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ASUS A55BM-PLUS AMD A55 FCH Socket FM2+ micro ATX vs ASUS A88XM-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ micro ATX

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  • 57specifications compared
  • 4differ
  • 53identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

  • RAID levels
    • A55BM-PLUS AMD A55 FCH Socket FM2+ micro ATX:0, 1, 10, JBOD
    • A88XM-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ micro ATX:0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • A55BM-PLUS AMD A55 FCH Socket FM2+ micro ATX:6
    • A88XM-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ micro ATX:8
  • Motherboard chipset
    • A55BM-PLUS AMD A55 FCH Socket FM2+ micro ATX:AMD A55 FCH
    • A88XM-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ micro ATX:AMD A88X
  • BIOS type
    • A55BM-PLUS AMD A55 FCH Socket FM2+ micro ATX:UEFI AMI
    • A88XM-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ micro ATX:UEFI

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Comparison of A55BM-PLUS, A88XM-PLUS
67 specifications
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketSocket FM2+Socket FM2+
Compatible processor seriesAMD AAMD A
Memoryidentical
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speeds1333,1600,1866,2133,2200,2250,2400 MHz1333,1600,1866,2133,2200,2250,2400 MHz
Maximum internal memory64 GB64 GB
Supported memory module capacitiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 MB
Number of memory slotsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesSATASATA
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 10, JBOD0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memory2048 MB2048 MB
Parallel processing technology support2-Way CrossFireX2-Way CrossFireX
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD
Maximum resolution4096 x 2160 pixels4096 x 2160 pixels
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectors33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors11
Number of SATA III connectors00
Number of SATA II connectors00
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers68
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of EATX power connectors11
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectors22
Number of COM connectors11
Parallel connectorYesYes
TPM connectorYesYes
Rear panel I/O portsidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantity22
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI-D ports quantity11
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerRealtek 8111GRealtek 8111G
Features1 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factormicro ATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A55 FCHAMD A88X
Audio chipRealtek ALC887Realtek ALC887
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slots11
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slots11
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI slots11
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeDiffersUEFI AMIUEFI
ACPI version2.0a2.0a
Clear CMOS jumperYesYes
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one64 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width244 mm244 mm
Depth234 mm234 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedSATASATA
Other featuresidentical
S/PDIF in connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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