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ASUS F2A55 AMD A55 Socket FM2 ATX vs ASUS F2A55-M LK

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  • 73specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 56identical
  • 5known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS F2A55 AMD A55 Socket FM2 ATX has 2 more memory slots than the ASUS F2A55-M LK (4 vs 2). The ASUS F2A55 AMD A55 Socket FM2 ATX has 32 GB more maximum internal memory than the ASUS F2A55-M LK (64 GB vs 32 GB). The ASUS F2A55 AMD A55 Socket FM2 ATX has 6 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors than the ASUS F2A55-M LK (06 vs 0). Parallel processing technology support: 2-Way CrossFireX, Hybrid CrossFireX on the ASUS F2A55 AMD A55 Socket FM2 ATX, Hybrid CrossFireX on the ASUS F2A55-M LK. Motherboard form factor: ATX on the ASUS F2A55 AMD A55 Socket FM2 ATX, micro ATX on the ASUS F2A55-M LK.

  • Number of memory slots
    • F2A55 AMD A55 Socket FM2 ATX:4
    • F2A55-M LK:2
  • Maximum internal memory
    • F2A55 AMD A55 Socket FM2 ATX:64 GB
    • F2A55-M LK:32 GB
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • F2A55 AMD A55 Socket FM2 ATX:06
    • F2A55-M LK:0
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • F2A55 AMD A55 Socket FM2 ATX:2
    • F2A55-M LK:1
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • F2A55 AMD A55 Socket FM2 ATX:6
    • F2A55-M LK:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • F2A55 AMD A55 Socket FM2 ATX:2
    • F2A55-M LK:0
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • F2A55 AMD A55 Socket FM2 ATX:0
    • F2A55-M LK:1
  • DVI-D ports quantity
    • F2A55 AMD A55 Socket FM2 ATX:0
    • F2A55-M LK:1

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78 specifications
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketSocket FM2Socket FM2
Compatible processor seriesAMD AAMD A
Maximum number of SMP processors11
Memory3 differ
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers42
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1866,2000,2133,2200,2250,2400 MHz1066,1333,1600,1866,2000,2133,2200,2250,2400 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA IISATA II
RAID levels0, 1, 10, JBOD0, 1, 10, JBOD
Graphics1 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2048 MB
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way CrossFireX, Hybrid CrossFireXHybrid CrossFireX
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Graphics card familyAMDAMD
Graphics cardRadeon HD 7000Radeon HD 7000
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2560 x 1600 pixels
DirectX version1111
Discrete graphics supportYesYes
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectors33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers060
Number of SATA III connectors00
Number of SATA II connectors66
Number of SATA connectors66
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
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 connectorsDiffers21
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
Number of COM connectors11
Parallel connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers64
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantity22
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantity00
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers01
Microphone inYesYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111FRealtek RTL8111F
Features1 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetAMD A55AMD A55
Audio chipRealtek ALC887Realtek ALC887
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Cooling typePassivePassive
Power source typeATXATX
Overclocking featuresKnown for oneASUS C.P.R.Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slots22
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers21
PCI Express configurationsDiffers2x1, 2x161x16, 2x1
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
PCI slots11
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeUEFIUEFI
BIOS memory size64 Mbit64 Mbit
ACPI version2.0a2.0a
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm244 mm
DepthDiffers224 mm208 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedSATASATA
Drivers includedYesYes
Trial softwareAntivirusAntivirus
Bundled softwareASUS utilities ASUS updateASUS utilities ASUS Update
Other features2 differ
Controller interface typeAMD A55AMD A55
Audio outputDiffers63
PCI Express slots quantityDiffers43
Quick installation guideYesYes

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