ASRock has announced that it will be releasing two new SoC motherboards that feature Intel’s N100 (Alder Lake-N) processor. The N100M is a Micro ATX motherboard that counts USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, AV1 decoding, and three graphics outputs (D-Sub + DisplayPort + HDMI) as some of its main features, while the N100DC-ITX is a Mini-ITX motherboard that features a DC-in design, making it compatible with 19V power adapters. The Intel N100 is a 4C/4T processor that features a max turbo frequency of 3.40 GHz and TDP of only 6 watts.
ASRock N100M SoC Motherboard Features
- Intel Quad-Core Processor N100 (up to 3.4 GHz)
- Supports 1 DDR4 DIMM
- 1 PCIe 3.0 x16 (x2 mode), 1 PCIe 3.0 x1, 1 M.2 Key E for WiFi
- Graphics Output Options: D-Sub, HDMI, DisplayPort
- Realtek ALC897 7.1 CH HD Audio Codec
- 2 SATA3, 1 M.2 (PCIe Gen3x2)
- 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (Rear), 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 (2 Rear, 2 Front)
- Realtek Gigabit LAN
- Supports ASRock Auto Driver Installer
ASRock N100DC-ITX SoC Motherboard Features
- Intel Quad-Core Processor N100 (up to 3.4 GHz)
- Supports 1 DDR4 DIMM
- 1 DC Jack (Compatible with the 19V power adapter)
- 1 PCIe 3.0 x4 (x2 mode), 1 M.2 Key E for WiFi
- Graphics Output Options: D-Sub, HDMI
- 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec)
- 2 SATA3, 1 M.2 (PCIe Gen3x2)
- 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 (2 Rear, 2 Front)
- Realtek Gigabit LAN
- Supports ASRock Auto Driver Installer
From an ASRock press release:
Leading global motherboard manufacturer ASRock proudly announces its new series of Alder Lake-N motherboards. The new motherboards will be featuring the latest N100 SoC processor, 4 E-cores with a turbo frequency up to 3.4GHz and Intel UHD Graphics supporting 4K@60Hz resolution, this passively cooled motherboard provides adequate performance as well as outstanding heat management.
The N100M is a M-ATX sized motherboard designed for smart buyers who is looking for a simple yet capable solution, with onboard USB Type-C, M.2 for both SSD & WiFi, the N100M can be easily built into a system that suits your need, and thanks to the onboard XXL CPU heatsink and fan-less design, it is able to perform a low noise ultra-silent computing experience.
ASRock also offers a DC-in solution for small form factor occasions, the N100DC-ITX has a DC-in jack at the rear I/O and is compatible with 19V power adapters allowing N100DC-ITX to fit in compact chassis. Besides M.2 slots for WiFi & SSD, this motherboard also supports legacy I/O such as COM port or LPT port header, making N100DC-ITX a perfect solution for multiple purposes.