Asus M4A77T/USB3 User Manual page 12

AMD 770 Chipset
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The AMD 770 Chipset is designed to support up to 5200MT/s
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HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express 2.0
x16 graphics. It is optimized with AMD's latest AM3 multi-core CPUs to
provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities.
AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology
This motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology which
monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and
frequency for a cool and quiet operating environment.
Dual-Channel DDR3 1800(O.C.) support
This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer
rates of 1800 (O.C.) / 1600 (O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 MHz to meet the higher
bandwidth requirements of the latest operating system, 3D graphics,
multimedia, and Internet applications.
Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and RAID support
This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA)
3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling
the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and save. It also supports
RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configurations for Serial ATA hard drives.
Gigabit LAN solution
The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. It is
enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power
management for advanced operating systems.
USB 3.0 support
Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with USB 3.0 – the latest
connectivity standard. Built to connect easily with next-generation
components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10x faster and is
also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components.
S/PDIF digital sound ready
This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home
theater audio systems via the coaxial and optical S/PDIF_OUT (SONY-
PHILIPS Digital Interface) interface. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio
without converting it to analog format and keeps the best signal quality.
100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors
This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for
durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity.
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