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ASUS F1A55 R2.0 vs ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0

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  • 61specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 41identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS F1A55 R2.0 has 32 GB more maximum internal memory than the ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 (64 GB vs 32 GB). The ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 has 1 more chassis fan connectors than the ASUS F1A55 R2.0 (3 vs 2). The ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 has 2 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the ASUS F1A55 R2.0 (8 vs 6). Only the ASUS F1A55 R2.0 has on-board graphics card. Processor socket: Socket FM1 on the ASUS F1A55 R2.0, Socket AM3+ on the ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0.

  • Processor socket
    • F1A55 R2.0:Socket FM1
    • M5A99X EVO R2.0:Socket AM3+
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • F1A55 R2.0:1066,1333,1866,2250 MHz
    • M5A99X EVO R2.0:1066,1333,1866,2133 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • F1A55 R2.0:64 GB
    • M5A99X EVO R2.0:32 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • F1A55 R2.0:SATA II
    • M5A99X EVO R2.0:SATA III
  • RAID levels
    • F1A55 R2.0:0, 1, 10, JBOD
    • M5A99X EVO R2.0:0, 1, 5, 10
  • On-board graphics card
    • F1A55 R2.0:Yes
    • M5A99X EVO R2.0:No
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • F1A55 R2.0:2
    • M5A99X EVO R2.0:3
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • F1A55 R2.0:6
    • M5A99X EVO R2.0:8

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Comparison of F1A55 R2.0, M5A99X EVO R2.0
73 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketDiffersSocket FM1Socket AM3+
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD A, AMD E2AMD Phenom FX, AMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X3, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6, AMD Phenom II X8
Maximum number of SMP processors11
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.2 GT/s
Memory2 differ
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slots44
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1866,2250 MHz1066,1333,1866,2133 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA IISATA III
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 10, JBOD0, 1, 5, 10
Graphics2 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way CrossFireXQuad-GPU CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLI
On-board graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics supportYesYes
Graphics cardKnown for oneRadeon HD 6000Unknown — not stated by the source
DirectX versionKnown for one11Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectors33
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 source6
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Number of EATX power connectors11
Power fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers23
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of COM connectors11
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers68
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
Microphone inYesYes
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8111ERealtek RTL8111F
Features2 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A55AMD 990X
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC887Realtek ALC892
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Cooling typePassivePassive
Power source typeATXATX
Overclocking featuresASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
Expansion slots3 differ
PCI Express x1 slots22
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers23
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 1x16, 2x11x1, 1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
PCI slotsDiffers31
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeUEFIUEFI
BIOS memory size64 Mbit64 Mbit
ACPI version2.0a2.0a
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width305 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers224 mm244 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersSATACrossFire, SATA
Drivers includedYesYes
Trial softwareAntivirusAntivirus
Bundled softwareASUS Utilities ASUS UpdateASUS Utilities ASUS Update
Other features1 differ
Controller 2nd interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceASMedia PCIe SATA
Controller interface typeDiffersAMD A55 FCHAMD SB950
Audio output66
Quick installation guideYesYes

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