Performance
| Motherboard form factor |
ATX |
| Audio system |
ADI AD1988B |
Internal I/O
| USB 2.0 connectors |
3 |
| S/PDIF out connector |
Y |
| Number of SATA connectors |
6 |
| Power fan connector |
Y |
| Number of IEEE1394 connectors |
2 |
| CD/AUX audio in |
Y |
| CPU fan connector |
Y |
| Number of COM connectors |
1 |
| Chassis intrusion connector |
Y |
| Number of chassis fan connectors |
1 |
| Front panel audio connector |
Y |
Other features
| RAID controller type |
Marvell 6111 SATA |
Graphics
| Maximum graphics adapter memory |
512 MB |
Memory
| Non-ECC |
Y |
| ECC |
Y |
| Number of memory slots |
4 |
| Maximum internal memory |
8 GB |
Expansion slots
| PCI Express x16 slots |
3 |
| PCI Express x1 slots |
1 |
Back panel I/O ports
| PS/2 ports quantity |
1 |
| S/PDIF out port |
Y |
| eSATA ports quantity |
1 |
| HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity |
1 |
Additionally
| Graphics |
GeForce 8 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
1 |
M3N-HT Deluxe/Mempipe - AMD Socket AM2+, NVIDIA nForce® 780a SLI NVIDIA ESA, DDR2 1066/800/667/533, NVIDIA Hybrid SLI-Ready, NVIDIA Gigabit MAC LAN, ADI® AD1988B, ATX
AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ Support
This 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.
AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™/Sempron™ CPU Support
This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™/Sempron™ processors. It features 2000/1600 MT/s HyperTransport™-based system bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support, and AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology.
NVIDIA nForce® 780a SLI™
NVIDIA nForce® 780a SLI™ media and communications processors (MCPs) are the foundation for the world’s ultimate gaming PC. Maximize your rig’s performance with 3-way SLI technology, achieve ultimate control with the real-time monitoring and tuning features of the first ESA certified platform, and experience spectacular DirectX® 10 gaming with the best platform for GeForce Graphic Processing Units (GPUs).
HyperTransport 3.0 Support
Latest System Bus Technology
Provides 2.6 times more bandwidth than HT1.0 that radically improves system efficiency for a smoother, faster computing environment.
3-Way SLI
3-Way SLI Provides Scalable Performance
NVIDIA 3-Way SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) makes use of the PCI Express 2.0 bus architecture´s increased bandwidth and features intelligent hardware and software that allows three GPUs to efficiently work together to deliver earth-shattering, scalable performance. For some applications, this translates into nearly triple the performance!
Hybrid SLI™
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 GPU. HybridPower™ unleashes graphics performance for demanding 3D applications and enables low-power operation for everyday computing needs.
PCIe 2.0 support
Double Speed; Double Bandwidth
This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance.
HDMI Support
Enjoy Full HD 1080p Multimedia Home-Theater Entertainment
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a set of digital video standards that delivers multi-channel audio and uncompressed digital video for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs, HDMI provides you with the highest-quality home theater experience.
HDMI/DVI/RGB Support
Flexible graphics alternatives
With bundled HDMI to DVI conversion adapter, this motherboard can support both DVI and HDMI output. DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high quality visuals for digital display devices like LCD monitors. The interface of this motherboard supports digital HDMI/DVI and analog D-Sub standards.
Express Gate™
Instant Internet Access without Entering Windows!
With only 5 seconds boot-up time, the ASUS Express Gate™ allows you to instantly surf the Internet without entering Windows or the Hard Disk. You can now enjoy Skype, IM, YouTube, webmail and internet file downloads and sharing whenever and wherever you want!
