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ASUS F1A55-M AMD A55 Socket FM1 micro ATX vs ASUS P8Z68-M PRO

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  • 52specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 35identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • F1A55-M AMD A55 Socket FM1 micro ATX:AMD
    • P8Z68-M PRO:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • F1A55-M AMD A55 Socket FM1 micro ATX:Socket FM1
    • P8Z68-M PRO:LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
  • Maximum internal memory
    • F1A55-M AMD A55 Socket FM1 micro ATX:64 GB
    • P8Z68-M PRO:32 GB
  • RAID levels
    • F1A55-M AMD A55 Socket FM1 micro ATX:0, 1, 10, JBOD
    • P8Z68-M PRO:0, 1, 5, 10
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • F1A55-M AMD A55 Socket FM1 micro ATX:4
    • P8Z68-M PRO:5
  • Number of SATA II connectors
    • F1A55-M AMD A55 Socket FM1 micro ATX:6
    • P8Z68-M PRO:4
  • eSATA ports quantity
    • F1A55-M AMD A55 Socket FM1 micro ATX:0
    • P8Z68-M PRO:1
  • Motherboard chipset
    • F1A55-M AMD A55 Socket FM1 micro ATX:AMD A55
    • P8Z68-M PRO:Intel Z68

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Comparison of F1A55-M, P8Z68-M PRO
65 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket FM1LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Pentium® Dual-CoreIntel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7
Memory2 differ
Number of memory slots44
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600,1866,2200 MHz1066,1333,1600,1866,2133,2200 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
Supported memory typesKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers1 differ
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 10, JBOD0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneSATA IIUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1748 MB
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQuad-GPU CrossFireX
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Graphics card familyKnown for oneAMDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics cardKnown for oneRadeon HD 6000Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers45
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Number of SATA II connectorsDiffers64
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Number of EATX power connectors11
Power fan connectorYesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectors11
Number of COM connectors11
TPM connectorYesYes
Rear panel I/O ports1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
PS/2 ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI-D ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111ERealtek RTL8111E
Features2 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factormicro ATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A55Intel Z68
Audio chipDiffersVIA VT1708SRealtek ALC892
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyKnown for oneAMDUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x16 slots22
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
PCI slotsDiffers12
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS2 differ
BIOS typeDiffersUEFIAMI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers32 Mbit64 Mbit
ACPI version2.0a2.0a
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm245 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm245 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedSATASATA
Drivers includedYesYes
Other features1 differ
Controller 2nd interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA 3Gb/s
Controller interface typeDiffersAMD A55 FCHSATA 6Gb/s
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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