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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

ASUS M4A78LT LE vs ASUS M5A97 Pro

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  • 48specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 27identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum internal memory
    • 16 GB
    • 32 GB
  • RAID levels
    • 0, 1, 10, JBOD
    • 0, 1, 5, 10
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • Not supported
    • Quad-GPU CrossFireX
  • On-board graphics card
    • No
    • Yes
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • 1
    • 2
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • 4
    • 8
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • 0
    • 2
  • eSATA ports quantity
    • 0
    • 2

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M4A78LT LEView product
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M5A97 ProView product
Processor1 differ
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Phenom II X2AMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6
Memory2 differ
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600,1800,1866 MHz1066,1333,1600,1800,1866,2133 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage controllers1 differ
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 10, JBOD0, 1, 5, 10
Graphics2 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersNot supportedQuad-GPU CrossFireX
On-board graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Internal I/O1 differ
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one6
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers12
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for one6
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneYes
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers48
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA ports quantityDiffers02
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
Headphone outputsDiffers36
Digital audio optical outKnown for one1
COM ports quantityKnown for one1
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one1
Features3 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD 760GAMD 970
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC887Realtek ALC892
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindowsWindows 32/64-bit
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers21
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for one1
PCI slotsDiffers32
BIOS2 differ
BIOS typeDiffersAMIEFI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers64 Mbit32 Mbit
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers208 mm244 mm
Other featuresidentical
Controller 2nd interface typeKnown for oneJMicron JMB362
Controller interface typeKnown for oneAMD SB950
Manageability featuresKnown for oneWfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE

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