Asus M4A78-E Motherboard
Say hello to the Asus standard. We’re talking about Asus’s new M4A78-E AMD 790GX Socket AM2 motherboard. Built for the most powerful multimedia and gaming systems and for AMD Phenom II and Athlon X2, X3, & X4 processors in the Socket AM2+ and AM3 packages. This hot mobo features Dual Core Center, Live Update Online, Live Update 3 technologies. Based on the AMD 790GX and SB700 chipsets, this high-performance ATX platform supports HyperTransport 3.0 up to 2600MHz, dual-channel DDR2 1066/800/667MHz memory up to
16GB, PCI-E x16 (supports Hybrid CrossFireX Technology), SATA2, RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 10, or JBOD by AMD SB750, flexible 8 channel audio with jack sensing, Gbit LAN, and USB 2.0. Asus’s gone better than Gold, with their AMD 790GX Socket AM2+ motherboard. See incredibly realistic graphics thanks to the Radeon HD 3300 VGA core and HDMI, DVI, and VGA outputs. This is one of the greatest mobos you will find at this price range. Fully loaded and ready for multimedia.
What It Is & Why You Need It!
Excellent energy-saving capability and offers high-computing performance.
Provides superior energy-saving function and maintain an ultimate low temperature
operation.
ATI
CrossFireX™ Technology
ATI’s CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with rendering speed, eliminating
the need to scale down screen resolution to get high quality images. CrossFireX™
allows higher anti-aliasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture
settings. Adjust your display configurations, experiment with the advanced
3D settings, and check the effects with a real-time 3D-rendered previews
within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center.
Specifications
Form Factor:
ATX
Processor Socket:
AMD
Processor Interface:
Socket AM2+
Processors Supported:
AMD Athlon
AMD Sempron
AMD Phenom
AMD Phenom II
Additional Technologies:
HyperTransport 3.0 Technology
DirectX10
Multi-GPU Support:
CrossFireX Ready
HyperTransport Bus:
2000 MT/s
Northbridge:
AMD 790GX
Southbridge:
AMD SB750
Number of Slots:
4
Number of Pins:
240-Pin
Maximum Memory Supported:
4GB - 32bit
16GB - 64bit
Memory Type:
DDR2
Memory Supported:
667MHz DDR2
800MHz DDR2
1200MHz DDR2 (OverClocking)
1066MHz DDR2 (AM2+ CPU Only)
Max. Memory Supported Per Slot:
4GB
Channels:
8 Channels
Video Chipset:
ATI Radeon HD 3300
Rending Ability:
Hybrid CrossFireX Support
DirectX 10 Graphics
LAN Type:
10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit
RAID Support:
Yes
RAID Modes:
0
0+1
1
10
JBOD
PCI Slots:
2
PCI Express X1 Slots:
2
PCI Express X16 Slots:
2
PS/2 Keyboard Connectors:
1
USB Ports:
12
USB Rear Panel Ports:
4
USB Onboard Headers:
4 - (expandable to 8 USB ports)
LAN Ports:
1
IDE Headers:
1
FDD Headers:
1
Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s Headers:
6
ATX Power Connectors:
1 24-Pin Connector
PC Power Connectors:
1 - 4 Pin
S/PDIF Connectors:
1 - Optical
VGA Ports:
1
DVI Ports:
1
HDMI Ports:
1
Customer Reviews and Rating
Customer Rating:
4.6
Customer Reviews:
16
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Value
4.4
Features
4.6
Quality
4.5
Performance
4.9
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Some reservations
Reviewer:
Jack on
Nov 22, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.0
Value
4.0
Features
3.0
Quality
4.0
Performance
5.0
First of all, the RAID setup wasn't clear in the printed manual, although the downloaded manual was better. I'm having a lot of trouble with USB ports, only the ones on the board, not ones cabled to the board. Unresolved so far. Could be a defective board. Also to make matters worse for this problem, this board does NOT have a port for a PS2 mouse! Try working on USB problems with no mouse. First real problem I've had with an Asus MB.
