ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI processor support and specifications

ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI motherboard specifications

Form factor:micro-ATX
9.6" x 9.0" / 24.4 cm x 22.9 cm
CPU socket type:Socket AM2+
Chipset:AMD 780G
AMD SB700
Motherboard features:CrashFree BIOS 3
EZ Flash 2
MyLogo 2
Q-Fan
Overclocking features:CPU Parameter Recall
Overclocking Protection
Stepless Frequency Selection
Memory:Dual-channel
Integrated Audio:8-channel HD audio
ALC883 Audio codec
LAN:Gigabit x 1
BIOS:AMI BIOS
Expansion slots:PCI x 2
PCIe x1 x 1
PCIe x16 x 1
Internal connectors:CD audio in x 1
CPU Fan x 1
Chassis Fan x 1
FDD x 1
Front panel audio x 1
IDE x 1
S/PDIF Out x 1
SATA x 6
System Panel x 1
Rear panel ports:8-channel Audio
DVI x 1
HDMI x 1
LAN RJ45 x 1
PS/2 Keyboard x 1
PS/2 Mouse x 1
USB 2.0/1.1 x 4
VGA x 1
Included accessories:FDD cable(s) x 1
I/O Shield x 1
SATA cable(s) x 2
UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable(s) x 1
User manual x 1
NOTE: specifications are not complete

ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI CPU compatibility list

Part NumberFrequencyFeaturesBIOSPCBNotes
AMD Athlon 64
3000+CN 512K 62W0208Any 
3200+SocketAM2, 45W, rev.G, 512K, DE0208Any 
3500+CN 512K 35W0208Any 
3500+CW 512K 62W0208Any 
3500+SocketAM2, 45W, rev.G, 512K, DE0208Any 
3800+SocketAM2, 45W, rev.G, 512K, DE0208Any 
3800+SocketAM2, 62W, rev.F3, 512K, DH0208Any 
4000+SocketAM2, 59W, rev.F2, 512K, CW0208Any 
4000+SocketAM2, 62W, rev.F3, 512K, DH0208Any 
LE-1600SocketAM2, 45W, rev.F3, 1M, DH0208Any 
LE-1620SocketAM2, 45W, rev.F3, 1M, DH0208Any 
LE-1640SocketAM2, 45W, rev.F3, 1M, DH0208Any 
LE-1640SocketAM2, 45W, rev.G2, 512K, DP0208Any 
LE-1660SocketAM2, 45W, rev.G2, 512K, DP0605Any 
AMD Athlon 64 X2
3600+CU 512K 65W0208Any 
3600+SocketAM2, rev.G, 65W, 1MB, DD0208Any 
3800+CS 512Kx2 65W0208Any 
3800+SocketAM2, rev.F3, 65W, 512Kx2, CZ0208Any 
4000+CS 1MBx2 65W0208Any 
4000+CS 1MBx2 89W0208Any 
4000+SocketAM2, 65W, rev.G, 1MB, DD0208Any 
4200+SocketAM2, 65W, rev.G1, 512Kx2, DD0208Any 
4200+SocketAM2, 65W, rev.G2, 512Kx2, DO0208Any 
4400+1 MB, Rev. G2, 65W, Socket AM2, ADO4400IAA5DU0902Any 
4400+SocketAM2, 65W, rev.G, 1MB, DD0208Any 
4400+SocketAM2, 65W, rev.G2, 1MB, DO0208Any 
4600+CU 512Kx2 65W0208Any 
4600+CU 512Kx2 89W0208Any 
4600+SocketAM2, 65W, rev.F3, 1MB, CZ0208Any 
4600+SocketAM2, 65W, rev.G2, 1M, DO0605Any 
4800+CS 1MBx2 89W0208Any 
4800+SocketAM2, 65W, rev.G, 1MB, DD0208Any 
4800+SocketAM2, 65W, rev.G2, 1MB, DO0208Any 
5000+CS 1MB 89W0208Any 
5000+CU 512Kx2 89W0208Any 
5000+SocketAM2, 65W, rev.F3, 1MB, CZ0208Any 
5000+SocketAM2, 65W, rev.G2, 1MB, DO0208Any 
5000+SocketAM2, 89W, rev.F3, 1MB, CZ0208Any 
5200+CS 1MBx2 89W0208Any 
5200+SocketAM2, 65W, rev.G, 1MB, DD0208Any 
5200+SocketAM2, 65W, rev.G2, 1MB, DO0208Any 
5200+SocketAM2, 89W, rev.F3, 2MB, CZ0208Any 
5400+SocketAM2, 65W, rev.G2, 1M, DS1101Any 
5400+SocketAM2, 89W, rev.F3, 1M, CZ0208Any 
5600+SocketAM2, 65W, rev.G2, 1MB, DO0605Any 
5600+SocketAM2, 89W, rev.F3, 2MB, CZ0208Any 
6000+SocketAM2, 89W, rev.F3, 2MB, CZ0208Any 
6000+SocketAM2, 89W, rev.G2, 1MB, DO0902Any 
6500+2.3 GHz, 1 MB, Rev. B3, 95W, Socket AM2, AD6500WCJ2BGH1101Any 
AMD Athlon X2
4050eSocketAM2, 45W, rev.G2, 1M, DO0605Any 
4450eSocketAM2, 45W, rev.G2, 1M, DO0605Any 
4850eSocketAM2, 45W, rev.G2, 1M, DO0605Any 
5000+SocketAM2, 65W, rev.G2, 1MB, DU0902Any 
BE-2300SocketAM2, rev.G1, 45W, 1M, DD0208Any 
BE-2300SocketAM2, rev.G2, 45W, 1M, DO0208Any 
BE-2350SocketAM2, rev.G1, 45W, 1M, DD0208Any 
BE-2350SocketAM2, rev.G2, 45W, 1M, DO0208Any 
BE-2400SocketAM2, rev.G2, 45W, 1M, DO0208Any 
AMD Phenom X3
8250HD8250ODJ3BGH, Triple-Core, 1.9 GHz, 95W, rev. B3, SocketAM2+1101Any 
8250eHD8250ODJ3BGH, Triple-Core, 1.9 GHz, 65W, rev. B3, SocketAM2+1101Any 
8450HD8450ODJ3BGH, Triple-Core, 2.1 GHz, 95W, rev. B3, SocketAM2+1101Any 
8450HD8450WCJ3BGH, Triple-Core, 2.1 GHz, 95W, rev. B3, SocketAM2+0605Any 
8450eHD8450ODJ3BGH, Triple-Core, 2.1 GHz, 65W, rev. B3, SocketAM2+1101Any 
8550HD8550WCJ3BGH, Triple-Core, 2.2 GHz, 95W, rev. B3, SocketAM2+1101Any 
8600HD8600WCJ3BGD, Triple-Core, 2.3 GHz, 95W, rev. B2, SocketAM2+0902Any 
8650HD8650WCJ3BGH, Triple-Core, 2.3 GHz, 95W, rev. B3, SocketAM2+0605Any 
8750HD8750WCJ3BGH, Triple-Core, 2.4 GHz, 95W, rev. B3, SocketAM2+0605Any 
8750HD875ZWCJ3BGH, Triple-Core, 2.4 GHz, 95W, rev. B3, SocketAM2+1102Any 
8850HD8850WCJ3BGH, Triple-Core, 2.4 GHz, 95W, rev. B3, SocketAM2+0415Any 
AMD Phenom X4
9100eHD910OBJ4BGD, Quad-Core, 1.8 GHz, 65W, rev. B2, SocketAM2+0605Any 
9150HD9150ODJ4BGH, Quad-Core, 1.8 GHz, 65W, rev. B3, SocketAM2+0902Any 
9150eHD9150ODJ4BGH, Quad-Core, 1.8 GHz, 65W, rev. B3, SocketAM2+0902Any 
9350HD9350ODJ4BGH, Quad-Core, 2 GHz, 65W, rev. B3, SocketAM2+0902Any 
9350eHD9350ODJ4BGH, Quad-Core, 2 GHz, 65W, rev. B3, SocketAM2+0902Any 
9500HD9500WCJ4BGD, Quad-Core, 2.2 GHz, 95W, rev. B2, SocketAM2+0208Any 
9550HD9550WCJ4BGH, Quad-Core, 2.2 GHz, 95W, rev. B3, SocketAM2+0605Any 
9600HD9600WCJ4BGD, Quad-Core, 2.3 GHz, 95W, rev. B2, SocketAM2+0208Any 
9750HD9750WCJ4BGH, Quad-Core, 2.4 GHz, 95W, rev. B3, SocketAM2+0605Any 
AMD Sempron
2100+SocketAM2, 65W, rev.G1, 512K, DD0605Any 
2100+SocketAM2, 65W, rev.G2, 512K, DO0605Any 
2800+CN 128K 62W0208Any 
3000+CN 256K 35W0208Any 
3200+CN 128K 35W0208Any 
3200+CN 128K 62W0208Any 
3400+CN 256K 35W0208Any 
3400+CN 256K 62W0208Any 
3400+CW 256K 62W0208Any 
3500+CN 128K 62W0208Any 
3600+CN 256K 62W0208Any 
3600+CW 256K 62W0208Any 
3800+CN 256K 62W0208Any 
LE-1100SocketAM2, 45W, rev.G1, 256K, DE0208Any 
LE-1150SocketAM2, 45W, rev.G1, 256K, DE0208Any 
LE-1200SocketAM2, 45W, rev.G2, 512K, DE0208Any 
LE-1250SocketAM2, 45W, rev.G2, 512K, DP0208Any 
LE-1300SocketAM2, 45W, rev.G2, 512K, DP0208Any 

When part numbers are not supplied by motherboard manufacturers, we use best guess approach to determine part numbers based on CPU model, frequency and features. In some cases our guess may be incorrect or incomplete. Please always verify part numbers before committing to buying the CPU.

Comments: 2

RE: 8650

2010-09-01 12:21:11
Posted by: Marc Hoover

This only works if you have a processor that works with the motherboard "out-of-the-box", that you can upgrade the bios, then replace the CPU with the 8650 CPU.

Learned this the hard way.

Phenom II X4 920 (125W)

2012-03-07 23:11:10
Posted by: Chris

Has anyone tried installing a Phenom II X4 920 [OEM] (125W) CPU on this board with some or full stability? Does the latest available BIOS from ASUS work with this CPU?

Last updated: Dec 16, 2008