Product comparison · 2 motherboards

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe vs MSI K9N SLI Platinum

27specifications compared
9differ
18identical
21known for one product only

Key differences

RAID levels
- M2N32-SLI Deluxe:0, 1, 0+1, 5, JBOD
- K9N SLI Platinum:0, 1
USB 2.0 connectors
- M2N32-SLI Deluxe:2
- K9N SLI Platinum:3
Number of SATA connectors
- M2N32-SLI Deluxe:7
- K9N SLI Platinum:6
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
- M2N32-SLI Deluxe:1
- K9N SLI Platinum:2
Networking features
- M2N32-SLI Deluxe:Dual Gigabit LAN
- K9N SLI Platinum:Gigabit Ethernet
Width
- M2N32-SLI Deluxe:305 mm
- K9N SLI Platinum:245 mm
Depth
- M2N32-SLI Deluxe:245 mm
- K9N SLI Platinum:305 mm
RAID controller type
- M2N32-SLI Deluxe:Silicon Image 3132 SATA
- K9N SLI Platinum:SATA II

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Comparison of M2N32-SLI Deluxe, K9N SLI Platinum
48 specifications	A ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe View product	B MSI K9N SLI Platinum View product
Processoridentical
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor system buses supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000 MHz
Memoryidentical
ECC сompatibilityKnown for one	ECC & Non-ECC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers1 differ
RAID levelsDiffers	0, 1, 0+1, 5, JBOD	0, 1
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers	2	3
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers	7	6
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	2
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
COM ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Dual Gigabit LAN	Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Vitesse VSC8601
Featuresidentical
Audio chipKnown for one	ADI AD1988B	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsKnown for one	7.1 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers	2x PCI Express x16 1x PCI Express x4 1x PCI Express x1 2x PCI 2.2	3x PCI (32-bit) 2x PCI-Express x1 2x PCI-Express x16
BIOSidentical
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one	64 Mbit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers	305 mm	245 mm
DepthDiffers	245 mm	305 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Booster NVIDIA MediaShield RAID Anti-virus (OEM)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Azalia Digital Header (ADH) connectorKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Special featuresKnown for one	AMD Cool 'n' Quiet AMD Live! Ready AI Nap AI Gear ASUS Crystal Sound ASUS Music Alarm ASUS MyLogo3 ASUS EZ DIY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Manageability featuresKnown for one	WOL PME, WOR PME, Chasis Intrusion, PXE	Unknown — not stated by the source
RAID controller typeDiffers	Silicon Image 3132 SATA	SATA II
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	245 x 305
Audio outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Realtek ALC883

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