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ASUS M2A-VM Socket AM2 micro ATX vs ASUS P5VD2-MX SE

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 7identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • M2A-VM Socket AM2 micro ATX:AMD
    • P5VD2-MX SE:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • M2A-VM Socket AM2 micro ATX:Socket AM2
    • P5VD2-MX SE:LGA 775 (Socket T)
  • Number of memory slots
    • M2A-VM Socket AM2 micro ATX:4
    • P5VD2-MX SE:2
  • ECC сompatibility
    • M2A-VM Socket AM2 micro ATX:ECC & Non-ECC
    • P5VD2-MX SE:Non-ECC
  • Maximum internal memory
    • M2A-VM Socket AM2 micro ATX:8 GB
    • P5VD2-MX SE:2 GB
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • M2A-VM Socket AM2 micro ATX:3
    • P5VD2-MX SE:4
  • S/PDIF out connector
    • M2A-VM Socket AM2 micro ATX:Yes
    • P5VD2-MX SE:No
  • ATX Power connector (24-pin)
    • M2A-VM Socket AM2 micro ATX:Yes
    • P5VD2-MX SE:No

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Comparison of M2A-VM, P5VD2-MX SE
47 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM2LGA 775 (Socket T)
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor system buses supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Memory3 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers42
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB2 GB
Controller typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100 LAN
Storage controllersidentical
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one256 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers34
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out connectorDiffersYesNo
CD/AUX audio inYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)DiffersYesNo
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantity11
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
COM ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC883Realtek ALC660
Audio output channelsKnown for one5.1 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
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 PCI1 x PCI Express x16 1 x PCI Express x1 2 x PCI
BIOS1 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers64 Mbit16 Mbit
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one245 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one229 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersDrivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Anti Virus (OEM)ASUS Screen Saver Anti-virus ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update VCT
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 CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Q-FanUnknown — 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
EZ plug connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Floppy disk drive connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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