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...Sub with max. resolution up to chipset limitation, DisplayPort on this motherboard only supports video signals. (continued on the next page) resolution...Vista OS only) Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10, OpenGL 2.0, and Pixel Shader 4.0 * Refer to www.asus.com for Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) *** When you are using a Windows 32-bit operation system...bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. M3A78-EM specifications summary CPU. Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics AMD® Socket AM2+ / AM2 for Phenom™FX / Phenom / Athlon™...
...Sub with max. resolution up to chipset limitation, DisplayPort on this motherboard only supports video signals. (continued on the next page) resolution...Vista OS only) Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10, OpenGL 2.0, and Pixel Shader 4.0 * Refer to www.asus.com for Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) *** When you are using a Windows 32-bit operation system...bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. M3A78-EM specifications summary CPU. Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics AMD® Socket AM2+ / AM2 for Phenom™FX / Phenom / Athlon™...
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...Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for details. ASUS M3A78-EM 1- Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with hardware ...interface speed and external graphics in HD DVD and BluRay disks. Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 / Sempron CPU support The motherboard supports AMD socket AM2 single-core Athlon 64/ Sempron and dual-core Athlon 64 X2/ Athlon 64 FX processors with 2MB / 1MB / 512KB ...
...Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for details. ASUS M3A78-EM 1- Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with hardware ...interface speed and external graphics in HD DVD and BluRay disks. Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 / Sempron CPU support The motherboard supports AMD socket AM2 single-core Athlon 64/ Sempron and dual-core Athlon 64 X2/ Athlon 64 FX processors with 2MB / 1MB / 512KB ...
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DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high quality visuals for details. DDR2 memory support This motherboard is supported by AM2+ CPU for one DIMM per channel only. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which lists the GPUs that support the ... digital audio and video interface via a single cable and is supported by Windows Vista® OS only. • Refer to www.asus.com for the discrete graphics GPU QVL which enhances system performance. The interface of HD DVD, Blu-Ray Disc and other memory demanding applications...
DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high quality visuals for details. DDR2 memory support This motherboard is supported by AM2+ CPU for one DIMM per channel only. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which lists the GPUs that support the ... digital audio and video interface via a single cable and is supported by Windows Vista® OS only. • Refer to www.asus.com for the discrete graphics GPU QVL which enhances system performance. The interface of HD DVD, Blu-Ray Disc and other memory demanding applications...
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Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AMD Opteron processor. R M3A78-EM M3A78-EM CPU Socket AM2+ 2. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. Socket lever Ensure that the ... it up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. The CPU fits in completely. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction The AM2+/AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AM2+/AM2 socket. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM2+ / AM2 socket designed for AMD® Phenom™ FX...
Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AMD Opteron processor. R M3A78-EM M3A78-EM CPU Socket AM2+ 2. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. Socket lever Ensure that the ... it up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. The CPU fits in completely. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction The AM2+/AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AM2+/AM2 socket. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM2+ / AM2 socket designed for AMD® Phenom™ FX...
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...the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) CrossFireX cards. A- Appendix ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ The motherboard supports the ATI® Hybrid CrossFire™ technology that you use a graphics card with an HD2400 PRO GPU. A.1 System requirements Before using ATI ...Hybrid CrossFireX, ensure that your system meets the following basic requirements: Operating System: Windows® Vista Memory capacity: Minimum 1GB CPU: AM2+ On-board graphics card RAM: 256MB Add-on GPU: HD2400 PRO/HD2400 XT/HD3450/HD3470 We recommend that allows you to enter the...
...the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) CrossFireX cards. A- Appendix ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ The motherboard supports the ATI® Hybrid CrossFire™ technology that you use a graphics card with an HD2400 PRO GPU. A.1 System requirements Before using ATI ...Hybrid CrossFireX, ensure that your system meets the following basic requirements: Operating System: Windows® Vista Memory capacity: Minimum 1GB CPU: AM2+ On-board graphics card RAM: 256MB Add-on GPU: HD2400 PRO/HD2400 XT/HD3450/HD3470 We recommend that allows you to enter the...