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ASUS M2N-X Socket AM2 ATX vs GIGABYTE GA-G33M-DS3R Intel G33 + ICH9R Chipset

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 11identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • M2N-X Socket AM2 ATX:AMD
    • GA-G33M-DS3R Intel G33 + ICH9R Chipset:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • M2N-X Socket AM2 ATX:Socket AM2
    • GA-G33M-DS3R Intel G33 + ICH9R Chipset:LGA 775 (Socket T)
  • Number of memory slots
    • M2N-X Socket AM2 ATX:2
    • GA-G33M-DS3R Intel G33 + ICH9R Chipset:4
  • Maximum internal memory
    • M2N-X Socket AM2 ATX:4 GB
    • GA-G33M-DS3R Intel G33 + ICH9R Chipset:8 GB
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • M2N-X Socket AM2 ATX:4
    • GA-G33M-DS3R Intel G33 + ICH9R Chipset:8
  • CPU fan connector
    • M2N-X Socket AM2 ATX:No
    • GA-G33M-DS3R Intel G33 + ICH9R Chipset:Yes
  • Compatible operating systems
    • M2N-X Socket AM2 ATX:Windows Vista/XP/2000
    • GA-G33M-DS3R Intel G33 + ICH9R Chipset:- Win9X/ME - Linux
  • Width
    • M2N-X Socket AM2 ATX:305 mm
    • GA-G33M-DS3R Intel G33 + ICH9R Chipset:244 mm

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Comparison of M2N-X, GA-G33M-DS3R Intel G33 + ICH9R Chipset
42 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM2LGA 775 (Socket T)
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneECC & Non-ECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers48
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
CD/AUX audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorDiffersNoYes
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
Number of IEEE1394 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O portsidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
PS/2 ports quantity22
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parallel ports quantity11
Networkidentical
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8111B
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet, IEEE1394
Features1 differ
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC889A
Power source typeATXATX
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows Vista/XP/2000- Win9X/ME - Linux
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers1 x PCI Express x16 2 x PCI Express x1 3 x PCI- 1 x PCI Express X16 - 1 x PCI Express X4 - 2 x PCI
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm244 mm
DepthDiffers193 mm244 mm
Other featuresidentical
Floppy disk drive connectorYesYes
Graphics controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel GMA 3100
RAID controller typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA 3Gb/s
Controller 2nd interface typeKnown for oneUltraDMA 100/66/33Unknown — not stated by the source
Controller interface typeKnown for oneSerial ATAUnknown — not stated by the source
EZ plug connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Manageability featuresKnown for oneWOR (Ring), WOL/WOR (PME), PXEUnknown — not stated by the source
BIOSidentical
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one32 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneDrivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NVIDIA MediaShield RAIDUnknown — not stated by the source

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