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ASUS A88X-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX vs MSI A88XM-E45 motherboard AMD A88X Socket FM2+ micro ATX

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  • 54specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 40identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • RAID levels
    • A88X-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:1, 5, 10
    • A88XM-E45 motherboard AMD A88X Socket FM2+ micro ATX:0, 1, 5, 10
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • A88X-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:Quad-GPU CrossFireX
    • A88XM-E45 motherboard AMD A88X Socket FM2+ micro ATX:2-Way CrossFireX
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • A88X-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:3
    • A88XM-E45 motherboard AMD A88X Socket FM2+ micro ATX:2
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • A88X-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:4
    • A88XM-E45 motherboard AMD A88X Socket FM2+ micro ATX:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • A88X-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:2
    • A88XM-E45 motherboard AMD A88X Socket FM2+ micro ATX:4
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • A88X-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:1
    • A88XM-E45 motherboard AMD A88X Socket FM2+ micro ATX:2
  • LAN controller
    • A88X-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:Realtek 8111G
    • A88XM-E45 motherboard AMD A88X Socket FM2+ micro ATX:Realtek RTL8111G
  • Motherboard form factor
    • A88X-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:ATX
    • A88XM-E45 motherboard AMD A88X Socket FM2+ micro ATX:micro ATX

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Comparison of A88X-PLUS, A88XM-E45
78 specifications
Processoridentical
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Processor thermal power (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 W
Memory1 differ
Number of memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1333,1600,2133,2200,2250,2400 MHz1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz
Storage controllers1 differ
RAID levelsDiffers1, 5, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersQuad-GPU CrossFireX2-Way CrossFireX
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of displays supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one2048 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers32
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
CPU fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers12
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
COM ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek 8111GRealtek RTL8111G
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Features2 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePassive
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 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, WinYes
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI slotsDiffers31
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeDiffersUEFI AMIUEFI
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one64 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
ACPI versionKnown for one2.0aUnknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm243 mm
DepthDiffers226 mm243 mm
Other featuresidentical
Parallel port via internal headerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial port via internal headerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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