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ASUS M2A-VM/HDMI Socket AM2 micro ATX vs ASUS Striker LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 15identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • M2A-VM/HDMI Socket AM2 micro ATX:AMD
    • Striker LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • M2A-VM/HDMI Socket AM2 micro ATX:Socket AM2
    • Striker LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:LGA 775 (Socket T)
  • ECC сompatibility
    • M2A-VM/HDMI Socket AM2 micro ATX:ECC & Non-ECC
    • Striker LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:Non-ECC
  • RAID levels
    • M2A-VM/HDMI Socket AM2 micro ATX:0, 1
    • Striker LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:0, 1, 5, JBOD
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • M2A-VM/HDMI Socket AM2 micro ATX:4
    • Striker LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:6
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • M2A-VM/HDMI Socket AM2 micro ATX:1
    • Striker LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:3
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • M2A-VM/HDMI Socket AM2 micro ATX:1
    • Striker LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:2
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • M2A-VM/HDMI Socket AM2 micro ATX:1
    • Striker LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:0

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Comparison of M2A-VM/HDMI, Striker
55 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM2LGA 775 (Socket T)
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Number of memory slots44
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage controllers1 differ
RAID levelsDiffers0, 10, 1, 5, JBOD
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one256 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectors33
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers46
Number of Parallel ATA connectors11
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CD/AUX audio inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Number of EATX power connectors11
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers13
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of IEEE1394 connectors11
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
PS/2 ports quantity22
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers10
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet (Dual)
Features2 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC883Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsDiffers5.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Overclocking featuresKnown for oneSFS ASUS C.P.R.Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers1x PCI Express x16 1x PCI Express x1 2x PCI2 x PCI 2.2
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
BIOSidentical
BIOS memory size64 Mbit64 Mbit
BIOS typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAward
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers245 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers229 mm245 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneDrivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Anti Virus (OEM)Unknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Controller 2nd interface typeKnown for oneUltraDMA 133/100Unknown — not stated by the source
Controller interface typeKnown for oneSerial ATA I/IIUnknown — not stated by the source
Special featuresKnown for oneASUS MyLogo2 ASUS CrashFreeBIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS O.C ProfileUnknown — not stated by the source
Manageability featuresKnown for oneWfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PXE, WOR by PMEUnknown — not stated by the source
Floppy disk drive connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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