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 Support The 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 Support ATi 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 Design The 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

  Phenom II / Athlon II / Sempron 100 Series

  FSB

  2600MHz Hyper Transport (5200 MT/s)

  Chipsets

  North Bridge

  AMD 790X

  South Bridge

  AMD SB750

  Memory

  Number of Memory Slots

  4×240pin

  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

  PCI Slots

  2

  Storage Devices

  PATA

  1 x ATA133 2 Dev. Max

  SATA 3Gb/s

  7

  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

  10/100/1000Mbps

  Rear Panel Ports

  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

  Onboard USB

  Onboard USB

  2 x USB connectors (4 ports)

  Onboard 1394

  Onboard 1394

  1 x 1394a

  Physical Spec

  Form Factor

  ATX

  Dimensions

  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

  Manufacturer Warranty

  Parts

  3 years limited

  Labor

  3 years limited