Good Deal Solid Performer
Reviewer:
Griff on
Oct 23, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.5
Value
4.0
Features
4.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Solid mobo. I have been using it for about 10 months and I haven't had any problems. RAID is easy to setup, BIOS is easy to update, overclocks like a madman, what's not to like?? I guess that it irritates me that they only put 5 SATA ports on the board, rather than 6 or 8 like some other manufacturers, but that's not a huge deal. FYI - the top PCIex16 slot is actually 8 lanes and not really 16....
Great mother Board
Reviewer:
Luis on
Oct 18, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.5
Value
4.0
Features
5.0
Quality
4.0
Performance
5.0
Great mobo for the money you pay, and it comes with great asus program to control the amount of usage in your computer.
AWSOME
Reviewer:
High Tech Redneck on
Oct 11, 2009 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Very good value and awsome features. For the price, its great for already supporting AM3 cpu's. I popped in my new 720 BE, overclocked easy, and was ready for the 4 gigs of ddr2 memory I took out of my old system. It booted up the first time, and posted. I'm very happy with it, and can't wait to build a new system.
great board
Reviewer:
JIM on
Oct 11, 2009 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Does everything I want. Has all kinds of extras: Crossfire, overclocking, quick startup without going to Windows.heat sinks on both the north and south bridge, etc. The only issue, I have with the mobo is that when a 1GB video card is used, you lose one of the two PCI ports. Otherwise, a great board for the price.
Before you buy - make sure your motherboard is compatible with this memory. For example, DDR Memory won't work with motherboards designed for only DDR2, SDRAM or RDRAM memory, and vice versa. Only use the memory speed recommended by your motherboard's manufacturer. Please read the specifications carefully or call us for expert advice.
Know Your BIOS! With today's rapid pace of
design advancement, new product updates come fast and furious. This is
especially true of board-level products, like Motherboards, Video Cards, GPU
Processor Cards, and other main edge connector products. The good news is
that manufacturers have designed in the ability to easily update your
product BIOS, which is sometimes important for full compatibility. So before
installing or combining components, it is always a good idea to check your
product's current BIOS revision against the manufacturer's website, to
determine if an update is needed, or advisable. The manufacturer's
documentation will guide you through this process if it is necessary.
However, remember that most products are designed to be plug-n-play out of
the box!
But
What Is BIOS?
Most electronic devices,
from computers to MP3 players have software embedded in their hardware.
These are programs that tell the device how it will function - from basic to
advanced functions - so that it knows how to start, and perform the most
simple and complex tasks it was designed for. We call this software the BIOS
(sometimes also called Firmware). In computer jargon, BIOS stands for "Basic
Input/Output System", but in reality, there is very little "basic" about it.
In your computer's motherboard for example, it tells your computer how to:
start up; communicate with hardware components, such as hard drives and
video; how to move data in and out of memory; and even talk to your USB
connected devices. Without your BIOS, your device is JOOL (just out of
luck!).
Keep in mind that changing a PC's BIOS
settings incorrectly can cause the PC to malfunction. If this happens, a
BIOS reset is usually available, and will need to be performed to return the
BIOS to the default "factory settings." This is usually activated by a
jumper on the motherboard. [Warning: always read
your motherboard or system manual thoroughly, before upgrading your BIOS, or
making BIOS setting changes!] Though normally, most incorrect
settings should have no negative affect on your PC, but please follow each
step explicitly since some can.
Remember: It is recommended that you reboot
after each individual BIOS setting change to ensure that your system
functions normally. If you make numerous changes before rebooting, and your
system will no longer boot, you won't know which change is responsible for
the failure.
