**AMD AM1 Socket-based power-efficient SoC motherboard for entry-level desktops, featuring exclusive high-endurance 5X Protection** This powerful & innovative motherboard supports both dual- & quad-core AMD Athlon & Sempron SoC (system-on-a-chip) APUs integrating Radeon HD graphics & support for HD video playback. This revolutionary APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) combines high processing power, advanced Microsoft Direct X 11.1 graphics, & Fusion controller hubs (FCHs) in one small, efficient package. This SoC APU features up to single-channel DDR3 1600/1333 memory, SATA 6 Gbit/s & USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 natively. AMD Athlon/ Sempron APUs are the first multi-core x 86 SoC with AM1 series socket solution for entry-level desktops, improving performance by over 50 percent compared to the previous generation of AMD APUs.
- ASUS 5X PROTECTION
- All-round protection provides the best quality, reliability, & durability
- New UEFI BIOS
- Friendlier, easier, & more intuitive with helpful info added
- USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 Boost (UASP Support)
- 170% faster transfer speeds than traditional USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0
- Ai Suite 3
- One-stop access to innovative ASUS features **AMD SoC Athlon & Sempron Series APUs** This powerful & innovative motherboard supports both dual- & quad-core AMD Athlon & Sempron SoC (system-on-a-chip) APUs integrating Radeon™ HD graphics & support for HD video playback. This revolutionary APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) combines high processing power, advanced Microsoft® Direct X 11.1 graphics, & Fusion controller hubs (FCHs) in one small, efficient package. This SoC APU features up to single-channel DDR3 1600/1333 memory, SATA 6 Gbit/s & USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 natively. AMD Athlon/ Sempron APUs are the first multi-core x 86 SoC with AM1 Series socket solution for entry-level desktops, improving performance by over 50 percent compared to the previous (` Brazos 2.0') generation of AMD APUs. **ASUS 5X Protection: All-round protection provides the best quality, reliab







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This motherboard supports AMD AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache & delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support & accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via Hyper Transport 3.0 based system bus. This motherboard also supports AMD CPUs in the 45nm manufacturing process. NVIDIA n Force 750a SLI media & communications processors (MCPs) are the foundation for the worlds ultimate gaming PC. It supports the NVIDIA Scalable Link Interface (SLI) technology that allows two graphics processing units (GPUs) in a single system. The NVIDIA n FORCE 750a SLI chipset also supports six (6) Serial ATA 3 Gb/s devices, PCI Express x 16 slots with NVIDIA SLI support at dual x 8 mode, & up to 12 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports. NVIDIA SLI (Scalable Link Interface) makes use of the PCI Express 2.0 bus architectures increased bandwidth & features intelligent hardware & software that allows two GPUs to efficiently work together to deliver earth-shattering, scalable performance. For some applications, this translates into nearly double the performance! This motherboard supports the PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed & bandwidth which enhances system performance. Hyper Transport 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth than Hyper Transport 1.0, radically improving system efficiency to create a smoother, faster computing environment. This motherboard supports DDR3 2000 (O.C.) that provides faster data transfer rate & more bandwith to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics & other memory demanding applications. Hybrid SLI technology is a unique hybrid multi-GPU technology. It turbo-charges performance of discrete graphics cards when combined with the motherboard GPUs. To fully unleash the AM3 CPUs potential, the ASUS M4 Series motherboards have adopted a 8-phase VRM power design. It delivers high power efficiency & supreme overclockin ...

Hyper Transport 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth than Hyper Transport 1.0, radically improving system efficiency to create a smoother, faster computing environment. The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting current PC loadings & intelligently moderating power usage for critical PC components in real-time
- helping save power & money! ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. After the easy setup, Turbo Key can boost performances without interrupting ongoing work or games
- with just one touch. 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.


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**M5A87: USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 & EPU Power Optimization on the all new AM3+ Platform**
- AMD 140W CPU Support
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Hyper Transport 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth than Hyper Transport 1.0, radically improving system efficiency to create a smoother, faster computing environment. The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting current PC loadings & intelligently moderating power usage for critical PC components in real-time
- helping save power & money! ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. After the easy setup, Turbo Key can boost performances without interrupting ongoing work or games
- with just one touch! 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. 8 The onboard 8-channel HD audio CODEC enables high-quality 192 K Hz/24-bit audio output & jack-detect feature that automatically detects & identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks & notifies users of inappropriate connection, which means there will be no more confusion of Line-in, Line-out, & Mic jacks. Anti-Surge Protection Design detects overvoltage conditions & prevents voltage surges from spreading in real time. It also actively cuts off the overvoltage supply to protect the system.


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The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting current PC loadings & intelligently moderating power usage for critical PC components in real-time
- helping save power & money! Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8 Gbps with USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0
- the latest connectivity standard. Built to connect easily with next-generation components & peripherals, USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 transfers data 10 times faster & is also backward compatible with USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 components. With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use software package. It allows users to supervise Overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage & sensor readings. This all-in-one software offers diverse & ease to use functions, with no need to switch back & forth between different utilities.

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**M5A88-V EVO: Maximized performance & energy optimization with Dual Intelligent Processors**
- AM3+ CPU Support Ready
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This motherboard supports AMD AM3+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache & delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support & accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200 MT/s via Hyper Transport 3.0 based system bus. This motherboard also supports AMD CPUs in the 32 nm manufacturing process. AMD 880G Chipset is designed to support up to 5200 MT/s Hyper Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed & PCI Express 2.0 x 16 graphics. It is optimized with AMD s latest AM3+ & multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance & overclocking capabilities. High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a set of digital video standards that delivers multi-channel audio & uncompressed digital video for full HD 1080 p visuals through through a single cable. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD & Blu-ray Discs, HDMI provides you with the highest-quality home theater experience. ...

Exclusive Self-Build Special Bundle For Those Looking For A Little Bit More On a Budget
- Power & Performance at a Fantastic Price!
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** Exclusive Self-Build Special Bundle** ** For Those Looking For A Little Bit More On a Budget
- Power & Performance at a Fantastic
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