ASUS, today released its new M4A78-HTPC Series motherboards that are developed specifically for use in Home Theater Personal Computers (HTPCs). HTPCs have become more prevalent due to the vast popularity of the Internet and the ease with which content can be found, downloaded and viewed.
Also, the chipset technology that supports Full HD 1080p is maturing, and large-sized widescreen LCD monitors are becoming more mainstream—allowing users to download and watch HD videos directly on their PCs. M4A78-HTPC Series motherboards are based on the AMD 780G chipset, which fully integrates HDMI/DVI support to display HD videos smoothly. Together with audio innovations like the ASUS Absolute Pitch Hi-Fi and DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC™ Technology, audiophiles can look forward to pure, crystal-clear sound for the most exhilarating HTPC enjoyment. Furthermore, M4A78-HTPC Series motherboards come with a user-friendly media center dubbed Home Theater Gate and a low-noise, energy efficient Tranquil Mode that offer users greater convenience and a more conducive music environment respectively.
M4A78-HTPC Series Specifications
| Model | M4A78-HTPC/RC | M4A78-HTPC |
| CPU | AMD® Socket AM2+/AM2 Supports AM3 Phenom™ II |
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| Chipset | AMD 780G/SB700 | |
| System Bus | Up to 5200MT/s; HyperTransport™ 3.0 | |
| Memory | Dual-Ch, DDR2 1066/800/667, Max. 16GB | |
| Graphics | Supports: - Hybrid CrossFireX™ - HDMI/DVI/RGB - Full HD 1080p |
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| Audio | - 8-ch HD Audio Support | |
| Storage | - 1x PATA controller up to 2 devices - 5x SATA ports with RAID 0, 1, and 10 - 1x external SATA |
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| Expansion Slots | - 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 - 2 x PCIe x1 - 1 x PCI |
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| Accessories | Includes a remote control | Does not include a remote control |
