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...Dual independent displays support with max. Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10, OpenGL 2.0, Pixel Shader 4.0 - M4A78-HTPC specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion Slots AMD® Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™... / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors (socket AM2+/AM2) Supports AM3 Phenom™ II / Athlon™ X4/ Athlon™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 AMD...than 3GB. Supports Dual-link DVI with HDMI / DVI and D-Sub) - Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** Due to ...
...Dual independent displays support with max. Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10, OpenGL 2.0, Pixel Shader 4.0 - M4A78-HTPC specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion Slots AMD® Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™... / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors (socket AM2+/AM2) Supports AM3 Phenom™ II / Athlon™ X4/ Athlon™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 AMD...than 3GB. Supports Dual-link DVI with HDMI / DVI and D-Sub) - Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** Due to ...
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...2.0 /1.1 ports (6 ports at midboard; 4 ports at back I/O - ASUS 4+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Absolute Pitch Hi-Fi ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - M4A78-HTPC specifications summary Storage LAN High Definition Audio USB AI Lifestyle Unique Features Other...ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ (continued on the next page) ASUS Fanless Design: heatsink solution ASUS Express Gate ASUS Home Theater Gate ASUS Crystal Sound - Atheros® L1E Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 10-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Tranquil Mode (AM3...
...2.0 /1.1 ports (6 ports at midboard; 4 ports at back I/O - ASUS 4+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Absolute Pitch Hi-Fi ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - M4A78-HTPC specifications summary Storage LAN High Definition Audio USB AI Lifestyle Unique Features Other...ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ (continued on the next page) ASUS Fanless Design: heatsink solution ASUS Express Gate ASUS Home Theater Gate ASUS Crystal Sound - Atheros® L1E Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 10-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Tranquil Mode (AM3...
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...RC Edition only) 1 x IR receiver (RC Edition only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ X4 / Athlon™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 processors (socket AM3...Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A78-HTPC motherboard 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x 2 in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A78-HTPC motherboard! Thank you start installing ...
...RC Edition only) 1 x IR receiver (RC Edition only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ X4 / Athlon™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 processors (socket AM3...Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A78-HTPC motherboard 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x 2 in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A78-HTPC motherboard! Thank you start installing ...
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... supports DDR2 1066, which provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth to vital components. 1-2 ASUS M4A78-HTPC This enhances system performance in PCI Express 2.0 standard. ASUS M4A78-HTPC also features an extra 1-phase power for both HT1.0 and 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT... 800MHz frequency by default for the Hybrid CrossfireX selected GPUs. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Power Solution ASUS 4+1 Phase Power Design To fully unleash the next-generation AM3 CPU's potential, ASUS M4A78-HTPC motherboard has adopted a brand-new 4-phase VRM power design. It delivers...
... supports DDR2 1066, which provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth to vital components. 1-2 ASUS M4A78-HTPC This enhances system performance in PCI Express 2.0 standard. ASUS M4A78-HTPC also features an extra 1-phase power for both HT1.0 and 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT... 800MHz frequency by default for the Hybrid CrossfireX selected GPUs. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Power Solution ASUS 4+1 Phase Power Design To fully unleash the next-generation AM3 CPU's potential, ASUS M4A78-HTPC motherboard has adopted a brand-new 4-phase VRM power design. It delivers...
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... Theater Gate, specially designed for details. For RC Edition: Use the bundled remote controller to enjoy your home theater speakers. • For better sound quality, connect a power plug to enjoy watching movies or playing music. ASUS Tranquil Mode is an unprecedented design on the system ...connectors, making it easy and simple to connect your PC to your music and movies. ASUS HTPC Features Absolute Pitch Hi-Fi The independent audio power supply, which is supported by AM3/AM2+ CPU only. The actual boot time depends on motherboards, effectively reduces electrical noise and...
... Theater Gate, specially designed for details. For RC Edition: Use the bundled remote controller to enjoy your home theater speakers. • For better sound quality, connect a power plug to enjoy watching movies or playing music. ASUS Tranquil Mode is an unprecedented design on the system ...connectors, making it easy and simple to connect your PC to your music and movies. ASUS HTPC Features Absolute Pitch Hi-Fi The independent audio power supply, which is supported by AM3/AM2+ CPU only. The actual boot time depends on motherboards, effectively reduces electrical noise and...
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... CPU To install a CPU: 1. Small triangle Gold triangle Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a CPU socket designed for AMD® AM3 Phenom™ II / Athlon™ X4 / Athlon™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 processors and AM2+ / AM2 Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2...
... CPU To install a CPU: 1. Small triangle Gold triangle Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a CPU socket designed for AMD® AM3 Phenom™ II / Athlon™ X4 / Athlon™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 processors and AM2+ / AM2 Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2...
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... 2.0-2.1 • • Patriot PVS24G8500ELK 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 2.1 • (1066-5-5-5-15) Due to AM3/AM2+ CPU limitation, only one DDR2 1066 DIMM is supported per channel. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-11 M4A78-HTPC Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. DIMM socket Size SS/ Chip DS...
... 2.0-2.1 • • Patriot PVS24G8500ELK 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 2.1 • (1066-5-5-5-15) Due to AM3/AM2+ CPU limitation, only one DDR2 1066 DIMM is supported per channel. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-11 M4A78-HTPC Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. DIMM socket Size SS/ Chip DS...