AMD FX™ / Phenom™II / Athlon™II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors 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 5200MT/s via Hyper Transport™ 3.0 based system bus. This motherboard also supports AMD CPUs in the new 32nm manufacturing process. Dual-Channel DDR3 2000 (O.C.) support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2000 (O.C.)/1866 (O.C.)/1800 (O.C.)/1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, & Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance. EPU System Level Energy Saving 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! USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 support 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. AI Suite II One stop Access to Innovative ASUS Features 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. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection 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. 1. Real-time over voltage detection. 2. Active protection against potential damage to your motherboards & systems. 8-channel high definition audio The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) 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. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to overclocking failure. C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis & clear the RTC data. Simply shut down & reboot the system, & the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to their default settings. EZ-Flash 2 Simply update BIOS from a USB (Universal Serial Bus) flash disk before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply launch this tool & update BIOS from a USB (Universal Serial Bus) flash disk before entering the OS. You can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. Crash Free BIOS 3 Simply restore corrupted BIOS data from USB (Universal Serial Bus) flash disk The ASUS Crash Free BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB (Universal Serial Bus) flash disk containing the BIOS file. This utility saves users the cost & hassle of buying a replacement BIOS chip. Er P ready The motherboard is European Union&180;s Energy-related Products (Er P) ready, & Er P requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in regards to energy consumptions. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly & energy-efficient products through product design & innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product & thus mitigate environmental impacts.
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M5A78L-M/USB3 AM3+ based Motherboard with EPU power optimization.
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CPU & DRAM Digital Power Design for a 100% Performance Boost on AMD 970 with Windows 8 Support
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ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors, Extreme USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 Transfer Speed, & Windows 8 on AMD 970
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CPU & DRAM Digital Power Design for a 100% Performance Boost on AMD 990FX Platform
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Fast Boot Instant OS Login ASUS has released new hardware & software designs to shorten system boot-up time to 2-seconds for a smoother user experience that removes annoying delays under Windows 8, & even previous versions of Windows. Faster system boot & restart means Windows starts quicker & higher efficiency
- No more waiting around. Multi-startup Options Thanks to ASUS Windows 8 hardware optimization, ASUS Boot Setting provides better flexibility in customizing your PCs startup process. You can enter the BIOS directly with one click through a user-friendly interface, & quickly select your preferred system boot up method: either get to the OS in seconds or opt for regular boot up. Whatever your choice, settings are saved & persistent, with no need to choose every time you power on. A Dedicated Button to Access the BIOS Directly Designed for those requiring frequent BIOS access, users can easily enter the BIOS automatically when the PC is on standby power with the simple press of a button. It saves you time during boot-up from having to repeatedly press the DEL key. Convenience & ease at its best! Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control The world′s first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips
- TPU (Turbo V Processing Unit) & EPU (Energy Processing Unit). Third generation Dual Intelligent Processors with New DIGI+ Power Control provides a total CPU, memory & SMART DIGI+ Key profile tuning digital power solution, which

Includes:: two digital voltage controllers allowing ultra-precise DRAM tuning in addition to ultra-precise CPU voltage control
- a first on the AMD platform. It's upgraded with one-click extreme performance optimization with the user-friendly AI Suite II utility. This evolution of innovative & industry-leading ASUS technology provides super-accurate voltage tuning for better efficiency, stability & performance. All-New Digital Power Control for both CPU & DRAM The New DIGI+ Power Control design with two digital voltage controllers upgrades motherboard power delivery to an overall solution on AMD AM3+ motherboards, including all-new DRAM controllers that offers ultra-precise memory tuning in addition to ultra-precise CPU voltage control. This evolution of innovative, industry-leading ASUS technology provides the best in class control for better efficiency, stability & performance. TPU with the All-New SMART DIGI+ Key for a Blazing Performance Boost Always at the forefront of power design, ASUS propels you into the future standard of power