BIOS
| ACPI version |
2.0a |
| BIOS memory size |
2 MB |
| BIOS type |
AMI |
Back panel I/O ports
| COM ports quantity |
1 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity |
1 |
| Microphone in |
Y |
| Headphone outputs |
3 |
| PS/2 ports quantity |
2 |
| Parallel ports quantity |
1 |
Networking
| Networking features |
Gigabit Ethernet |
Performance
| Audio system |
Realtek ALC 887 |
| Motherboard southbridge |
AMD SB710 |
| Component for |
PC |
Memory
| Memory channels |
Dual |
| ECC |
Y |
| Non-ECC |
Y |
| Number of memory slots |
2 |
| Maximum internal memory |
8 GB |
Internal I/O
| Front panel audio connector |
Y |
| CPU fan connector |
Y |
| Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin) |
1 |
| Number of SATA III connectors |
6 |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) |
Y |
| S/PDIF out connector |
Y |
| USB 2.0 connectors |
3 |
| Number of chassis fan connectors |
1 |
Graphics
| Graphics adapter family |
AMD |
| On-board graphics adapter |
Y |
| Maximum graphics adapter memory |
1024 MB |
Expansion slots
| PCI Express x16 slots |
1 |
| PCI slots |
1 |
| PCI Express x1 slots |
2 |
Additionally
| System bus data transfer rate |
5.2 GT/s |
| Graphics |
Radeon 3000 |
| Chipset |
AMD 760G |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
1 |
M5A78L-M LX, AM3, AMD 760G (780L)/SB710, DDR3, SATA3, Gigabit Ethernet, uATX
<b>AMD® FX™ /Phenom™II /Athlon™II /Sempron™ 100 Series Processors (Socket AM3+)</b>
This motherboard supports AMD® AM3+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the new 32nm manufacturing process.
<b>Core Unlocker</b>
Unleash True Core Performance Intelligently
ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPU—with just pressing a key. Enjoy an instant performance boost by simply unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes.
<b>EPU-4 Engine</b>
System Level Energy Saving
The new ASUS EPU - the world´s first power saving engine, has been upgraded to a new 4-engine version, which provides total system power savings by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in real-time. The EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage for the CPU, VGA card, hard drives and CPU cooler fan - helping save power and money.
<b>Turbo Key</b>
ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. After the easy setup, Turbo Key can boost performances without interrupting ongoing work or games - with just one touch!!
