M3N78-VM

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    Work Smartly!

    • AMD® AM2+ Quad-Core CPU/AM2 CPU Support
    • NVIDIA GeForce 8200 Chipset
    • Hybrid SLI Support
    • HyperTransport 3.0 and PCIe 2.0 Ready
    • HDMI/Full HD Support
    • Smooth Blu-ray / HD DVD Playback
    • Multi Displays Support
    • DX10 Support
    • Instant Internet Access with Express Gate™
    • Support 45nm Phenom™ II CPU
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      AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ Support
      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.

      AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon/Sempron CPU Support
      This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™/Sempron™ processors. It features 2000/1600 MT/s HyperTransport™-based system bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support, and AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology.
      Native DDR2 1066
      This motherboard supports native DDR2 1066. 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.

      HyperTransport 3.0 Support
      Provides 2.6 times more bandwidth than HT1.0 that radically improves system efficiency for a smoother, faster computing environment.

      AMD Cool ´n´ Quiet! Technology
      M3N78-EMH HDMI supports AMD Cool ´n´ Quiet! Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet environment.

      NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8200
      NVIDIA GeForce 8200 offers the latest support of Hybrid SLI Technology, DirectX10 graphics features, HD video playback with HDMI/DVI output. It also supports HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface, PCI Express™ 2.0 bus architecture, Serial ATA 3 Gb/s devices and is optimized with AMD’s latest AM2+ and multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance.

      ASUS Express Gate
      0 to Internet in Seconds!
      Express Gate™ is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you with quick access to the Internet and key applications before entering Windows®.




      Hybrid SLI Support
      Hybrid SLI™ technology is a unique hybrid multi-GPU technology. It includes two primary features: GeForce Boost and HybridPower™. GeForce Boost turbo-charges performance of discrete graphics cards when combined with the motherboard GPUs. HybridPower™ unleashes graphics performance for demanding 3D applications and enables low-power operation for everyday computing needs.
      * GeForce®(R) Boost and HybridPower™ are on select GeForce®(R) GPUs. Visit www.nvidia.com/hybridsli for more information.

      NVIDIA® PureVideo™ HD Technology
      PureVideo HD technology is the core of a complete Blu-ray or HD DVD movie solution, featuring hardware acceleration, post-processing, HDCP circuitry, and integration with leading HD movie software players.

      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 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.

      Serial ATA 3Gb/s
      This motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification, allowing RAID 0, RAID 1,RAID 0+1,RAID 5 and JBOD configurations for five SATA connectors.

      PCIe 2.0 support
      This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance.
      Dual VGA output
      This motherboard supports Dual-VGA output (RGB & HDMI/DVI). HDMI/DVI interface is compliant with HDCP.
      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.

      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.

      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.

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      • CPU
        AMD Socket AM2+ / AM2 Processors
        AMD Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™
        Support up to 140W CPU
        AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology
        Support 45nm Phenom™ II CPU
      • Chipset
        NVIDIA GeForce 8200
      • System Bus
        Up to 5200 MT/s ; HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface for AM2+ CPU
        2000 / 1600 MT/s 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 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
        1 x PCIe x1
        2 x PCI
      • Scalable Link Interface (SLI™)
        Hybrid SLI™ Support (support Windows® Vista only.)
      • VGA
        Integrated NVIDIA GeForce® 8 Series GPU
        Hybrid SLI™ Support (support Windows® Vista only.)
        Supports HDMI™ Technology with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1200
        Supports DVI with max. resolution up to 1600 × 1200
        Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 1920 × 1440
        Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10, OpenGL 2.0, Pixel Shader 4.0
        Support PCIe 2.0 / 1.0 Architecture
        Maximum shared memory of 256MB
      • Storage
        Chipset
        1 xUltraDMA 133/100
        5 x SATA 3Gb/s ports (Use SATA1-3 for IDE mode.)
        NVIDIA® MediaShield™ Chipset built-in, , RAID 0,1,0+1,5, JBOD

      • LAN
        NVIDIA nForce built-in Gigabit MAC with external RTL8211CL-GR
      • Audio
        VT1708B 8 -Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
        - Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O
        - Support Jack Detection and Multi-streaming
      • USB
        12 USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel)
      • ASUS Unique Features
        ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
        - ASUS Q-Fan

        ASUS EZ DIY
        - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
        - ASUS EZ Flash 2
      • Overclocking Features
        - GPU Overclocking up to 600 MHz
        SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection)
        - HT tuning from 200MHz up to 400MHz at 1MHz increment
        - Memory tuning from 533MHz up to 1066MHz
        - PCIe frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 200MHz at 1MHz increment
        Overclocking Protection:
        - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
      • Special Features
        ASUS MyLogo 2
        ASUS AI NET 2
      • Back Panel I/O Ports
        1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port
        1 x Optical S/PDIF Out
        1 x HDMI
        1 x DVI
        1 x D-SUB
        1 x External SATA (Does not support port multiplier)
        1 x RJ45 port
        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
        1x TPM header
        1 x COM connector
        5 x SATA connectors
        1 x CPU Fan connector
        1 x Chassis Fan connector
        1 x Power Fan connector
        1 x Front panel audio connector
        1 x S/PDIF Out connector
        1 x Chassis Intrusion connector
        1 x CD audio in connector
        1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector
        1 x 4-pin ATX +12V Power connector
        1 x System Panel connector
      • BIOS
        8 Mb Flash ROM
        DMI 2.0
        AMI BIOS
        PnP
        WfM 2.0
        SM BIOS 2.5
        ASUS EZ Flash 2
      • Accessories
        User's manual
        1 x UltraDMA 133/100 cable
        1 x FDD cable
        2 x SATA cables
        1 x 2-port SATA power cables
        1 x User manual
      • Support Disc
        Drivers
        ASUS PC Probe II
        Express Gate
        Anti-virus software (OEM version)
        ASUS Update
      • Form Factor
        uATX Form Factor
        9.6 inch x 9.6 inch ( 24.4 cm x24.4 cm )