Socket AM2+, ATX, Audio, PCI Express 2.0, Gigabit LAN, S/PDIF, USB 2.0, Serial ATA, RAID. Get in on the AM2+ revolution with this high-powered Asus M3A AMD 770 Socket AM2+ ATX motherboard. Built for AMD Socket AM2+ Phenom FX, Phenom X4, Phenom X2, Athlon X2, Sempron, AMD Socket AM2 Athlon 64X2, Athlon 64 FX, Athlon 64,and Sempron CPUs, the Asus M3A is an ideal platform for extreme PCs capable of spectacular gaming and multimedia performance. Based on the AMD 770/SB600 chipset, the Asus M3A is compatible with processors with up to 5200 MT/s FSB, and supports HyperTransport 3.0, DDR2 1066/800/667/533 memory up to 8GB, PCIe X16/x1, PCI 2.2SATA 3Gb/s with RAID 0, 1, and 0+1, Gigabit LAN, high-definition 8-channel audio, and USB 2.0. And the M3A offers numerous ASUS Al Lifestyle and overclocking features (please see complete list in specifications below), to provide unprecedented performance for a motherboard in this affordable price range. If you’re ready to build powerhouse AM2+-based system, Asus has the perfect motherboard to anchor your new PC – the M3AAMD 770 Socket AM2+.
General Information
Manufacturer
ASUS Computer International
Manufacturer Part Number
90-MIB2Q0-G0AAY0GZ
Manufacturer Website Address
usa.asus.com
Product Type
Desktop Board
Product Name
M3A Desktop Board
Marketing Information
M3A Desktop Board supports 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.
Processor & Chipset
Processor Interface
1 x Socket AM2+
Processor Support
1 x Athlon 64 3000+ to Athlon 64 4000+
1 x Athlon 64 FX-62
1 x Athlon 64 LE-1600 to Athlon 64 LE-1640
1 x Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 3600+ to Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 6400+
1 x Sempron LE-1100 to Sempron LE-1150
1 x Sempron 2800+ to Sempron 3800+
1 x Phenom 9500 to Phenom 9600
1 x Athlon X2 Dual-Core BE-2300 to Athlon X2 Dual-Core BE-2400
Processor Class
Athlon 64
Athlon 64 X2 Dual-core
Sempron
Phenom
Athlon X2 Dual-core
Athlon 64 FX
HyperTransport
2000MHz
5200MHz
1600MHz
Chipset
AMD 770
Memory
Total Memory Slots
4
Memory Slots
4 x 240-pin DIMM
Maximum Memory
8GB
I/O Expansions
Expansion Slots
1 x PCI Express x16
2 x PCI Express x1
3 x PCI
Controllers
Sound Controller
Realtek ALC883 7.1-channel
Network Controller
1 x Atheros L1 Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000Mbps PCI Express
Interfaces/Ports
Back Panel Interfaces
1 x S/PDIF Out
2 x 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2)
1 x mini phone Microphone
4 x 4-pin Type A USB 2.0 USB
1 x mini phone Audio Line In
1 x 9-pin DB-9 Male RS-232 Serial
4 x mini phone Audio Line Out
1 x RJ-45 Network
Front Panel Interfaces
3 x USB Header For 6 USB 2.0 ports
1 x Power LED
1 x Chassis Intrusion Switch
1 x S/PDIF Out
1 x Audio Connector
1 x CD-in/Aux-in Connector
1 x Reset Switch
1 x On/Off Switch
1 x HDD LED
On-Board Interfaces
4 x Serial ATA/300 SATA
1 x Ultra ATA/133 (ATA-7) IDE
1 x Floppy
Physical Characteristics
Form Factor
ATX
Dimensions
12" Width x 8.6" Depth
Warranty
Standard Warranty
3 Year Limited
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