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ASUS P5L 1394 vs MSI P4M890M-L motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 10identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of memory slots
    • P5L 1394:4
    • P4M890M-L motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:2
  • Maximum internal memory
    • P5L 1394:4 GB
    • P4M890M-L motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:2 GB
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • P5L 1394:4
    • P4M890M-L motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:2
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • P5L 1394:4
    • P4M890M-L motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:2
  • Networking features
    • P5L 1394:Gigabit LAN
    • P4M890M-L motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:Ethernet/Fast Ethernet
  • Motherboard form factor
    • P5L 1394:ATX
    • P4M890M-L motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:micro ATX
  • Audio output channels
    • P5L 1394:5.1 channels
    • P4M890M-L motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:7.1 channels
  • Audio output
    • P5L 1394:High Definition Audio
    • P4M890M-L motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:VIA VT1708

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Comparison of P5L 1394, P4M890M-L
41 specifications
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketLGA 775 (Socket T)LGA 775 (Socket T)
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor system buses supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Memory2 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers42
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers42
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers42
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CD/AUX audio inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Power fan connectorYesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of IEEE1394 connectors11
Rear panel I/O portsidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit LANEthernet/Fast Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVIA VT6103L
Features2 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Audio output channelsDiffers5.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers1 x PCI-E x16 2 x PCI-E x 1 3 x PCI 2.2- 1 PCI Express x 16 - 2 PCI 2.2 32-bit PCI
BIOSidentical
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one32 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one305 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one190 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneDrivers ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus Software Adobe Acrobat Reader Microsoft Direct X ver 9.0C ASUS LiveUpdateUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Audio outputDiffersHigh Definition AudioVIA VT1708
Floppy disk drive connectorYesYes
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source- 1 x Parallel - 1 x Serial port (COM 1) - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard - 1 x PS/2 Mouse - 1 x Audio I/O (6 in 1) - 4 x USB 2.0 - 1 x IEEE1394 (optional) - 1 x RJ45 LAN jack - 1 x VGA port

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