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.
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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