This motherboard supports AMD® AM3 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. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the new 45nm manufacturing process.

AMD® Phenom™ X4/ Phenom™ X3/ Athlon™ X2/ Athlon™/ Sempron™ processors (socket AM2+/AM2)

This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support, data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus, and AMD® Cool ´n´ QuietTM Technology.

AMD 780G + SB700

AMD® 780G Chipset is designed to support up to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT3.0) interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x 16 graphics. It is optimized with AMD´s latest AM3/AM2+ and multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities.

Native DDR2 1066 Support

This motherboard is the first AMD® platform with native DDR2 1066 support. It provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth to increase memory data transfer rate and computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications.

PCIe 2.0 support

This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance.

Hybrid CrossFireX Support

Boosted Performance with onboard GPU and discrete graphics card

ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology is a unique hybrid multi-GPU technology. It takes your gaming experience to the next level boosting PC performance by enabling the chipset’s integrated graphics processor and a discrete GPU to operate simultaneously with combined output for blisteringly-fast frame rates unleashing the graphics performance (Windows Vista® OS only).

HDMI Support

Enjoy Full HD 1080p Multimedia Home-Theater Entertainment

High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a set of digital video standards that delivers multi-channel audio and uncompressed digital video for full HD 1080p visuals through through a single cable. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs, HDMI provides you with the highest-quality home theater experience.

Specifications

Model

• Brand : ASUS
• Model : M4A78 PRO

Supported CPU

• CPU Socket Type : AM3/AM2+/AM2
• CPU Type : Phenom II / Athlon X4 / Athlon X3 / Athlon X2 / Phenom X4 / Phenom X3 / Athlon / Sempron
• FSB : 2600MHz Hyper Transport (5200 MT/s)

Chipsets

• North Bridge : AMD 780
• South Bridge AMD SB700

Memory

• Number of Memory Slots : 4×240pin
• Memory Standard : DDR2 1066*/800/667
• Maximum Memory Supported : 16GB
• Channel Supported : Dual Channel

Expansion Slots

• PCI Express 2.0 x16 : 2 (*1x PCIe 2.0 x16, 1x PCIe 2.0 x4 or x1)
• PCI Express x1 : 1
• PCI Slots : 3

Storage Devices

• PATA : 1 x ATA100 2 Dev. Max
• SATA 3Gb/s : 5
• SATA RAID : 0/1/10/JBOD

Onboard Audio

• Audio Chipset : Realtek ALC887
• Audio Channels : 8 Channels

Rear Panel Ports

• PS/2 : 2
• USB : 9 x USB 2.0
• eSATA : 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s
• S/PDIF Out : 1 x Optical
• Audio Ports : 6 Ports

Onboard USB

• Onboard USB : 3 x USB connectors supports additional 6 USB 2.0 ports

Physical Spec

• Form Factor : ATX
• Dimensions : 12" x 8.8"
• Power Pin : 24 Pin

Site link

http://in.asus.com/

Support and Service

http://support.asus.com/default.aspx?SLanguage=en-us