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Moderkortstillverkaren ASUS har nu lanserat en ny serie av moderkort som riktar sig direkt mot HTPC-marknaden. Baserad på AMD 780G styrkretsen kan ASUS M4A78-HTPC serien bli basen till en prisvärd hemmabiodator då moderkorten kommer med en integrerad grafikkrets och fina funktioner som HDMI-utgång och separat strömförsörjning för ljudkretsarna, något som ska minska mängden brus och ge ett klarare ljud. ASUS skeppar sina M4A78-HTPC moderkort med mjukvaran Home Theater Gate som likt Windows Media Center används för att navigera bland filmer och musik. RC-versionen av moderkortet skeppas även med en fjärrkontroll.

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ASUS Unveils New Motherboard Catering Specifically to HTPC Users

M4A78-HTPC Series are the World's 1st Motherboards with an Independent Audio Power Connector—Delivering Pristine Sound Quality and Taking Multimedia Enjoyment to a New Level

Taipei, Taiwan, May 18, 2009 – ASUS, the world's leading producer of motherboards, today released its new M4A78-HTPC Series motherboards that are developed specifically for use in Home Theater Personal Computers (HTPCs). HTPCs have become more prevalent due to the vast popularity of the Internet and the ease with which content can be found, downloaded and viewed. Also, the chipset technology that supports Full HD 1080p is maturing, and large-sized widescreen LCD monitors are becoming more mainstream—allowing users to download and watch HD videos directly on their PCs. M4A78-HTPC Series motherboards are based on the AMD 780G chipset, which fully integrates HDMI/DVI support to display HD videos smoothly. Together with audio innovations like the ASUS Absolute Pitch Hi-Fi and DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC™ Technology, audiophiles can look forward to pure, crystal-clear sound for the most exhilarating HTPC enjoyment. Furthermore, M4A78-HTPC Series motherboards come with a user-friendly media center dubbed Home Theater Gate and a low-noise, energy efficient Tranquil Mode that offer users greater convenience and a more conducive music environment respectively.


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Crystal-clear Sound Quality with ASUS Absolute Pitch Hi-Fi

As power delivery is a key determinant of audio quality, high-end receivers often utilize separate power channels or analog/digital signal separation to ensure high sound quality. The M4A78-HTPC Series are the world's first motherboards to be equipped with revolutionary ASUS Absolute Pitch Hi-Fi technology which dedicates an independent audio power connector solely to audio components. This effectively reduces electronic noise, ensuring purer sound quality. Additionally, the gold-plated RCA stereo audio connectors are compatible with amplifiers without requiring additional connectors—making it simple to link PCs to home theater equipment. Furthermore, the M4A78-HTPC supports DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC™ Technology for true high-definition home theater entertainment, delivering an exceptional surround experience through the most common PC audio setups—stereo speakers or headphones.


Your Gateway to True Home Entertainment!

The ASUS Home Theater Gate is a media center specially designed for the ASUS HTPC series of motherboards. With its user-friendly interface, users can easily launch the most common media applications quickly via an integrated menu that brings various media types together, including music, video, photos and Internet radio. The large icons and intuitiveness of the software make it easy for users to remote control their PCs up to 10 feet away from the monitor or TV. Furthermore, the bundled remote controller allows users to launch the music player and Internet radio, or to enter Tranquil Mode for a quieter environment, with just one touch.


Enjoy Perfect Music Environments with Lower Fan Noise

With the ASUS Tranquil Mode function, fan speeds are effectively reduced, lowering fan-generated noise by up to 28%—thus providing users with a perfect sound environment to enjoy movies and music while at the same time saving 25% power when watching movies.


M4A78-HTPC Series Specifications


































Model M4A78-HTPC/RC M4A78-HTPC
CPU AMD® Socket AM2+/AM2
Supports AM3 Phenom™ II
Chipset AMD 780G/SB700
System Bus Up to 5200MT/s; HyperTransport™ 3.0
Memory Dual-Ch, DDR2 1066/800/667, Max. 16GB
Graphics Supports:
- Hybrid CrossFireX™
- HDMI/DVI/RGB
- Full HD 1080p
Audio - 8-ch HD Audio Support
Storage - 1x PATA controller up to 2 devices
- 5x SATA ports with RAID 0, 1, and 10
- 1x external SATA
Expansion Slots - 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16
- 2 x PCIe x1
- 1 x PCI
Accessories Includes a remote control Does not include a remote control

Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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