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Green Micro ATX motherboard with black sockets and silver heatsinks

ASUS

ASUS A78M-A AMD motherboard Socket FM2/FM2+ DDR3 64GB Micro ATX

SKU CH-SGGQ-9WMSQ

Micro ATX AMD motherboard with Socket FM2/FM2+ and DDR3 support up to 64GB

  • CPU socketSocket FM2
  • ChipsetAMD A78
  • Max supported RAM64 GB
  • Supports up to 64GB DDR3 memory for multitasking headroom
  • AMD A78 chipset delivers stable platform performance
  • Socket FM2/FM2+ fits a range of compatible CPUs
  • Micro ATX form factor suits compact case builds
  • Includes SATA cable and I/O shield for quick setup

ASUS A78M-A Socket FM2/FM2+ AMD A78 Motherboard

This ASUS A78M-A motherboard uses the AMD A78 chipset on a Micro ATX form factor. It accepts AMD APUs and CPUs that fit the Socket FM2/FM2+ interface. Four DDR3 memory slots support up to 64GB of system RAM.

Suits FM2/FM2+ APU builds needing 64GB DDR3 capacity

Builders upgrading or repairing an existing Socket FM2/FM2+ system will find the board matches their CPU and memory. Anyone requiring a newer socket, different chipset, or memory type beyond DDR3 should look at other platforms.

The AMD A78 chipset decides feature set

The AMD A78 chipset determines which FM2/FM2+ processors work and what onboard features are available. Confirm your APU or CPU is on the supported list before purchase to ensure compatibility.

How it compares

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Price $42.99
Cheaper than about 93% of the 1,906 comparable items (median $224.49).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineASUS A78M-A
Model nameASUS A78M-A
Processor
CPU socketSocket FM2
ChipsetAMD A78
Memory
Max supported RAM64 GB

Questions about this item

How is the Micro ATX board secured in the case and which standoff step is often missed?

Mount the board on the standard Micro ATX standoff pattern and fit the supplied I/O back panel before tightening screws; the step most often missed is installing the back panel first.

What maintenance will the board need later?

Replace the included CMOS battery when the system loses date and time settings; no other user-serviceable parts are on the board.

What limit appears first under sustained load with 64 GB of DDR3 installed?

The memory controller caps total capacity at 64 GB, so that ceiling is reached before any other onboard limit.

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