M4N78-VM
- AMD® AM2+/AM2 (Up to AM3)CPU Support
- NVIDIA GeForce 8200 Chipset
- Hybrid SLI
- DX 10 Support
- DDR2 1200(OC)1066 / 800 / 667
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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® 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.
O.C. DDR2 1200
To attain top performance, ASUS engineers have successfully unleashed DDR2 1200(O.C.) MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest operation system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications.
HyperTransport 3.0 Support
HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth than HyperTransport™ 1.0, radically improving system efficiency to create a smoother, faster computing environment.
NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8200
NVIDIA GeForce 8200 offers the latest support of DirectX10 graphics features. It also supports HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface, PCI Express™ 2.0 bus architecture, Serial ATA 3 Gb/s devices and is optimized with AMD’s latest AM2+ and multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance.
64-bit CPU support
64-bit computing, the technology to replace 32-bit architecture, delivers advanced system performance, faster memory access and increased productivity. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by supporting either 64-bit or 32-bit architecture.
Serial ATA 3Gb/s
This motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification, allowing RAID 0, RAID 1,RAID 0+1,RAID 5 and JBOD configurations for five SATA connectors.
PCI Express Architecture
PCI Express is the latest I/O interconnect technology that will replace the existing PCI. With a bus bandwidth 4 times higher than that of AGP 8X interface, PCI Express x16 bus performs much better in applications such as 3D gaming.
High Definition Audio
Enjoy high-end sound system on your PC! The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions and multi-streaming technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to different destinations. You can now talk to your partners on the headphone while playing a multi-channel network games. All of these are done on one computer.
AMD Cool ´n´ Quiet! Technology
M4N78-VM supports AMD Cool ´n´ Quiet! Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet environment.
EPU
The ASUS unique power saving technology. System power saving by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in real-time. Smart power saving without interrupting your work.
Gigabit Lan
This capability ensures rapid transfer of data from WAN to LAN without any added arbitration or latency.
Express Gate
Express Gate™ is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you with quick access to the Internet and key applications before entering Windows®.
Max. 12 USB 2.0 ports
USB 2.0 is the latest connectivity standard for next generation components and peripherals. Backwards compatible with current USB 1.1 peripherals, USB 2.0 delivers transfer speeds up to 40 times faster at 480Mb/s, for easy connectivity and ultra-fast data transfers.
Turbo Key
ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. After the easy setup, Turbo Key can boost performances without interrupting ongoing work or games - with just one touch!!
ASUS CrashFree BIOS3
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. This utility saves users the cost and hassle of buying a replacement BIOS chip.
ASUS EZ Flash2
With ASUS EZ Flash, you can update BIOS before entering operating system. No more DOS-based flash utility and bootable diskette required.
ASUS Q-Fan
ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation.
GreenASUS
The motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union´s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products and packaging to safeguard consumers´ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.
MyLogo2
Personalize your system with customizable boot logo You can convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen.
Specifications
| CPU |
AMD AM3/AM2+/AM2 ;Phenom™II /Athlon™II /Phenom™ / Athlon™ /Sempron™ Processors
AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology
Support up to 125W CPU |
| Chipset |
NVIDIA GeForce 8200 (MCP78S)
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| System Bus |
Up to 5200 MT/s ; HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface for AM2+ CPU
2000 / 1600 MT/s for AM2 CPU |
| Memory |
2 x DIMM, Max. 8 GB, DDR2 1200(O.C.)/1066/800/667 ECC,Non-ECC,Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel memory architecture
*We recommend that you install the DDR2 1200 memory modules on the yellow slots for better performance.
*Due to AMD CPU limitation, DDR2 1200(OC)/1066 is supported by AM2+ /AM3CPU for one DIMM per channel only. |
| Expansion Slots |
1 x PCIe x16
1 x PCIe x1
2 x PCI 2.2
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| VGA |
Integrated NVIDIA GeForce® 8 Series GPU
Max. shared memory: 512 MB
Hybrid SLI™ Support (support Windows® Vista only.)
Supports HDMI™ Technology with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1200
Supports DVI with max. resolution up to 1600 × 1200
Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 1920 × 1440
Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10
Support PCIe 2.0 / 1.0 Architecture |
| Storage |
Chipset
1 xUltraDMA 133/100/66
6 xSATA 3 Gb/s ports
NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID Support RAID 0,1,0+1,5,JBOD
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| LAN |
RTL8211CL PHY Gb Lan |
| Audio |
ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O
- Support Jack Detection and Multi-streaming |
| USB |
12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) |
| ASUS Unique Features |
ASUS Express Gate
ASUS Q-Fan
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
ASUS EPU-4 engine
ASUS Turbo key
ASUS EZ Flash 2
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| Overclocking Features |
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection)
- FSB tuning from 200MHz up to 550MHz at 1MHz increment
- Memory tuning from 667MHz up to 1066MHz
- PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment
Overclocking Protection
- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
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| Special Features |
ASUS MyLogo 2
ASUS AI NET 2
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| Back Panel I/O Ports |
1 x DVI
1 x D-Sub
1 x HDMI
1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical)
1 x LAN(RJ45) port
6 x USB 2.0/1.1
8 -Channel Audio I/O
1 x PS/2 Keyboard/mouse port |
| Internal I/O Connectors |
3 x USB connectors (6 ports)
1 x IDE connector
6 x SATA connectors
1 x CPU Fan connector
1 x COM connector
1 x LPT
1 x Chassis Fan connector
1 x Power Fan connector
1 x Front panel audio connector
1 x S/PDIF Out connector
1 x CD audio in connector
1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX +12V Power connector
1 x System Panel connector
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| BIOS |
8 Mb Flash ROM AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0 |
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