Asus AM3 AMD 790X ATX DDR3 Audio & Gigabit Ethernet

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.

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

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

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

RAM Installed ( Max )

0 MB / 16 GB (max)

Supported RAM Speed

PC3-10600, PC3-8500, PC3-12800

RAM Features

Unbuffered, 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