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ASUS F2A85-M AMD A85X Socket FM2 micro ATX vs GIGABYTE GA-Z77N-WIFI (rev. 1.0)

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 18identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS F2A85-M AMD A85X Socket FM2 micro ATX has 2 more memory slots than the GIGABYTE GA-Z77N-WIFI (rev. 1.0) (4 vs 2). The ASUS F2A85-M AMD A85X Socket FM2 micro ATX has 48 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE GA-Z77N-WIFI (rev. 1.0) (64 GB vs 16 GB). The ASUS F2A85-M AMD A85X Socket FM2 micro ATX has 1 more USB 2.0 connectors than the GIGABYTE GA-Z77N-WIFI (rev. 1.0) (3 vs 2). Processor manufacturer: AMD on the ASUS F2A85-M AMD A85X Socket FM2 micro ATX, Intel on the GIGABYTE GA-Z77N-WIFI (rev. 1.0). Processor socket: Socket FM2 on the ASUS F2A85-M AMD A85X Socket FM2 micro ATX, LGA 1155 (Socket H2) on the GIGABYTE GA-Z77N-WIFI (rev. 1.0).

  • Processor manufacturer
    • F2A85-M AMD A85X Socket FM2 micro ATX:AMD
    • GA-Z77N-WIFI (rev. 1.0):Intel
  • Processor socket
    • F2A85-M AMD A85X Socket FM2 micro ATX:Socket FM2
    • GA-Z77N-WIFI (rev. 1.0):LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
  • Number of memory slots
    • F2A85-M AMD A85X Socket FM2 micro ATX:4
    • GA-Z77N-WIFI (rev. 1.0):2
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • F2A85-M AMD A85X Socket FM2 micro ATX:1066,1333,1600,1866 MHz
    • GA-Z77N-WIFI (rev. 1.0):800,1066,1333,1600 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • F2A85-M AMD A85X Socket FM2 micro ATX:64 GB
    • GA-Z77N-WIFI (rev. 1.0):16 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • F2A85-M AMD A85X Socket FM2 micro ATX:SATA III
    • GA-Z77N-WIFI (rev. 1.0):SATA II, SATA III
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • F2A85-M AMD A85X Socket FM2 micro ATX:3
    • GA-Z77N-WIFI (rev. 1.0):2
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • F2A85-M AMD A85X Socket FM2 micro ATX:7
    • GA-Z77N-WIFI (rev. 1.0):2

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Comparison of F2A85-M, GA-Z77N-WIFI (rev. 1.0)
86 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket FM2LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD AIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers42
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneNon-ECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600,1866 MHz800,1066,1333,1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB16 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 V
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA IIISATA II, SATA III
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 5, 10Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one2048 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for one2-Way CrossFireXUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for oneAMDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics cardKnown for oneRadeon HD 7000Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one2560 x 1600 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
DirectX versionKnown for one11Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors11
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers72
Number of SATA II connectorsDiffers02
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one7Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
TPM connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial port headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
PS/2 ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers10
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek RTL8111FUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Features4 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXmini ATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A85XIntel Z77
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC887Realtek ALC892
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Cooling typeKnown for onePassiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeATXATX
Overclocking featuresKnown for oneASUS C.P.R.Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 8/7/XP
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers21
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x1, 1x4, 1x16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeDiffersUEFIEFI AMI
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one64 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
ACPI versionKnown for one2.0aUnknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm170 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm170 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for oneAntivirusUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareDiffersASUS Utilities ASUS UpdateNorton Internet Security (OEM version), Intel Rapid Start Technology, Intel Smart Connect Technology, Intel Smart Response Technology
Other featuresidentical
Controller interface typeKnown for oneAMD A85XUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots quantityKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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