Product comparison · 2 motherboards

ASUS F1A55-M LX vs ASUS M5A78L-M LX V2

59specifications compared
19differ
40identical
20known for one product only

Key differences

Processor socket
- F1A55-M LX:Socket FM1
- M5A78L-M LX V2:Socket AM3+
ECC сompatibility
- F1A55-M LX:Non-ECC
- M5A78L-M LX V2:ECC & Non-ECC
Maximum internal memory
- F1A55-M LX:32 GB
- M5A78L-M LX V2:8 GB
Supported storage drive interfaces
- F1A55-M LX:SATA
- M5A78L-M LX V2:SATA II
Graphics card
- F1A55-M LX:Radeon HD 6000
- M5A78L-M LX V2:Radeon HD 3000
Maximum resolution
- F1A55-M LX:1920 x 1600 pixels
- M5A78L-M LX V2:2560 x 1440 pixels
DirectX version
- F1A55-M LX:11
- M5A78L-M LX V2:10.0
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- F1A55-M LX:6
- M5A78L-M LX V2:4

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Comparison of F1A55-M LX, M5A78L-M LX V2
79 specifications	A ASUS F1A55-M LX View product	B ASUS M5A78L-M LX V2 View product
Processor2 differ
Processor socketDiffers	Socket FM1	Socket AM3+
Compatible processor seriesDiffers	AMD A, AMD E2	AMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X3, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.2 GT/s
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
ECC сompatibilityDiffers	Non-ECC	ECC & Non-ECC
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	32 GB	8 GB
Supported memory module capacitiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4GB
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffers	SATA	SATA II
Graphics3 differ
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Hybrid CrossFireX
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ATI
Graphics cardDiffers	Radeon HD 6000	Radeon HD 3000
Maximum resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1600 pixels	2560 x 1440 pixels
DirectX versionDiffers	11	10.0
Internal I/Oidentical
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Power fan connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	6	4
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Network1 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffers	Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
Features2 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	AMD A55	AMD 760G
Motherboard southbridgeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMD SB710
Cooling typeDiffers	Passive	Active
Overclocking featuresKnown for one	ASUS C.P.R.	Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers	1	2
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers	2	1
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
BIOS2 differ
BIOS typeDiffers	UEFI	AMI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers	32 Mbit	16 Mbit
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers	224 mm	244 mm
DepthDiffers	213 mm	203 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Trial softwareKnown for one	Anti-virus	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	ASUS utilities ASUS Update	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Controller interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SB710
Audio outputKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source

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