
Safe checkout
Secure payments
Fast dispatch
1–2 day handling
Free shipping
U.S. ground
Warranty & RMA
Support after delivery
M4N78 - ASUS NVIDIA nForce 720D Chipset Phenom II/ Athlon II/ Phenom/ Athlon/ Sempron Processors Support Socket AM3/ AM2+/ AM2 ATX Motherboard
- AMD Socket AM3
- ATX Realtek ALC887 7.1 channels
- 4 Maximum internal memory: 16 GB
- BIOS type: AMI 64 Mbit
Request a price for M4N78 — we confirm current pricing and lead time within one business day.
Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Processor manufacturer
- AMD
- Processor socket
- Socket AM3
- Number of memory slots
- 4
- Maximum internal memory
- 16 GB
- RAID levels
- 0, 1, 0+1, 5, JBOD
- USB 2.0 connectors
- 6
Documents
Product details
ASUS M4N78. Processor manufacturer: AMD, Processor socket: Socket AM3. Maximum internal memory: 16 GB. RAID levels: 0, 1, 0+1, 5, JBOD. LAN controller: Realtek RTL8211CL, Networking features: Gigabit LAN. Motherboard form factor: ATX, Audio output channels: 7.1 channels, Audio chip: Realtek ALC887
Processor
| Processor manufacturer | AMD |
| Processor socket | Socket AM3 |
Memory
| Number of memory slots | 4 |
| Maximum internal memory | 16 GB |
Storage controllers
| RAID levels | 0, 1, 0+1, 5, JBOD |
Internal I/O
| USB 2.0 connectors | 6 |
| Number of SATA connectors | 5 |
| Number of Parallel ATA connectors | 1 |
| S/PDIF out connector | Yes |
| Front panel audio connector | Yes |
| CD/AUX audio in | Yes |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) | Yes |
| Power fan connector | Yes |
| CPU fan connector | Yes |
| Number of chassis fan connectors | 1 |
| Chassis intrusion connector | Yes |
Rear panel I/O ports
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 6 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| eSATA ports quantity | 1 |
| PS/2 ports quantity | 1 |
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
| Microphone in | Yes |
| S/PDIF out port | Yes |
| Parallel ports quantity | 1 |
| Serial ports quantity | 1 |
Network
| LAN controller | Realtek RTL8211CL |
| Networking features | Gigabit LAN |
Features
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC887 |
| Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
| Motherboard form factor | ATX |
| Power source type | ATX |
Expansion slots
| PCI Express x1 slots | 2 |
| PCI Express x16 slots | 1 |
| PCI slots | 3 |
BIOS
| BIOS type | AMI |
| BIOS memory size | 64 Mbit |
Weight & dimensions
| Width | 305 mm |
| Depth | 208 mm |
Other features
| Controller 2nd interface type | UltraDMA 133/100/66/33 |
| Controller interface type | SATA |
| Floppy disk drive connector | Yes |
Description
AMD® Phenom™ II/Athlon™ X4/Athlon™ X3/ Athlon™ X2 (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. 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. Dual channel DDR2 1066 DDR2 1066 memory provides great performance for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications on next generation memory technology. AMD Cool ´n´ Quiet! Technology M4N78 supports AMD Cool ´n´ Quiet! Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet environment. NVIDIA® GeForce™ 720D NVIDIA nForce 720D supports HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface, PCI Express™ 2.0 bus architecture, Serial ATA 3 Gb/s devices and is optimized with AMD’s latest AM3 / AM2+ and multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance. 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. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. ASUS Express Gate Instant Internet Access without Entering Windows! With a fast bootup speed of only 5 seconds, the ASUS Express Gate offers an optional Linux OS bootup that allows you to enjoy instant access to commonly used functions like accessing the Internet, VoIP, and Web emailing without entering the OS. ASUS EPU- 4 Engine System Level Energy Saving The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in real-time. It automatically provides the most appropriate power usage for the CPU, VGA card, hard drives, and CPU/chassis fans- helping save power and money! ASUS EZ Flash2 Simply update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS With ASUS EZ Flash, you can update BIOS before entering operating system. No more DOS-based flash utility and bootable diskette required. 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 Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. AI Nap Minimize noise and power consumption when temporarily away! With AI Nap, users can instantly snooze your PC without terminating the tasks. System will continue operating at minimum power and noise when user is temporarily away. It keeps downloading files or running applications in quietest state while you´re sleeping. Simply click keyboard or mouse, you can swiftly wake up the system in few seconds. 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. AI NET2 Diagnose LAN connection before entering OS! AI NET2 remotely detects cable connection the second you turn on the system, and any faulty connections are reported back up to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. -ASUS EPU-4 Engine. -ASUS Express Gate. -Turbo key. -AMD AM3 CPU support.
Condition: Refurbished
Free U.S. ground shipping
Typically 1–2 days handling, 3–7 days in transit.
Purchase orders accepted
Government, enterprise, data center and small business.
Buying 10+ units?
Get volume pricing and availability for M4N78.

