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£44.31save £10.15Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 Socket AM3+ 8 Channel HD Audio mATX Motherboard
- Processor Socket AM3+
- High Definition Audio
- Micro ATX Form Factor
QuickFind: 269072
Manufacturer ID: M5A78L-M/USB3
Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 Socket AM3+ 8 Channel HD Audio mATX Motherboard Product Description
CPU
AMD AM3+ FX™/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors
Supports CPU up to 140 W
AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
Chipset
AMD 760G (780L)/SB710
Memory
4 x DIMM, Max. 16GB, DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1800(O.C.)/1600(O.C.)/1333/1066 Hz ECC, Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
* Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
* Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard.
* AMD FX Series CPU on this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency.
* AMD AM3 100 and 200 series CPU support up to DDR3 1066MHz.
System Bus
Up to 5.2 GT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0
Graphic Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 3000 GPU
Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI/RGB ports *1
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
- Supports DVI with max. resolution 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
- Supports RGB with max. resolution 2560 x 1440 @ 75 Hz
Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB
Hybrid CrossFireX™ Support *2
Expansion Slots
1 x PCIe x16
1 x PCIe x1
2 x PCI
Storage Built-in Controller :
6 x SATA 3Gb/s port(s), blue
Support Raid 0, 1, 10, JBOD
LAN
Realtek® 8111E , 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller
Audio
VIA VT1708S 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
USB Ports
Built-in Controller :
10 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, black, 6 at mid-board)
Built-in Controller :
2 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue)
Overclocking Features Overclocking Protection :
- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
Special Features
ASUS EPU :
- EPU
Turbo Key
Core Unlocker
ASUS Exclusive Features :
- AI Charger
- Anti-Surge
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
- ASUS Q-Fan
ASUS EZ DIY :
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- ASUS MyLogo 2
Back I/O Ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
1 x DVI
1 x D-Sub
1 x HDMI
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
2 x USB 3.0
4 x USB 2.0
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
6 x Audio jack(s)
Internal I/O Ports
3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 port(s)
1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
6 x SATA 3Gb/s connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
1 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x parallel port connector(s)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x System panel(s)
Accessories
User's manual
I/O Shield
2 x SATA 3Gb/s cable(s)
BIOS
16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS V2.5, ACPI V2.0a
Support Disc
Drivers
ASUS PC Probe II
ASUS Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Form Factor
uATX Form Factor
9.6 inch x 9.6 inch ( 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm )
AMD AM3+ FX™/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors
Supports CPU up to 140 W
AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
Chipset
AMD 760G (780L)/SB710
Memory
4 x DIMM, Max. 16GB, DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1800(O.C.)/1600(O.C.)/1333/1066 Hz ECC, Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
* Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
* Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard.
* AMD FX Series CPU on this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency.
* AMD AM3 100 and 200 series CPU support up to DDR3 1066MHz.
System Bus
Up to 5.2 GT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0
Graphic Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 3000 GPU
Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI/RGB ports *1
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
- Supports DVI with max. resolution 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
- Supports RGB with max. resolution 2560 x 1440 @ 75 Hz
Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB
Hybrid CrossFireX™ Support *2
Expansion Slots
1 x PCIe x16
1 x PCIe x1
2 x PCI
Storage Built-in Controller :
6 x SATA 3Gb/s port(s), blue
Support Raid 0, 1, 10, JBOD
LAN
Realtek® 8111E , 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller
Audio
VIA VT1708S 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
USB Ports
Built-in Controller :
10 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, black, 6 at mid-board)
Built-in Controller :
2 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue)
Overclocking Features Overclocking Protection :
- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
Special Features
ASUS EPU :
- EPU
Turbo Key
Core Unlocker
ASUS Exclusive Features :
- AI Charger
- Anti-Surge
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
- ASUS Q-Fan
ASUS EZ DIY :
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- ASUS MyLogo 2
Back I/O Ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
1 x DVI
1 x D-Sub
1 x HDMI
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
2 x USB 3.0
4 x USB 2.0
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
6 x Audio jack(s)
Internal I/O Ports
3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 port(s)
1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
6 x SATA 3Gb/s connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
1 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x parallel port connector(s)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x System panel(s)
Accessories
User's manual
I/O Shield
2 x SATA 3Gb/s cable(s)
BIOS
16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS V2.5, ACPI V2.0a
Support Disc
Drivers
ASUS PC Probe II
ASUS Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Form Factor
uATX Form Factor
9.6 inch x 9.6 inch ( 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm )
Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 Socket AM3+ 8 Channel HD Audio mATX Motherboard Product Reviews
Technical Specifications
Supported RAM |
|
|---|---|
| Data Integrity Check | Non-ECC, ECC |
| 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 |
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 ) |
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 Slot(s) | 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 - connector(s): 6 x 7pin Serial ATA - 6 Device(s) - 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 Microsofts 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 | 20.3 cm |
Manufacturer Warranty |
| Service & Support | 3 years warranty |
| Service & Support Details | Limited warranty - 3 years |
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