Asrock FM2A78M-ITX+ Asrock FM2A78M-ITX+ FM2+ A78 MITX (FM2A78M-ITX+)

Asrock FM2A78M-ITX+ FM2+ A78 MITX (FM2A78M-ITX+)

This motherboard supports Security Wake On Internet Technology with the onboard Qualcomm® Atheros® LAN, so you can connect with your PC from anywhere in the world. You will be able to power your PC on or turn it off, monitor and take control of it remotely with another smartphone, tablet or computer.

HDMI-In - The Smart Way to Connect Your Devices
Tired of constantly switching devices to connect to your one and only monitor From now on just connect the monitor to your motherboard, and connect your secondary device such as a PS3 or Xbox to the motherboard’s HDMI-In port. With HDMI-In users may conveniently toggle between the computer’s screen and the secondary device’s screen with a hotkey, or even use their secondary device without powering on the computer.

FM2/FM2 APU Support
This motherboard is compatible with both AMD FM2 and FM2 APUs. Please note that some new features may be only supported by FM2 APUs.

All Solid Capacitor Design
ASRock is determined to use high quality materials to build the best motherboards, that's why all the capacitors on this motherboard are built with 100% solid capacitors. These solid capacitors bring long lasting durability and ultra stable performance.

Next-Gen PCI-E 3.0 Support
This ASRock motherboard supports the Next-Gen PCI-E 3.0! PCI Express 3.0 can maximize the bandwidth of the next-gen PCI Express 3.0 VGA cards, thus providing ultimate graphics performance.

Get PCI-E 3.0 Benefits
- Higher bit rate - 8.0GT/s
- Higher bandwidth per lane - 1GB/s
- Higher efficiency - 98.5% encoding efficiency
- 100% backward compatible with previous PCI-E 2.0 / 1.0 standard

Note: PCI-E 3.0 supported with FM2 APUs

4K/2K
4K is a new standard for display resolutions with a minimum of 3840 x 2160 pixels, which is twice the horizontal and vertical resolution of the 1080p format and four times as many pixels overall. Get ready to lose yourself in this eye popping virtual reality.

Triple Monitor
Graphics, graphics and even more graphics! You've demanded for more eye candy, so this motherboard supports Triple Monitor. You may choose up to three display interfaces from the rear i/o to connect monitors and use them simultaneously without installing another graphics card.

X-Boost
Brilliantly designed for smart overclocking, ASRock X-Boost Technology is able to unleash the hidden power of your CPUs. Simply press “X” when turning on the PC, X-Boost will automatically overclock the relative components to get up to 15.77% performance boost! With the smart X-Boost, overclocking CPU can become a near one-button process.

A-Tuning
A-Tuning is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including EZ OC, Auto Tuning, XFast LAN, XFast RAM, OC Tweaker, System Browser, Live Update, Tech Service and a whole lot more!

FAN-Tastic Tuning
Configure different fan speeds for respective temperatures using the graph. The fans will automatically shift to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met.

UEFI Tech Service
Contact ASRock Tech Service by sending a support request from the UEFI setup utility if you are having trouble with your personal computer. Users may try to choose the category of the issue they have encountered, describe the problem in detail, and then attach an optional picture or log file for our technical support team.

USB Key
In a world where time is money, why waste precious time everyday typing usernames to log in to Windows Why should we even bother memorizing those foot long passwords Nobody has time for that! Just plug in the USB Key and let your computer log in to windows automatically!

DTS Connect
Tired of listening to crappy audio that makes your ears bleed Experience high-quality surround sound from your personal computer. DTS Connect is a blanket name for a two-part system, including DTS Interactive and DTS Neo:PC, it is used on the computer platform only, in order to convert PC audio into the DTS format.

Easy Driver Installer
For users that don’t have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically through the internet. Completely no CD or optical disk drive required!

Dehumidifier
Dampness kills most electronics, so it's a better idea to keep your personal computer dry. Now users may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by enabling Dehumidifier. When it is enabled, the computer will power on automatically to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state.

