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ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition vs ASUS P5N32-E SLI Plus

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 19identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition:AMD
    • P5N32-E SLI Plus:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition:Socket AM2
    • P5N32-E SLI Plus:LGA 775 (Socket T)
  • ECC сompatibility
    • M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition:ECC & Non-ECC
    • P5N32-E SLI Plus:Non-ECC
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition:2
    • P5N32-E SLI Plus:3
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition:4
    • P5N32-E SLI Plus:6
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition:1
    • P5N32-E SLI Plus:2
  • Networking features
    • M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition:Gigabit Ethernet
    • P5N32-E SLI Plus:Dual Gigabit Ethernet
  • BIOS memory size
    • M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition:32 Mbit
    • P5N32-E SLI Plus:64 Mbit

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Comparison of M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition, P5N32-E SLI Plus
48 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM2LGA 775 (Socket T)
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory1 differ
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers23
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers46
CD/AUX audio inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
TPM connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Rear panel I/O ports1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
COM ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetDual Gigabit Ethernet
Features1 differ
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 2000/XP/VistaUnknown — not stated by the source
Overclocking featuresDiffersASUS C.P.R.AI NOS ASUS AI Booster ASUS C.P.R.
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceADI AD1988B
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers2 x PCI Express x16 2 x PCI Express x1 2 x PCI 2.22x PCI Express x16 1x PCI Express x16 1x PCI Express x1 2x PCI 2.2
BIOS1 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers32 Mbit64 Mbit
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers218 mm245 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersYesDrivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Booster NVIDIA MediaShield RAID Anti Virus (OEM)
Other features2 differ
Special featuresDiffers- ASUS AI Gear - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS Q-Fan 2 - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS MyLogo2ASUS EZ DIY ASUS MyLogo3 ASUS Q-Fan 2
Manageability featuresDiffersWOL @ PME, WOR @ PME, PXEWOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE
Controller 2nd interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUltraDMA 133/100/66/33
Controller interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial ATA I/II

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