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ASUS M2N-LR motherboard Socket AM2 ATX vs MSI P4M890M-L motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 3identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • M2N-LR motherboard Socket AM2 ATX:AMD
    • P4M890M-L motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • M2N-LR motherboard Socket AM2 ATX:Socket AM2
    • P4M890M-L motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:LGA 775 (Socket T)
  • Number of memory slots
    • M2N-LR motherboard Socket AM2 ATX:4
    • P4M890M-L motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:2
  • Maximum internal memory
    • M2N-LR motherboard Socket AM2 ATX:4 GB
    • P4M890M-L motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:2 GB
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • M2N-LR motherboard Socket AM2 ATX:3
    • P4M890M-L motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:2
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • M2N-LR motherboard Socket AM2 ATX:6
    • P4M890M-L motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:2
  • LAN controller
    • M2N-LR motherboard Socket AM2 ATX:Broadcom BCM5721
    • P4M890M-L motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:VIA VT6103L
  • Networking features
    • M2N-LR motherboard Socket AM2 ATX:Dual Gigabit Ethernet
    • P4M890M-L motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:Ethernet/Fast Ethernet

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Comparison of M2N-LR, P4M890M-L
40 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM2LGA 775 (Socket T)
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor system buses supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Memory2 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers42
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Storage controllersidentical
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 5, 10, JBODUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one32 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics cardKnown for oneES1000Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers32
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers62
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of IEEE1394 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Rear panel I/O portsidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
LAN controllerDiffersBroadcom BCM5721VIA VT6103L
Networking featuresDiffersDual Gigabit EthernetEthernet/Fast Ethernet
Features1 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Power source typeATXATX
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.1 channels
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers1x PCI-E x16 1x 64-bit/133GHz PCI-X 1x 64-bit/133GHz PCI-X 1x 32-bit/33MHz PCI- 1 PCI Express x 16 - 2 PCI 2.2 32-bit PCI
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one10 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Controller 2nd interface typeKnown for oneUltra-ATA 100/133Unknown — not stated by the source
Controller interface typeKnown for oneSerial ATA IIUnknown — not stated by the source
Floppy disk drive connectorYesYes
Special featuresKnown for oneSmart Fan IIUnknown — not stated by the source
Manageability featuresKnown for oneASWM2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVIA VT1708
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source- 1 x Parallel - 1 x Serial port (COM 1) - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard - 1 x PS/2 Mouse - 1 x Audio I/O (6 in 1) - 4 x USB 2.0 - 1 x IEEE1394 (optional) - 1 x RJ45 LAN jack - 1 x VGA port

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