ASUS M4A78-HTPC motherboard AMD 780G Socket AM3 micro ATX

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CPU, Chipset and Graphics Features AMD® Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors(AM3 CPU) 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 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. 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). 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. 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. ASUS HTPC Unique Features Absolute Pitch Hi-Fi Crystal-clear Audio As power is a key component for the quality of audio. To leverage the high-end receivers' power separation design, M4A78-HTPC series are the first motherboards to phase in an independent power connector dedicated for audio components. This effectively reduces electronic noise to ensure purer sound quality . Additionally, the gold-plated RCA stereo audio connectors are compatible with amplifiers without requiring additional connectors—making it simple to link PCs to home theater equipment. Tranquil Mode Perfectly quiet environments for multimedia enjoyment The revolutionary Tranquil mode performs exceptional perfect environment to enjoy movies and music. Simply switch to Tranquil Mode, and the system will effectively reduce fan speeds - lowering the CPU power used while lowering noise up to 28% generated by the fan. It also provides better energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness capability. Home Theater Gate The Gateway to Home Entertainment! The ASUS Home Theater Gate is specially designed for the HTPC series. Its user-friendly interface allows you to easily launch media applications quickly to enjoy your music and movies. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions Soundwave Heatsink The uniquely-styled heatsink is modelled after the bars of a sound wave graphical equalizer - symbolic of the motherboard´s emphasis on audio supremacy. Featuring a 0-dB thermal solution that delivers a noiseless PC environment, it provides users with extremely silent cooling with an elegant appearance! ASUS Crystal Sound DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC Real Home Theater Enjoyment DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional surround experience through the most common PC audio setups - your existing stereo speakers or headphones. In addition to virtual surround, “Bass Enhancement” provides stronger low frequency bass sound, and “Voice Clarification” provides clear human dialogue even with loud background sound. With these technologies, you may experience a better home-theater audio with ease. Simply plug in two speakers or headphones to experience high-definition surround sounds with center and rear channels just like in cinemas; wherever you are! Noise Filtering This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording. Express Gate Express Gate Instant Online! Instant Fun! Taking only 5 seconds to bootup, Express Gate is the one-stop gateway to instant fun! It´s a unique motherboard built-in OS. You can utilize the most popular Instant Messengers (IM) like MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ, and Yahoo! Messenger to keep in touch with friends, or quickly check on the weather and e-mails just before leaving your house. What´s more, the user-friendly picture manager lets you view your pictures without entering Windows at anytime! * The actual boot time is subject to hardware configurations and product models. ASUS EZ DIY Q-

Key Features

ASUS M4A78-HTPC. Processor manufacturer: AMD, Processor socket: Socket AM3, Compatible processor series: AMD Phenom. Maximum internal memory: 16 GB, ECC сompatibility: ECC & Non-ECC. RAID levels: 0, 1, 10. Maximum graphics card memory: 256 MB, Graphics card: Radeon HD 3200. LAN controller: Atheros L1E, Networking features: Gigabit Ethernet

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