management again by giving you a complete CPU, memory & new SMART DIGI+ Technology with profile tuning digital power solution, which works with the TPU to ramp up performance to its maximum. Enable the all-new SMART DIGI+ Key profile with a single click & adjust CPU ratios manually in the TPU to increase CPU frequency up to an incredible 100%! Increased CPU & DRAM Overclocking Range With programmable digital controllers onboard, users can adjust CPU & DRAM voltage & VRM switching frequencies for various overclocking scenarios. New DRAM tuning possibilities make the most of DDR3 memory for better performance with CPU/NB load line calibration & 30% more DRAM current capacity. Thanks to a slew of power options teamed with an extensive & intuitive UEFI BIOS, overclocking very large memory setups is no more difficult than mainstream motherboards. The Ultimate Turbo Processor Unleash your performance with ASUS AI Suite II utility. The TPU chip offers precise voltage control & advanced monitoring through Auto Tuning & Turbo V functions. Auto Tuning offers a user friendly way to automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock speeds, while Turbo V enables unlimited freedom to adjust CPU frequencies & ratios for optimized performance in diverse situations. Energy Efficiency All Around Tap into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through AI Suite II utility. Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings & intelligently moderating power consumption. This also reduces fan noise & extends component longevity! One-stop PC Remote Control & Home Entertainment Remote GO! links PCs, tablets, smartphones & TVs wirelessly together through an existing LAN cable & router setup. It allows users to stream multimedia content from PC to DLNA devices, access their computer anywhere using their mobile device at home, while also allowing easy file transfers between your computer & mobile device. It provides seamless environment for a futuristic connected lifestyle with three useful functions: DLNA Media Hub, Remote Desktop & File Transfer. DLNA Media Hub: Enjoy HD video, music & photos stored in the PC streaming to your DLNA devices via Wi-Fi connectivity. You can even control the PC to play multimedia on a TV with a tablet. It′s the perfect match for creating your own home theater! Remote Desktop: Operate & control your PC in real-time from a smartphone or tablet for complete comfort. This function brings notebook-like convenience, by creating a virtual remote desktop, offering portable access to your data in desktop with a smartphone or tablet. File Transfer: Send & share files between your PC & smart devices with only a right click on the mouse.
- Set up Your Home PC with Remote GO;
- 1. Wi-Fi environment setup
- use an existing LAN cable & router setup to connect PC & smart devices on the same home network;
- 2. Install Remote GO! software on your PC;
- 3. Download Wi-Fi GO! Remote to your smart devices (Supported Systems: i OS 4.0 or later & Android 2.3 or later);
- 4. Setup complete
- get three useful free apps with ASUS Remote GO;
- USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 Boost. Faster USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 Transmission with UASP New ASUS USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 standard. With USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 Boost technology, a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device's transmission speed is significantly increased up to 170%, adding to an already impressive fast USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 transfer speed. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 peripherals without the need for any user interaction.
- World′s 1st USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 UASP Support
- 170% faster instantly;
- Complete USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 Solution
- Performance boost for most USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices;
- Simple Plug & Boost
- Auto detection design ensures best performance always. Easy, Worry-free USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flashback USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way to flash the BIOS ever! It allows overclockers to try new UEFI BIOS versions easily, without even entering their existing BIOS or operating system. It even works without key components such as the CPU & memory installed. Just plug in any USB (Universal Serial Bus) storage & push the dedicated button for 3 seconds. The UEFI BIOS is automatically flashed using ATX standby power. Worry-free updating for the ultimate convenience! Direct Key A Dedicated Button to Access the BIOS Directly Designed for users requiring frequent BIOS access, you can easily enter the BIOS automatically when the PC is on standby power with a press of a button. It saves you time during boot-up from having to repeatedly press the DEL key. Convenience & ease at its best! Real-time Network Bandwidth Control With a single-click on/off button, the application currently in use has its data & network bandwidth prioritized over other programs. Moreover, you can prioritize your favorite software easily by configuring profiles through the intuitive user interface. Within the profile, programs can be pre-scheduled to run in a specific time period to avoid network congestion & long-waits on downloads. Auto PPPo E network connection provides a one-step setup for enhanced online convenience. Overall, it's an intuitive network bandwidth control center. UEFI BIOS ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only controls. It also natively supports fully-utilized hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit operating systems. ASUS Exclusive Interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. Users can choose system performance settings & drag & drop boot priorities. Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts

