DFI AL171/AL173 Intel Atom E3900 Mini-ITX SBC
- Product Name: DFI AL171/AL173 E3900
- Motherboard Form Factor: Mini-ITX
- CPU: Intel Atom Processor E3900
- RAM: 2 DDR3L 1867MHz SODIMM up to 8GB
- Expansion: 1 M.2 B Key, 1 PCIe x1, 1 Mini PCIe
- Other features: Three independent displays (VGA/DP++, HDMI/DP++, LVDS/eDP), 2 Intel GbE, 6 COM, 4 USB 3.0, 5 USB 2.0, 15-Year CPU Life Cycle Support Until Q4′ 31 (Based on Intel IOTG Roadmap)
Description
The DFI AL171/AL173 E3900 Mini-ITX motherboard is a robust and versatile platform powered by the Intel® Atom™ Processor E3900. Designed for high-performance computing, it supports up to 8GB of DDR3L 1867MHz SODIMM RAM. This motherboard offers extensive expansion capabilities with 1 M.2 B Key, 1 PCIe x1, and 1 Mini PCIe slots. It can drive three independent displays via VGA/DP++, HDMI/DP++, and LVDS/eDP outputs. Featuring a rich I/O set including 2 Intel GbE ports, 6 COM ports, 4 USB 3.0 ports, and 5 USB 2.0 ports, it ensures excellent connectivity and peripheral support. With a 15-year CPU life cycle support until Q4 2031, this motherboard is ideal for long-term industrial applications.
Key Features
- Intel Atom Processor E3900 Mini-ITX
- 2 DDR3L 1867MHz SODIMM up to 8GB
- Three independent displays: (VGA/DP++) + (HDMI/DP++) + (LVDS/eDP)
- Rich I/O: 2 Intel GbE, 6 COM, 4 USB 3.0, 5 USB 2.0
- Multiple expansion: 1 M.2 B Key, 1 PCIe x1, 1 Mini PCIe
- 15-Year CPU Life Cycle Support Until Q4′ 31 (Based on Intel IOTG Roadmap)
Specification
System |
Processor |
Intel Atom® Processor E3900 Family, BGA 1296 |
Intel Atom® x7-E3950 Processor, Quad Core, 2M Cache, 1.6GHz (2.0GHz), 12W |
Intel Atom® x5-E3940 Processor, Quad Core, 2M Cache, 1.6GHz (1.8GHz), 9.5W |
Intel Atom® x5-E3930 Processor, Dual Core, 2M Cache, 1.3GHz (1.8GHz), 6.5W |
Intel® Pentium® N4200 Processor, Quad Core, 2M Cache, 1.1GHz (2.5GHz), 6W |
Memory |
Two 204-pin SODIMM up to 8GB |
Dual Channel DDR3L 1867MHz |
BIOS |
Insyde SPI 128Mbit (supports UEFI boot only) |
Graphics |
Controller |
Intel® HD Graphics GT Series |
Feature |
OpenGL 5.0, DirectX 12, OpenCL 2.1 |
HW Decode: AVC/H.264, MPEG2, VC1/WMV9, JPEG/MJPEG, HEVC/H.265, VP8, VP9, MVC |
HW Encode: AVC/H.264, JPEG/MJPEG, HEVC/H.265, VP8, VP9, MVC |
Display |
1 x VGA/DP++ |
1 x HDMI/DP++ |
1 x LVDS/eDP |
VGA: resolution up to 1920×1200 @ 60Hz |
LVDS: dual channel 48-bit, resolution up to 1920×1200 @ 60Hz |
HDMI: resolution up to 3840×2160 @ 30Hz |
DP++: resolution up to 4096×2160 @ 60Hz |
eDP: resolution up to 3840×2160 @ 60Hz |
Triple Displays |
VGA + HDMI + LVDS |
VGA + HDMI + eDP |
DP + HDMI + LVDS |
DP + HDMI + eDP |
VGA + DP + LVDS |
VGA + DP + eDP |
DP + DP + LVDS |
DP + DP + eDP |
Expansion |
Interface |
1 x PCIe x1 (Gen 2) |
1 x M.2 B Key 2242/2280 (PCIE/SATA/USB) |
1 x Full-size Mini PCIe (PCIe/USB) |
Audio |
Audio Codec |
Realtek ALC888S-VD2-GR |
Ethernet |
Controller |
-40~85°C: 2 x Intel® I211IT/I210IT PCIe (10/100/1000Mbps) or |
0-60°C: 2 x Intel® I211AT/I210AT PCIe (10/100/1000Mbps) |
Rear I/O |
Ethernet |
2 x GbE (RJ-45) |
USB |
4 x USB 3.0 |
Display |
1 x HDMI/DP++ |
1 x VGA/DP++ |
