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GIGABYTE GA-F2A88XM-DS2P (rev. 1.0) vs GIGABYTE GA-F2A88XM-HD3P (rev. 1.0)

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  • 51specifications compared
  • 3differ
  • 48identical
  • 6known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE GA-F2A88XM-HD3P (rev. 1.0) has 4 more SATA connectors than the GIGABYTE GA-F2A88XM-DS2P (rev. 1.0) (8 vs 4). The GIGABYTE GA-F2A88XM-HD3P (rev. 1.0) has 2 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the GIGABYTE GA-F2A88XM-DS2P (rev. 1.0) (4 vs 2). The GIGABYTE GA-F2A88XM-HD3P (rev. 1.0) has 18 mm more width than the GIGABYTE GA-F2A88XM-DS2P (rev. 1.0) (244 mm vs 226 mm).

  • Number of SATA connectors
    • GA-F2A88XM-DS2P (rev. 1.0):4
    • GA-F2A88XM-HD3P (rev. 1.0):8
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • GA-F2A88XM-DS2P (rev. 1.0):2
    • GA-F2A88XM-HD3P (rev. 1.0):4
  • Width
    • GA-F2A88XM-DS2P (rev. 1.0):226 mm
    • GA-F2A88XM-HD3P (rev. 1.0):244 mm

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Comparison of GA-F2A88XM-DS2P (rev. 1.0), GA-F2A88XM-HD3P (rev. 1.0)
57 specifications
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketSocket FM2+Socket FM2+
Compatible processor seriesAMD AAMD A
Memoryidentical
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Supported memory clock speeds1333,1600,1866,2133,2400 MHz1333,1600,1866,2133,2400 MHz
Maximum internal memory64 GB64 GB
Supported memory module capacities1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive interfacesSATASATA
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memory2000 MB2000 MB
Graphics card familyAMDAMD
Number of displays supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors11
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers48
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
Parallel connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial port headers11
Rear panel I/O ports1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
PS/2 ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4a
DVI-D ports quantity11
Microphone inYesYes
USB connector typeUSB Type-AUSB Type-A
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeFast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Featuresidentical
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factormicro ATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetA88XA88X
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, WindowWindows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Window
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slots11
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 slots11
PCI slots11
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory size128 Mbit128 Mbit
ACPI version5.05.0
Clear CMOS jumperYesYes
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)YesYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers226 mm244 mm
Depth185 mm185 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Other featuresidentical
Other features@BIOS, Cloud Station, EasyTune, Smart TimeLock, Game Controller, Smart Recovery 2, System Information Viewer, USB Blocker, Q-Flash, ON/OFF Charge, Smart Switch, Xpress Install@BIOS, Cloud Station, EasyTune, Smart TimeLock, Game Controller, Smart Recovery 2, System Information Viewer, USB Blocker, Q-Flash, ON/OFF Charge, Smart Switch, Xpress Install

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