M3A78-EM Desktop Board supports AMD Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport 3.0 based system bus.
Quick Glance
Supported Processor: Phenom FX, Phenom, Athlon, Sempron
Interface Connection: Audio Line In Yes, Audio Line Out Yes, Microphone Port Yes, S/PDIF Yes, VGA Yes, HDMI Yes, DisplayPort Yes, DVI Yes, Network (RJ-45) Yes
System Board Style: Micro ATX
Processor Socket: Socket AM2+ PGA-940
System Chipset: AMD 780G
Memory Technology: DDR2 SDRAM
Multi GPU Support: CrossFireX
CPU + Northbridge Support
Supported Processor: Phenom FX, Phenom, Athlon, Sempron
Processor Socket: Socket AM2+ PGA-940
System Chipset: AMD 780G
Maximum Number of Processors: 1
Bus Speed: 2600 MHz
Memory Support
Number of Memory Slots: 4
Max System Memory: 8 GB
Memory Technology: DDR2 SDRAM
Connectors
Interface Connection: Audio Line In Yes, Audio Line Out Yes, Microphone Port Yes, S/PDIF Yes, VGA Yes, HDMI Yes, DisplayPort Yes, DVI Yes, Network (RJ-45) Yes
On-Board Headers: Onboard S/PDIF Header Yes
Number of IDE Headers: 1
Number of Serial ATA Headers / Ports: 6
Number of Fan Connectors: 3
Number of PCI Slots: 2
Number of PCI-Express x1 Slots: 1
Number of PCI-Express x16 Slots: 1
Additional Features
Controller Type: Floppy Controller, Serial ATA/300, Ultra ATA/133 (ATA-7), RAID Controller Yes
Video Bus: PCI Express 2.0 x16
On Board Video Chipset: ATI HD 3200
Multi GPU Support: CrossFireX
Network Interfaces Included: Ethernet (10 Mbps), Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) Yes
Audio Codec: Realtek ALC1200
Supported Audio Channels: 7.1 Channels
Physical Specifications
System Board Style: Micro ATX
Width: 9.60 in
Depth: 9.60 in
Warranty
Warranty Information: 3 Year Limited
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Additional Specifications
Frequency Band: Support CPU up to 140W DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2+ CPUs only BIOS: 8 Mb Flash ROM DMI 2.0 AMI BIOS PnP WfM 2.0 SM BIOS 2.5 ACPI 2.0a ASUS EZ Flash 2 Support Disc contents: Drivers ASUS PC Probe II Express Gate Anti-virus software ASUS LiveUpdate Utility
S/PDIF: Yes
Processor Technology: HyperTransport Technology
Green Compliance: Yes
64-bit Processing: Yes
Graphics Controller Memory: 256 MB
Onboard Video: Yes
HyperTransport Speed: 800 MHz
RAID Support: Yes
Number of Total Expansion Slots: 4
Network (RJ-45): Yes
Audio Line In: Yes
Audio Line Out: Yes
Number of DisplayPort Output: 1
Number of DVI Output: 1
Number of HDMI Output: 1
Microphone Port: Yes
Total Number of USB Ports: 6
Number of USB 2.0 Ports: 6
Total Number of FireWire/i.LINK Ports: 1
Number of FireWire/i.LINK 400 Ports: 1
Number of S/PDIF Out Ports: 1
Total Number of Onboard USB Ports: 3
Total Number of Onboard FireWire/i.LINK Ports: 1
Onboard LEDs Header: Yes
Onboard S/PDIF Header: Yes
Total Number of PCI Express Slots: 2
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Great htpc mobo
Strengths: HDMI, optical, many usb, pin headers
Weakness: none
This thing is great. The first motherboard I have seen that gives you a labeled pin header piece that you connect wires to, then to the motherboard. Wish it had them for all the usb connectors. HDMI and optical out for this low price. I couldn't believe it. Fast, reliable motherboard. Highly recommended.