Product comparison · 2 motherboards

ASUS F1A55-M LX PLUS vs GIGABYTE GA-870A-USB3 (rev. 3.1)

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  • 48specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 24identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • F1A55-M LX PLUS:Socket FM1
    • GA-870A-USB3 (rev. 3.1):Socket AM3
  • Number of memory slots
    • F1A55-M LX PLUS:2
    • GA-870A-USB3 (rev. 3.1):4
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • F1A55-M LX PLUS:1066,1333,1600,1866 MHz
    • GA-870A-USB3 (rev. 3.1):1066,1333,2000 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • F1A55-M LX PLUS:32 GB
    • GA-870A-USB3 (rev. 3.1):16 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • F1A55-M LX PLUS:SATA II
    • GA-870A-USB3 (rev. 3.1):SATA
  • RAID levels
    • F1A55-M LX PLUS:0, 1, 10, JBOD
    • GA-870A-USB3 (rev. 3.1):0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
  • On-board graphics card
    • F1A55-M LX PLUS:Yes
    • GA-870A-USB3 (rev. 3.1):No
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • F1A55-M LX PLUS:3
    • GA-870A-USB3 (rev. 3.1):2

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Comparison of F1A55-M LX PLUS, GA-870A-USB3 (rev. 3.1)
85 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketDiffersSocket FM1Socket AM3
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD A, AMD E2AMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X3, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory3 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Internal memoryKnown for one0 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600,1866 MHz1066,1333,2000 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Supported memory module capacitiesKnown for one16GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 V
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA IISATA
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 10, JBOD0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Graphics card familyKnown for oneAMDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics cardKnown for oneRadeon HD 6000Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power fan connectorYesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers12
Number of IEEE1394 connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
TPM connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
CD/AUX audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of COM connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers68
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantity00
DVI-D ports quantity00
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
Digital audio optical outKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
COM ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111ERealtek RTL8111E
BluetoothKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Features3 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A55AMD 870 (RX881)
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC887Realtek ALC889
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
CertificationKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard southbridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD SB850
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows XP Windows Vista Windows 7
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers12
PCI Express x16 slots22
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
PCI slotsDiffers13
BIOS2 differ
BIOS typeDiffersUEFIAWARD
BIOS memory size32 Mbit32 Mbit
ACPI versionDiffers2.0a1.0b
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers213 mm220 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security
Other features1 differ
S/PDIF in connectorDiffersNoYes
Controller interface typeKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
CNR slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
GAME/MIDI connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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