AMD® Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors(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 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 latest AM3/AM2+ and multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities.

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).

Absolute Pitch Hi-Fi

Crystal-clear Audio with Reduced Electronic Noise
As power is a key determinant of audio quality, professional AV equipment usually separate power supply for different channels or analog/digital signals to ensure high sound quality. The M4A78-HTPC/RC is the first motherboard to be equipped with the revolutionary ASUS Absolute Pitch Hi-Fi technology, which utilizes audio components with an independent power connector. This effectively reduces electronic noise to ensure purer sound quality. Additionally, the gold-plated RCA stereo audio connectors are compatible with amplifiers without requiring additional connectors—making it simple to link PCs to home theater equipment.

Tranquil Mode

Super Silent for Multimedia Enjoyment
The tranquil Mode can lower the noise from CPU and chassis fans instantly by up to 28%. Also, it dramatically boosts energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness. By lowering the noise generated by fans, users will be able to enjoy their movies and music in a more conducive environment.

DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC

Real Home Theater Enjoyment
DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional surround experience through the most common PC audio setups - your existing stereo speakers or headphones. In addition to virtual surround, “Bass Enhancement” provides stronger low frequency bass sound, and “Voice Clarification” provides clear human dialogue even with loud background sound. With these technologies, you may experience a better home-theater audio with ease. Simply plug in two speakers or headphones to experience high-definition surround sounds with center and rear channels just like in cinemas; wherever you are!

Q-Connector

ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections

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.

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.