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GIGABYTE GA-F2A55M-DS2 (rev. 1.0) vs GIGABYTE GA-Z77X-UP7 (rev. 1.0)

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  • 49specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 23identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE GA-Z77X-UP7 (rev. 1.0) has 2 more memory slots than the GIGABYTE GA-F2A55M-DS2 (rev. 1.0) (4 vs 2). The GIGABYTE GA-F2A55M-DS2 (rev. 1.0) has 32 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE GA-Z77X-UP7 (rev. 1.0) (64 GB vs 32 GB). The GIGABYTE GA-Z77X-UP7 (rev. 1.0) has 2 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors than the GIGABYTE GA-F2A55M-DS2 (rev. 1.0) (2 vs 0). Processor manufacturer: AMD on the GIGABYTE GA-F2A55M-DS2 (rev. 1.0), Intel on the GIGABYTE GA-Z77X-UP7 (rev. 1.0). Processor socket: Socket FM2 on the GIGABYTE GA-F2A55M-DS2 (rev. 1.0), LGA 1155 (Socket H2) on the GIGABYTE GA-Z77X-UP7 (rev. 1.0).

  • Processor manufacturer
    • GA-F2A55M-DS2 (rev. 1.0):AMD
    • GA-Z77X-UP7 (rev. 1.0):Intel
  • Processor socket
    • GA-F2A55M-DS2 (rev. 1.0):Socket FM2
    • GA-Z77X-UP7 (rev. 1.0):LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
  • Number of memory slots
    • GA-F2A55M-DS2 (rev. 1.0):2
    • GA-Z77X-UP7 (rev. 1.0):4
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • GA-F2A55M-DS2 (rev. 1.0):1066,1333,1600,1866 MHz
    • GA-Z77X-UP7 (rev. 1.0):1066,1333,1600 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • GA-F2A55M-DS2 (rev. 1.0):64 GB
    • GA-Z77X-UP7 (rev. 1.0):32 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • GA-F2A55M-DS2 (rev. 1.0):SATA II
    • GA-Z77X-UP7 (rev. 1.0):SATA II, SATA III
  • RAID levels
    • GA-F2A55M-DS2 (rev. 1.0):0, 1, 10, JBOD
    • GA-Z77X-UP7 (rev. 1.0):0, 1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • GA-F2A55M-DS2 (rev. 1.0):0
    • GA-Z77X-UP7 (rev. 1.0):2

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Comparison of GA-F2A55M-DS2 (rev. 1.0), GA-Z77X-UP7 (rev. 1.0)
86 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket FM2LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD AIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600,1866 MHz1066,1333,1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA IISATA II, SATA III
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 10, JBOD0, 1
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersNot supported2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI, 4-Way CrossFireX, 4-Way SLI
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for oneAMDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics cardKnown for oneRadeon HD 7000Unknown — not stated by the source
DirectX versionKnown for one11Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers02
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers06
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial port headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers46
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers06
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Features4 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXExtended ATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A55Intel Z77
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC887Realtek ALC898
Cooling typeKnown for onePassiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 8/7/XP
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers12
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers13
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x1, 1x16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
BIOS2 differ
BIOS typeDiffersAMIEFI AMI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers64 Mbit128 Mbit
ACPI versionKnown for one2.0aUnknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers225 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers174 mm264 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for oneNorton Internet SecurityUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security (OEM version), Intel Rapid Start Technology, Intel Smart Connect Technology, Intel Smart Response Technology, LucidLogix Virtu MVP
Other featuresidentical
Dual Link DVIKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Controller interface typeKnown for oneAMD A55Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
mSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF in connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PCI Express power connectors (6-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
BIOS switch buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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