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ASUS A8S-X Socket 939 ATX vs MSI K8MM3-V motherboard VIA K8M800 Socket 754 micro ATX

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  • 7specifications compared
  • 5differ
  • 2identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • A8S-X Socket 939 ATX:Socket 939
    • K8MM3-V motherboard VIA K8M800 Socket 754 micro ATX:Socket 754
  • Maximum internal memory
    • A8S-X Socket 939 ATX:4 GB
    • K8MM3-V motherboard VIA K8M800 Socket 754 micro ATX:2 GB
  • Networking features
    • A8S-X Socket 939 ATX:Intel 82540EM PCI Gb LAN
    • K8MM3-V motherboard VIA K8M800 Socket 754 micro ATX:VT6103L 10/100Mb/s PHY
  • Motherboard form factor
    • A8S-X Socket 939 ATX:ATX
    • K8MM3-V motherboard VIA K8M800 Socket 754 micro ATX:micro ATX

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Comparison of A8S-X, K8MM3-V
35 specifications
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketDiffersSocket 939Socket 754
Memory1 differ
Number of memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Flash memoryKnown for one4 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/Oidentical
USB 2.0 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CD/AUX audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of COM connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Rear panel I/O portsidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersIntel 82540EM PCI Gb LANVT6103L 10/100Mb/s PHY
Features1 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVIA K8M800
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVIA VT1617A
Power source typeATXATX
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers1 x PCI-E x16 2 x PCI-E x1 3 x PCI1 x AGP 8x/4x 3 x 32-bit Master PCI
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source244 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source215 mm
Other featuresidentical
Floppy disk drive connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one305 x 218Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for oneADI AD1986A SoundMAX 6-channel CODECUnknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsKnown for oneBack Panel I/O Ports 1 x Parallel 1 x Serial 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x PS/2 Mouse 1 x 5.1 channel Audio I/O 1 x RJ45 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial) 4 x USB Internal I/O Connectors 2 x USB connector supports additional 4 USB ports CPU / Chassis / Power FAN connectors 24-pin ATX Power connector 4-pin ATX 12V PoUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneDrivers ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus Software ASUS LiveUpdateUnknown — not stated by the source

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