Includes:: detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for complete insight. New Upgrade! Quick & Easy Info for Enhanced System Control
- F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for sharing UEFI setup info & troubleshooting;
- New F3 Shortcut for most accessed info;
- ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) Information for accessing memory info, detecting faulty DIMMs & helping with difficult POST situations. Double USB (Universal Serial Bus) Access, Double Convenience ASUS facilitates strategic USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 accessibility for both the front & rear panel
- 4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 ports in total. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to 10 times faster than USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0. This motherboard affords greater convenience to high speed connectivity. DTS Ultra PC II DTS Ultra PC II delivers exceptional 7.1 surround through the most popular PC audio setups
- your existing stereo speakers or headphones. In addition to virtual surround, it upgrades original sound to new levels with Audio Restoration, recreating the dynamic range of audio files. Symmetry mode improves the balance of perceived loudness across different input sources & Enhance boosts audio quality through high & low frequency equalization. With these technologies, users experience better home theater audio with ease. Windows 8 Ready With hardware driver compatibility tested & assured, ASUS provides a complete solution for Windows 8 support. Starting now, users can experience the next generation operating system on ASUS hardware, & can rest assured that they can easily upgrade once the final driver versions are released without any compatibility issues! Whole New Design of CPU-Z ASUS CPU-Z is a customized ASUS version authorized by CPUID. It has the same functionality & credibility as the original version, with a unique design. Use the whole new look of ASUS CPU-Z to truly report your CPU related information & your uniqueness. Other ASUS Features Turbo V Adjust system performance parameters with just a few clicks away. Auto Tuning Achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results automatically. External SATA The external SATA port located at the back I/O provides smart setup & hot-plug functions. Easily backup photos, videos & other entertainment contents on external devices. Mem OK! Quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. AI Suite II One-stop Access to Innovative ASUS Features. Fan Xpert Built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet & cool environment. Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. 100% Japan-made Solid Capacitor Uses 100% Japan-made Solid Capacitor.

























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THE WINNING FORMULA! Maximus VI Formula series is the ultimate ATX gaming motherboard. Why? Just count the reasons. ROG′s sixth-generation Formula packs even greater cooling performance, the very best onboard audio, incredible strength, amazing heat dissipation & advanced shielding technology. With ultrafast Intel Ethernet plus attention to design that goes right down to the level of audio capacitors & amplifiers, the Maximus VI Formula arms you with gaming-dominating advantages that other motherboards just can′t match ? that′s why it′s the winning formula. Excited? Then our Maximus VI Formula video is sure to get you truly pumped. Great on air. 23°C Cooler with water Choose between air or water cooling: it works with both! Unlike competing hybrid thermal solution, Cross Chill requires no fan, so there's no noise or dust build-up. For those who do venture into water cooling, you can achieve up to 23?C lower MOSFET temperatures for more stable overclocking! Internally the water channel fins help to maximize the surface area for heat transfer, & thanks to its G1/4 threaded fittings, Cross Chill even fits into any existing setup! Don't settle for a second-best solution. Amazing 120d B signal-to-noise ratio, 600ohm audio Supreme FX Formula delivers premium sound card quality. Combining Supreme FX Shielding technology through physical PCB isolation, grounding separation & EMI cover shielding, while premium components such as ELNA audio capacitors & German-made WIMA film capacitors deliver audiophile grade performance. Lossless audio quality is ensured thanks to differential circuit design with high-fidelity operational amplifiers (op-amps) & Cirrus Logic CS4398 headphone digital/analog converter (DAC) delivering a brilliant 120d B signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). Finally the Texas Instruments TPA6120A2 600ohm headphone amplifier is able to boost every sound detail. Upgraded noise cancellation Simple & effective technology greatly improves internet calls (Vo IP) with crystal-clear communications & no additional array microphones needed. Noise gate Exclusive digital signal processing removes noise during pauses in speech & other periods of silence. Noise reduction Spectral-subtraction algorithm analyzes & determines the amount of ambient noise to be countered. In-game sound visualization overlay Dedicated to FPS gamers, Sonic Radar is a stealthy overlay that shows you what opponents & teammates are up to. Gunshots, footsteps, & call-outs appear with precise directioning via the on-screen radar.

