Asus M5A78L/USB3 AMD Socket AM3+ 8 Channel HD Audio ATX Motherboard
- - Motherboard: micro ATX
- Max Memory: 16 GB
- Processor Socket: AM3+
- High Definition Audio - Show more details…
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Manufacturer ID: M5A78L/USB3
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Asus M5A78L/USB3 AMD Socket AM3+ 8 Channel HD Product Description
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 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 AM3 100 and 200 series CPU support up to DDR3 1066MHz.
System Bus
Up to 5.2 GT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0
Expansion Slots
1 x PCIe 2.0 x16
2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
3 x PCI
Storage Built-in Controller :
1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to 2 PATA devices , navy blue
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
Realtek® ALC 887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC *1
USB Ports
ASMedia® ASM1042 controller :
2 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue)
AMD SB710 controller :
8 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, black, 6 at mid-board)
Overclocking Features
Overclocking Protection :
- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
Special Features
ASUS Power Design :
- ASUS EPU-4 Engine
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
100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors
Back I/O Ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple)
1 x PS/2 mouse (green)
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
2 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
1 x COM port(s)
1 x Parallel port(s)
3 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 IDE 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 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
ATX Form Factor
12.0 inch x 8.5 inch ( 30.5 cm x 21.6 cm )
Asus M5A78L/USB3 AMD Socket AM3+ 8 Channel HD Product Reviews
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Don't be fooled by the lack of reviews
operating system:Windows 7Looked around for some reviews (other than the guys above; one of which is comparing this ATX board to the mATX version with fewer ram slots and onboard gfx) but i couldn't find any. I have to agree with Martyn, this board is a very good value ATX.
Personally i wasn't interested in on-board gfx because i always had my eye on an nvidia gtx 560ti. The board has some nice overclocking features although i've only taken my AMD phenom be 955 up to 3.8 to check stability, the standard clock is more than enough for me at the moment. Installed a gskill 8gb 1600 memory kit, auto detected at 1333 but easily adjusted in the bios, also tightened timings while i was there with no issues.
all in all i'm very happy with this mobo and expect it to see at least one processor upgrade in its lifetime given AMD's longer lasting socket designs ;)
Perfect Motherboard
I purchased this board and found no problems , i like the design and features for over clock on my phenom III X2 the architexture works very well and i think its personal choice if you want on board graphics, brilliant 6 pack sata II Pata x1 foe old hardware and brilliant usb 3 for speed and agilliaty.
Well done asus best mobos out there
Overview
operating system:Windows 7I have to agree with both martyn and contender, i have purchased three of these boards and my prefernece is no Graphix onboard , less reasons for the north bridge chip to slow and hold up IRQ on proccesor.. the demand on this mobo is one og the best and far superior to Gigabyte boards of late, and i like the idea of having some old hardware on line.. it still packs a punch at 140 watt windows 7 64bit amd proc 555 Black x3 overclocked at 3800 and stable with ram running at 1333mhz and heat dissapation with asus cooler trident ... brilliant ... full marks to asus ...price reasonble for a atx mobo...
Hardcore gamer / Youtube commentator
operating system:Mac OSXAmazing quality for the price I purchased this motherboard and have had no problems at all not bothered about the no onboard graphics because I have an ATI 5770 which fitted well on this.
Technical Specification
Manufacturer ID: M5A78L/USB3
General | |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Motherboard - 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, Athlon II, Phenom II ( Maximum TDP 140 Watt ) |
Memory | |
| Max Supported Memory | 16 GB |
| Supported RAM Technology | DDR3 SDRAM |
| Supported RAM Speed | 1333 MHz, 1066 MHz |
| Supported RAM Integrity Check | Non-ECC, ECC |
| RAM Features | Dual channel memory architecture |
Audio | |
| Type | HD Audio (8-channel) |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC887 |
| Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio |
LAN | |
| Network Controller | Realtek RTL8111E |
| Network Interfaces | Gigabit Ethernet |
Expansion / Connectivity | |
| Expansion Slot(s) | 1 x processor - Socket AM3+ ¦ 4 x memory - DIMM 240-pin ¦ 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 ¦ 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 ¦ 3 x PCI |
| Storage Interfaces | AMD SB710 : ATA-133 - connector(s): 1 x 40pin IDC - 2 Device(s) ¦ AMD SB710 : Serial ATA-300 - connector(s): 6 x 7pin Serial ATA - 6 Device(s) - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / JBOD |
| Interfaces | 1 x keyboard - generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) ¦ 1 x mouse - generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) ¦ 1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45 ¦ 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A ¦ 1 x serial - RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9) ¦ 1 x parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25) ¦ 2 x SuperSpeed USB 3.0 - 9 pin USB Type A ¦ 1 x audio - line-In - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x microphone - line-In - mini-phone 3.5mm ¦ 1 x audio - line-out - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x audio - SPDIF output ( internal ) ¦ 1 x audio ( internal ) ¦ 6 x Hi-Speed USB ( internal ) |
| 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 Quiet Thermal Solution, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS O.C. Profile, ACPI 2.0a support, SMBIOS 2.5 support, UEFI BIOS |
| 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), ASUS EPU-4 Engine, ASUS TurboV, Core Unlocker |
Miscellaneous | |
| Included Accessories | I/O back plate |
| Cables Included | 2 x Serial ATA cable |
| Compliant Standards | Plug and Play, ACPI 2.0a, ErP Ready |
| Width | 30.5 cm |
| Depth | 21.6 cm |
Manufacturer Warranty | |
| Service & Support | 3 years warranty |
| Service & Support Details | Limited warranty - 3 years |
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