Description
This motherboard supports Security Wake On Internet technology with the onboard Qualcomm Atheros LAN, so you can connect with your PC from anywhere in the world. You will be able to power your PC on or turn it off, monitor and take control of it remotely with another smartphone, tablet or computer.
This ASRock motherboard supports the PCI-E 3.0! PCI Express 3.0 can maximize the bandwidth of the PCI Express 3.0 VGA cards, thus providing ultimate graphics performance.
This motherboard supports HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) which is an interface standard for transferring uncompressed video data and delivering multi-channel audio through a single cable. Both video and audio data signals transferred through the HDMI interface is digital without being converted into analog, therefore it delivers the richest pictures and the most realistic sounds.
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Home cloud - remote desktop anytime, anywhere
This motherboard supports Security Wake On Internet technology with the onboard Qualcomm Atheros LAN, so you can connect with your PC from anywhere in the world. You will be able to power your PC on or turn it off, monitor and take control of it remotely with another smartphone, tablet or computer. -
HDMI-in - the smart way to connect your devices
Tired of constantly switching devices to connect to your one and only monitor? From now on just connect the monitor to your motherboard, and connect your secondary device to the motherboard's HDMI-in port. With HDMI-in users may conveniently toggle between the computer's screen and the secondary device's screen with a hotkey, or even use their secondary device without powering on the computer. -
All solid capacitor design
ASRock is determined to use high quality materials to build the best motherboard, that's why all the capacitors on this motherboard are built with 100% solid capacitors. These solid capacitors bring long lasting durability and ultra stable performance. -
PCI-E 3.0 support
This ASRock motherboard supports the PCI-E 3.0! PCI Express 3.0 can maximize the bandwidth of the PCI Express 3.0 VGA cards, thus providing ultimate graphics performance. -
4K/2K
4K is a standard for display resolutions with a minimum of 3840 x 2160 pixels, which is twice the horizontal and vertical resolution of the 1080p format and four times as many pixels overall. Get ready to lose yourself in this eye popping virtual reality. -
Triple monitor
Graphics, graphics and even more graphics! You've demanded for more eye candy, so this motherboard supports triple monitor. You may choose up to three display interfaces from the rear I/O to connect monitors and use them simultaneously without installing another graphics card. -
X-Boost
Brilliantly designed for smart overclocking, ASRock X-Boost technology is able to unleash the hidden power of your CPUs. Simply press "X" when turning on the PC, X-Boost will automatically overclock the relative components to get up to 15.77% performance boost! With the smart X-Boost, overclocking CPU can become a near one-button process. -
Fan-tastic tuning
Configure different fan speeds for respective temperatures using the graph. The fans will automatically shift to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. -
UEFI tech service
Contact ASRock tech service by sending a support request from the UEFI setup utility if you are having trouble with your personal computer. Users may try to choose the category of the issue they have encountered, describe the problem in detail, and then attach an optional picture or log file for technical support team. -
DTS connect
Tired of listening to audio that makes your ears bleed? Experience high-quality surround sound from your personal computer. DTS connect is a blanket name for a two-part system, including DTS interactive and DTS NEO PC, it is used on the computer platform only, in order to convert PC audio into the DTS format. -
Dehumidifier
Dampness kills most electronics, so it's a better idea to keep your personal computer dry. Now users may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by enabling dehumidifier. When it is enabled, the computer will power on automatically to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state. -
UEFI system browser
UEFI system browser is a useful tool included in ASRock's graphical UEFI. It can detect the devices and configurations that users are currently using on their motherboard. With UEFI system browser, you can easily examine the current system configuration in the UEFI setup without having to open the chassis and take everything apart. -
OMG
Limit and control your children's time spent on the Internet. ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) technology allows you to establish an Internet curfew or restrict Internet access at specified times. Administrators are able to schedule the starting and ending hours of Internet access granted to other users. -
Restart to UEFI
Fast Boot is so fast that it is impossible for users to enter the UEFI setup utility during POST. Therefore, ASRock Restart to UEFI technology allows users to easily enter the UEFI setup utility automatically when turning on the PC next time. It is designed for those who constantly need to enter the UEFI setup utility. -
XFast LAN
When Internet Explorer loads very slowly for no clear reason, it's usually due to inefficient management. ASRock is rolling out super efficient web management in the motherboard industry. XFast LAN is a convenient tool that controls Internet related applications easily and efficiently. Creating a perfect Internet environment, all you need is a smart manager. ASRock XFast LAN allows you to enjoy more speed, easier multitasking, enhanced multimedia experience, and more - all without weighing you down. -
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
This motherboard supports HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) which is an interface standard for transferring uncompressed video data and delivering multi-channel audio through a single cable. Both video and audio data signals transferred through the HDMI interface is digital without being converted into analog, therefore it delivers the richest pictures and the most realistic sounds.
