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M5A78L/USB3 - ASUS System Board (Motherboard) with AMD 760G / SB710 Chipset micro-ATX Socket AM3+

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M5A78L/USB3 - ASUS System Board (Motherboard) with AMD 760G / SB710 Chipset micro-ATX Socket AM3+

SKU M5A78L/USB3
Brand ASUS
  • AMD Socket AM3+ AMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6
  • PC ATX AMD 760G Realtek ALC887 7.1 channels
  • DDR3-SDRAM 4 DIMM Maximum internal memory: 32 GB
  • SATA II, SATA III
  • BIOS type: AMI 16 Mbit ACPI version: 2.0a
  • Gigabit Ethernet
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Key specifications

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Processor manufacturer
AMD
Processor socket
Socket AM3+
Compatible processor series
AMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6
System bus rate
5.2 GT/s
Processor thermal power (max)
140 W
Supported memory types
DDR3-SDRAM

Product details

ASUS M5A78L/USB3. Processor manufacturer: AMD, Processor socket: Socket AM3+, Compatible processor series: AMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6. Supported memory types: DDR3-SDRAM, Maximum internal memory: 32 GB, Memory slots type: DIMM. Supported storage drive interfaces: SATA II, SATA III, RAID levels: 0, 1, 10, JBOD. Ethernet interface type: Gigabit Ethernet, LAN controller: Realtek RTL8111E. Component for: PC, Motherboard form factor: ATX, Motherboard chipset family: AMD

Processor

Processor manufacturerAMD
Processor socketSocket AM3+
Compatible processor seriesAMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6
System bus rate5.2 GT/s
Processor thermal power (max)140 W

Memory

Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slots4
Memory slots typeDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speeds1066,1333,1600,1800,1866,2200 MHz
Maximum internal memory32 GB

Storage controllers

Supported storage drive interfacesSATA II, SATA III
RAID levels0, 1, 10, JBOD

Graphics

Parallel processing technology supportNot supported
On-board graphics cardNo

Internal I/O

USB 2.0 connectors3
Number of SATA III connectors6
Number of Parallel ATA connectors2
S/PDIF out connectorYes
Front panel audio connectorYes
Number of EATX power connectors1
CPU fan connectorYes
Number of chassis fan connectors1
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)1
Number of COM connectors1

Rear panel I/O ports

USB 2.0 ports quantity2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
PS/2 ports quantity2
Headphone outputs3
Parallel ports quantity1

Network

Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111E

Features

Motherboard chipsetAMD 760G
Audio chipRealtek ALC887
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Component forPC
Motherboard form factorATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMD
Power source typeATX
Compatible operating systemsWindows

Expansion slots

PCI Express x1 slots2
PCI Express x16 slots1
PCI slots3

BIOS

BIOS typeAMI
BIOS memory size16 Mbit
ACPI version2.0a

Weight & dimensions

Width305 mm
Depth216 mm

Other features

Controller interface typeUltraDMA 133/100/66

Description

AMD® FX™ /Phenom™II /Athlon™II /Sempron™ 100 Series Processors 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 DDR3 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 32nm manufacturing process. HyperTransport 3.0 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. EPU System Level Energy Saving The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power usage for critical PC components in real-time–helping save power and money! Dual-Channel DDR3 2000(O.C.) support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2000(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1800(O.C.)/1600(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance. USB 3.0 support Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with USB 3.0 – the latest connectivity standard. Built to connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10 times faster and is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components. AI Suite II One stop Access to Innovative ASUS Features With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use software package. It allows users to supervise Overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. This all-in-one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities. ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) Flexible & Easy BIOS Interface The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Unified Extensible Firmware Interface that offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. Users can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as their operating system. It natively supports hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit, with full storage space utilization, helping deliver far more exciting computing than traditional BIOS versions. ASUS TurboV Easy, Real-Time O.C. Tunings Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. This easy OC tool allows you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with just a few clicks away. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in TurboV provides the best O.C. settings in different scenarios. 8-channel high definition audio The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output and jack-detect feature that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection, which means there will be no more confusion of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection Anti-Surge Protection Design detects overvoltage conditions and prevents voltage surges from spreading in real time. It also actively cuts off the overvoltage supply to protect the system. 1. Real-time over voltage detection. 2. Active protection against potential damage to your motherboards and systems. C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to overclocking failure. C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to their default settings. Uses 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors! This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors onboard for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. EZ-Flash 2 Simply update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. You can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. CrashFree BIOS 3 Simply restore corrupted BIOS data from USB flash disk 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. ErP ready The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in regards to energy consumptions. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts.

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