Supported CPU

CPU Socket Type

LGA 1151

CPU Type

Core i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron (LGA1151)

Supported CPU Technologies

Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 
* Not Compatible with Intel 8th Gen CPUs

Chipsets

Chipset

Intel Z270

Onboard Video

Onboard Video Chipset

Supports Intel HD Graphics Built-in Visuals: Intel Quick Sync Video with AVC, MVC (S3D) and MPEG-2 Full HW Encode1, Intel InTru 3D, Intel Clear Video HD Technology, Intel Insider, Intel HD Graphics
Gen9 LP, DX11.3, DX12
HWAEncode/Decode: VP8, HEVC 8b, VP9, HEVC 10b (For 7th Gen Intel CPU)
HWA Encode/Decode: VP8, HEVC 8b; GPU/SWEncode/Decode: VP9, HEVC 10b (For 6th Gen Intel CPU)
Max. shared memory 1024MB**
Three graphics output options: DVI-D port and 2 x HDMI ports
Supports Triple Monitor
Supports HDMI with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K (4096x2160) @ 24Hz / (3840x2160) @ 30Hz
Supports DVI-D with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz
Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI Port (Compliant HDMI monitor is required)
Supports HDCP with DVI-D and HDMI Ports
Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) playback with DVI-D and HDMI Ports

* Intel HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated.
** The size of maximum shared memory may vary from different operating systems.
*** Due to chipset limitation, the Blu-ray playback of Intel HD Graphics is only supported under Windows 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit.
**** Intel InTru 3D is only supported under Windows 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit.

Memory

Number of Memory Slots

2×288pin

Memory Standard

DDR4 3733+(OC)*/ 3600(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 2933(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2400/ 2133
* 3733+(OC) memory frequency can only be achieved when a single memory module is installed (Single channel memory).

Maximum Memory Supported

32GB

Channel Supported

Dual Channel

Expansion Slots

PCI Express 3.0 x16

1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1: x16 mode)*
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks.

Other Slots

1 x Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E) with the bundled WiFi-802.11ac module (on the rear I/O)

Storage Devices

SATA 6Gb/s

6 x SATA3 6.0Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 15 and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug*
*If M2_1 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_0 will be disabled.

M.2

1 x Ultra M.2 Socket, supports type 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32Gb/s)**

**Supports Intel Optane Technology.
Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks.
Supports ASRock U.2 Kit.

Onboard Audio

Audio Chipset

Realtek ALC892

Audio Channels

7.1 Channels

Onboard LAN

LAN Chipset

Intel I219-V

Second LAN Chipset

Intel I211V

Max LAN Speed

Dual 10/100/1000Mbps

Wireless LAN

Intel 802.11ac WiFi Module (Free Bundle)
Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Supports Dual-Band (2.4/5 GHz)
Supports high speed wireless connections up to 433Mbps

Bluetooth

Supports Bluetooth 4.0 / 3.0 + High speed class II

Rear Panel Ports

PS/2

1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port

Video Ports

1 x DVI-D Port

HDMI

2 x HDMI

RJ45

2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)

USB 3.0

6 x USB 3.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection))

USB 1.1/2.0

2 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection))

Audio Ports

HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone

Antenna Connectors

2 x Antenna Ports

Internal I/O Connectors

Onboard USB

1 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection))
1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection))

Other Connectors

1 x TPM Header
1 x Chassis Intrusion Header
1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)*
1 x Chassis Optional/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)**
1 x 24-pin ATX Power Connector
1 x 8-pin 12V Power Connector
1 x Front Panel Audio Connector

*The CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan power.
**The Chassis Optional/Water Pump Fan can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use. The Chassis Optional/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of maximum 1.5A (18W) fan power.

Physical Spec

Form Factor

Mini ITX

Dimensions (W x L)

6.7" x 6.7"

Power Pin

24 Pin