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ASUS F2A55-M LK2 vs ASUS F2A55-M LK2 PLUS

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  • 56specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 45identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS F2A55-M LK2 PLUS has 1 more USB 2.0 connectors than the ASUS F2A55-M LK2 (3 vs 2). The ASUS F2A55-M LK2 PLUS has 6 more SATA II connectors than the ASUS F2A55-M LK2 (6 vs 0). The ASUS F2A55-M LK2 PLUS has 2 more SATA connectors than the ASUS F2A55-M LK2 (6 vs 4). Supported storage drive interfaces: SATA on the ASUS F2A55-M LK2, SATA II on the ASUS F2A55-M LK2 PLUS. Audio chip: Realtek ALC887-VD on the ASUS F2A55-M LK2, Realtek ALC887 on the ASUS F2A55-M LK2 PLUS.

  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • F2A55-M LK2:SATA
    • F2A55-M LK2 PLUS:SATA II
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • F2A55-M LK2:2
    • F2A55-M LK2 PLUS:3
  • Number of SATA II connectors
    • F2A55-M LK2:0
    • F2A55-M LK2 PLUS:6
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • F2A55-M LK2:4
    • F2A55-M LK2 PLUS:6
  • Number of Parallel ATA connectors
    • F2A55-M LK2:0
    • F2A55-M LK2 PLUS:1
  • Audio chip
    • F2A55-M LK2:Realtek ALC887-VD
    • F2A55-M LK2 PLUS:Realtek ALC887
  • BIOS type
    • F2A55-M LK2:UEFI AMI
    • F2A55-M LK2 PLUS:UEFI
  • BIOS memory size
    • F2A55-M LK2:32 Mbit
    • F2A55-M LK2 PLUS:64 Mbit

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Comparison of F2A55-M LK2, F2A55-M LK2 PLUS
71 specifications
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketSocket FM2Socket FM2
Compatible processor seriesAMD AAMD A
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slots22
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600,1866 MHz1066,1333,1600,1866,2000,2133,2200,2250,2400 MHz
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATASATA II
RAID levels0, 1, 10, JBOD0, 1, 10, JBOD
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2048 MB
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Maximum resolution2560 x 1600 pixels2560 x 1600 pixels
DirectX version1111
Discrete graphics supportYesYes
Graphics card familyKnown for oneAMDUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O4 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors00
Number of SATA III connectors00
Number of SATA II connectorsDiffers06
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers46
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsDiffers01
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Number of EATX power connectors11
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of COM connectors11
Parallel connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O portsidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantity22
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantity00
DVI-D ports quantity11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111FRealtek RTL8111F
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factormicro ATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetAMD A55 FCHAMD A55 FCH
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC887-VDRealtek ALC887
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI slots11
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS2 differ
BIOS typeDiffersUEFI AMIUEFI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers32 Mbit64 Mbit
ACPI version2.0a2.0a
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers226 mm244 mm
DepthDiffers173 mm208 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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