Description:
M3A78-CM Desktop Board 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.
Quick Glance
Supported Processor: Phenom FX, Phenom, Athlon 64 FX, Athlon 64 X2, Athlon 64, Sempron
Interface Connection: Audio Line In Yes, Audio Line Out Yes, Microphone Port Yes, VGA Yes, DisplayPort Yes, DVI Yes, Network (RJ-45) Yes
System Board Style: Micro ATX
# of Memory Slots: 4
Processor Socket: Socket AM2+ PGA-940
System Chipset: AMD 780V
Memory Technology: DDR2 SDRAM
Multi GPU Support: CrossFireX
# of PCI-e x16 Slots: 1
Summary
Product Title: Asus M3A78-CM Desktop Motherboard - AMD 780V Chipset - Socket AM2+ PGA-940
Manufacturer: Asus
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CPU + Northbridge Support
Supported Processor: Phenom FX, Phenom, Athlon 64 FX, Athlon 64 X2, Athlon 64, Sempron
Processor Socket: Socket AM2+ PGA-940
System Chipset: AMD 780V
Maximum Number of Processors: 1
Bus Speed: 2000 MT/s
Memory Support
Number of Memory Slots: 4
Max System Memory: 8 GB
Memory Technology: DDR2 SDRAM
Connectors
Interface Connection: Audio Line In Yes, Audio Line Out Yes, Microphone Port Yes, VGA Yes, DisplayPort Yes, DVI Yes, Network (RJ-45) Yes
On-Board Headers: Onboard Audio Header Yes, Onboard S/PDIF Header Yes
Number of IDE Headers: 1
Number of Serial ATA Headers / Ports: 6
Number of Fan Connectors: 2
Number of PCI Slots: 2
Number of PCI-Express x1 Slots: 1
Number of PCI-Express x16 Slots: 1
Additional Features
Controller Type: Floppy Controller, Serial ATA/300, Ultra ATA/133 (ATA-7), RAID Controller Yes
Video Bus: PCI Express 2.0 x16
On Board Video Chipset: ATI RV610
Multi GPU Support: CrossFireX
Network Interfaces Included: Ethernet (10 Mbps), Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) Yes
Audio Codec: Realtek 8111C
Supported Audio Channels: 7.1 Channels
Physical Specifications
System Board Style: Micro ATX
Width: 9.60 in
Depth: 9.60 in
Warranty
Warranty Information: 3 Year Limited
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Additional Specifications
Frequency Band: Support Disc: Drivers ASUS PC Probe II Anti-virus software (OEM version) ASUS LiveUpdate Utility
Internal Interfaces: 1 x Parallel Port Header
Product Model: M3A78-CM
RAID Controller: Yes
Brand Name: Asus
Processor Technology: Cool'n'Quiet Technology
Green Compliance: Yes
64-bit Processing: Yes
Graphics Controller Memory: 256 MB
IDE Controller: Yes
Floppy Controller: Yes
SATA Controller: Yes
Onboard Video: On-board Video Chipset
HyperTransport Speed: 800 MHz
RAID Support: Yes
Number of Total Expansion Slots: 4
Network (RJ-45): Yes
Audio Line In: Yes
Audio Line Out: Yes
Number of DisplayPort Output: 1
Number of DVI Output: 1
Microphone Port: Yes
Total Number of USB Ports: 6
Number of USB 2.0 Ports: 6
Total Number of Onboard USB Ports: 3
Onboard LEDs Header: Yes
Onboard Audio Header: Yes
Onboard S/PDIF Header: Yes
Total Number of PCI Express Slots: 2
Front Camera: Asus
