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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

ASUS A88XM-E AMD A88X Socket FM2+ micro ATX vs MSI Z97 GUARD-PRO

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 24identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • AMD
    • Intel
  • Processor socket
    • Socket FM2+
    • LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
  • Number of memory slots
    • 2
    • 4
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • SATA III
    • SATA, SATA II, SATA III
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • 1
    • 4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • 2
    • 4
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • 2
    • 1
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • 1
    • 0

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ASUS

A88XM-E AMD A88X Socket FM2+ micro ATX

Model A88XM-E

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B

MSI

Z97 GUARD-PROView product
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket FM2+LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD AIntel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1
Memory2 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz1066,1333,1600,1866,2000,2133,2200,2400,2600,2666,2800,3000 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one32 GB
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA IIISATA, SATA II, SATA III
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for one2-Way CrossFireX
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYes
Maximum resolutionKnown for one4096 x 2304 pixels
DirectX versionKnown for one11
Discrete graphics supportKnown for oneYes
Internal I/O1 differ
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one0
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers14
Parallel connectorKnown for oneYes
Serial port headersKnown for one1
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one6
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneYes
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one1
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for one1
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
Network1 differ
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek 8111GRRealtek RTL8111G
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYes
Features4 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A88XIntel® Z97
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 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, Win
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsDiffers14
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one1
PCI slotsKnown for one1
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeDiffersUEFI AMIUEFI
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYes
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one64 Mbit
ACPI versionKnown for one4.0a
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers226 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers188 mm220 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
Cables includedKnown for oneSATA
Other featuresidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYes
Maximum UDIMM memoryKnown for one32 GB

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