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M3A78-EM specifications summary, Chipset, System bus, Memory, Expansion slots, Graphics - amd 780g

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M3A78-EM specifications summary CPU. Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics AMD® Socket AM2+ / AM2 for Phenom™FX / Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processor AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports CPU up to 140W AMD 780G / SB700 Up to 5200 MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface for AM2+ CPU 2000 / 1600 MT/s for AM2 CPU Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM slots support unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR2 1066*/800/667MHz memory modules Supports up to 8GB system memory * Due to AMD CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2+ CPU for one DIMM per channel only. ** Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) *** When you install a total memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. Hence, a maximum of 3GB system memory is recommended if you are using a Windows 32-bit operation system. 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot 1 x PCI Express™ x1 slot 2 x PCI 2.2 slots Supports PCI Express™ 2.0 / 1.0 Architecture Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 GPU Supports maximum shared memory up to 256MB Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution up to 2560 x 1600@60Hz Supports HDMI™ Technology with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1200(1080P) Supports DVI with max. resolution up to 2560 x 1600 @60Hz Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 2456 x 1536 @75Hz Supports Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology (For Windows Vista OS only) Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10, OpenGL 2.0, and Pixel Shader 4.0 * Refer to www.asus.com for the discrete graphics GPU QVL which supports the Hybrid CrossFireX technology. ** Due to chipset limitation, DisplayPort on this motherboard only supports video signals. (continued on the next page)

Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	8
M3A78-EM specifications summary	10
Chapter 1: Product introduction	13
1.1 Welcome!	14
1.2 Package contents	14
1.3 Special features	14
1.3.1 Product highlights	14
1.3.2 ASUS unique features	18
1.3.3 ASUS stylish features	20
1.3.4 ASUS intelligent overclocking features	20
1.4 Before you proceed	21
1.5 Motherboard overview	22
1.5.1 Motherboard layout	22
1.5.2 Placement direction	23
1.5.3 Screw holes	23
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	24
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	24
1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan	26
1.7 System memory	28
1.7.1 Overview	28
1.7.2 Memory configurations	28
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	32
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	32
1.8 Expansion slots	33
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	33
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	33
1.8.3 PCI slots	36
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot	36
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot	36
1.9 Jumpers	37
1.10 Connectors	38
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors	38
1.10.2 Internal connectors	41
Chapter 2: BIOS setup	53
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	54
2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk	54
2.1.2 AFUDOS utility	55
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	58
2.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	60
2.1.5 ASUS Update utility	61
2.2 BIOS setup program	64
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen	65
2.2.2 Menu bar	65
2.2.3 Navigation keys	66
2.2.4 Menu items	66
2.2.5 Sub-menu items	66
2.2.6 Configuration fields	66
2.2.7 General help	66
2.2.8 Pop-up window	67
2.3 Main menu	68
2.3.1 System Time	68
2.3.2 System Date	68
2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A	68
2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave	69
2.3.5 SATA 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and E-SATA	70
2.3.6 SATA Configuration	71
2.3.7 System Information	72
2.4 Advanced menu	73
2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration	73
2.4.2 CPU Configuration	75
2.4.3 Chipset	76
2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration	79
2.4.5 PCIPnP	80
2.4.6 USB Configuration	81
2.5 Power menu	82
2.5.1 Suspend Mode	82
2.5.2 ACPI Support	82
2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support	82
2.5.4 APM Configuration	83
2.5.5 HW Monitor Configuration	84
2.6 Boot menu	85
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority	86
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration	86
2.6.3 Security	88
2.7 Tools menu	90
2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	90
2.7.2 Express Gate	91
2.7.3 AI NET 2	91
2.8 Exit menu	92
Chapter 3: Software support	93
3.1 Installing an operating system	94
3.2 Support DVD information	94
3.2.1 Running the Support DVD	94
3.2.2 Drivers menu	95
3.2.3 Utilities menu	96
3.2.4 Make Disk menu	98
3.2.5 Manual menu	99
3.2.6 ASUS Contact information	100
3.2.7 Other information	100
Appendix: ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™	104
A.1 System requirements	104
A.2 Before you proceed	104
A.3 Installing AMD Chipset Driver	105