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ASUS does it again with the M4A79XTD EVO motherboard!
Take advantage of the powerful multi-core AMD Phenom II and Athlon II processors with this board's AM3 socket. You'll also have access to the most powerful and fastest video processing around when you install two ATI video cards in CrossFireX configuration. As an added bonus, the M4A79XTD EVO features ASUS Anti-Surge Protection to protect sensitive peripherals from being damaged by irregular power fluctuations.
ASUS is an industry leader known for making innovative and reliable motherboards. Bring home the experience and craftsmanship and build your next system in confidence today!
ASUS does it again with the M4A79XTD EVO motherboard!
Take advantage of the powerful multi-core AMD Phenom II and Athlon II processors with this board's AM3 socket. You'll also have access to the most powerful and fastest video processing around when you install two ATI video cards in CrossFireX configuration. As an added bonus, the M4A79XTD EVO features ASUS Anti-Surge Protection to protect sensitive peripherals from being damaged by irregular power fluctuations.
ASUS is an industry leader known for making innovative and reliable motherboards. Bring home the experience and craftsmanship and build your next system in confidence today!
Socket AM3 Processor SupportThe ASUS M4A79XTD EVO supports the latest-generation AMD Socket AM3 processors including the AMD Phenom II X3 and AMD Phenom II X4 processor.
ATi CrossFireX Multi-GPU Technology SupportATi CrossFireX is the ultimate multi-GPU performance gaming platform, enabling two discrete graphics processors to work together for boosted system performance and a breakthrough gaming experience.
New Generation 8+2 Phase Power DesignThe ASUS M4A79XTD EVO adopts the brand new 8-phase VRM power design to delivers high power efficiency and extreme overlocking ability for fully releasing the next generation CPU’s potential. Plus the high-quality power components guarantee a lower temperature on motherboard for amazing stability and longer lifespan.
Learn more about the ASUS M4A79XTD EVO
Model
Brand
ASUS
Model
M4A79XTD EVO
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type
AM3
CPU Type
Athlon II / Phenom II / Sempron
FSB
2600 MHz
Chipsets
Chipset
AMD 790X
South Bridge
AMD SB750
Memory
Number of Memory Slots
4x240pin
Memory Standard
DDR3 1800(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066
Maximum Memory Supported
16GB
Channel Supported
Dual Channel
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 2.0 x16
2 (one x16 or dual x8 link)
PCI Express x1
2 x PCI Express x1
PCI Slots
2 x PCI Slots
Storage Devices
PATA
1 x ATA133 2 Dev. Max
SATA RAID
0/1/5/10/JBOD
Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset
None
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset
VIA VT1708S
Audio Channels
8 Channels
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset
Realtek 8112L
Max LAN Speed
1Gbps
Rear Panel Ports
Back I/O Ports
1 x Optical S/PDIF Out / 2 x PS/2 / 6 x Audio Jacks / 8 x USB 2.0/1.1
PS/2
2
USB 1.1/2.0
8 x USB 2.0
IEEE 1394
1 x IEEE 1394a
eSATA
1 x eSATA 3Gb/s
S/PDIF Out
1 x Optical
Audio Ports
6 Ports
Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB
2 x USB connectors (4 ports)
Onboard 1394
1 x 1394a
Physical Spec
Form Factor
ATX
Dimensions (W x L)
12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin
24 Pin
Features
Features
New-Gen. 8+2 Phase Power Design EPU TurboV Turbo Key ASUS Anti-Surge Protection Support ATI CrossFireX technology