Asus M5A78L-M LX3 AM3+ mATX Motherboard

The ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 is a Micro ATX motherboard engineered for PC builds utilizing the AMD AM3+ socket. It is based on the AMD 760G chipset, providing a stable platform for compatible AMD Phenom series processors. The board features two DIMM slots that support a maximum of 16 GB of dual-channel DDR3 memory. It is designed to handle unbuffered, non-ECC memory modules with clock speeds up to 1866 MHz, offering a functional foundation for general computing tasks.

Expansion capabilities include one PCIe x16 slot for a discrete graphics card and one PCIe x1 slot for additional components. The board's integrated ATI Radeon HD 3000 graphics processor offers a baseline video output solution. For storage, it provides SATA II ports with support for RAID 0, 1, 10, and JBOD configurations. Networking is handled by an onboard Gigabit Ethernet controller, while audio is managed by the Realtek ALC887 codec. A combination of rear USB 2.0 ports and internal headers ensures connectivity for standard peripherals.

• Supports AMD Phenom processors on an AM3+ socket
• Utilizes the AMD 760G motherboard chipset
• Features a Micro ATX form factor
• Accommodates up to 16 GB of dual-channel DDR3 memory
• Provides storage via SATA II interfaces with RAID support
• Includes one PCIe x16 and one PCIe x1 expansion slot
• Equipped with a Gigabit Ethernet port for wired networking
• Features a Realtek ALC887 audio chip
• Offers four rear USB 2.0 ports for peripheral connection
• Powered by a 24-pin ATX connector