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ASUS F2A85-V AMD A85X Socket FM2 ATX vs GIGABYTE GA-F2A85XM-D3H (rev. 1.0)

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  • 49specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 34identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS F2A85-V AMD A85X Socket FM2 ATX has 5 more USB 2.0 connectors than the GIGABYTE GA-F2A85XM-D3H (rev. 1.0) (6 vs 1). The GIGABYTE GA-F2A85XM-D3H (rev. 1.0) has 1 more SATA III connectors than the ASUS F2A85-V AMD A85X Socket FM2 ATX (8 vs 7). The ASUS F2A85-V AMD A85X Socket FM2 ATX has 1 more eSATA ports quantity than the GIGABYTE GA-F2A85XM-D3H (rev. 1.0) (1 vs 0). Only the ASUS F2A85-V AMD A85X Socket FM2 ATX has on-board graphics card. Compatible processor series: AMD Athlon on the ASUS F2A85-V AMD A85X Socket FM2 ATX, AMD A on the GIGABYTE GA-F2A85XM-D3H (rev. 1.0).

  • Compatible processor series
    • F2A85-V AMD A85X Socket FM2 ATX:AMD Athlon
    • GA-F2A85XM-D3H (rev. 1.0):AMD A
  • On-board graphics card
    • F2A85-V AMD A85X Socket FM2 ATX:Yes
    • GA-F2A85XM-D3H (rev. 1.0):No
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • F2A85-V AMD A85X Socket FM2 ATX:6
    • GA-F2A85XM-D3H (rev. 1.0):1
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • F2A85-V AMD A85X Socket FM2 ATX:7
    • GA-F2A85XM-D3H (rev. 1.0):8
  • eSATA ports quantity
    • F2A85-V AMD A85X Socket FM2 ATX:1
    • GA-F2A85XM-D3H (rev. 1.0):0
  • Motherboard form factor
    • F2A85-V AMD A85X Socket FM2 ATX:ATX
    • GA-F2A85XM-D3H (rev. 1.0):micro ATX
  • Compatible operating systems
    • F2A85-V AMD A85X Socket FM2 ATX:Windows 8
    • GA-F2A85XM-D3H (rev. 1.0):Windows 8, 7, Vista, XP
  • PCI Express x1 slots
    • F2A85-V AMD A85X Socket FM2 ATX:2
    • GA-F2A85XM-D3H (rev. 1.0):1

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Comparison of F2A85-V, GA-F2A85XM-D3H (rev. 1.0)
82 specifications
Processor1 differ
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD AthlonAMD A
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneNon-ECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600,1866,2000,2133,2200,2250,2400 MHz1066,1333,1600,1866 MHz
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 V
Graphics1 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one2048 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneQuad-GPU CrossFireXUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics cardDiffersYesNo
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/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers61
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers78
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parallel connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial port headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports1 differ
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersFast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Features2 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC887Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 8Windows 8, 7, Vista, XP
CertificationKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Overclocking featuresKnown for one- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers21
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI slotsDiffers31
BIOS2 differ
BIOS typeDiffersUEFI AMIEFI AMI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers64 Mbit128 Mbit
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm244 mm
DepthDiffers231 mm244 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Dual Link DVIKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of DIMM slotsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of processors supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
GAME/MIDI connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special featuresidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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