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ASUS P5K-VM LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX vs GIGABYTE GA-G33M-DS3R Intel G33 + ICH9R Chipset

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 17identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • P5K-VM LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:6
    • GA-G33M-DS3R Intel G33 + ICH9R Chipset:4
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • P5K-VM LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:4
    • GA-G33M-DS3R Intel G33 + ICH9R Chipset:8
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • P5K-VM LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:6
    • GA-G33M-DS3R Intel G33 + ICH9R Chipset:4
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • P5K-VM LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:1
    • GA-G33M-DS3R Intel G33 + ICH9R Chipset:2
  • LAN controller
    • P5K-VM LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:Marvell 88E8056
    • GA-G33M-DS3R Intel G33 + ICH9R Chipset:Realtek RTL8111B
  • Networking features
    • P5K-VM LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:Gigabit Ethernet
    • GA-G33M-DS3R Intel G33 + ICH9R Chipset:Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE1394
  • Motherboard form factor
    • P5K-VM LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:micro ATX
    • GA-G33M-DS3R Intel G33 + ICH9R Chipset:ATX
  • Audio chip
    • P5K-VM LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:Realtek ALC883
    • GA-G33M-DS3R Intel G33 + ICH9R Chipset:Realtek ALC889A

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Comparison of P5K-VM, GA-G33M-DS3R Intel G33 + ICH9R Chipset
46 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 slots44
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneNon-ECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one256 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics cardKnown for oneGMA 3100Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers64
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers48
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
CD/AUX audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of IEEE1394 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers64
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers12
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Parallel ports quantity11
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
LAN controllerDiffersMarvell 88E8056Realtek RTL8111B
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, IEEE1394
Features2 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC883Realtek ALC889A
Power source typeATXATX
Overclocking featuresKnown for oneSFS ASUS C.P.R. PCI ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source- Win9X/ME - Linux
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers1 x PCI-E x16 1 x PCI-E x4 2 x PCI- 1 x PCI Express X16 - 1 x PCI Express X4 - 2 x PCI
BIOSidentical
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one64 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width244 mm244 mm
Depth244 mm244 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneDrivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS UpdateUnknown — 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 ATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Floppy disk drive connectorYesYes
Special featuresKnown for oneASUS AI Lifestyle Features: - AP Trigger. - ASUS AI Gear2. - ASUS AI Nap. - ASUS Q-Fan. ASUS Crystal Sound: - ASUS Noise Filter. ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Q-Connector. - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. - ASUS EZ Flash 2.Unknown — 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
Graphics controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel GMA 3100
RAID controller typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA 3Gb/s

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