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GIGABYTE GA-EP43-DS3LR motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX vs GIGABYTE GA-MA78GM-UD2H motherboard AMD

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 24identical
  • 8known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • GA-EP43-DS3LR motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:Intel
    • GA-MA78GM-UD2H motherboard AMD:AMD
  • Processor socket
    • GA-EP43-DS3LR motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:LGA 775 (Socket T)
    • GA-MA78GM-UD2H motherboard AMD:Socket AM2
  • RAID levels
    • GA-EP43-DS3LR motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:0, 1, 5, 10
    • GA-MA78GM-UD2H motherboard AMD:0, 1
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • GA-EP43-DS3LR motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:6
    • GA-MA78GM-UD2H motherboard AMD:5
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • GA-EP43-DS3LR motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:2
    • GA-MA78GM-UD2H motherboard AMD:1
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • GA-EP43-DS3LR motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:8
    • GA-MA78GM-UD2H motherboard AMD:4
  • eSATA ports quantity
    • GA-EP43-DS3LR motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:0
    • GA-MA78GM-UD2H motherboard AMD:1
  • Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports
    • GA-EP43-DS3LR motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:0
    • GA-MA78GM-UD2H motherboard AMD:1

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Comparison of GA-EP43-DS3LR, GA-MA78GM-UD2H
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GA-MA78GM-UD2H motherboard AMD

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Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor socketDiffersLGA 775 (Socket T)Socket AM2
Memoryidentical
Number of memory slots44
Memory voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 V
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers1 differ
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 100, 1
Graphicsidentical
Graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRadeon HD 3200
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectors44
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers65
Number of Parallel ATA connectors11
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
CD/AUX audio inYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Power fan connectorYesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers21
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
Number of COM connectors11
Number of IEEE1394 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Rear panel I/O ports6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers84
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
PS/2 ports quantity22
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputs66
Microphone inYesYes
Digital audio optical out11
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111CRealtek RTL8111C
Networking features10/100/1000 Mbit10/100/1000 Mbit
Features2 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD 780G
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC888Realtek ALC889A
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Compatible operating systemsMicrosoft Windows Vista/XPMicrosoft Windows Vista/XP
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers41
PCI Express x16 slots11
PCI slotsDiffers12
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm243 mm
DepthDiffers210 mm243 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareNorton Internet Security (OEM version)Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Other features1 differ
Controller interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Floppy disk drive connectorYesYes
Special featuresDiffers@BIOS Q-Flash Virtual Dual BIOS Download Center Xpress Install Xpress Recovery2 EasyTune Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced Time Repair Q-Share@BIOS Q-Flash Virtual Dual BIOS Download Center Xpress Install Xpress Recovery2 EasyTune (Note 7) Easy Energy Saver (Note 8) Time Repare Q-Share
RAID controller typeKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source

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