DFI RPS101/RPS103 mini-ITX motherboards support 12th-14th Gen Intel processors, quad 4K displays, dual 2.5GbE

DFI has recently launched the RPS101/RPS103 industrial mini-ITX motherboards compatible with 14th/13th/12th Gen Intel Core processors and equipped with R680E, Q670E, or H610E chipset.

They also support up to 64GB of DDR5 memory and offer various connectivity and management features including support for up to four independent 4K displays, two Intel 2.5GbE ports, and an integrated DFI M2-OOB module. These features are designed to meet the demands of factory automation and kiosk applications, and the company claims its latest mini-ITX motherboards are ideal for businesses that need to reduce TCO and accelerate AI adoption.

RPS101/RPS103 mini-ITX motherboards’ specifications

• CPU options LGA 1700 Socket  (one or the other)
  • 14th Gen Raptor Lake-S Refresh  – Intel 300T dual-core to Intel Core i9-14900 24-core
  • 13th Gen Raptor Lake-S – Intel G6900TE dual-core to Intel Core i9-13900 24-core
  • 12th Gen Alder Lake-S – Intel G6900TE dual-core to Intel Core i9-12900 16-core
  • Graphics
    • Intel HD Gen 9 Graphics supports DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.6, Vulkan 1.2
    • Hardware Decode – HEVC/H.265, AVC/H.264, VP9, VP8, JPEG/MJPEG
    • Hardware Encode – HEVC/H.265, AVC/H.264, JPEG, VP9, VP8
• Chipset – Intel R680E/Q670E/H610E
• Memory – 2x 262-pin SODIMM with up to 64GB of dual-channel DDR5 running at  5600 MHz (ECC support: R680E only)
• Storage
  • 2x SATA 3.0 ports, supporting speeds up to 6Gb/s.
  • 1x M.2 2242/3042/3052 B-Key
  • 1x M.2 2280 M-Key
    • On R680E/Q670E chipsets, it supports PCIe 4.0 x4
    • On H610E chipset, it supports PCIe 3.0 x1
  • 256Mbit SPI flash for AMI BIOS
• Video Output (quad display support)
  • HDMI 2.0, 4096×2160 @ 60Hz
  • DP++ 1.2, 4096×2160 @ 60Hz
  • USB Type-C (not supported on H610E), 4096×2304 @ 60Hz
  • eDP/LVDS
    • eDP – Resolution up to 4096×2160 @ 60Hz
    • LVDS – Resolution up to 1920×1200 @ 60Hz
  • DFI Display Extension Port (a proprietary interface designed by DFI)
• Audio
  • Realtek ALC888 High-Definition Audio
  • Line-out jack
  • Mic-in jack
• Networking – 2x 2.5GbE (RJ-45) connectors with the following options:
  • 1x Intel I226-LM (supports iAMT with Core i9/i7/i5 processors) and 1x Intel I226-V or
  • 2x Intel I226-V (only for H610E chipset)
• USB
  • Rear I/O
    • R680E/Q670E Chipsets
      • 5x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
    • H610E Chipset
      • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1
      • 2x USB 2.0
  • Internal I/O
    • R680E/Q670E Chipsets – 4x USB 2.0 (via 2×5 2.0mm pitch headers)
    • H610E Chipset – 2x USB 2.0 (via 1×5 2.0mm pitch header)
• Serial – 2x RS-232/422/485 ports via box headers with a 2.0mm pitch
• Security – Nuvoton TPM 2.0
• Expansion
  • PCIe x16 Gen5 slot with 75W max power handling capacity
  • R680E/Q670E chipsets
    • M.2 2230 E-Key socket (supports USB 2.0 x1, CNVio (for wireless connectivity), and PCIe 3.0 x1)
    • M.2 2242/3042/3052 B-Key socket (supports PCIe 3.0 x1, SATA 3.0 x1, USB 3.2 Gen 2 x1, and USB 2.0 x1)
    • M.2 2280 M-Key socket (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 or SATA 3.0 x1)
  • H610E chipset
    • M.2 2242/3042/3052 B-Key socket (supports PCIe 3.0 x1, SATA 3.0 x1, USB 3.2 Gen 1 x1, and USB 2.0 x1)
    • M.2 2280 M-Key socket (supports PCIe 3.0 x1 or SATA 3.0 x1)
  • 8-bit DIO (Digital Input/Output)
  • SMBus
• Misc
  • System Reset
  • RTC
• Power Supply
  • 12V +/-10%  via DC Jack for RPS101
  • Wide Range 12~28V via DC jack for RPS103
  • DC-in connector right angle and straight  available upon request
• Dimensions – 170 x 170 mm (Mini-ITX form factor)
• Temperature Range
  • Operating – -5 to 65°C
  • Storage – -40 to 85°C
• Humidity
  • Operating – 5 to 90% RH
  • Storage – 5 to 90% RH
• Certifications – CE, FCC Class B, RoHS

The company mentions that the motherboards support Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 64-bit, Windows 11 Enterprise, and Linux operating systems. They also indicate that they typically come with a 10-year CPU life cycle until Q1 2038 (based on the Intel IOTG Roadmap), with an option for an additional 5 years of support under the SPS process. The main (and only?) difference between the RPS101 and RPS103 is that the former supports 12V DC input, while the latter can take a wide 12V to 28V DC input.

The DFI M2-OOB module is a compact hardware module that provides out-of-band (OOB) remote management capabilities for DFI motherboards. Think of it as a separate, tiny computer within your computer that allows for remote control and monitoring even when the main system is powered off or unresponsive.

For reference, we’ve previously written about industrial motherboards and systems supporting 14th Gen Intel Raptor Lake-S Refresh processor including DFI RPS310 MicroATX motherboard, a range of ASROCK mini-ITX, micro-ITX, and MacroITX motherboards, and Vecow EVS-3000 AI computing systems.

At the time of writing, the company does not provide any pricing information about the RPS101/RPS103 mini-ITX motherboards and you would have to contact the company to request a quotation. Additional information, including the full list of supported CPU options, can still be found on the products page and the press release.

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