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ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 vs GIGABYTE GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP (Rev. 1.0)

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  • 58specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 34identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP (Rev. 1.0) has 2 more memory slots than the ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 (4 vs 2). The GIGABYTE GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP (Rev. 1.0) has 1 more USB 2.0 connectors than the ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 (3 vs 2). The GIGABYTE GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP (Rev. 1.0) has 1 more chassis fan connectors than the ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 (2 vs 1). Processor manufacturer: AMD on the ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0, Intel on the GIGABYTE GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP (Rev. 1.0). Processor socket: Socket FM1 on the ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0, LGA 1155 (Socket H2) on the GIGABYTE GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP (Rev. 1.0).

  • Processor manufacturer
    • F1A55-M LK R2.0:AMD
    • GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP (Rev. 1.0):Intel
  • Processor socket
    • F1A55-M LK R2.0:Socket FM1
    • GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP (Rev. 1.0):LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
  • Number of memory slots
    • F1A55-M LK R2.0:2
    • GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP (Rev. 1.0):4
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • F1A55-M LK R2.0:1066,1333,1600,1866 MHz
    • GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP (Rev. 1.0):1066,1333,1600,2400 MHz
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • F1A55-M LK R2.0:SATA II
    • GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP (Rev. 1.0):SATA II, SATA III
  • RAID levels
    • F1A55-M LK R2.0:0, 1, 10, JBOD
    • GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP (Rev. 1.0):0, 1, 5, 10
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • F1A55-M LK R2.0:2
    • GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP (Rev. 1.0):3
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • F1A55-M LK R2.0:1
    • GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP (Rev. 1.0):2

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Comparison of F1A55-M LK R2.0, GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP (Rev. 1.0)
75 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket FM1LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD A, AMD E2Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Maximum number of SMP processors11
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Memory2 differ
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Memory voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 V
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600,1866 MHz1066,1333,1600,2400 MHz
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA IISATA II, SATA III
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 10, JBOD0, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersLucidLogix Virtu2-Way CrossFireX, LucidLogix Virtu
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Maximum resolution1920 x 1200 pixels1920 x 1200 pixels
DirectX version1111
Discrete graphics supportYesYes
Graphics cardKnown for oneRadeon HD 6000Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of SATA II connectors44
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Number of EATX power connectors11
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers12
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
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 ports1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI-D ports quantity11
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Features3 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factormicro ATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A55Intel Z77
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC887VIA VT2021
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Cooling typePassivePassive
Power source typeATXATX
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Windows 7/XP
Expansion slots3 differ
PCI Express x1 slots11
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x1, 1x161x1, 1x4, 1x16
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.02.0, 3.0
PCI slots11
BIOS2 differ
BIOS typeDiffersUEFIEFI AMI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers64 Mbit128 Mbit
ACPI version2.0a2.0a
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers226 mm244 mm
DepthDiffers186 mm220 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedSATASATA
Bundled softwareDiffersASUS Utilities ASUS UpdateIntel Rapid Start Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Smart Response Technology LucidLogix Virtu MVP
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for oneAntivirusUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Controller interface typeDiffersAMD A55Intel Z77
Audio output33
PCI Express slots quantityDiffers23
Quick installation guideYesYes

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