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ASUS M4A78LT-M LX vs ASUS M5A88M AMD 880G Socket AM3 ATX

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 22identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of memory slots
    • M4A78LT-M LX:2
    • M5A88M AMD 880G Socket AM3 ATX:4
  • ECC сompatibility
    • M4A78LT-M LX:ECC & Non-ECC
    • M5A88M AMD 880G Socket AM3 ATX:Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • M4A78LT-M LX:1066,1333,1600,1866 MHz
    • M5A88M AMD 880G Socket AM3 ATX:1600,1866,2200 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • M4A78LT-M LX:8 GB
    • M5A88M AMD 880G Socket AM3 ATX:16 GB
  • RAID levels
    • M4A78LT-M LX:0, 1, 10, JBOD
    • M5A88M AMD 880G Socket AM3 ATX:0, 1, 5, 10
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • M4A78LT-M LX:Hybrid CrossFireX
    • M5A88M AMD 880G Socket AM3 ATX:Not supported
  • On-board graphics card
    • M4A78LT-M LX:Yes
    • M5A88M AMD 880G Socket AM3 ATX:No
  • Graphics card family
    • M4A78LT-M LX:AMD
    • M5A88M AMD 880G Socket AM3 ATX:ATI

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Comparison of M4A78LT-M LX, M5A88M
71 specifications
Processor1 differ
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6AMD Phenom II Dual-Core Mobile
Memory4 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600,1866 MHz1600,1866,2200 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Supported memory typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3-SDRAM
Storage controllers1 differ
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 10, JBOD0, 1, 5, 10
Graphics4 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersHybrid CrossFireXNot supported
On-board graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDATI
Graphics cardDiffersRadeon 3000Radeon HD 4250
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers34
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of COM connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Parallel connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers16
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
COM ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networkidentical
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8111E
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Features3 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD 760GAMD 880G
Motherboard southbridgeKnown for oneAMD SB710Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC887Realtek ALC892
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindowsUnknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipset familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD
Overclocking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOverclocking Protection: - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS2 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers64 Mbit16 Mbit
ACPI versionDiffers2.0a3.0
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm24.4 mm
DepthDiffers203 mm24.4 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Controller interface typeKnown for oneSATA 3.0 Gb/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF in connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported RDIMM clock speedsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Graphics controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDMI, DVI, RGB
Special featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceASUS Xtreme Design: ASUS Hybrid Processor - TurboV EVO: - Turbo Unlocker - Auto Tuning - TurboV - CPU Level Up - GPU Boost ASUS Hybrid Switch: - Core Unlocker ASUS Power Design: - ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Features: - MemOK! - Anti-Surge ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink
Manageability featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE

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