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ASUS A8V-X motherboard Socket 939 ATX vs ASUS P5B motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 17identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • A8V-X motherboard Socket 939 ATX:AMD
    • P5B motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • A8V-X motherboard Socket 939 ATX:Socket 939
    • P5B motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:LGA 775 (Socket T)
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • A8V-X motherboard Socket 939 ATX:2
    • P5B motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:3
  • Networking features
    • A8V-X motherboard Socket 939 ATX:Fast Ethernet
    • P5B motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Audio output channels
    • A8V-X motherboard Socket 939 ATX:5.1 channels
    • P5B motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:7.1 channels
  • BIOS memory size
    • A8V-X motherboard Socket 939 ATX:32 Mbit
    • P5B motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:64 Mbit
  • Depth
    • A8V-X motherboard Socket 939 ATX:210 mm
    • P5B motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:245 mm

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Comparison of A8V-X, P5B
43 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket 939LGA 775 (Socket T)
Maximum number of SMP processors11
Memoryidentical
Number of memory slots44
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneECC & Non-ECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllersidentical
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 0+1, JBODUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers23
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
CD/AUX audio inYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of COM connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Rear panel I/O portsidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
PS/2 ports quantity22
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Parallel ports quantity11
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network1 differ
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek RTL8201CLUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Features1 differ
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Audio chipKnown for oneADI AD1986AUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsDiffers5.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers1x AGP8X 2x PCI-E x1 3x PCI1x PCI-E x16 3x PCI-E x1 3x PCI 2.2
BIOS1 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers32 Mbit64 Mbit
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width305 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers210 mm245 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersDrivers ASUS PC Probe Anti-Virus (OEM) ASUS LiveUpdateASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update AI Booster
Other features2 differ
Floppy disk drive connectorYesYes
GAME/MIDI connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Special featuresDiffersASUS C.P.R. ASUS JumperFree ASUS MyLogo- ASUS AI Gear - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS Q-Fan 2 - ASUS Noise Filter - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS O.C. Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2
Manageability featuresDiffersWfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, RPLWfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL @ PME, WOR @ PME, PXE
Controller interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJMicron JMB363

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