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ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 - m-ATX Socket AM3+ AMD 760G USB3.0 - onboard graphics, HD Audio

ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 - m-ATX Socket AM3+ AMD 760G USB3.0 - onboard graphics, HD Audio

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Description

The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power usage for critical PC components in real-time - helping save power and money!

Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with USB 3.0 - the latest connectivity standard. Built to connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10 times faster and is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components.

With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use software package. It allows users to supervise Overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. This all-in-one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities.

  • EPU

    The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power usage for critical PC components in real-time - helping save power and money!
  • USB 3.0 support

    Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with USB 3.0 - the latest connectivity standard. Built to connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10 times faster and is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components.
  • AI Suite II

    With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use software package. It allows users to supervise Overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. This all-in-one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities.
  • ASUS Anti-Surge Protection

    Anti-Surge Protection Design detects overvoltage conditions and prevents voltage surges from spreading in real time. It also actively cuts off the overvoltage supply to protect the system.
  • 8-channel high definition audio

    The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192 KHz/24-bit audio output and jack-detect feature that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection, which means there will be no more confusion of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks.
  • C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)

    The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to overclocking failure. C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to their default settings.
  • 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.
  • CrashFree BIOS 3

    Simply restore corrupted BIOS data from USB flash diskThe 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.
  • ErP ready

    The motherboard is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in regards to energy consumptions. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts.

Specifications

Summary

Product Description
ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 - motherboard - micro ATX - Socket AM3+ - AMD 760G
Product Type
Motherboard - micro ATX
Chipset Type
AMD 760G / AMD SB710
Processor Socket
1 x Socket AM3+
Compatible Processors
Sempron, Phenom II X3, Athlon II X2, Phenom II X2, Athlon II X4, Athlon II X3, Phenom II X4, Phenom II X6, FX (Maximum TDP 140 Watt)
Data Bus Transfer Rate
5.2 GT/s
Max RAM Size
16 GB
RAM Supported
4 DIMM slots - DDR3, non-ECC, ECC, unbuffered
Storage Ports
6 x SATA-300 (RAID)
USB / FireWire Ports
2 x USB 3.0 + 4 x USB 2.0 + (6 x USB 2.0 via headers)
Graphics
ATI Radeon HD 3000
Audio
HD Audio (8-channel)
LAN
Gigabit Ethernet
Microsoft Certification
Compatible with Windows 7
Manufacturer Warranty
3-year warranty


Detailed Specification

General

Product Type
Motherboard - micro ATX
Chipset Type
AMD 760G / AMD SB710
Max Bus Speed
2600 MHz
Data Bus Transfer Rate
5.2 GT/s
Processor Socket
Socket AM3+
Max Processors Qty
1
Compatible Processors
Sempron, Phenom II X3, Athlon II X2, Phenom II X2, Athlon II X4, Athlon II X3, Phenom II X4, Phenom II X6, FX (Maximum TDP 140 Watt)

Supported RAM

Max Size
16 GB
Technology
DDR3
Bus Clock
1333 MHz, 1066 MHz
Speed
PC3-10600, PC3-8500
Supported RAM Integrity Check
Non-ECC, ECC
Registered or Buffered
Unbuffered
Features
Dual channel memory architecture

Graphics

Graphics Controller
ATI Radeon HD 3000
Memory Allocation Technology
Shared Video Memory (UMA)

Audio

Type
HD Audio (8-channel)
Audio Codec
VIA VT1708S
Compliant Standards
High Definition Audio

LAN

Network Controller
Realtek RTL8111E
Network Interfaces
Gigabit Ethernet

Expansion / Connectivity

Expansion Slots
1 x CPU , 4 x DIMM 240-pin , 1 x PCIe x16 , 2 x PCIe x1 , 1 x PCI
Storage Interfaces
AMD SB710: SATA-300 -connectors: 6 x 7pin Serial ATA - 6 devices - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / JBOD
Interfaces
1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse , 1 x DVI-D , 1 x VGA , 1 x HDMI , 1 x LAN (Gigabit Ethernet) , 4 x USB 2.0 , 2 x USB 3.0 , 1 x audio line-out - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-in - mini-jack , 1 x microphone - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (side surround) - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (rear) - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (center/subwoofer) - mini-jack
Internal Interfaces
1 x serial , 1 x SPDIF out , 1 x parallel , 1 x audio
Power Connectors
4-pin ATX12V connector, 24-pin main power connector

Features

BIOS Type
AMI
BIOS Features
DMI 2.0 support, WfM 2.0 support, ASUS MyLogo2, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ACPI 2.0a support, SMBIOS 2.5 support
Hardware Features
ASUS Q-Fan, C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall), AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, ASUS Anti-Surge Protection, ASUS Turbo Key, CrashFree BIOS 3, ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit), Core Unlocker, AMD Hybrid CrossFireX technology support

Miscellaneous

Cables Included
2 x Serial ATA cable
Software Included
Drivers & Utilities, ASUS Live Update, ASUS PC Probe 2, ASUS AI Suite II, ASUS AI Charger
Compatible with Windows 7
"Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsoft’s assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7.
Compliant Standards
Plug and Play, ACPI 2.0a, ErP Ready
Width
24.4 cm
Depth
20.8 cm

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support
Limited warranty - 3 years
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