Supermicro
Supermicro A2SAV-L Motherboard
Bottom line: The Supermicro A2SAV-L Motherboard is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro motherboards category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Backed by Supermicro's warranty and support channels
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated
Manufacturer description
Up to 8GB 1866MHz DDR3L Non-ECC SO-DIMM in 1 socket
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Supermicro A2SAV-L Motherboard using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro motherboards category. Supermicro's retro motherboards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for retro motherboards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Full Specifications
| Brand | Supermicro |
|---|---|
| Platform | Linux |
| CPU Model | Atom |
| CPU Socket | Socket AM4 |
| Model Name | A2SAV-L |
| Chipset Type | Intel Atom |
| Model Number | A2SAV-L |
| Number of Ports | 15 |
| Total Usb Ports | 6 |
| Processor Socket | Socket AM4 |
| Total PCIe Ports | 1 |
| Total SATA Ports | 2 |
| Compatible Devices | Server |
| Memory Clock Speed | 1866 MHz |
| Compatible Processors | Intel Atom E3940 |
| RAM Memory Technology | DDR3L |
| S/PDIF Connector Type | Optical |
| Memory Slots Available | 1 |
| Graphics Card Interface | PCI Express |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 8 GB |
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