UEFI System Browser
UEFI system browser is a useful tool included in ASRock's graphical UEFI. It can detect the devices and configurations that users are currently using on their motherboard. With UEFI system browser, you can easily examine the current system configuration in the UEFI setup without having to open the chassis and take everything apart.

OMG
Limit and control your children's time spent on the internet. ASRock OMG Online Management Guard technology allows you to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times. Administrators are able to schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access granted to other users.

Restart to UEFI
Fast Boot is so fast that it is impossible for users to enter the UEFI setup utility during POST. Therefore, ASRock Restart to UEFI technology allows users to easily enter the UEFI setup utility automatically when turning on the PC next time. It is designed for those who constantly need to enter the UEFI setup utility.

XFast RAM
ASRock XFast RAM fully utilizes the memory space that cannot be used under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. It shortens the loading time of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster than ever. And it also boosts the speed of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is that it reduces the frequency of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in order to extend their lifespan.

XFast LAN
When Internet Explorer loads very slowly for no clear reason, it's usually due to inefficient management. ASRock is rolling out super efficient web management in the motherboard industry. XFast LAN is a convenient tool that controls internet related applications easily and efficiently. Creating a perfect Internet environment, all you need is a smart manager. ASRock XFast LAN allows you to enjoy more speed, easier multitasking, enhanced multimedia experience, and more – all without weighing you down.

HDMI™ High-Definition Multimedia Interface
This motherboard supports HDMI™ High-Definition Multimedia Interface which is an interface standard for transferring uncompressed video data and delivering multi-channel audio through a single cable. Both video and audio data signals transferred through the HDMI™ interface are digital without being converted into analog, therefore it delivers the richest pictures and the most realistic sounds.

Feature list

Supported memory types:	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots type:	DIMM
Memory channels support:	Dual
Non-ECC:	Y
Supported memory clock speeds:	1066, 1333, 1600, 1866, 2133, 2400 MHz
Maximum internal memory:	32 GB
Unbuffered memory:	Y
Memory slots:	2
Processor family:	AMD
Compatible processor series:	AMD A
Processor socket:	Socket FM2
Processor thermal power max:	100 W
USB 2.0 connectors:	2
USB 3.0 connectors:	1
Supported hard disk drive interfaces:	Serial ATA III
Number of SATA connectors:	6
CPU fan connector:	Y
ATX Power connector 24-pin:	Y
Chassis intrusion connector:	Y
Number of chassis fan connectors:	1
Front panel audio connector:	Y
TPM connector:	Y
Peripheral Molex power connectors 4-pin:	1
Number of SATA 3 connectors:	6
USB 2.0 ports quantity:	2
USB 3.0 ports quantity:	2
Ethernet LAN RJ-45 ports:	1
PS/2 ports quantity:	1
Headphone outputs:	1
Microphone in:	Y
VGA D-Sub ports quantity:	1
DVI-D ports quantity:	1
Digital audio optical out:	1
HDMI ports quantity:	2
Ethernet LAN:	Y
LAN controller:	Atheros AR8171
Wake-on-LAN ready:	Y
Ethernet interface type:	Gigabit
Component for:	PC
Motherboard chipset family:	AMD
Motherboard chipset:	AMD A78 FCH
Motherboard form factor:	Mini iTX
Audio output channels:	7.1
RAID levels:	0, 1, 10
Audio system:	Realtek ALC1150
Cooling type:	Passive
PC health monitoring:	FAN, Temperature
Windows operating systems supported:	Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64
Certification:	FCC, CE, WHQL, ErP, EuP
Maximum graphics adapter memory:	2048 MB
HDCP:	Y
DirectX version:	11.1
Maximum resolution:	4096 x 2160 pixels
On-board graphics adapter:	N
Discrete graphics support:	Y
Number of displays supported:	3
PCI Express x16 Gen 3.x slots:	1
BIOS type:	UEFI AMI
BIOS memory size:	8 MB
ACPI version:	1.1
Clear CMOS jumper:	Y
Cables included:	SATA
Bundled software:	Google Chrome
Drivers included:	Y
Trial software:	Start8
Quick installation guide:	Y

Asrock FM2A78M-ITX+ FM2+ A78 MITX (FM2A78M-ITX+)