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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

MSI AM1I Socket AM1 mini ITX vs MSI Z97 GUARD-PRO

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  • 47specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 27identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • AMD
    • Intel
  • Processor socket
    • Socket AM1
    • LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
  • Number of memory slots
    • 2
    • 4
  • Memory channels
    • Single-channel
    • Dual-channel
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • SATA III
    • SATA, SATA II, SATA III
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • Not supported
    • 2-Way CrossFireX
  • Maximum resolution
    • 4096 x 2160 pixels
    • 4096 x 2304 pixels
  • DirectX version
    • 11.1
    • 11

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AM1I Socket AM1 mini ITX

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Z97 GUARD-PROView product
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM1LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Athlon, AMD SempronIntel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1
Memory3 differ
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDiffersSingle-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1333,1600 MHz1066,1333,1600,1866,2000,2133,2200,2400,2600,2666,2800,3000 MHz
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA IIISATA, SATA II, SATA III
Graphics3 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersNot supported2-Way CrossFireX
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers4096 x 2160 pixels4096 x 2304 pixels
DirectX versionDiffers11.111
Discrete graphics supportKnown for oneYes
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one2048 MB
Number of displays supportedKnown for one2
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers01
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers26
Number of SATA II connectors00
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers14
Parallel connectorKnown for oneYes
Serial port headers11
TPM connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneYes
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one1
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYes
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DVI-D ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111GRealtek RTL8111G
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYes
Features2 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersmini ITXATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® Z97
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Win
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC887
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one4
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slots11
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1
Mini PCI Express slotsKnown for one1
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneUEFI
Clear CMOS jumperYesYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers170 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers170 mm220 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYes

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