Axiomtek’s New Graphics-rich AMD G-series Dual Core APU Mini ITX Motherboard – MANO120

The onboard SO-DIMM socket supports up to 4 GB of DDR3 1333 memory. It also has a wide range of storage with five SATA-600 ports and a mainstream CFast™ slot. To satisfy expansion capability requirement for industrial application needs, the MANO120 comes with one PCI x4 slot and one PCI Express Mini Card slot. With advanced performance in both computing and graphics, this industrial grade motherboard meets the requirement of system developers in the gaming, digital signage, DVR, and NVR.

“Axiomtek’s MANO120 is our first Mini ITX motherboard designed to support AMD G-Series APU. Similar to the typical Mini ITX motherboards, the I/O connection is varied and rich. The MANO120 is an excellent solution for applications requiring powerful computing while still maintaining a low power consumption in a small form factor motherboard with a complete set of I/O functions and high-end graphics”, said David Chiu, PM of Product Planning Division at Axiomtek. “This cost-effective motherboard delivers excellent graphics capability via the integrated graphics engine with DirectX 11 supported, saving the expense and thermal design effort of an add-on graphics card; especially for media applications. The HDMI, VGA and LVDS connections sufficiently satisfy customers' requirement for multiple displays. User will obtain the best C/P value through this platform.”

Rich I/O features include eight USB 2.0 ports, five SATA ports (one SATA DOM), two Gigabit LANs, VGA, HDMI, LVDS, digital I/O, HD audio, and PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports. Expansion capabilities include a socket for PCI Express Mini Card and one PCI x4 slot. The MANO120 provides the option to power your embedded systems in AT or ATX modes. Additionally, this embedded platform provides reliable operation and non-stop capability with watchdog timer, as well as SMART FAN function controlling the fan speed to keep temperature within a specified range.

Main Features:
AMD G-Series APU T56N 1.65 GHz processor
1 DDR3-1066/1333 MHz max. up to 4 GB
Dual display combination with VGA, HDMI and LVDS
PCIe x4 slot and PCI Express Mini Card
Five SATA-600 supported
CFast™ supported
AT/ATX mode support


The MANO120 Mini ITX motherboard will be available around the end of April, 2012.