Product comparison · 2 motherboards

GIGABYTE GA-F2A88XM-HD3P (rev. 1.0) vs GIGABYTE MX31-BS0 (rev. 1.1)

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 7identical
  • 60known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • GA-F2A88XM-HD3P (rev. 1.0):AMD
    • MX31-BS0 (rev. 1.1):Intel
  • Processor socket
    • GA-F2A88XM-HD3P (rev. 1.0):Socket FM2+
    • MX31-BS0 (rev. 1.1):LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
  • Supported memory types
    • GA-F2A88XM-HD3P (rev. 1.0):DDR3-SDRAM
    • MX31-BS0 (rev. 1.1):DDR4-SDRAM
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • GA-F2A88XM-HD3P (rev. 1.0):1333,1600,1866,2133,2400 MHz
    • MX31-BS0 (rev. 1.1):1866,2133 MHz
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • GA-F2A88XM-HD3P (rev. 1.0):SATA
    • MX31-BS0 (rev. 1.1):SATA III
  • RAID levels
    • GA-F2A88XM-HD3P (rev. 1.0):0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
    • MX31-BS0 (rev. 1.1):0, 1, 5, 10
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • GA-F2A88XM-HD3P (rev. 1.0):2
    • MX31-BS0 (rev. 1.1):1
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • GA-F2A88XM-HD3P (rev. 1.0):4
    • MX31-BS0 (rev. 1.1):2

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Comparison of GA-F2A88XM-HD3P (rev. 1.0), MX31-BS0 (rev. 1.1)
80 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket FM2+LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneAMD AUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Xeon seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceE3-1200
Memory2 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slots typeKnown for oneDIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1333,1600,1866,2133,2400 MHz1866,2133 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory module capacitiesKnown for one1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2 V
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATASATA III
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD0, 1, 5, 10
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one2000 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for oneAMDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supportedKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAspeed AST2400
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
Parallel connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial port headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of COM connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4aUnknown — not stated by the source
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-AUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneFast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel I210
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features2 differ
Component forDiffersPCServer
Motherboard form factormicro ATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyKnown for oneAMDUnknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetDiffersA88XIntel® C232
Audio output channelsKnown for one7.1 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeKnown for oneATXUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 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, WindowUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x8 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneUEFI AMIUnknown — not stated by the source
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one128 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
ACPI versionKnown for one5.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width244 mm244 mm
DepthDiffers185 mm244 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Other featuresidentical
Other featuresKnown for one@BIOS, Cloud Station, EasyTune, Smart TimeLock, Game Controller, Smart Recovery 2, System Information Viewer, USB Blocker, Q-Flash, ON/OFF Charge, Smart Switch, Xpress InstallUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported UDIMM module capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16GB
Number of DIMM slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 - 80%
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source321 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source308.5 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source78.5 mm

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