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ASUS M2V motherboard Socket AM2 ATX vs ASUS P5VDC-X motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 16identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • M2V motherboard Socket AM2 ATX:AMD
    • P5VDC-X motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • M2V motherboard Socket AM2 ATX:Socket AM2
    • P5VDC-X motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:LGA 775 (Socket T)
  • Maximum internal memory
    • M2V motherboard Socket AM2 ATX:8 GB
    • P5VDC-X motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:4 GB
  • Networking features
    • M2V motherboard Socket AM2 ATX:Gigabit Ethernet
    • P5VDC-X motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:Fast Ethernet
  • Audio chip
    • M2V motherboard Socket AM2 ATX:Realtek ALC660
    • P5VDC-X motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:ADI AD1986A
  • Depth
    • M2V motherboard Socket AM2 ATX:205 mm
    • P5VDC-X motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:229 mm
  • Controller interface type
    • M2V motherboard Socket AM2 ATX:Ultra ATA 133/100/66/33
    • P5VDC-X motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:Serial ATA

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Comparison of M2V, P5VDC-X
44 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM2LGA 775 (Socket T)
Maximum number of SMP processors11
Processor system buses supportedKnown for one2000 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Number of memory slots44
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneECC & Non-ECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal I/Oidentical
USB 2.0 connectors22
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
CD/AUX audio inYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
CPU fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O portsidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Parallel ports quantity11
COM ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8201CL
Features1 differ
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC660ADI AD1986A
Audio output channels5.1 channels5.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers1x PCI Express x16 1x PCI Express x1 4x PCI1x AGP8X 1x PCI-E x16 3x PCI
BIOSidentical
BIOS memory size32 Mbit32 Mbit
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width305 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers205 mm229 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersDrivers ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus ASUS LiveUpdateDrivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-virus software (OEM)
Other features2 differ
Controller interface typeDiffersUltra ATA 133/100/66/33Serial ATA
Floppy disk drive connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Special featuresDiffersASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS O.C. Profile ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS MyLogo2 SFSCrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash MyLogo
Manageability featuresKnown for oneWfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL PME, WOR PME, SM BusUnknown — not stated by the source
Controller 2nd interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUltraDMA 133/100
Storage controllersidentical
RAID levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1, JBOD

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