Description
The NUC-N97 from ASRock adheres to NUC form factor specifications, measuring a compact 4.09 x 4.02 inches. It is purpose-built for advanced computing capabilities and offers an array of expanded I/O options and expansion possibilities. These include two 2.5 Gigabit LAN ports for robust connectivity, one M.2 (Key E, 2230) slot for Wi-Fi, six USB 3.2 Gen2 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, and one COM port for added versatility.
Immersive visual experiences are a highlight, thanks to support for triple-display setups via HDMI 2.0b and DP 1.4a (accessible through Type C), capable of delivering stunning resolutions of up to 4096×2160@60Hz. Furthermore, the NUC-N97 offers dual storage options, featuring one M.2 (Key M, 2242/2260/2280) slot and one SATA 3.0 port, accommodating SSDs seamlessly. Memory-wise, it supports one 260-pin SO-DIMM DDR4 3200MHz slot, expandable up to 16GB for enhanced performance.
Key Features
- Intel Alder Lake-N SoC Processors N97
- 1 x 260-pin SO-DIMM up to 16GB DDR4 3200 MHz
- 6 x USB 3.2 Gen2, 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x M.2 Key M, 1 x M.2 Key E, 1 x COM, 1 x SATA3
- 2 x Realtek 2.5 Gigabit LAN
- Supports Triple display, 2 x HDMI 2.0b, 2 x DP 1.4a (from Type C)
- TPM 2.0 onboard IC
- 9V~19V DC-In
Specification
| Form Factor | |
| Dimensions | NUC (4.09-in x 4.02-in x 1.4-in, 10.4 cm x 10.2 cm x 3.6 cm) |
| Processor System | |
| CPU | Intel® Alder Lake-N SoC Processors N97 |
| Chipset | SoC |
| BIOS | AMI SPI 256 Mbit |
| Memory | |
| Technology | Single Channel DDR4 3200 MHz |
| Capacity | 16GB |
| Socket | 1 x 260-pin SO-DIMM |
| Graphics | |
| Controller | Intel® UHD Graphics |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.0b |
| Max resolution up to 4096×2160@60Hz | |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort 1.4a, DP++ |
| Max resolution up to 4096×2160@60Hz | |
| MultiDisplay | Triple-Display (Included 2 outputs from Type-C) |
| Expansion Slot | |
| M.2 | 1 x M.2 (Key E, 2230) with PCIe x1, USB 2.0 |
| Audio | |
| Interface | Realtek ALC256, High Definition Audio. |
| Ethernet | |
| Controller/ Speed | Realtek RTL8125BG with 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps |
| Connector | 2 x RJ-45 |
| Front I/O | |
| USB | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-A) |
| 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-C, 5V/3A, Supports DP 1.4a display output) | |
| Audio | 1 (headphone & microphone jack) |
| Rear I/O | |
| HDMI | 2 x HDMI 2.0b |
| Ethernet | 2 x 2.5 Gigabit LAN |
| USB | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-A) |
| DC Jack | 1 |
| Internal Connector | |
| USB | 2 x USB 2.0 (1 x 2.00 pitch header) |
| COM | 1 x COM(RS232/422/485) |
| TPM | TPM 2.0 onboard IC |
| Audio Header | line in /out (share with audio Jack, by BIOS setting) |
| Storage | |
| M.2 | 1 x M.2 (Key M, 2242/2260/2280) with PCIe Gen3 x1 and SATA3 for SSD |
| *M.2 Key M 2280(Supported by bracket) | |
| SATA | 1 x SATA3.0 (6.0 Gb/s) |
| Watchdog Timer | |
| Output | From Super I/O to drag RESETCON# |
| Interval | 256 Segments, 0, 1, 2, …255sec |
| Power Requirements | |
| Input PWR | 9V~19V DC-In Jack |
| Power On | AT/ATX Supported |
| – AT : Directly PWR on as power input ready | |
| – ATX : Press button to PWR on after power input ready | |
| Environment | |
| Operating Temp | -20ºC ~ 70ºC |
| Storage Temp | -40° C ~ 85° C |
| Operating Humidity | 5% ~ 90% |
| Storage Humidity | 5% ~ 90% |
