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ASUS A88X-PRO AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX vs ASUS A88XM-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ micro ATX

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  • 51specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 35identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • A88X-PRO AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:SATA III
    • A88XM-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ micro ATX:SATA
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • A88X-PRO AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:3-Way CrossFireX
    • A88XM-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ micro ATX:2-Way CrossFireX
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • A88X-PRO AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:4
    • A88XM-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ micro ATX:3
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • A88X-PRO AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:6
    • A88XM-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ micro ATX:0
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • A88X-PRO AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:4
    • A88XM-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ micro ATX:2
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • A88X-PRO AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:2
    • A88XM-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ micro ATX:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • A88X-PRO AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:4
    • A88XM-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ micro ATX:2
  • eSATA ports quantity
    • A88X-PRO AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:2
    • A88XM-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ micro ATX:0

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Comparison of A88X-PRO, A88XM-PLUS
69 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 interfacesDiffersSATA IIISATA
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
Graphics1 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2048 MB
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers3-Way CrossFireX2-Way CrossFireX
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4096 x 2160 pixels
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers43
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors11
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers60
Number of SATA II connectors00
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
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 connectorsDiffers42
Number of COM connectors11
Parallel connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantityDiffers20
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers12
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI-D ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek 8111GRRealtek 8111G
Features2 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetAMD A88XAMD A88X
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC887
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
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 slots3 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsDiffers21
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slots11
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers21
PCI slotsDiffers21
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
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source244 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source234 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedSATASATA

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