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ASUS NCLV-D2 10.5" Server Motherboard vs MSI 975X Platinum PowerUp Edition

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 9identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • NCLV-D2 10.5" Server Motherboard:Socket 604 (mPGA604)
    • 975X Platinum PowerUp Edition:LGA 775 (Socket T)
  • Number of memory slots
    • NCLV-D2 10.5" Server Motherboard:6
    • 975X Platinum PowerUp Edition:4
  • Maximum internal memory
    • NCLV-D2 10.5" Server Motherboard:12 GB
    • 975X Platinum PowerUp Edition:8 GB
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • NCLV-D2 10.5" Server Motherboard:2
    • 975X Platinum PowerUp Edition:5
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • NCLV-D2 10.5" Server Motherboard:2
    • 975X Platinum PowerUp Edition:4
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • NCLV-D2 10.5" Server Motherboard:1
    • 975X Platinum PowerUp Edition:2
  • LAN controller
    • NCLV-D2 10.5" Server Motherboard:Broadcom BCM5721
    • 975X Platinum PowerUp Edition:Intel® 82573L
  • Motherboard form factor
    • NCLV-D2 10.5" Server Motherboard:Extended ATX
    • 975X Platinum PowerUp Edition:ATX

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Comparison of NCLV-D2 10.5" Server Motherboard, 975X Platinum PowerUp Edition
44 specifications
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket 604 (mPGA604)LGA 775 (Socket T)
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor system buses supportedKnown for one800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers64
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB8 GB
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllersidentical
RAID levels0, 10, 1
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers25
Number of Parallel ATA connectors22
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CD/AUX audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of IEEE1394 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers12
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial ports quantity11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
LAN controllerDiffersBroadcom BCM5721Intel® 82573L
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet
Features1 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersExtended ATXATX
Power source typeATXATX
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffersSlot 2: 1 x PCI 32bit/33MHz Slot 3: 1 x PCI 32bit/33MHz Slot 4: 1 x PCI-E x 8 slot (x 4 link) Slot 5: 1 x PCI-X 64bit /66MHz Slot 6: 1 x PCI-X 64bit /66MHz2 x PCI Express x16 - Supports into 2 x8 - Supports ATI Crossfire technology. 2 x PCI Express x1 2 x 32-bit v2.3 master PCI
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source304 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source245 mm
Other featuresidentical
Audio outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek AL882M
Floppy disk drive connectorYesYes
Graphics controllerKnown for oneATI RageXLUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one8 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one10 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneASWM 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source

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