ASUS M3A78-CM Desktop Board

M3A78-CM 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.



• Manufacturer: ASUS Computer International
• Manufacturer Part Number: M3A78-CM
• Manufacturer Website Address: usa.asus.com
• Brand Name: Asus
• Product Model: M3A78-CM
• Product Name: M3A78-CM Desktop Motherboard
• Product Type: Desktop Motherboard
• Chipset Manufacturer: AMD
• Chipset Model: 780V
• Total Processor Supported: 1
• Processor Technology: Cool'n'Quiet Technology
• Processor Socket: Socket AM2+ PGA-940
• Processor Supported: Phenom
• HyperTransport Speed: 2600 MHz, 800 MHz, 1000 MHz
• 64-bit Processing: Yes
• Multi GPU Supported: CrossFireX
• Number of Memory Slots: 4
• Maximum Memory: 8 GB
• Memory Technology: DDR2 SDRAM
• Controller Type: Floppy Controller
• RAID Supported: Yes
• Onboard Video: Yes
• Graphics Controller Memory: 256 MB
• Audio Channels: 7.1
• Gigabit Ethernet: Yes
• Number of Total Expansion Slots: 4
• Number of PCI Slots: 2
• Total Number of PCI Express Slots: 2
• Number of PCI Express x16 Slots: 1
• Number of IDE Interfaces: 1
• Number of SATA Interfaces: 6
• Total Number of USB Ports: 6
• DisplayPort: Yes
• DVI: Yes
• Network (RJ-45): Yes
• Total Number of Onboard USB Ports: 3
• Form Factor: Micro ATX
• Width: 9.6"
• Depth: 9.6"
• Package Contents:
• M3A78-CM Desktop Board
• User manual
• 1 x I/O Shield
• 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable
• 1 x Floppy disk drive cable
• 2 x SATA cable
• 1 x 2 in 1 SATA power cable
• Support Disc
• Green Compliant: Yes
• Green Compliance Certificate/Authority: RoHS

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