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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

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

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ASUS

M5A97 ProView product
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GIGABYTE

GA-880GM-USB3 AMD

Model GA-880GM-USB3

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Processor2 differ
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 one1
Memory2 differ
Supported memory typesKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAM
Memory voltageKnown for one1.5 V
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600,1800,1866,2133 MHz1066,1333,1800 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Supported memory module capacitiesKnown for one1GB, 2GB, 4GB
Memory channelsKnown for oneDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneNon-ECC
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneSATA II
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 10, JBOD
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersQuad-GPU CrossFireXHybrid CrossFireX
Graphics card familyKnown for oneAMD
Internal I/O1 differ
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for one5
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers21
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYes
Number of IEEE1394 connectorsKnown for one1
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one6
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYes
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers84
eSATA ports quantityDiffers21
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for one1.3a
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers01
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYes
Digital audio optical outKnown for one1
Features4 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyKnown for oneAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD 970AMD 880G
Motherboard southbridgeKnown for oneAMD SB710
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC892Realtek ALC889
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 32/64-bitMicrosoft Windows 7/ Vista/ XP
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for one1
BIOS2 differ
BIOS typeDiffersEFIAWARD
ACPI versionDiffers2.0a1.0b
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm244 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneSATA
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
Trial softwareKnown for oneNorton Internet Security
Other features1 differ
Controller interface typeDiffersAMD SB950AMD SB710
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYes
Controller 2nd interface typeKnown for oneJMicron JMB362
Manageability featuresKnown for oneWfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE

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