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Recently, I've noticed a new type of motherboard form factor: Thin Mini-ITX.

I've tried to find specification of it, but couldn't find any useful info. Wikipedia page about Mini-ITX doesn't have any references to it.

So, what is the difference between old known Mini-ITX and new Thin Mini-ITX? Is there a some new standard behind it or it's just some marketing ploy?

motherboard mini-itx form-factor

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Recently, I've noticed a new type of motherboard form factor: Thin Mini-ITX.

I've tried to find specification of it, but couldn't find any useful info. Wikipedia page about Mini-ITX doesn't have any references to it.

So, what is the difference between old known Mini-ITX and new Thin Mini-ITX? Is there a some new standard behind it or it's just some marketing ploy?

motherboard mini-itx form-factor

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Recently, I've noticed a new type of motherboard form factor: Thin Mini-ITX.

I've tried to find specification of it, but couldn't find any useful info. Wikipedia page about Mini-ITX doesn't have any references to it.

So, what is the difference between old known Mini-ITX and new Thin Mini-ITX? Is there a some new standard behind it or it's just some marketing ploy?

motherboard mini-itx form-factor

share|improve this question

edited 10 hours ago

mpb

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asked Nov 5 '14 at 19:53

Slava Fomin IISlava Fomin II

3252516

share|improve this question

edited 10 hours ago

mpb

1254

asked Nov 5 '14 at 19:53

Slava Fomin IISlava Fomin II

3252516

share|improve this question

edited 10 hours ago

mpb

1254

asked Nov 5 '14 at 19:53

Slava Fomin IISlava Fomin II

3252516

edited 10 hours ago

mpb

1254

edited 10 hours ago

mpb

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asked Nov 5 '14 at 19:53

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3252516

asked Nov 5 '14 at 19:53

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There's an older version of the spec that's available at Intel.com: Thin Mini-ITX spec 1.2. The fundamental differences are:

1. Z-height restrictions on the I/O shield.


2. SODIMM instead of traditional UDIMM memory


3. On-board power-supply adapter, so you use an external brick power supply.


4. Locked CPU location. Many chassis have custom thermal solutions, so a locked CPU location still enables choice of motherboard.


5. Zoned I/O ports. This is more difficult to explain but due to the space constraints of an AIO, the wires can't have too much slack. Again, most USB ports, case fans, etc. are only deployed into certain zones to ensure interoperability between any chassis.


6. LVDS and some eDP support. Enables internal video. If your system has an integrated panel (AIO), you don't have to run a cable out of the board back into the panel.

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Intel created this form factor, primarily aimed at being used in All-In-One PCs.

The easiest explanation is that they are thinner than regular Mini-ITX boards. Single stack ports on the back (I/O Shield height), (lay-flat) notebook-style memory sockets, etc.

Thin Mini-ITX desktop boards have a lower z-height to support more compact All-in-One PC designs.

Source

More info:

• http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/hardware-developers/aio-thin-mini-itx-desktop.html


• http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/hardware-developers/thin-mini-itx-desktop-boards.html

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  Thanks! It makes sense. But is there a standard behind this or it's loosely specified? I mean what are the concrete requirements for MB to be regarded as Thin or not Thin?
  
  – Slava Fomin II
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  It's not a fully documented form factor yet, as far as I can find.
  
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There's an older version of the spec that's available at Intel.com: Thin Mini-ITX spec 1.2. The fundamental differences are:

1. Z-height restrictions on the I/O shield.


2. SODIMM instead of traditional UDIMM memory


3. On-board power-supply adapter, so you use an external brick power supply.


4. Locked CPU location. Many chassis have custom thermal solutions, so a locked CPU location still enables choice of motherboard.


5. Zoned I/O ports. This is more difficult to explain but due to the space constraints of an AIO, the wires can't have too much slack. Again, most USB ports, case fans, etc. are only deployed into certain zones to ensure interoperability between any chassis.


6. LVDS and some eDP support. Enables internal video. If your system has an integrated panel (AIO), you don't have to run a cable out of the board back into the panel.

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answered Nov 28 '14 at 19:39

rob_lhrob_lh

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6

There's an older version of the spec that's available at Intel.com: Thin Mini-ITX spec 1.2. The fundamental differences are:

1. Z-height restrictions on the I/O shield.


2. SODIMM instead of traditional UDIMM memory


3. On-board power-supply adapter, so you use an external brick power supply.


4. Locked CPU location. Many chassis have custom thermal solutions, so a locked CPU location still enables choice of motherboard.