Specifications
Summary
- Product Description
- ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ - motherboard - mini ITX - Socket FM2+ - AMD A78
- Product Type
- Motherboard - mini ITX
- Chipset Type
- AMD A78
- Processor Socket
- 1 x Socket FM2+
- Compatible Processors
- Athlon II X2, Athlon II X4, Athlon X2, A8 series, A6 series, A4 series, A10 series (Maximum TDP 100 Watt)
- Max RAM Size
- 32 GB
- RAM Supported
- 2 DIMM slots - DDR3, non-ECC, unbuffered
- Storage Ports
- 6 x SATA-600 (RAID)
- USB / FireWire Ports
- 2 x USB 3.0 + 2 x USB 2.0 + (2 x USB 3.0 + 4 x USB 2.0 via headers)
- Max Allocated RAM Size
- 2 GB
- Audio
- HD Audio (8-channel)
- LAN
- Gigabit Ethernet
Detailed Specification
General
- Product Type
- Motherboard - mini ITX
- Chipset Type
- AMD A78
- Processor Socket
- Socket FM2+
- Max Processors Qty
- 1
- Compatible Processors
- Athlon II X2, Athlon II X4, Athlon X2, A8 series, A6 series, A4 series, A10 series (Maximum TDP 100 Watt)
Supported RAM
- Max Size
- 32 GB
- Technology
- DDR3
- Bus Clock
- 1600 MHz, 1333 MHz, 1066 MHz, 1866 MHz, 2133 MHz, 2400 MHz (O.C.)
- Supported RAM Integrity Check
- Non-ECC
- Registered or Buffered
- Unbuffered
- Features
- Dual channel memory architecture, Intel Extreme Memory Profiles (XMP), AMD Memory Profile (AMP)
Graphics
- Memory Allocation Technology
- Shared Video Memory (UMA)
- Max Allocated RAM Size
- 2 GB
Audio
- Type
- HD Audio (8-channel)
- Audio Codec
- Realtek ALC1150
- Compliant Standards
- DTS Connect, High Definition Audio, Premium Blu-ray audio support
LAN
- Network Controller
- Atheros AR8171
- Network Interfaces
- Gigabit Ethernet
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots
- 1 x CPU , 2 x DIMM 240-pin , 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16
- Storage Interfaces
- SATA-600 -connectors: 6 x 7pin Serial ATA - 6 devices - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10
- Interfaces
- 2 x USB 3.0 , 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse , 1 x TOSLINK , 1 x LAN (Gigabit Ethernet) , 1 x DVI-D (dual link) , 1 x VGA , 1 x audio line-in - mini-jack , 1 x microphone - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (front surround) - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (center/subwoofer) - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (rear) - mini-jack , 2 x HDMI , 2 x USB 2.0
- Internal Interfaces
- 2 x USB 3.0 - header , 4 x USB 2.0 - header
- Power Connectors
- 4-pin ATX12V connector, 24-pin main power connector
Features
- BIOS Type
- AMI
- BIOS Features
- Multilingual BIOS, JumperFree, SMBIOS 2.3.1. support, ACPI 1.1 support, UEFI BIOS, Dual BIOS, Secure Backup UEFI Technology
- Manual Settings
- Memory voltage
- Hardware Monitoring
- CPU core temperature, chassis temperature, CPU fan tachometer, chassis fan tachometer, system voltage, CPU core voltage
- Sleep / Wake Up
- Wake on LAN (WOL), Atheros Security Wake On Internet Technology
- Hardware Features
- Chassis intrusion detection, ASRock Hybrid Booster, ASRock U-COP, ASRock Instant Boot, ASRock Instant Flash, HDCP compliant, Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) support, ASRock APP Charger, ASRock XFast USB, AMD Radeon Dual Graphics, ASRock XFast LAN, ASRock XFast RAM, ASRock Crashless BIOS, ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard), ASRock Internet Flash, 4+2 Phase Power Design, ASRock Dehumidifier Function, Easy RAID Installer, AMD Steady Video 2.0, ASRock Interactive UEFI, AMD Memory Profile (AMP) support, ASRock Fast Boot, ASRock X-Boost, ASRock Restart to UEFI, ASRock UEFI System Browser, ASRock Home Cloud, ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning, Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az, ASRock UEFI Tech Service, ASRock Easy Driver Installer, ASRock USB Key, CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan, CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control, Triple Monitor, ASRock A-Tuning
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories
- I/O back plate
- Cables Included
- 2 x Serial ATA cable
- Software Included
- Drivers & Utilities, Antivirus (Trial version), Start8 (30 days trial)
- Compliant Standards
- Plug and Play, WHQL, FCC, EuP Ready, ErP Ready
ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ AMD A78 FM2+ DDR3 mITX
