Asus M4A78T-E - Manual (Page 17)

ASUS M4A78T-E 1-3
Chapter 1
HDMI/DVI/RGB Support
Flexible Graphics Alternatives
This motherboard supports multiple digital and analog display output interfaces - HDMI,
DVI, and D-Sub. With such diversity of display outputs, you are able to choose and upgrade
display devices freely.
1.3.2 ASUS unique features
ASUS Power Solution
ASUS Power solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and
energy consumption.
8+1 Phase Power Design
To fully unleash the next-generation AM3 CPU's potential, the ASUS M4 Series
motherboards have adopted the brand new 8-phase VRM power design, which delivers
high power efficiency and supreme overclocking ability. This series’ high quality power
components effectively lowers system temperature to ensure longer component
lifespan. This series also features an extra 2 or 1-phase power dedicated to integrated
memory/HT controller.
ASUS Anti-Surge Protection
This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage
caused by power surges from switching power supply (PSU).
ASUS Green Design
This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction on the
use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) to safeguard consumers’ health while minimizing the
impact of the environment.
ASUS EPU
The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by
detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power usage for critical PC
components in real-time - helping save power and money!
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.
Express Gate
Taking only 5 seconds to bootup, Express Gate is the one-stop gateway to instant fun! It’s a
unique motherboard built-in OS. You can utilize the most popular Instant Messengers (IM)
like MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ, and Yahoo! Messenger to keep in touch with friends,
or quickly check on the weather and e-mails just before leaving your house. What’s more,
the user-friendly picture manager lets you view your pictures without entering Windows at
anytime!
The actual boot time is subject to hardware configurations and product models.