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ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS vs ASUS P5KPL-E motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 18identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • M2N-MX SE PLUS:AMD
    • P5KPL-E motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • M2N-MX SE PLUS:Socket AM2
    • P5KPL-E motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:LGA 775 (Socket T)
  • Number of memory slots
    • M2N-MX SE PLUS:2
    • P5KPL-E motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:4
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • M2N-MX SE PLUS:2
    • P5KPL-E motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:4
  • Networking features
    • M2N-MX SE PLUS:Fast Ethernet
    • P5KPL-E motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Motherboard form factor
    • M2N-MX SE PLUS:micro ATX
    • P5KPL-E motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:ATX
  • Audio chip
    • M2N-MX SE PLUS:Realtek ALC662
    • P5KPL-E motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:Realtek ALC883
  • Audio output channels
    • M2N-MX SE PLUS:5.1 channels
    • P5KPL-E motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:7.1 channels

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Comparison of M2N-MX SE PLUS, P5KPL-E
44 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM2LGA 775 (Socket T)
Memory1 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Graphicsidentical
Graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGMA 3100
Internal I/O1 differ
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers24
Power fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O portsidentical
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Features3 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC662Realtek ALC883
Audio output channelsDiffers5.1 channels7.1 channels
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows XP/Vista
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers1 x PCI Express x16 2 x PCI1 x PCI Express x16 2 x PCI Express x1 3 x PCI 2.2
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers245 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers194 mm203 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features2 differ
Controller 2nd interface typeDiffersUltraDMA 133/100/66/33UltraDMA 100/66/33
Floppy disk drive connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Manageability featuresDiffersWfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR, PXEWOL @ PME, WOR @ PME, PXE
Special featuresKnown for oneASUS Q-Fan ASUS My Logo ASUS CrashFreeBIOS2 ASUS EZ FlashUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllersidentical
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1Unknown — not stated by the source

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