Includes:: a hotkey that means that you can switch sound detection focus for specific effects within games, & intuitive settings that provide greater gaming experiences: Four optimized game presets: three fine-tuned presets based on major FPS games, plus one general preset, all ready for your arena of engagement. Six key sound effects detected: visualize major game sound effects to help you complete your mission every time. Style, strength, & cooling in one 100% exclusive to ASUS, the ROG Armor is more than just a stylish addition to the ultimate gaming motherboard, it contains two parts; a strong ABS top cover that blocks the heat from graphics cards directly to achieve lower system temperature as well as DIYers can apply their own personal style to, & a fortifying SECC steel support behind the PCB to prevent bending. It also ducts heat away from crucial components via thermal pads. Hardcore power delivery with premium components Completely digital architecture attains total control over the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulators (FIVR) of Intel processors to supply the highest stability & precision for the CPU & memory. The design features dynamic speed adjustments alongside intricate manual controls that allow you to push processors & RAM beyond their limits. Power components are also upgraded. Nex FET MOSFETs handle up to 90% efficiency in high current delivery under normal operation & better durability in half the size of standard MOSFETs. Exclusive Black Wing chokes remain cool even when sizzling with as much as 60 amps of power with 3-5°C lower temps & minimal-loss power delivery. Japan-made 10K Black Metallic capacitors last five times longer & deliver 20% greater extreme temperature endurance than generic solid state capacitors, easily standing up to hardcore demands. Extra connections with M.2 (NGFF) support The next evolution of the m PCIe Combo card gives you even better expandability with the latest standards in connectivity & easy install. You get mini PCI Express 2.0 plus USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 with an included dual-band 2.4 G Hz/5 G Hz Wi-Fi 802.11ac & Bluetooth 4.0 module, powered by ASUS-exclusive Wi-Fi GO! Remote & Wi-Fi Engine, which maximize performance for better experiences. It′s an instant upgrade to the fastest wireless right on your desktop. All without having to sacrifice a PCI Express slot! The compact but versatile m PCIe Combo II further future-proofs your build with M.2 (NGFF, Next Generation Form Factor) connectivity for SSDs. M.2 is a fast & power-efficient standard that aims to replace m PCIe & m SATA, designed to optimize SSD performance. m PCIe Combo II works with your high speed M.2 SSDs & makes the most of their potential, helping you reduce load times to run your OS & games even faster. One click for better performance, efficiency, digital power control, reduced noise, & enhanced cooling. Starting with the Turbo Processing Unit (TPU), 4-Way Optimization performs Auto Tuning, which automatically overclocks the CPU to within ~95% of its potential, a process that typically could take up to 2 days to manually overclock. Auto Tuning is even able to overclock 2 cores at a time, & can configured to prioritize either multiplier (default) or BLCK if desired. The process then moves to the Energy Processing Unit (EPU), which customizes power saving profiles for periods of light use or idle states. Within this module are options to set a TDP cap for low power scenarios, as well as selectively shut off SATA & USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports when idling. Next, DIGI+ VRM optimizes digital power settings to take full advantage of the CPU's built-in digital power delivery, creating a more precise & stable overclocking experience through OCP & LLC presets. Finally, Fan Xpert 2 tests & calibrates each individual case fan connected to your motherboard to create selectable cooling profiles that can be further customized upon completion. The ability to assign customized fan curves and/or all-or-nothing temperature thresholds to profiles is also included. Most award-winning in segment The new ROG UEFI BIOS

