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ASUS M2NPV-MX motherboard Socket AM2 micro ATX vs ASUS NCLV-D2 10.5" Server Motherboard

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 5identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • M2NPV-MX motherboard Socket AM2 micro ATX:AMD
    • NCLV-D2 10.5" Server Motherboard:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • M2NPV-MX motherboard Socket AM2 micro ATX:Socket AM2
    • NCLV-D2 10.5" Server Motherboard:Socket 604 (mPGA604)
  • Maximum number of SMP processors
    • M2NPV-MX motherboard Socket AM2 micro ATX:1
    • NCLV-D2 10.5" Server Motherboard:2
  • Number of memory slots
    • M2NPV-MX motherboard Socket AM2 micro ATX:4
    • NCLV-D2 10.5" Server Motherboard:6
  • ECC сompatibility
    • M2NPV-MX motherboard Socket AM2 micro ATX:ECC & Non-ECC
    • NCLV-D2 10.5" Server Motherboard:ECC
  • Maximum internal memory
    • M2NPV-MX motherboard Socket AM2 micro ATX:8 GB
    • NCLV-D2 10.5" Server Motherboard:12 GB
  • RAID levels
    • M2NPV-MX motherboard Socket AM2 micro ATX:0, 1, 0+1, 5, JBOD
    • NCLV-D2 10.5" Server Motherboard:0, 1
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • M2NPV-MX motherboard Socket AM2 micro ATX:4
    • NCLV-D2 10.5" Server Motherboard:2

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Comparison of M2NPV-MX, NCLV-D2 10.5" Server Motherboard
45 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM2Socket 604 (mPGA604)
Maximum number of SMP processorsDiffers12
Processor system buses supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MHz
Memory3 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers46
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCECC
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB12 GB
Storage controllers1 differ
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 0+1, 5, JBOD0, 1
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers42
Number of Parallel ATA connectors22
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CD/AUX audio inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers16
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers21
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBroadcom BCM5721
Features1 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXExtended ATX
Audio chipKnown for oneADI AD1986AUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsKnown for one5.1 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeATXATX
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers1x PCI Express x16 1x PCI Express x1 2x PCISlot 2: 1 x PCI 32bit/33MHz Slot 3: 1 x PCI 32bit/33MHz Slot 4: 1 x PCI-E x 8 slot (x 4 link) Slot 5: 1 x PCI-X 64bit /66MHz Slot 6: 1 x PCI-X 64bit /66MHz
BIOSidentical
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one32 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersDrivers NVIDIA MediaShield RAID ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate AMD Cool ' n' Quiet Anti-virus(OEM)ASWM 2.0
Other features1 differ
Graphics controllerDiffersGeForce 6ATI RageXL
Special featuresKnown for oneAMD Cool 'n' Quiet AMD Live! Ready ASUS Q-Fan ASUS My Logo ASUS CrashFreeBIOS2 ASUS EZ Flash 2Unknown — not stated by the source
Manageability featuresKnown for oneWfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL PME, WOR, PXEUnknown — not stated by the source
RAID controller typeKnown for oneNVIDIA nForce 430Unknown — not stated by the source
Floppy disk drive connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 MB
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 35 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 70 °C

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