Asus M3A78-EH Series 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.
* Please Note: This is an OEM motherboard and it does not come with rear I/O shield also known as back-plate cover; this part is not needed and you can still install the board in standard ATX case.
Manufacturer: Asus
Part Number: M3A78-EH
Specifications:
CPU
AMD Socket AM2+ / AM2 ; Processors
AMD Phenom / Athlon64 FX / Athlon64 X2/Athlon64 / Sempron processors
AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology
AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing
AMD Live! Ready
Chipset
AMD 780G/SB700
Front Side Bus
2000/1600 MT/s for AM2 CPU
Up to 5200 MT/s; HyperTransport 3.0 interface for AM2+ CP
Memory
4 x 240-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
Expansion Slots
1 x PCIe x 16
2 x PCIe x 1
3 x PCI
Storage
1 x UltraDMA 133/100
6 x SATA 3 Gb/s ports
Support RAID 0,1,10
LAN
PCIe Gigabit LAN
Audio
ALC883 High Definition Audio 8-Channel CODEC
USB
12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel)
Overclocking Features
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection)
FSB tuning from 200MHz to 300MHz at 1MHz increment
Adjustable CPU Voltage at 0.025V 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 LAN(RJ45) port
4 x USB 2.0/1.1
1 x COM port
8 x Channel Audio I/O
1 x LPT
Internal I/O Connectors
4 x USB connectors supports additional 8 USB 2.0 ports
1 x Floppy disk drive connector
1 x IDE connector
6 x SATA connectors
1 x CPU Fan connector
1 x Chassis Fan connector
1 x S/PDIF Out connector
1 x 4pin ATX 12V Power connector
Front panel audio connector
System Panel
CD audio in
24pin EATX power connector
BIOS
8 Mb Flash ROM DMI 2.0
AMI BIOS
PnP
WfM 2.0
SM BIOS 2.4
Form Factor
ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 8.8 inch ( 30.6 cm x 22.44 cm )
