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ASUS M4N68T-M V2 vs GIGABYTE GA-M68M-S2 (rev. 1.0)

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  • 37specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 24identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • M4N68T-M V2:Socket AM3
    • GA-M68M-S2 (rev. 1.0):Socket AM2
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • M4N68T-M V2:1066,1333,1600,1800 MHz
    • GA-M68M-S2 (rev. 1.0):667,800,1066 MHz
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • M4N68T-M V2:6
    • GA-M68M-S2 (rev. 1.0):2
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • M4N68T-M V2:4
    • GA-M68M-S2 (rev. 1.0):2
  • Number of Parallel ATA connectors
    • M4N68T-M V2:0
    • GA-M68M-S2 (rev. 1.0):1
  • Networking features
    • M4N68T-M V2:RTL8211CL-VB Gigabit LAN
    • GA-M68M-S2 (rev. 1.0):Fast Ethernet
  • Motherboard form factor
    • M4N68T-M V2:ATX
    • GA-M68M-S2 (rev. 1.0):micro ATX
  • Audio chip
    • M4N68T-M V2:VIA VT1708S
    • GA-M68M-S2 (rev. 1.0):Realtek ALC883

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Comparison of M4N68T-M V2, GA-M68M-S2 (rev. 1.0)
57 specifications
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM3Socket AM2
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory1 differ
Number of memory slots22
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600,1800 MHz667,800,1066 MHz
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneECC & Non-ECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportNot supportedNot supported
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one256 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers62
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers42
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsDiffers01
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
CD/AUX audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O portsidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantity22
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantity00
DVI-D ports quantity00
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parallel ports quantity11
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
COM ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8201CL
Networking featuresDiffersRTL8211CL-VB Gigabit LANFast Ethernet
Features2 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Audio chipDiffersVIA VT1708SRealtek ALC883
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Vista/XP
Component forKnown for onePCUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slots11
PCI Express x16 slots11
PCI slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
BIOS2 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers64 Mbit16 Mbit
ACPI versionDiffers2.01.0
BIOS typeKnown for oneAMIUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers208 mm244 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm225 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersASUS PC Probe II ASUS UpdateNorton Internet Security
Other featuresidentical
S/PDIF in connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Floppy disk drive connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Storage controllersidentical
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 5, 10, JBODUnknown — not stated by the source

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