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ASRock FM2A78 PRO3+ Motherboard - ATX, DDR3, AMD A78 Socket

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Build a Powerful System with the ASRock FM2A78 PRO3+ MotherboardThe ASRock FM2A78 PRO3+ motherboard is designed to support AMD processors, providing a solid foundation for your desktop build. With support for DDR3 memory, multiple graphics cards, and fast storage options, this motherboard offers ...

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Overview

Build a Powerful System with the ASRock FM2A78 PRO3+ Motherboard

The ASRock FM2A78 PRO3+ motherboard is designed to support AMD processors, providing a solid foundation for your desktop build. With support for DDR3 memory, multiple graphics cards, and fast storage options, this motherboard offers flexibility and performance.

  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Socket: FM2+/FM2
  • Chipset: AMD A78 FCH
  • Memory: DDR3
  • Graphics: Quad Crossfire Support
  • Storage: SATA3 & USB3.0

Key Features

Socket FM2+

Chipset: AMD A78 FCH (Bolton-D3)

Memory: 4x DDR3-2400+(OC)/ 2133/ 1866/ 1600/ 1333/ 1066 DIMM Slots, Dual Channel, Non-ECC, Buffered, Max Capacity of 64GB

Slots: 1x PCI-Express 3.0 x16 Slot, 1x PCI-Express 2.0 x16 Slot (runs at x4), 3x PCI-Express 2.0 x1 Slots, 2x PCI Slots

SATA: 6x SATA3 Ports, Support RAID 0, 1, 10

Ports: 4x USB 3.0 Ports (2 rear, 2 via header), 8x USB 2.0 Ports (4 rear, 4 via headers), 1x PS/2 Keyboard Port, 1x PS/2 Mouse Port, 1x VGA Port, 1x DVI-D Port, 1x RJ45 LAN Port, Audio I/O Jacks

Form Factor: ATX

Specifications

Socket
FM2+
Chipset
AMD A78 FCH (Bolton-D3)
Memory Slots
4x DDR3 DIMM
Max Memory Capacity
64GB
Memory Type
DDR3-2400+(OC)/ 2133/ 1866/ 1600/ 1333/ 1066
PCI-E 3.0 x16 Slots
1
PCI-E 2.0 x16 Slots
1 (runs at x4)
PCI-E 2.0 x1 Slots
3
PCI Slots
2
SATA3 Ports
6
RAID Support
0, 1, 10
USB 3.0 Ports
4 (2 rear, 2 via header)
USB 2.0 Ports
8 (4 rear, 4 via headers)
PS/2 Ports
1x Keyboard, 1x Mouse
Video Output
1x VGA, 1x DVI-D
LAN Port
1x RJ45
Form Factor
ATX

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Supports Socket FM2+ processors, offering compatibility with a range of AMD APUs.
  • Features an AMD A78 FCH (Bolton-D3) chipset, providing a stable platform for system components.
  • Offers four DDR3 DIMM slots, allowing for a substantial 64GB maximum capacity of DDR3 RAM.
  • Includes a PCI-Express 3.0 x16 slot, providing modern connectivity for high-performance graphics cards.
  • Equipped with six SATA3 ports, supporting RAID 0, 1, and 10 for flexible storage configurations.
  • Provides a comprehensive set of connectivity options including USB 3.0, USB 2.0, PS/2, VGA, DVI-D, and RJ45 LAN.
  • Its ATX form factor is widely compatible with many standard computer cases, simplifying system building.

👎 Cons

  • The second PCI-Express 2.0 x16 slot runs at x4 speed, limiting its utility for a second high-bandwidth device.
  • DDR3 memory is an older standard, which means it is not compatible with newer, faster DDR4 or DDR5 RAM.
  • Integrated graphics performance relies on the installed APU, as the motherboard itself does not have dedicated graphics.
  • The availability of new Socket FM2+ processors might be limited, making future upgrades challenging.
  • Lacks more modern display outputs like HDMI or DisplayPort directly on the board.

Frequently Asked Questions

This motherboard is designed to be compatible with processors that utilize the Socket FM2+ form factor.
The ASRock FM2A78 PRO3+ motherboard supports a maximum capacity of 64GB of DDR3 RAM across its four DIMM slots.
Yes, this motherboard features six SATA3 ports that support RAID 0, 1, and 10 configurations for enhanced data storage and redundancy.
The rear panel of this motherboard includes one VGA port and one DVI-D port for connecting to display monitors.
Yes, the motherboard offers four USB 3.0 ports (two on the rear panel and two via an internal header) for connecting modern, high-speed USB devices.

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