BIOSTAR Launches the New Mini-ITX X470NH Motherboard

BIOSTAR has announced a new mini-ITX form factor to its AMD socket AM4 line-up with the BIOSTAR X470NH. Design as the foundation for the ideal compact HTPC for home and office workers looking for a powerful yet discrete machine to run their daily tasks or build a secure NAS from, the X470NH meets their needs with a set of features focus on making a capable and affordable PC. Without forgetting about gamers, the X470NH offers overclocking capabilities to improve performance, giving the users the edge needed to stay ahead of the race.

The BIOSTR X470NH, equipped with AMD’s X470 chipset and AMD AM4 CPU socket, brings support for AMD’s latest 3^rd Gen Ryzen 7nm processors. For a compact Mini-ITX, the X470NH is packed with an array of features ready to compete with the bigger boards, including USB 3.1 Gen1 support (5 Gb/s) which provides fast transfer speeds and support to a wide array of peripherals, a rear-mounted PCI-e M.2 at 32 Gb/s for increased system responsiveness, as well as an HDMI and a VGA port, providing a wider range of monitor compatibility for the best online content viewing experience. In addition, gamers can benefit from a lag-less networking environment with the onboard Realtek GbE LAN, as well as crank up their in-game settings with the support for PCIe 3.0 x16 slot ready to host a graphics card, and up to 32GB of overclockable DDR4 memory at 4000MHz.

Feature Highlights

AMD X470 chipset

AMD X470 is a high-end chipset for overclockers and tweakers who need a robust platform. This chip provides the ultimate low-level control to its users and delivers ultimate graphics card bandwidth.

PCI-E M.2 32Gb/s

PCIe M.2 32Gb/s is the latest storage interface, it delivers the highest bandwidth and lower latency. It is 3 times faster compared with PCIe M.2 10Gb/s.

SATA III 6Gbps

SATA III 6Gbps provides a higher bandwidth to retrieve and transfer HD media. With this super speed data transfer, SATA III allows an incredible data boost which is 2x faster than the SATA 3G.

USB 3.1 Gen 1

Experience fast data transfers at 5 Gbps with USB 3.1 Gen 1- the latest connectivity standard. Built to connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.1 Gen 1 transfers data 10X faster and is backward compatible with previous USB 2.0 components.

HDMI

Expresses bright and highly detailed content that fills the entire screen with lifelike images. The onboard HDMI connector, with its industry-leading high definition video quality, allows full video & audio support for you to enjoy TV shows and movies online such as YouTube or Netflix.

DDR4 Memory

DDR4 Memory delivers higher performance, higher DIMM capacities, improved data integrity, and lower power consumption. Raising up to 32GB maximum capacity and 4000+(OC) MHz of DDR4 memory for multi-applications and better performance.

The BIOSTAR X470NH rear I/O features: 1 x PS/2 keyboard, 1 x HDMI port, 1 x VGA port, 1 x GbE LAN port, 4 x USB 3.1 Gen1 (5Gb/s) ports, 2 x USB 2.0 ports and 3 x audio jack.

One AMD platform that fits all

When it comes down to building a computer that caters to the everyday needs of HTPCs, office workers, storage machines or compact gaming, the BIOSTAR X470NH is indisputably the motherboard of choice. Compact enough to fit in any chassis without compromising on features, the X470NH will take on any challenges flawlessly while keeping your budget in line.

Specifications

Chipset	AMD X470
CPU SUPPORT	Socket AM4 supports AMD A-series APU, Ryzen APU / Ryzen CPU *Please refer to www.biostar.com.tw for CPU support list.
MEMORY	Supports Dual Channel DDR4 1866/ 2133/ 2400/ 2667 Supports Dual Channel DDR4 2933(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 4000(OC) 2 x DDR4 DIMM Memory Slots, Max. Supports up to 32 GB Memory Each DIMM supports non-ECC and ECC Un-buffered 8/ 16 GB DDR4 module *DDR4 – 2667 only for Ryzen CPU. *Please refer to www.biostar.com.tw for Memory support list.
INTEGRATED VIDEO	By CPU model Supports DX12 Supports HDCP
STORAGE	4 x SATA III Connectors (6Gb/s): Supports AHCI & RAID 0, 1, 10 1x M.2 (M Key): Supports PCI-E 3.0 x4 (32Gb/s) & SATA III (6.0Gb/s) SSD *M.2: The bandwidth depends on the CPU.
LAN	Realtek RTL 8111H 10/ 100/ 1000 Mb/s auto negotiation, Half / Full duplex capability
CODEC	ALC887 7.1 Channels, Blu-ray Audio
USB	6 x USB 3.1 Gen1 (5Gb/s) ports (4 on the rear I/ Os and 2 via internal headers) 4 x USB 2.0 ports (2 on the rear I/Os and 2 via internal headers)
EXPANSION SLOT	1 x PCI-E 3.0 x 16 slot (Bristol / Reven Ridge x8, Summit Ridge x16)
REAR I/O	1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x HDMI Port 1 x VGA Port 1 x LAN port 4 x USB 3.1 Gen1 (5Gb/s) Ports 2 x USB 2.0 Ports 3 x Audio Jack
INTERNAL I/O	4 x SATA III 6.0Gb/s Connectors 1 x USB 2.0 Header (each header supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) 1 x USB 3.1 Gen1 (5Gb/s) Header (each header supports 2 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports) 1 x 4-Pin Power Connector 1 x 24-Pin Power Connector 1 x CPU Fan Connector 1 x System Fan Connector 1 x Front Panel Header 1 x Front Audio Header 1 x Clear CMOS Header 1 x Internal Stereo Speaker Header 1 x COM Port Header 1 x S/PDIF out Connector
H/W MONITORING	CPU / System Temperature Monitoring CPU / System Fan Monitoring Smart / Manual CPU Fan Control System Voltage Monitoring
DIMENSION	Mini-ITX Form Factor: 170 mm x 170 mm (W x L)
OS SUPPORT	Windows 7(64bit) / 10(64bit) *BIOSTAR reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS with or without notice.
BUNDLE SOFTWARE	BullGuard
ACCESSORIES	2 x SATA Cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x DVD Driver 1 x Quick Guide

Learn more about the BIOSTAR X470NH here.