ECS A78F2P-M2 User Manual

Chapter 2
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A78F2P-M2 USER MANUAL
2-4-3. Installing Memory Modules
• This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support
two 240-pin DDR3 2133MHz (FM2+)*/1866MHz (FM2)*.
• Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until
you are ready to install it on the motherboard. Handle the modules only
by their edges. Do not touch the components or metal parts. Always wear
a grounding strap when you handle the modules.
• You must install at least one module in any of the two slots. Total memory
capacity is 32 GB.
• Refer to the following to install the memory modules.
C. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the
DIMM.
A. Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down.
B. Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it
seats c
orr
ectly. Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge
connector match the notches in the DIMM slot.
*Due to the limitation of chipset spec, it supports up to 2133/1866 MHz,
1.5V memory with a single DIMM per channel.

ECS A78F2P-M2 Specifications

General

Non-ECC	Yes
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Memory slots type	DIMM
Number of memory slots	2
Supported memory types	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	16 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	1866, 2133 MHz
Processor socket	Socket FM2+
Processor manufacturer	AMD
Compatible processor series	AMD A, AMD E
Maximum number of SMP processors	1
Number of SATA III connectors	6
Number of Parallel ATA connectors	0
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)	3
RAID levels	0, 1, 10
Supported storage drive interfaces	SATA III
HDMI version	1.4a
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
LAN controller	Realtek RTL8111G
Ethernet interface type	Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Audio chip	Realtek ALC662
Cooling type	Passive
Certification	CE/FCC, ErP/EuP, WHCK
Component for	PC
Power source type	ATX
Motherboard chipset	AMD A78
Audio output channels	5.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	micro ATX
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64
DirectX version	11.1
Maximum resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels
Parallel processing technology support	Not supported
BIOS type	AMI
BIOS memory size	32 Mbit
Trial software	Muzee
Cables included	SATA
Bundled software	Norton Internet Security\\r CyberLink PowerDVD\\r CyberLink PowerDirector 9

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	210 mm
Width	244 mm