Asus M4N78 Pro - Manual (Page 12)

NVIDIA ® GeForce 8300 ® chipset
NVIDIA ® GeForce 8300 offers the latest support of Hybrid SLI Technology, DirectX ®
10 graphics features, HD video playback with HDMI/DVI output. It also supports
HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface, PCI Express™ 2.0 bus architecture, Serial ATA 3 Gb/s
devices and is optimized with AMD’s latest AM3/AM2+ and multi-core CPUs to provide
excellent system performance.
Dual channel DDR2 1066 support
This motherboard supports DDR2 1066, which provides faster data transfer rate and more
bandwidth to increase memory data transfer rate and computing efficiency. This enhances
system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications.
Due to AM3/AM2+ CPU limitation, only one DDR2 1066 is supported per channel. When
four DDR2 1066 DIMMs are installed, all DIMMs run at 800MHz frequency by default for
system stability.
NVIDIA ® Hybrid SLI™ Hybrid SLI™
Hybrid SLI™ technology is a unique hybrid multi-GPU technology built upon NVIDIA.
Hybrid SLI technology today includes two primary features: GeForce ® Boost and
HybridPower™. GeForce ® Boost turbo-charges performance of NVIDIA discrete graphics
cards when combined with this series motherboard GPUs. HybridPower™ unleashes
graphics performance when needed and enables low-power operation when performance
is not needed. You can switch from the discrete GeForce ® GPU(s) to the motherboard
GPU for a quiet, low power PC experience.
GeForce ® Boost and HybridPower™ are independent on selected GeForce ®
GPUs. Refer to www.nvidia.com/hybridsli for more information.
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features
ASUS 4+1 Phase Power Design
Unleashes ultimate memory performances with independent power to core components,
while providing fast transient response and stability for the CPU under heavy loading or
overclocking modes. ASUS M4N78 PRO also features an extra 1 phase power dedicated
to integrated memory/HT controller.
ASUS EPU
The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management
by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in real-time. It
automatically provides the most appropriate power usage for the CPU, VGA card, hard
drives, and CPU/chassis fans- helping save power and money!
ASUS EPU is supported by AM3/AM2+ CPU only.
ASUS Anti-Surge
This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage
caused by power surges from switching power supply (PSU).
AI Nap
With AI Nap, the system can continue running at minimum power and noise when you are
temporarily away. To wake the system and return to the OS environment, simply click the
mouse or press a key.
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