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GIGABYTE GA-Q77M-D2H (rev. 1.0) vs GIGABYTE GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP (Rev. 1.0)

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  • 64specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 49identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP (Rev. 1.0) has 1 more USB 2.0 connectors than the GIGABYTE GA-Q77M-D2H (rev. 1.0) (3 vs 2). The GIGABYTE GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP (Rev. 1.0) has 1 more chassis fan connectors than the GIGABYTE GA-Q77M-D2H (rev. 1.0) (2 vs 1). The GIGABYTE GA-Q77M-D2H (rev. 1.0) has 1 more COM connectors than the GIGABYTE GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP (Rev. 1.0) (2 vs 1). Supported memory clock speeds: 1066,1333,1600 MHz on the GIGABYTE GA-Q77M-D2H (rev. 1.0), 1066,1333,1600,2400 MHz on the GIGABYTE GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP (Rev. 1.0). Parallel processing technology support: 2-Way CrossFireX on the GIGABYTE GA-Q77M-D2H (rev. 1.0), 2-Way CrossFireX, LucidLogix Virtu on the GIGABYTE GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP (Rev. 1.0).

  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • GA-Q77M-D2H (rev. 1.0):1066,1333,1600 MHz
    • GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP (Rev. 1.0):1066,1333,1600,2400 MHz
  • Maximum resolution
    • GA-Q77M-D2H (rev. 1.0):2560 x 1600 pixels
    • GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP (Rev. 1.0):1920 x 1200 pixels
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • GA-Q77M-D2H (rev. 1.0):2
    • GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP (Rev. 1.0):3
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • GA-Q77M-D2H (rev. 1.0):1
    • GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP (Rev. 1.0):2
  • Number of COM connectors
    • GA-Q77M-D2H (rev. 1.0):2
    • GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP (Rev. 1.0):1
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • GA-Q77M-D2H (rev. 1.0):2
    • GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP (Rev. 1.0):1
  • Motherboard chipset
    • GA-Q77M-D2H (rev. 1.0):Intel® Q77 Express
    • GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP (Rev. 1.0):Intel Z77
  • Audio chip
    • GA-Q77M-D2H (rev. 1.0):Realtek ALC887
    • GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP (Rev. 1.0):VIA VT2021

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Comparison of GA-Q77M-D2H (rev. 1.0), GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP (Rev. 1.0)
77 specifications
Processoridentical
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Memory1 differ
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600 MHz1066,1333,1600,2400 MHz
Storage controllersidentical
RAID levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0, 1, 5, 10
Graphics2 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way CrossFireX2-Way CrossFireX, LucidLogix Virtu
Maximum resolutionDiffers2560 x 1600 pixels1920 x 1200 pixels
DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers23
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers12
Number of COM connectorsDiffers21
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports1 differ
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® Q77 ExpressIntel Z77
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC887VIA VT2021
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0, 3.0
BIOS2 differ
BIOS typeDiffersAMIEFI AMI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers64 Mbit128 Mbit
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers244 mm220 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for oneNorton Internet SecurityUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Rapid Start Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Smart Response Technology LucidLogix Virtu MVP
Other features2 differ
Controller interface typeDiffersIntel Q77Intel Z77
Audio outputDiffers63
Intel® vPro™ Platform EligibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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