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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER vs MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition

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  • 44specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 38identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • 1333,1600 MHz
    • 1066,1333,1600 MHz
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • 3
    • 2
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • 4
    • 6
  • LAN controller
    • Intel® I218-V
    • Realtek 8111G
  • BIOS type
    • UEFI AMI
    • UEFI

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63 specifications
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ASUS

Z97-PRO GAMERView product
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MSI

Z97S SLI Krait EditionView product
Memory1 differ
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1333,1600 MHz1066,1333,1600 MHz
Memory channelsKnown for oneDual-channel
Graphics1 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one512 MB
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersQuad-GPU CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLI2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI
Number of displays supportedKnown for one3
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers32
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers46
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one3
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYes
Parallel connectorKnown for oneYes
Serial port headersKnown for one1
Rear panel I/O portsidentical
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYes
Network1 differ
LAN controllerDiffersIntel® I218-VRealtek 8111G
Featuresidentical
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC892
Audio output channelsKnown for one7.1 channels
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one2
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one3
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeDiffersUEFI AMIUEFI
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one64 Mbit
ACPI versionKnown for one5.0
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneAnti-virus

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