ASRock’s latest motherboard measures 6.7 inches by 6.7 inches (170.18mm by 170.18mm). And while not explicitly listed anywhere that we could find, the I/O bits are likely no taller than just shy of an inch at 0.98 inches or 25mm, as is typical of the maximum height for the thin mini ITX form factor, versus around 1.73 inches (44mm) for a standard mini ITX motherboard.
“Perfect for mini PCs, all-in-one solutions, smart mirrors, educational tools, and home theater PCs, this groundbreaking motherboard offers exceptional performance, flexibility, and durability. Elevate your computing experience with the unparalleled power of AM5 in a thin mini ITX design,” ASRock says.
The board features a pair of SO-DIMM slots supporting up to 96GB of DDR5-6400+ (OC) memory. For storage, it’s equipped with two M.2 slots (supports PCIe Gen4 x4 and SATA 6Gbps) and dual SATA 6Gbps ports.
You won’t find a PCI Express expansion port on this motherboard, which rules out using a discrete graphics card. Also note that it features just a 4+1+1 power design, hence why CPU support is limited to 65W. Even so, the user manual suggests the board supports some overclocking for both the CPU and graphics.
Source: ASRock
There’s enough on tap here to build a respectable mini PC with integrated graphics, lots of RAM, and oodles of storage. The I/O setup will vary, as ARock is offering up to eight I/O configuration options, depending on the buyer’s needs. Additionally, it draws power from a 19V DC power adapter, so no ATX power supply unit (PSU) is needed.