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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

MSI K9A Platinum vs MSI P4M890M-L motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 6identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • AMD
    • Intel
  • Processor socket
    • Socket AM2
    • LGA 775 (Socket T)
  • Processor system buses supported
    • 1000 MHz
    • 1066 MHz
  • Number of memory slots
    • 4
    • 2
  • Maximum internal memory
    • 8 GB
    • 2 GB
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • 3
    • 2
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • 4
    • 2
  • Networking features
    • 10Mb/s, 100Mb/s & 1000Mb/s
    • Ethernet/Fast Ethernet

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MSI

K9A PlatinumView product
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MSI

P4M890M-L motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX

Model P4M890M-L

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Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM2LGA 775 (Socket T)
Processor system buses supportedDiffers1000 MHz1066 MHz
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneIntel® Core™2 Duo
Memory2 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers42
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB2 GB
Storage controllersidentical
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 0+1
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers32
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers42
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one1
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneYes
CD/AUX audio inKnown for oneYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
Number of IEEE1394 connectors11
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYes
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYes
Rear panel I/O portsidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one2
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one2
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one1
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYes
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one1
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffers10Mb/s, 100Mb/s & 1000Mb/sEthernet/Fast Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneVIA VT6103L
Features1 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Power source typeATXATX
Audio output channelsKnown for one7.1 channels
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers2 x PCI Express x16 2 x PCI Express x1 2 x PCI- 1 PCI Express x 16 - 2 PCI 2.2 32-bit PCI
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one305 mm
DepthKnown for one245 mm
Other features1 differ
Audio outputDiffersRealtek ALC883VIA VT1708
Floppy disk drive connectorYesYes
I/O portsKnown for one- 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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