Thin mini-ITX Desktop Boards based on the Intel® 7-Series Chipset support 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i5 processors and other Intel® processors with a 65 Watt TDP in the LGA1155 package. The visibly smart Intel® Core™ processor family provides incredible performance and stunning visuals delivered by a range of Intel® technologies. Enjoy brilliant imagery and a seamless computing experience—whether you’re creating, sharing, exploring, or gaming.

It is possible to implement DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz DIMMs and up to 16GB system memory depending on the specific desktop board implementation.
Many thin mini-ITX Desktop boards support a combination of full size PCI-Express* mini-card and half-size PCI-Express* mini-card connectors. The mini-card connectors are ideal for support of mSATA solid state drives, WiFi and third party TV Tuner modules. Intel® mSATA Solid-State Drive modules and Intel® WiFi Adapters can provide an excellent combination of system, responsiveness, dependability and high speed wireless connectivity.
Thin Mini-ITX Desktop Boards may support a local flat panel display via onboard LVDS connectivity that can enable a wide range of display panels for maximum flexibility when defining All-in-One system configurations. Embedded Display Port* (EDP) is one of the latest digital video standards and is intended to replace older standards such as DVI and VGA. This can enable compact PC designs that support Digital Signage and other high resolution digital displays.
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mSATA is available on many thin mini-ITX Desktop Boards. It is generally implemented as a low profile, full-size Mini PCI Express* connector that supports mSATA Solid State Drives. An Intel mSATA Solid State Drive offers similar performance to a 2.5" Intel Solid-State Drive(SSD) but in an eighth of the size. This compact mSATA footprint can be used to enable single or dual drive storage in compact systems.
A thin mini-ITX board has the same PCB size as a regular mini-ITX board (170 x 170mm) but with approximately half the height of the standard IO shield. This enables a low-profile board that is suitable works well for All-In-One PCs and other form factors that can take advantage of a low-profile board like a thin media PC, a VESA-mounted PC, or other vertical usages digital signage and industrial applications. Review the thin mini-ITX ecosystem catalogue for more information.
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Traditional Desktop PCs with bulky chassis and cable clutter can be replaced with stylish All-In-One PCs without compromising performance and flexibility. All-In-One PCs that support the integration of thin mini-ITX desktop boards that implement Intel® 6 or 7-Series Chipset and Intel 3rd Generation Core Processors can provide an exceptional computing experience in home and business environments.
Create a home entertainment center and enjoy stunning visuals by choosing an All-In-One PC with a 27-inch display or connecting your HD Screen to a sleek, slimline Tiny PC with an Intel® 7-Series Chipset based thin mini-ITX Desktop Board, 3rd generation Intel® Core™ Processor, Blu-ray* disc drive and Intel® High Definition Audio with a 10-channel audio subsystem using the Realtek ALC892* audio codec so you can view everything in high definition.
As the demands on Digital Security Surveillance (DSS) systems become more complex, video encoding, network performance and processing capability for video analysis are essential. Integrating a Thin mini-ITX Desktop Board based on the Intel® 7-Series Chipset with a 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i7 or Intel® Core™ i5 or processor with a 65 Watt TDP and Intel® Solid-State drive can provide a dependable, responsive and intelligent digital surveillance system node.

The expansion of digital signage is creating vast new opportunities to engage customers with rich multimedia content to positively impact sales goals and objectives. Integrate a Thin mini-ITX Desktop Board based on the Intel® 7-Series Chipset with a 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ Processor, Intel® Solid-State drive and Intel® vPro™ Technology to deliver rich multimedia content while enabling remote management, advanced security and lower total cost of ownership.
The use of intelligent computing technology at the point of sale (POS) offers both businesses and customers an improved transaction experience. These systems offer convenience and security for customers and can improve business efficiency and profitability. Integrate a Thin mini-ITX Desktop Board based on the Intel® 7-Series Chipset with a 3rd generation Intel® Core™ Processor with a lower TDP for an efficient, versatile and scalable point of sale and transaction solution.
Intel® architecture-based automation systems are scalable and compatible across generations and product families, reducing complexity and enabling interoperability throughout the factory. Integrate the appropriate thin mini-ITX based system to reduce costs, increase software reuse and improve factory efficiency and productivity.