Product comparison · 2 motherboards

MSI 865GM3-V motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX vs MSI P4M890M-L motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX

15specifications compared
3differ
12identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

Networking features
- 865GM3-V motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:10Mb/s, 100Mb/s
- P4M890M-L motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:Ethernet/Fast Ethernet
Audio output
- 865GM3-V motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:Realtek ALC655
- P4M890M-L motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:VIA VT1708

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Comparison of 865GM3-V, P4M890M-L
37 specifications	A MSI 865GM3-V motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX Model 865GM3-V View product	B MSI P4M890M-L motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX Model P4M890M-L View product
Processoridentical
Compatible processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor system buses supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Internal I/Oidentical
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front panel audio connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD/AUX audio inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power fan connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of IEEE1394 connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Rear panel I/O portsidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	10Mb/s, 100Mb/s	Ethernet/Fast Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VIA VT6103L
Featuresidentical
Audio output channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.1 channels
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers	1 x AGP 2 x PCI 2.3 32-bit PCI	- 1 PCI Express x 16 - 2 PCI 2.2 32-bit PCI
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	245 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	205 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Audio outputDiffers	Realtek ALC655	VIA VT1708
I/O portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	- 1 x Parallel - 1 x Serial port (COM 1) - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard - 1 x PS/2 Mouse - 1 x Audio I/O (6 in 1) - 4 x USB 2.0 - 1 x IEEE1394 (optional) - 1 x RJ45 LAN jack - 1 x VGA port

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