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ASUS P5B-MX/WIFI-AP motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX vs GIGABYTE GA-VM900M motherboard VIA P4M900 LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 19identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • P5B-MX/WIFI-AP motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:1
    • GA-VM900M motherboard VIA P4M900 LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:2
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • P5B-MX/WIFI-AP motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:4
    • GA-VM900M motherboard VIA P4M900 LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:2
  • Number of Parallel ATA connectors
    • P5B-MX/WIFI-AP motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:1
    • GA-VM900M motherboard VIA P4M900 LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:2
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • P5B-MX/WIFI-AP motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:1
    • GA-VM900M motherboard VIA P4M900 LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:2
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • P5B-MX/WIFI-AP motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:2
    • GA-VM900M motherboard VIA P4M900 LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:1
  • WiFi-AP antenna jack
    • P5B-MX/WIFI-AP motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:1
    • GA-VM900M motherboard VIA P4M900 LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:No
  • Networking features
    • P5B-MX/WIFI-AP motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
    • GA-VM900M motherboard VIA P4M900 LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:10/100Mb Ethernet
  • Audio chip
    • P5B-MX/WIFI-AP motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:Realtek ALC883
    • GA-VM900M motherboard VIA P4M900 LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:VIA VT1708A

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Comparison of P5B-MX/WIFI-AP, GA-VM900M
54 specifications
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketLGA 775 (Socket T)LGA 775 (Socket T)
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Number of memory slots22
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneNon-ECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one256 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics cardKnown for oneGMA 3000Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Internal I/O4 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers12
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers42
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsDiffers12
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
CD/AUX audio inYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Number of EATX power connectors11
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers12
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
Power fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of COM connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of IEEE1394 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Parallel ports quantity11
Serial ports quantity11
WiFi-AP antenna jackDiffers1No
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
COM ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLAN10/100Mb Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8201CL
Features1 differ
Motherboard form factormicro ATXmicro ATX
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC883VIA VT1708A
Audio output channelsKnown for one5.1 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeATXATX
Overclocking featuresKnown for oneSFS ASUS C.P.R.Unknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVIA P4M900
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers1x PCI-E x16 1x PCI-E x1 2x PCI1 PCI Expressx16 1 PCI Expressx1 2 PCI
BIOSidentical
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one32 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers245 mm244 mm
DepthDiffers203 mm233 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneDrivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti Virus (OEM)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Controller 2nd interface typeKnown for oneUltraDMA 100/66/33Unknown — not stated by the source
Controller interface typeKnown for oneSerial ATA I/IIUnknown — not stated by the source
Floppy disk drive connectorYesYes
Special featuresKnown for oneASUS WiFi-AP Solo ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS Q-fan ASUS MyLogo 2Unknown — not stated by the source
Manageability featuresKnown for oneWfM 2.0, DMI, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXEUnknown — not stated by the source

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