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General| Product Type | Motherboard |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Micro ATX |
| Chipset | AMD 780G |
| Socket Type | Socket AM2+ |
| Max Supported Memory | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | DDR2 |
| USB Ports | 12 x USB 2.0 |
| Graphics Controller | ATI Radeon HD 3200 |
| LAN | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| Compatible Processors | Athlon, Sempron |
| Memory Slots | 4 |
| Supported Memory Speed | 1066 MHz, 800 MHz, 667 MHz |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCIe x16, 1 x PCIe x1, 2 x PCI |
| Storage Interface | 6 x SATA 3Gb/s, 1 x ATA133 |
| Video Interfaces | HDMI, DVI |
| Audio Output | 7.1 Channel |
| Network Controller | Realtek RTL8111C |
Covers the installation and setup of the CPU on the motherboard.
Step-by-step instructions for safely installing the CPU into its socket.
Guides on how to properly install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly.
Details about installing and configuring system memory (RAM).
Explains memory size compatibility, OS limits, and recommended configurations.
Provides instructions on how to correctly install a memory module (DIMM).
Introduces the DDR2 DIMM sockets and their physical characteristics.
Guides on the safe procedure for removing a memory module (DIMM).
Procedures for managing, saving, and updating the motherboard BIOS.
Instructions for updating the BIOS using the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility.
Information on the ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility for BIOS recovery.
Overview of navigating and configuring system settings via the BIOS setup.
Explanation of the BIOS setup utility's main menu screen layout.
Overview of basic system information displayed in the BIOS Main menu.
Allows setting the system's current time within the BIOS.
Access to advanced system settings for CPU and other devices.
Options for CPU, GPU, and PCIE overclocking and frequency settings.
Settings related to CPU features, power management, and prefetching.
Configuration options for the motherboard's Northbridge and memory controller.
Settings for enabling or disabling integrated motherboard devices.
Advanced settings for PCI and Plug and Play device resource allocation.
Settings for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and APM.
Settings for hardware monitoring of temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds.
Options for configuring system boot sequence and behavior.
Details on using the ASUS Update utility for BIOS management in Windows.
Description of the main menu items available in the BIOS utility.
Allows setting the system's current date within the BIOS.
Options for configuring USB functions, controllers, and legacy support.
Allows selection of ACPI states for system suspend (sleep modes).
Specifies the sequence of devices for system boot-up.
Details on the keyboard keys used for navigating within the BIOS setup.
Displays detected IDE/SATA devices and their configurations.
Enables or disables support for the ACPI 2.0 standard.
Explains how menu items are displayed and selected within the BIOS.
Configuration options for SATA storage devices and channels.
Enables or disables ACPI support for the APIC interrupt controller.
Describes how to access and display submenu items in the BIOS.
Provides an overview of detected system specifications like BIOS and CPU.
Configuration options for Advanced Power Management features.
Explains how configuration fields are displayed and modified in the BIOS.
Details how pop-up windows are used for configuration options in the BIOS.
Explains the use of scroll bars for navigating BIOS menus.
Describes where to find general help information within the BIOS setup.
Precautions to prevent electric shock hazards during handling.
Guidelines for safe operation and handling of the motherboard.
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