Updating Your BIOS
Before you consider updating your BIOS, be sure you need to - not every
update will be needed or even benefit you. Also be sure you are up to
the technical challenges you will face. Changing the version of BIOS
stored in your computer or motherboard is not the kind of activity
recommended for novice users. To perform this successfully, you need
to be comfortable and familiar with your BIOS settings, and be able to
download and apply the BIOS Update without issue. For this reason, it
is best to let professional computer technicians do this work for you, if or
when it is needed. However, if you know what you are doing, it is a
fairly easy task.
Before Updating BIOS, consider the
following:
The reasons for updating your BIOS -
frequently, updating is unnecessary
Identifying your BIOS chip - if
replacing is the approach required
Replacing your BIOS chip - this requires
significant care, and can void your warranty
Locating your latest BIOS version -
required for any update
Flashing your BIOS - make sure you have
a UPS!
Live update - great for minor or quick
updates - again a UPS is vital - a partial update can make your system
inoperative
Configuring your new BIOS settings -
read the manual! twice for good measure!
Upgrading Your Memory to Improve Performance
As programs get more complex, you’ll discover that your trusty PC may not
be working as quickly or efficiently as it used to. While your impulse might
be to purchase a new, more powerful computer, you can dramatically improve
performance simply by upgrading your memory. For far less than what you’d
pay for a new computer, a memory upgrade will often have your PC working
faster and more efficiently than ever before. Plus, it’s relatively easy
to install new memory and only takes a few minutes of your time. For our
step-by-step guide to simple memory installation click here.
Video Installation Guide
Not sure exactly how to install a new component or upgrade your PC? Watch
as our experts show you step by step. We cover all the details and show
you everything you'll need to perform a professional installation, including
tools, parts and cables. We make it fast and easy by showing you how.
Understanding
Computer Memory
Because memory is such a crucial element of our computer's performance,
we all understand that we need it in generous supply. However, questions
remain about what kind of memory is best, what functions each memory serves
and which memory is used for notebooks and PCs.
Click Here for more information
that will answer your many of your questions.
How Much
Memory Do You Really Have?
When you look at the specifications for a computer, it will display the
installed memory, and typically the maximum memory that can be installed.
However, while these are real values, they represent a potential useable
memory depending upon the installed operating system, and other factors. The actual useable memory may be different
(lower) from these values.
The reason is simply that a computer may have a limitation in the operating
system (such as Windows 32 bit versions), or configured to use shared memory,
which reduces the amount of RAM that is available to the CPU by using
some of it for other purposes, such as for video memory. In some
cases, you can control the maximum useable memory through system settings,
by upgrading from a 32 bit to a 64 bit version of Windows XP or Vista, or by upgrading to a video card that has internal onboard video memory.
But always
remember, that the amount of memory that your system reports, is not always
the amount of actual installed memory. For example, if you have 4GB
installed, 32 bit versions of Windows will typically report 3.2GB due to a
limitation of Windows itself. Also note that different Windows
programs report available and maximum memory differently, which can be
confusing. If you find that you need more
memory, we suggest expanding your system memory, since this is the most
effective performance increase, and the one that is easiest to perform .
* The above
values are for physical, not usable memory.
The amount of
memory that your system reports, is not always the amount of actual installed
memory. For example, if you have 4GB installed, 32 bit versions of Windows will
typically report 3.2GB due to a limitation of Windows itself. Also note
that different Windows programs report available and maximum memory differently,
which can be confusing. If you find that you need more memory, we suggest
expanding your system memory, since this is the most effective performance
increase, and the one that is easiest to perform.
ASUS M4A78-E Motherboard - AMD 790GX, ATI Hybrid CrossFireX, PCIe 2.0, USB2.0, RAID, HDMI/DVI
$114.99
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Asus Limited Warranty:
36 months parts;
36 months labor
Mfg Part No:
M4A78-E UPC No:
610839169719 Box Size:
( Length:
11, Width:
13, Depth:
3 )
Shipping Weight:
3.5000 pound(s)
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