Includes:: a Last Modified feature that records recent changes. & to make sure you never forget a tuning idea, the in-BIOS Quick Note is perfect for jotting down memos & system details. It sure beats easily-misplaced paper notes! There′s also F4 My Favorites & Shortcuts for easy access to the BIOS features you need most, & you can even adjust boot logo size. The new BIOS also lets you name individual SATA ports so you can easily identify them to save time when defining boot sequences & other drive-related settings. With ROG Pulse, a cool flashing ROG logo indicates system activity, & very importantly, the helpful SSD Secure Erase has been added, restoring SSD speed from inside the BIOS & with no need for less compatible third party utilities. Click the upper right tab to learn more. Recover lost performance. Back to high speed SSD performance degrades with time due to overwrite action. ROG is the world′s first motherboard brand to integrate SSD Secure Erase into UEFI BIOS for better compatibility & easier use, offering the best removal method to completely delete all data on an SSD to recover lost performance & restore factory speeds. Don′t waste your RAM: 20X faster storage than SSD! ROG RAMDisk easily turns RAM into superfast temporary storage to accelerate operating system performance & reduce load times. It can use up to 80% of available system memory, & accesses files without relocating them to protect data integrity & minimize accidental corruption. To do this, the utility creates junction points which serve as quick links between files & RAM storage. All files are automatically saved & restored to their specific locations on hard drives when you turn your PC off, then go back to RAM when you power on again. Intel I217 Gb LAN with Game First II Less lag for more win Combines superior hardware with intuitive software to control your gaming experience, intelligently lowering pings & prioritizing bandwidth ROG
- that special extra Kaspersky Anti-Virus The best protection from viruses & spyware Kaspersky Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus protection for individual users & home offices. It is based on advanced antivirus technologies. The product incorporates the Kaspersky Anti-Virus engine, which is renowned for malicious program detection rates that are among the industry's highest. DAEMON Tools Pro Standard The real tool for optical & virtual discs DAEMON Tools Pro offers essential functionality to backup CD, DVD & Blu-ray discs. It converts optical media into virtual discs & emulates devices to work with the virtual copies. DAEMON Tools Pro organizes data, music, video & photo collections on a PC, notebook or netbook. ROG CPU-Z Whole new design of CPU-Z ROG CPU-Z is a customized ROG version authorized by CPUID. It has the same functionality & credibility as the original version, with a unique design. Use the whole new look of ROG CPU-Z to truly report your CPU related information & your uniqueness. Mem Tweak It Dynamic timing adjustments, DRAM efficiency gauge When changing DRAM settings in BIOS, it always takes time for the system to reboot. Worry no more! With Mem Tweak It, you can do DRAM tuning in real-time & view your DRAM efficiency score. CPU & chipset Intel features Intel LGA1150 4th Generation Core i 7/ Core i 5/ Core i 3/ Pentium/ Celeron Processors Ready This motherboard supports Intel 4th generation Core i 7/i 5/i 3/ Pentium/ Celeron processors in the LGA1150 package, with i GPU, memory & PCI Express controllers integrated to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (4 DIMM) DDR3 memory & 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance. Intel 4th generation Core i 7/i 5/i 3/ Pentium/ Celeron processors are among the most powerful & energy efficient CPUs in the world. Intel Z87 Express Chipset The Intel Z87 Express Chipset is a single-chipset design that supports socket LGA1150 4th generation Intel Core i 7/i 5/i 3/ Pentium/ Celeron processors. It provides enhanced performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth & stability. in addition, Z87 provides a maximum 6 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 ports & 6 SATA 6 Gb/s ports for faster data retrieval. Moreover, the Intel Z87 Express Chipset also supports i GPU functions, letting users enjoy the latest Intel integrated graphics performance. Ro HS Green ASUS Motherboards are EU Energy-related Products (Er P) ready, which requires products meet high efficiency standards with regards to energy consumption. This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environmentally-friendly & energy-efficient products through design & innovation that reduce the carbon footprint of products & thus mitigate ecological impact.




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