5. Zoned I/O ports. This is more difficult to explain but due to the space constraints of an AIO, the wires can't have too much slack. Again, most USB ports, case fans, etc. are only deployed into certain zones to ensure interoperability between any chassis.


6. LVDS and some eDP support. Enables internal video. If your system has an integrated panel (AIO), you don't have to run a cable out of the board back into the panel.

share|improve this answer

answered Nov 28 '14 at 19:39

rob_lhrob_lh

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There's an older version of the spec that's available at Intel.com: Thin Mini-ITX spec 1.2. The fundamental differences are:

1. Z-height restrictions on the I/O shield.


2. SODIMM instead of traditional UDIMM memory


3. On-board power-supply adapter, so you use an external brick power supply.


4. Locked CPU location. Many chassis have custom thermal solutions, so a locked CPU location still enables choice of motherboard.


5. Zoned I/O ports. This is more difficult to explain but due to the space constraints of an AIO, the wires can't have too much slack. Again, most USB ports, case fans, etc. are only deployed into certain zones to ensure interoperability between any chassis.


6. LVDS and some eDP support. Enables internal video. If your system has an integrated panel (AIO), you don't have to run a cable out of the board back into the panel.

share|improve this answer

answered Nov 28 '14 at 19:39

rob_lhrob_lh

762

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answered Nov 28 '14 at 19:39

rob_lhrob_lh

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answered Nov 28 '14 at 19:39

rob_lhrob_lh

762

answered Nov 28 '14 at 19:39

rob_lhrob_lh

762

4

Intel created this form factor, primarily aimed at being used in All-In-One PCs.

The easiest explanation is that they are thinner than regular Mini-ITX boards. Single stack ports on the back (I/O Shield height), (lay-flat) notebook-style memory sockets, etc.

Thin Mini-ITX desktop boards have a lower z-height to support more compact All-in-One PC designs.

Source

More info:

• http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/hardware-developers/aio-thin-mini-itx-desktop.html


• http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/hardware-developers/thin-mini-itx-desktop-boards.html

share|improve this answer

answered Nov 5 '14 at 20:05

Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007

100k14158221

• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  Thanks! It makes sense. But is there a standard behind this or it's loosely specified? I mean what are the concrete requirements for MB to be regarded as Thin or not Thin?
  
  – Slava Fomin II
  Nov 5 '14 at 22:23
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  It's not a fully documented form factor yet, as far as I can find.
  
  – Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007
  Nov 5 '14 at 22:40
  

  
  
  
  

add a comment | 

4

Intel created this form factor, primarily aimed at being used in All-In-One PCs.

The easiest explanation is that they are thinner than regular Mini-ITX boards. Single stack ports on the back (I/O Shield height), (lay-flat) notebook-style memory sockets, etc.

Thin Mini-ITX desktop boards have a lower z-height to support more compact All-in-One PC designs.

Source

More info:

• http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/hardware-developers/aio-thin-mini-itx-desktop.html


• http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/hardware-developers/thin-mini-itx-desktop-boards.html

share|improve this answer

answered Nov 5 '14 at 20:05

Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007

100k14158221

• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  Thanks! It makes sense. But is there a standard behind this or it's loosely specified? I mean what are the concrete requirements for MB to be regarded as Thin or not Thin?
  
  – Slava Fomin II
  Nov 5 '14 at 22:23
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  It's not a fully documented form factor yet, as far as I can find.
  
  – Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007
  Nov 5 '14 at 22:40
  

  
  
  
  

add a comment | 

Intel created this form factor, primarily aimed at being used in All-In-One PCs.

The easiest explanation is that they are thinner than regular Mini-ITX boards. Single stack ports on the back (I/O Shield height), (lay-flat) notebook-style memory sockets, etc.

Thin Mini-ITX desktop boards have a lower z-height to support more compact All-in-One PC designs.

Source

More info:

• http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/hardware-developers/aio-thin-mini-itx-desktop.html


• http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/hardware-developers/thin-mini-itx-desktop-boards.html

share|improve this answer

answered Nov 5 '14 at 20:05

Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007

100k14158221

share|improve this answer

answered Nov 5 '14 at 20:05

Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007

100k14158221

answered Nov 5 '14 at 20:05

Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007

100k14158221

answered Nov 5 '14 at 20:05

Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007

100k14158221