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ASUS M5A97 Pro vs GIGABYTE GA-880GM-USB3 AMD

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  • 47specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 27identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • M5A97 Pro:Socket AM3
    • GA-880GM-USB3 AMD:Socket AM3+
  • Maximum internal memory
    • M5A97 Pro:32 GB
    • GA-880GM-USB3 AMD:16 GB
  • RAID levels
    • M5A97 Pro:0, 1, 5, 10
    • GA-880GM-USB3 AMD:0, 1, 10, JBOD
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • M5A97 Pro:Quad-GPU CrossFireX
    • GA-880GM-USB3 AMD:Hybrid CrossFireX
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • M5A97 Pro:2
    • GA-880GM-USB3 AMD:1
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • M5A97 Pro:8
    • GA-880GM-USB3 AMD:4
  • eSATA ports quantity
    • M5A97 Pro:2
    • GA-880GM-USB3 AMD:1
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • M5A97 Pro:0
    • GA-880GM-USB3 AMD:1

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GA-880GM-USB3 AMD

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Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM3Socket AM3+
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6AMD Phenom FX, AMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X3, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6, AMD Phenom II X8
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory2 differ
Supported memory typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slots44
Memory voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 V
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600,1800,1866,2133 MHz1066,1333,1800 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Supported memory module capacitiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1GB, 2GB, 4GB
Memory channelsKnown for oneDual-channelUnknown — not stated by the source
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneNon-ECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA II
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 10, JBOD
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersQuad-GPU CrossFireXHybrid CrossFireX
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectors33
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of EATX power connectors11
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers21
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of COM connectors11
Number of IEEE1394 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers84
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantityDiffers21
PS/2 ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3a
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputs66
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Digital audio optical outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111ERealtek RTL8111E
Features4 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD 970AMD 880G
Motherboard southbridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD SB710
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC892Realtek ALC889
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 32/64-bitMicrosoft Windows 7/ Vista/ XP
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slots11
PCI Express x16 slots11
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
PCI slots22
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS2 differ
BIOS typeDiffersEFIAWARD
BIOS memory size32 Mbit32 Mbit
ACPI versionDiffers2.0a1.0b
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm244 mm
Depth244 mm244 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security
Other features1 differ
Controller interface typeDiffersAMD SB950AMD SB710
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Controller 2nd interface typeKnown for oneJMicron JMB362Unknown — not stated by the source
Manageability featuresKnown for oneWfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXEUnknown — not stated by the source

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