M3A78-VM AMD® AM2/AM2+ CPU Support up to 140W AMD 780G/SB700 Chipset Dual Displays Support DP & DVI, DP & RGB, DVI & RGB 5000hrs VRM solid capacitors HyperTransport 3.0 and PCIe 2.0 Ready 8-channel High Definition Audio Express Gate Support 45nm Phenom™ II CPU Shop × Modal header AMD Phenom™FX / Phenom™/ Athlon™64 FX / Athlon™64 X2/Athlon™64 / Sempron processors This motherboard supports AMD 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 Support DDR2 1066 memory provides great performance for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications on next generation memory technology. 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. AMD Cool ´n´ Quiet! Technology M3A78-VM supports AMD Cool ´n´ Quiet! Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet environment. AMD 780G 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 latest AM2+ and multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities 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. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. EZ Flash 2 Simply update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OSEZ 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. 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 Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. AI NET2 Diagnose LAN connection before entering OS!AI NET2 remotely detects cable connection the second you turn on the system, and any faulty connections are reported back up to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. 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. 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. 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. 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. Display Port This motherboard introduces the new digital display interface standard – DisplayPort. This new design features a smaller and user-friendly connector. It delivers higher performances of resolution, refresh rate and color depth and improves digital display connectivity. 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. 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 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. 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 > N50-AS031C N50-123456 N50-234567 CPUAMD Socket AM2+ / AM2 Phenom™ FX/Phenom™/Athlon™ /Sempron™ Processors AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ TechnologyAMD 64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing AMD Live!™ Ready Support CPU up to 140W Support 45nm Phenom™ II CPU ChipsetAMD 780G/SB700 System BusUp to 5200 MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface for AM2+ CPU 2000 / 1600 MT/s for AM2 CPU Memory 4 x DIMM, Max. 8 GB, DDR2 1066*/800/667/533 ECC,Non-ECC,Un-buffered Memory Dual Channel memory architecture *Due to AMD CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2+ CPU for one DIMM per channel only. *Refer to www.asus.com for the memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) Expansion Slots 1 x PCIe x16 1 x PCIe x1 2 x PCI Support PCIe 2.0 / 1.0 Architecture VGA Integrated ATI Radeon 3200 Max. shared memory: 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 1 xUltraDMA 133/100 6 xSATA 3 Gb/s ports Support RAID 0,1,0+1 Chipset built-in LAN PCIe Gb LAN Audio 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 Q-Fan - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS AI NET 2 - ASUS MyLogo 2 - Express Gate * The actual boot time is subject to hardware configurations and product models. Overclocking Features SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200MHz to 400MHz at 1MHz increment Adjustable DRAM Voltage ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port 1 x RJ45 port 1 x DVI 1 x DP 1 x VGA 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8 -Channel Audio I/O Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connector (6 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 AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0 Accessories 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x I/O Shield User's manual Support Disc Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor uATX Form Factor 9.6 x 9.6 ( 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm ) × I confirm, please take me there. 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