# AmITX-ALN

Industrial Mini-ITX Motherboard with Intel® N97 Processor

# Features

• Intel Alder Lake N SoC processors, N97
• Single channel DDR4 3200 MHz memory up to 32 GB
• Triple independent display: HDMI 2.0b, DP 1.4a (from Type C), VGA, LVDS or eDP
• Dual GbE ports: 2x 2.5GbE
• Expansion slots: 1x PCIe Gen3 x1, 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type C, 4x USB 3.2 Gen1, 6x USB 2.0, 1x M.2 B-key, 1x M.2 E-key, 1x M.2 M-key
• 12 to 28V DC-in

![3D rendering of a computer motherboard with CPU socket, RAM slots, and various ports (no visible text or labels)](.amitx-aln-20241015/f32c5d830e7e972cd3acdaeb1becf2b8991f939c079c60823e23c8c0099e3b3b.jpg)

Ordering Information

<table><tr><td>PN</td><td>Model Name</td><td>CPU</td><td>Memory</td><td>PCIe x1</td><td>DP</td><td>HDMI</td><td>VGA</td><td>LVDS/eDP</td><td>LAN</td><td>COM</td><td>SATA</td><td>M.2</td><td>USB3.2 (Gen1)</td><td>USB3.2 (Gen2)</td><td>USB2.0</td><td>RAID</td></tr><tr><td>95-16009-0000</td><td>AmITX-ALN-N97</td><td>N97</td><td>Non-ECC DDR4 3200 MHz</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>6</td><td>No</td></tr></table>

Packing Lists

<table><tr><td>PN</td><td>Description</td><td>QTY</td></tr><tr><td>95-16009-0000</td><td>AmITX-ALN-N97</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>N/A</td><td>M.2 screws kits</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>N/A</td><td>I/O shield</td><td>1</td></tr></table>

Optional Accessories

<table><tr><td>PN</td><td>Description</td></tr><tr><td>30-21625-0000-B0</td><td>USB 2.0 Cable (2 ports)</td></tr><tr><td>30-21597-1000-A0</td><td>USB 3.0 Cable (2 ports)</td></tr><tr><td>30-10057-7000</td><td>SATA Cable</td></tr><tr><td>30-22156-0000-A0</td><td>SATA Power Cable</td></tr><tr><td>30-22155-0000-A0</td><td>COM Port Cable (1 port)</td></tr><tr><td>31-62196-0000-A0</td><td>120W 24V/5A Adapter</td></tr></table>

Embedded OS

<table><tr><td>PN</td><td>Description</td></tr><tr><td>92-56094-0010</td><td>Windows 10 IoT Ent LTSC 2021 High End PKEA</td></tr><tr><td>92-56094-2010</td><td>Windows 10 IoT Ent LTSC 2021 Value PKEA</td></tr><tr><td>92-56094-4010</td><td>Windows 10 IoT Ent LTSC 2021 Entry PKEA</td></tr><tr><td>92-56101-0010</td><td>Windows 11 IoT Ent 2022 High End PKEA</td></tr><tr><td>92-56101-2010</td><td>Windows 11 IoT Ent 2022 Value PKEA</td></tr><tr><td>92-56101-4010</td><td>Windows 11 IoT Ent 2022 Entry PKEA</td></tr></table>

Specifications

<table><tr><td>Model</td><td>AmITX-ALN</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">Processor System</td></tr><tr><td>CPU</td><td>Intel® Alder Lake N SoC (N97), max speed up to 3.6GHz, 12W</td></tr><tr><td>Socket</td><td>-</td></tr><tr><td>Chipset</td><td>-</td></tr><tr><td>Memory</td><td>1x DDR4 SO-DIMMs 3200MHz, up 32GB, non-ECC</td></tr><tr><td>OS Support</td><td>Windows® 10/11 64-bitUbuntu 22.04.4 LTS 64-bit</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">Display</td></tr><tr><td>VGA</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>HDMI</td><td>1x HDMI 2.0b</td></tr><tr><td>DisplayPort</td><td>1x DP 1.4a</td></tr><tr><td>LVDS/eDP</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>DVI</td><td>-</td></tr><tr><td>No. of Displays</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">Ethernet</td></tr><tr><td>Gbe Port</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Controller/Frequency</td><td>2x 2.5GbE (RTL8125BG)</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">Storage</td></tr><tr><td>SATA</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>RAID</td><td>-</td></tr><tr><td>mSATA</td><td>-</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">I/O Interfaces</td></tr><tr><td>USB</td><td>1x USB 3.2 Gen2 (TypeC), 1x USB 3.2 Gen1, 2x USB 2.0 (rear I/O)2x USB 3.2 Gen1 x1 (via header)1x USB 3.2 Gen1 x1 (TypeA vertical connector), 4x USB 2.0 (via headers)</td></tr><tr><td>COM</td><td>2x RS-232/422/485 (via headers)2x RS-232 (via headers)</td></tr><tr><td>PS/2</td><td>-</td></tr><tr><td>Audio</td><td>Realtek® ALC897; 1x Mic-in, 1x Line-out</td></tr><tr><td>GPIO</td><td>8-bit</td></tr><tr><td>TPM</td><td>1x TPM header</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">Expansion Slots</td></tr><tr><td>PCIe</td><td>1x PCIe3.0 x1</td></tr><tr><td>Mini-PCIe</td><td>-</td></tr><tr><td>M.2</td><td>1x M.2 2242/2260/ 2280 M Key (PCI3.0 x1, SATA, USB 2.0)1x M.2 2230 E Key (PCIe x1, USB 2.0, CNVi)1x M.2 3042/3052 B Key (PCIe x1, USB 3.0, USB 2.0)1x SIM socket (connected to M.2 B Key)</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">Mechanical and Environmental</td></tr><tr><td>Dimension</td><td>170 x 170mm (W x L)</td></tr><tr><td>Operating Temperature</td><td>-20°C to 70°C</td></tr><tr><td>Storage Temperature</td><td>-40°C to 85°C</td></tr><tr><td>Relative Humidity</td><td>60°C @ 95% RH, non-condensing</td></tr><tr><td>Power Supply</td><td>12~28V DC-in with 4-pin wafer PWR cable or DC Jack</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">Certification</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>CE &amp; FCC Class B</td></tr></table>

