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ASUS M2N-X Plus vs GIGABYTE GA-X38T-DQ6 motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 12identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • M2N-X Plus:AMD
    • GA-X38T-DQ6 motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • M2N-X Plus:Socket AM2
    • GA-X38T-DQ6 motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:LGA 775 (Socket T)
  • Number of memory slots
    • M2N-X Plus:2
    • GA-X38T-DQ6 motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:4
  • Maximum internal memory
    • M2N-X Plus:4 GB
    • GA-X38T-DQ6 motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:8 GB
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • M2N-X Plus:3
    • GA-X38T-DQ6 motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:2
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • M2N-X Plus:4
    • GA-X38T-DQ6 motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:8
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • M2N-X Plus:4
    • GA-X38T-DQ6 motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:8
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • M2N-X Plus:1
    • GA-X38T-DQ6 motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:2

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Comparison of M2N-X Plus, GA-X38T-DQ6
46 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM2LGA 775 (Socket T)
Memory2 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneECC & Non-ECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Controller typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel XMP
Storage controllersidentical
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 0+1, 5, JBODUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers32
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers48
Number of Parallel ATA connectors11
CD/AUX audio inYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectors11
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of IEEE1394 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers48
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
PS/2 ports quantity22
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portYesYes
COM ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneFast EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC662Realtek ALC889A
Audio output channelsDiffers5.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Overclocking featuresKnown for oneSFS ASUS C.P.R.Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Windows VISTA/XP/2000
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers1 x PCI Express x16 2 x PCI Express x1 3 x PCI-2 PCI Express x16 -3 PCI Express x1 -2 PCI
BIOSidentical
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one64 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width305 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers193 mm244 mm
Other featuresidentical
Controller 2nd interface typeKnown for oneUltra DMA 133/100/66/33Unknown — not stated by the source
Controller interface typeKnown for oneSerial ATA IIUnknown — not stated by the source
Floppy disk drive connectorYesYes
Manageability featuresKnown for oneWOR @ Ring, WOL/WOR @ PME, PXEUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceS/PDF
Special featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-Ultra Durable 2 -Copper Silent Pipe & Crazy Cool -@BIOS -Q-Flash -EasyTune -Xpress -Xpress Recovery2.

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