Asus M4N78 PRO Motherboard
The Asus M4N78 PRO motherboard supports AMD AMD® Socket AM2+ 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. Its NVIDIA® GeForce 8300 offers the latest support of Hybrid SLI Technology, DirectX® 10 graphics features, HD video playback with VGA/HDMI/DVI output. 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.
HybridPower — Intelligent Graphics Power-Savings and Quiet Operations
Hybrid SLI™ technology is a unique hybrid multi-GPU technology. It includes two primary features: GeForce Boost and HybridPower™. GeForce Boost turbo-charges performance of discrete graphics cards when combined with the motherboard GPUs. HybridPower™ unleashes graphics performance for demanding 3D applications and enables low-power operation for everyday computing needs. * GeForce®(R) Boost and HybridPower™ are on select GeForce®(R) GPUs. Visit www.nvidia.com/hybridsli for more information.
Specifications
Processor Socket:
AMD
Processor Interface:
Socket AM2+
Form Factor:
ATX
Processors Supported:
AMD Athlon
AMD Sempron
AMD Athlon X2
AMD Phenom X4
AMD Phenom X3
AMD Phenom II
Additional Technologies:
HyperTransport Technology
HDCP Compliant
Hybrid SLI Support
HyperTransport Bus:
2600MHz (5200 MT/s)
Northbridge:
NVIDIA GeForce 8300
Memory Type:
DDR2
Number of Pins:
240-Pin
Number of Slots:
4
Maximum Memory Supported:
4GB - 32bit
16GB - 64bit
Memory Supported:
667MHz DDR2
800MHz DDR2
1066MHz DDR2 (AM2+ CPU Only)
Max. Memory Supported Per Slot:
4GB
Channels:
8 Channels
Video Chipset:
NVIDIA GeForce 8300
Rending Ability:
DirectX 10 Graphics
PCI Slots:
3
PCI Express X1 Slots:
2
PCI Express X16 Slots:
1
PS/2 Keyboard Connectors:
1
PS/2 Mouse Connectors:
1
USB Ports:
12
USB Rear Panel Ports:
4
USB Onboard Headers:
4 - (expandable to 8 USB ports)
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
RAID Support:
Yes
RAID Modes:
0
0+1
1
5
JBOD
LAN Type:
10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit
Detailed Features
A Closer Look
Customer Reviews and Rating
Customer Rating:
4.2
Customer Reviews:
110
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Value
4.4
Features
4.3
Quality
4.1
Performance
4.2
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Great Mobo!!
Reviewer:
LouA on
Dec 04, 2009 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
As always, I rely on Asus for its relibility. This is my 3rd built using asus mobos. My old computer still running I built in 2003 using Asus A7N8X board and never had any problems. This new board M4N78 Pro with more advance technology, running with AMD Athlon X2 240 at 2.8Ghz AM3 CPU was the right combination for me. I added 4G Corsair PC64 DDR2 800Mhz which is plenty fast for my use. Also installed my old FX1700 Nvidia Quadro graphics card to run my 3D SW program coupled with a DVI 23
Pretty decent
Reviewer:
Jay on
Dec 01, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.3
Value
4.0
Features
5.0
Quality
3.0
Performance
5.0
Overall a decent motherboard. First one came DOA (dead on arrival) but TD replaced it quick enough. Since then the new one (which Ive had for almost a year) has given me a little trouble, but nothing that clearing the BIOS wont fix. Could be better but for the price and features its good enough. Fast and good for gaming.
great board for the money
Reviewer:
JAMMIN777 on
Dec 01, 2009 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
great features and easy setup. does everything i need it to do. also very stable.
Good Motherboard
Reviewer:
arch0nmyc0n on
Nov 30, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.8
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
4.0
Performance
5.0
Not had any issues. It's a decent motherboard. It does take a while to POST but I attribute that to the SSD hard drive I have. I always wonder all these people reporting DOAs, do they actually know how to install motherboards properly? There are so many things that could potentially go wrong...
great mb!
Reviewer:
Tom on
Nov 29, 2009 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
This is worth the money had no problems installing it or even configuring it! Overclocks very easily and if u make a mistake it changes it back so you wont ruin your CPU and also the features are great looks pretty simple from the view on the pictures but once its inside ur computer with peripherals then it looks good i am running windows 7 with this mb and it runs very well the speeds are amazing the quality of the mb and is just worth the money!
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.
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due to changes in manufacturer's specifications or merchandising.
Please check the product information carefully, items not included
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Asus M4N78 PRO Motherboard - Socket AM2+, Geforce 8300, ATX, HDMI, SATA, Gbit LAN, Hybrid SLI
$99.99
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Asus Limited Warranty:
36 months parts;
36 months labor
Mfg Part No:
M4N78 Pro UPC No:
610839169771 Box Size:
( Length:
10, Width:
14, Depth:
3 )
Shipping Weight:
1.2400 pound(s)
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Processor Socket:
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