![Exploded view of computer hardware components including BGA, I/O ports, and connectors (no text or labels visible)](.amitx-aln-20241015/c0d81498fd81b5cfbb52fae665553ccce817f8719b4f2f08c00f645b81244ba4.jpg)

Block Diagram
![Based on the provided block diagram, here is the accurate description of the labeled blocks and their connections, organized around the central processor:\n\n**Central Component**\n*   **Intel Alder Lake-N SoC** (The central red block)\n\n**Left Side Connections (Video, Audio, USB, Network)**\n*   **Video:**\n    *   **LVDS/By pass mode** connects to **Chrontel CH7513** via **LVDS/eDP**. **Chrontel CH7513** connects to the SoC via **DDI**.\n    *   **HDMI Connector** connects to **ITE IT66318FN** via **HDMI**. **ITE IT66318FN** connects to the SoC via **DDI**.\n    *   **VGA Connector** connects to **Realtek RTD2168** via **VGA**. **Realtek RTD2168** connects to the SoC via **TCP**.\n    *   **Type-C Connector** connects to the SoC via **TCP** and **1x USB 2.0**.\n*   **Audio:**\n    *   **Line In/Line Out Mic In**, **SPDIF**, and **Front Audio** connect to **Realtek ALC897**. **Realtek ALC897** connects to the SoC via **HDA**.\n    *   **Speaker** connects to **Realtek ALC122**, which connects to **Realtek ALC897**.\n*   **Network:**\n    *   Two instances of **RJ45 Connector** connect to two instances of **Realtek RTL8125BG** via **2.5G**. These connect to the SoC via **PCIe x1**.\n*   **USB:**\n    *   **1x USB3.2 Gen1 Connector** and **1x USB3.2 Gen1 Internal Connector** connect to **AS MEDIA ASM1074** via **1x USB3.2 Gen1**.\n    *   **2x USB3.2 Gen1 Header** connects to **AS MEDIA ASM1074** via **2x USB3.2 Gen1**.\n    *   **AS MEDIA ASM1074** outputs **USB3.2 Gen2** and **USB2.0**.\n    *   **2x USB2.0 Connector** connects to the SoC via **2x USB2.0**.\n*   **GPIO:**\n    *   **GPIO x4** connects to **DGPI Header**. **DGPI Header** connects to **NUVOTON NCT6126D** via **GPIO**.\n\n**Right Side Connections (Expansion, Memory, Peripherals)**\n*   **Memory/Storage:**\n    *   **DDR4 3200MHz** connects to **SO-DIMM**.\n    *   **SATA** connects to **SATA Port**.\n    *   **PCIe x1 CNVI USB 2.0** connects to **M.2 Key E**.\n    *   **PCIe x1 USB 3.2 Gen2 USB 2.0** connects to **M.2 Key B**. **M.2 Key B** connects to **SIM Card** via **SIM**.\n    *   **PCIe x1/SATA USB 2.0** connects to **M.2 Key M**.\n    *   **PCIe x1** connects to **PCIe x1 Slot**.\n*   **Peripherals/Controllers:**\n    *   **USB 2.0** connects to **Genesys GL852G**. **Genesys GL852G** connects to two instances of **2x USB2.0 Header** via **USB 2.0**.\n    *   **SPI** connects to **BIOS** and **TPM Header**.\n    *   **CSI-2** connects to **MIPI-CSI-2 Connector**.\n    *   **SMBUS** connects to **NUVOTON NUC121ZC2AE**.\n\n**Bottom Connections (Super I/O / EC)**\n*   **eSPI** connects the SoC to **eSPI Header**, which connects to **NUVOTON NCT6126D**.\n*   **NUVOTON NCT6126D** connects to **CPU FAN x1 CHA FAN x1** via **FAN**.\n*   **NUVOTON NCT6126D** connects to **COM Port x2 RS232/422/485** and **COM Port x2 RS232 Only** via **UART x2**.](.amitx-aln-20241015/355e0ad29ea09e8fba85ff9350cb89f4c278388ee02e46ba28ebe87dc86da044.jpg)
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