2 Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 / Sempron
        AMD Cool'n'Quiet™ Technology
        *Support CPU up to 95W
      • Chipset
        AMD 770 Chipset / SB600
      • System Bus
        Up to 5200 MT/s; HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface for AM2+ CPU
        2000 / 1600 MT/s for AM2 CPU
      • Memory
        4 x DIMM, max. 8GB, DDR2 1066 / 800 / 667 / 533, ECC and non-ECC, un-buffered memory
        Dual channel memory architecture
        * DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2+ CPU only
        ** Refer to www.asus.com or 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
        2 x PCIe x1
        3 x PCI 2.2
        Support PCIe 2.0 / 1.0 Architecture
      • Storage
        Southbridge
        - 4 x SATA 3 Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, and 0+1support
        - 1 x UltraDMA 133 / 100 / 66 for 2 PATA devices
      • LAN
        Atheros® PCIe Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2
      • Audio
        Realtek® ALC883 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC
        - Coaxial S/PDIF out port at back I/O
      • USB
        10 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel)
      • ASUS Unique Features
        ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:
        - ASUS AI Gear 2
        - ASUS AI Nap
        - ASUS Q-Fan 2
        ASUS Crystal Sound:
        - ASUS Noise Filter
        ASUS EZ DIY:
        - ASUS Q-Shield
        - ASUS Q-Connector
        - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
        - ASUS EZ Flash 2
      • Special Features
        ASUS MyLogo 2
      • Overclocking Features
        Intelligent overclocking tools:
        - AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU Frequency Tuner)
        Precision Tweaker:
        - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.025V increment
        - vDIMM: 8-step DRAM voltage control
        - vChipset: 4-step Chipset voltage control
        SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection)
        - FSB tuning from 200MHz up to 600MHz at 1MHz increment
        - Memory tuning from 533MHz up to 1066MHz
        - PCIe frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment
        Overclocking Protection:
        - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
      • Back Panel I/O Ports
        1 x PS/2 Keyboard
        1 x PS/2 Mouse
        1 x Serial port
        1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial)
        1 x RJ45 port
        4 x USB 2.0/1.1
        8-Channel Audio I/O
      • Internal I/O Connectors
        3 x USB connector for 6 ports
        1 x Floppy disk drive connector
        1 x IDE connector
        4 x SATA connectors
        1 x CPU Fan connector
        1 x Chassis Fan connector
        1 x Power Fan connector
        Front panel audio connector
        1 x S/PDIF Out Header
        Chassis Intrusion connector
        CD audio in
        24-pin ATX Power connector
        4-pin ATX 12V Power connector
        System Panel
      • BIOS
        8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
      • Accessories
        UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable
        FDD cable
        SATA cables
        SATA power cables
        ASUS Q-Shield
        User's manual
        2 in 1 Q-connector
      • Support Disc
        Drivers
        ASUS PC Probe II
        ASUS Update
        ASUS AI Gear 2 / AI Nap / Q-Fan 2
        Anti-virus software (OEM version)
      • Form Factor
        ATX Form Factor, 12"x 8.6" (30.5cm x 21.8cm)