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ASUS Motherboard M3A78-EM (AMD 780G/SB700) Review



This Motherboard gives awesome performance with High end graphics 138747-frontwithout any graphic card and consist of integrated graphics ATI RadeonTM HD 3200 GPU which is perfect for the FULL HD (high definition-1080p) movie lovers and Gamers. It consist of many back panel I/O ports which is helpful to connect many different peripherals like -HDMI (connect through Large LCD TV without any ghosting problems), IEEE1394 (connect through Handy cam and provides high speed connectivity with many devices etc), 8 channel sound output with HD audio (Enjoy high quality sound system on your pc) etc. This motherboard is capable for high end graphical usage without any extra cost.

Specification Summary

  • CPU – AMD Socket AM2+ / AM2 Processors
    AMD PhenomTM FX / Phenom / AthlonTM / SempronTM
    AMD Cool ‘n’ QuietTM Technology
    Support CPU up to 140W
  • Chipset-AMD 780G/SB700
  • Test-Up to 5200/MT/s HyperTransportTM 3.0 interface for AM2+ CPU
    2000 / 1600 MT/s for AM2 CPU
  • Memory-4 x DIMM, Max. 8 GB, DDR2 1066/800/667 ECC, Non-ECC,Un-buffered Memory
    Dual Channel memory architecture
    *DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2+ CPU only
  • Expansion Slots-1 x PCIe x16 (Support PCIe 2.0 / 1.0 Architecture )
    1 x PCIe x1
    2 x PCI 2.2
  • Graphics-Integrated ATI RadeonTM HD 3200 GPU
    Supports DisplayPort* with max. Resolution up to 2560 x 1600@60HZ
    Supports HDMITM Technology with max. Resolution up to 1920 x 1200 (1080P)
    Supports Dual-link DVI with max. Resolution up to 2560 x 1600@60Hz
    Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 2456 x 1536 @75Hz
    Hybrid CrossFireXTM Support (For Windows Vista only) **
    Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10, OpenGL 2.0, Pixel Shader 4.0
    Maximum shared memory of 256MB
    * Due to chipset limitation, DisplayPort on this motherboard only supports video signals
    ** Reter to www.asus.com for the discrete graphics GPU QVL list for Hybrid CFX technology support
  • CrossFire-Hybrid CrossFireXTM Support (For Windows Vista only)
  • Storage-Chipset
    1 xUltraDMA 133/100
    5 x SATA 3.0Gb/s ports, Support RAID 0,1,10 1 x eSATA 3.0Gb/s ports, support RAID 0, 1 and 10
    1 x eSATA 3.0Gb/s ports, Support RAID 0,1,10
  • LAN-Gigabit LAN
  • Audio-Realtek® ALC1200 8 -Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
    - Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O
  • USB-12 USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel)
  • Overclocking Features-SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection)
    - FSB tuning from 200MHz to 300MHz at 1MHz increment
    Adjustable CPU Voltage at 0.05V increment
    Overclocking Protection
    - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
  • Special Features-Express Gate
    ASUS Q-Fan
    ASUS MyLogo2
    ASUS CrashFreeBIOS3
    ASUS EZ Flash2
    ASUS Noise Filter AI NAP
  • Back Panel I/O Ports-1 x PS/2 Keyboard
    1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical)
    1 x HDMI
    1 x DisplayPort
    1 x D-Sub
    1 x DVI
    1 x 1394
    1 x eSATA
    1 x RJ45 port
    6 x USB 2.0/1.1
    8-Channel Audio I/O
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  • Internal I/O Connectors-3 x USB connector (6 ports)
    1 x Floppy disk drive connector
    1 x IDE connector
    1 x COM connector
    5 x SATA connectors
    1 x 1394
    1 x CPU Fan connector
    1 x Chassis Fan connector
    1 x Power Fan connector
    1 x S/PDIF Out Header
    Chassis Intrusion connector
    CD audio in
    24-pin ATX Power connector
    4-pin ATX 12V Power connector
    System Panel
  • 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
  • Accessories-UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable
    FDD cable
    SATA cables
    SATA power cables
    User’s manual
    2 in 1 Q-connector
  • Support CD-Express Gate
    Drivers
    ASUS PC Probe II
    ASUS LiveUpdate Utility
    Anti-virus software (OEM version)
  • Form Factor-uATX Form Factor
    9.6 inch x9.6 inch ( 24.4 cm x24.4 cm )

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  1. shanky singh
    July 2nd, 2009 at 13:51 | #1

    nice motherboard…

  2. Praveen K. Sharma
    July 3rd, 2009 at 03:39 | #2

    good job buddy, but u should’ve specified the price of the board with different processors…

  3. July 5th, 2009 at 06:46 | #3

    Yep, value for money is important !!!

  4. Gary Stanullwich
    September 21st, 2010 at 18:28 | #4

    I’ve got the M3A78-EM Motherboard. Yes, it’s nice.
    But, the AMI BIOS has a Hard Drive Limitation. I purchased and installed a
    Seagate 1Tb Hard Drive, and, apparently, it’s too large for this BIOS.
    Other than that limitation, it is a nice Motherboard.
    Gary Stanullwich

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