Description
This motherboard supports AMD Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 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 45nm manufacturing process.
The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1800(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest operation system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to 25.6GB/s. Furthermore, the supply voltage for the memory is reduced from 1.8 V for DDR2 to just 1.5 V for DDR3. This voltage reduction limits the power consumption and heat generation of DDR3 which makes it an ideal memory solution.
The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite settings.
The motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3 Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. The external SATA port located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents on external devices.
Specifications
Summary
- Product Description
- ASUS M4A79XTD EVO - motherboard - ATX - AMD 790X
- Product Type
- Motherboard
- Form Factor
- ATX
- Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
- Chipset Type
- AMD 790X / AMD SB750
- Multi-Core Support
- Dual-Core / Triple-core / Quad-core
- Max Bus Speed
- 2600 MHz
- Processor
- 0 ( 1 ) - Socket AM3
- Compatible Processors
- Phenom II X3, Athlon II X2, Phenom II X2, Phenom II X4
- 64-bit Processors Compatibility
- Built-in
- RAM
- 0 MB (installed) / 16 GB (max)
- Supported RAM Technology
- DDR3 SDRAM
- Supported RAM Integrity Check
- Non-ECC, ECC
- Supported RAM (Registered or Buffered)
- Unbuffered
- Storage Controller
- ATA-133, Serial ATA-300 (RAID), eSATA port
- USB Ports Configuration
- 12 x USB
- Storage Ports Configuration
- 1 x ATA, 7 x SATA, 1 x eSATA
- FireWire Ports Configuration
- 2 x FireWire
- Audio Output
- Sound card - 7.1 channel surround
- Networking
- Network adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
- Microsoft Certification
- Compatible with Windows 7
Detail
General
- Product Type
- Motherboard
- Form Factor
- ATX
- Width
- 30.5 cm
- Depth
- 24.4 cm
- Compatible Processors
- Phenom II X3, Athlon II X2, Phenom II X2, Phenom II X4
- 64-bit Processors Compatibility
- Built-in
- Processor Socket
- Socket AM3
- Multi-Core Support
- Dual-Core / Triple-core / Quad-core
- Chipset Type
- AMD 790X / AMD SB750
- Max Bus Speed
- 2600 MHz
- BIOS Type
- AMI
- Storage Controller
- ATA-133, Serial ATA-300 (RAID), eSATA port
- Power Connectors
- 4-pin ATX12V connector, 24-pin main power connector
Processor
- Installed Qty (Max Supported)
- 0 ( 1 )
Memory
- Supported RAM Technology
- DDR3 SDRAM
- Supported RAM Integrity Check
- Non-ECC, ECC
- Supported RAM (Registered or Buffered)
- Unbuffered
- RAM Installed ( Max )
- 0 MB / 16 GB (max)
- Supported RAM Speed
- PC3-10600, PC3-8500, PC3-12800
- RAM Features
- Dual channel memory architecture
Audio
- Audio Output
- Sound card
- Audio Codec
- VIA VT1708S
- Sound Output Mode
- 7.1 channel surround
- Compliant Standards
- DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC, High Definition Audio
Telecom / Networking
- Networking
- Network adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Features
- BIOS Features
- DMI 2.0 support, WfM 2.0 support, ASUS MyLogo2, SMBIOS 2.3 support, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS O.C. Profile, ACPI 2.0a support
- Manual Settings
- Processor core voltage, memory voltage, chipset voltage
- Sleep / Wake Up
- Wake on LAN (WOL), wake on ring (WOR)
- Hardware Features
- Chassis intrusion detection, C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall), AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, ASUS Q-Fan 2, jack retasking, ASUS Anti-Surge Protection, ASUS SATA on the Go, ASUS Turbo Key, CrashFree BIOS 3, ASUS Q-Connector, All-Solid Capacitor motherboard Design, ASUS Noise Filter, ASUS Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS), audio jack detect technology, ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit), ASUS Q-Shield, ASUS Precision Tweaker 2, ATI CrossFireX technology support, ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design, ASUS Express Gate, ASUS TurboV
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slot(s)
- 1 processor - Socket AM3 , 4 memory - DIMM 240-pin , 2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 ( CrossFireX: x8, x8 mode; single card: x16 mode ) , 2 PCI Express x1 , 2 PCI
- Storage Interfaces
- AMD SB750 : ATA-133 - connector(s): 1 x 40pin IDC - 2 Device(s) , AMD SB750 : Serial ATA-300 - connector(s): 6 x 7pin Serial ATA - 6 Device(s) - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5 / JBOD , Marvell 88SE6121 : Serial ATA-300 - connector(s): 1 x 7pin Serial ATA - 1 Device(s) , Marvell 88SE6121 : Serial ATA-300 - connector(s): 1 x 7pin external SATA - 1 Device(s)
- Interfaces
- 1 x audio - line-In - 4 PIN MPC , 1 x mouse - generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) , 1 x keyboard - generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) , 8 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A , 1 x audio - SPDIF output - TOSLINK , 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) , 1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45 , 1 x audio - line-In , 1 x audio - line-out , 1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5mm , 1 x audio - line-out (rear) , 1 x audio - line-out (centre/subwoofer) , 1 x audio - line-out (side surround)
- Additional Connectors (Optional)
- 4 x Hi-Speed USB, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included
- 1 x IDE cable , 4 x Serial ATA cable
- Software Included
- ASUS Live Update, ASUS PC Probe 2, ASUS AI Suite, ASUS Express Gate, AMD OverDrive
- Compatible with Windows 7
- "Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsoft’s assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7.
