Product comparison · 2 motherboards

ASUS M5A78L-M LX PLUS vs ASUS M5A78L-M LX V2

64specifications compared
6differ
58identical
13known for one product only

Key differences

Maximum internal memory
- M5A78L-M LX PLUS:16 GB
- M5A78L-M LX V2:8 GB
Supported memory module capacities
- M5A78L-M LX PLUS:1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB
- M5A78L-M LX V2:4GB
On-board graphics card
- M5A78L-M LX PLUS:No
- M5A78L-M LX V2:Yes
DirectX version
- M5A78L-M LX PLUS:10
- M5A78L-M LX V2:10.0
Power fan connector
- M5A78L-M LX PLUS:Yes
- M5A78L-M LX V2:No

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Comparison of M5A78L-M LX PLUS, M5A78L-M LX V2
77 specifications	A ASUS M5A78L-M LX PLUS View product	B ASUS M5A78L-M LX V2 View product
Processor1 differ
Compatible processor seriesDiffers	AMD Phenom FX, AMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X3, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6	AMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X3, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor thermal power (max)Known for one	125 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Supported memory module capacitiesDiffers	1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB	4GB
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
DirectX versionDiffers	10	10.0
Discrete graphics supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	1024 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O1 differ
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Power fan connectorDiffers	Yes	No
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Networkidentical
LAN controllerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Realtek RTL8111E
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Audio chipKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Realtek ALC887
Cooling typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Active
Other featuresidentical
Controller interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SB710
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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