Audio |
1 x Line-out |
Internal I/O |
Serial |
2 x RS-232/422/485 (RS-232 w/ power) (2.0mm pitch) |
4 x RS-232 (2.0mm pitch) |
USB |
4 x USB 2.0 (2.0mm pitch) |
1 x USB 2.0 (2.54mm pitch) or 1 x Vertical USB 2.0 (type A) (available upon request) |
Display |
1 x LVDS LCD Panel Connector |
1 x LCD/Inverter Power |
1 x eDP LCD Panel Connector |
Audio |
1 x S/PDIF |
1 x Audio (Line-out/Mic-in) |
SATA |
2 x SATA 3.0 (up to 6Gb/s) |
DIO |
1 x 8-bit DIO |
LPC |
1 x LPC (supports LPC EXT-RS232/RS485 module) |
SMBus |
1 x SMBus |
Watchdog Timer |
Output & Interval |
System Reset, Programmable via Software from 1 to 255 Seconds |
Security |
TPM |
TPM2.0 (opt.) |
Power |
Type |
Single 12V +/-10% DC (AL171) |
Wide Range 15~36V (AL173) |
Connector |
DC-in Jack |
Right Angle Connector (4-pin) (available upon request) |
Vertical Type Connector (4-pin) (available upon request) |
Consumption |
Idle: E3950 12W: 12V @ 0.59A (7.08W) |
Max: E3950 12W: 12V @ 2.23A (26.76W) |
RTC Battery |
CR2032 Coin Cell |
OS Support |
OS Support (UEFI Only) |
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise (64-bit) |
Linux |
Environment |
Temperature |
Operating: 0 to 60°C, -40 to 85°C |
Storage: -40 to 85°C |
Humidity |
Operating: 5 to 90% RH |
Storage: 5 to 90% RH |
MTBF |
AL171: 364,946 hrs @ 25°C; 201,162 hrs @ 45°C ; 122,570 hrs @ 60°C |
AL173: 358,096 hrs @ 25°C; 197,806 hrs @ 45°C ; 119,639 hrs @ 60°C |
Calculation model: Telcordia Issue 2 |
Environment: GB, GC – Ground Benign, Controlled |
Mechanism |
Dimensions |
Mini-ITX Form Factor |
170mm (6.7″) x 170mm (6.7″) |
Height |
PCB: 1.6mm |
Top Side: 16.34mm |
Bottom Side: 3.30mm |
Standards and Certifications |
Certifications |
CE, FCC, RoHS, UL |
Packing List |
Packing List |
1 AL171/AL173 motherboard |
1 COM port cable (Length: 250mm, 1 x COM ports) A81-015011-001G |
1 Serial ATA data with power cable (Length: 300mm) A81-002013-000G |
1 Heatsink |
Country of Origin |
Country of Origin |
Taiwan |
Ordering Information
Model Name | Part Number | Description |
AL171-CB-N4200 | 770-AL1713-000G | Fanless, Intel Atom® N4200, 2 DDR3L SODIMM, 1 VGA, 1 LVDS, 1 DP++, 6 COM, 9 USB, 12V, 0 to 60°C |
AL171-CT-E3930 | 770-AL1713-100G | Fanless, Intel Atom® E3930, 2 DDR3L SODIMM, 1 VGA, 1 LVDS, 1 DP++, 6 COM, 9 USB, 12V, -40 to 85°C |
AL171-CB-E3950 | 770-AL1713-300G | Fanless, Intel Atom® E3950, 2 DDR3L SODIMM, 1 VGA, 1 LVDS, 1 DP++, 6 COM, 9 USB, 12V, 0 to 60°C |
AL171-CT-E3950 | 770-AL1713-800G | Fanless, Intel Atom® E3950, 2 DDR3L SODIMM, 1 VGA, 1 LVDS, 1 DP++, 6 COM, 9 USB, 12V, -40 to 85°C |
AL173-CB-N4200 | 770-AL1733-000G | Fanless, Intel Atom® N4200, 2 DDR3L SODIMM, 1 VGA, 1 LVDS, 1 DP++, 6 COM, 9 USB, 15-36V, 0 to 60°C |
AL173-CT-E3930 | 770-AL1733-100G | Fanless, Intel Atom® E3930, 2 DDR3L SODIMM, 1 VGA, 1 LVDS, 1 DP++, 6 COM, 9 USB, 15-36V, -40 to 85°C |
AL173-CT-E3950 | 770-AL1733-800G | Fanless, Intel Atom® E3950, 2 DDR3L SODIMM, 1 VGA, 1 LVDS, 1 DP++, 6 COM, 9 USB, 15-36V, -40 to 85°C |
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Manufacturer : DFI
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