MSI MS-CF13 is a fanless mini-ITX motherboard powered by Intel N97, Core i3-N305, or Atom x7425E Alder Lake-N SoC

MSI MS-CF13 is a low-profile, low-power, fanless mini-ITX motherboard offered with a choice of Alder Lake-N processors namely Intel Processor N97, Intel Core i3-N305, or Intel Atom x7425E SoC.

The motherboard supports up to 16GB DDR5 SO-DIMM memory and SATA III storage, features dual 2.5GbE, six internal COM ports, six USB interfaces, M.2 Key-B and Key-E sockets for wireless expansion, and supports up to three independent display through up to two DisplayPort, one HDMI, LVDS/eDP display interfaces,

MSI MS-CF13 mini-ITX motherboard

MSI MS-CF13 specifications:

  • Alder Lake N-series SoC (one or the other)
    • Intel Atom x7425E quad-core processor up to 3.4 GHz with 6MB cache, 24EU Intel UHD Graphics @ 1.00 GHz; TDP: 12W
    • Intel Processor N97 quad-core processor up to 3.6 GHz with 6MB cache, 24EU Intel UHD Graphics @ 1.20 GHz; TDP: 12W
    • Intel Core i3-N305 octa-core processor up to 3.8 GHz with 6MB cache, 32EU Intel UHD Graphics @ 1.25 GHz; TDP: 15W
  • System Memory – Up to 16GB DDR5 4800MHz via SO-DIMM socket
  • Storage – SATA III port
  • Display Interfaces
    • Dual-channel 18/24-bit LVDS (shared with eDP) up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz
    • eDP connector shared with LVDS; up to 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz
    • Optional HDMI port up to 3840 x 2160 @ 30Hz
    • 1x or 2x DisplayPort connectors up to 4096 × 2304 @ 60Hz depending on SKU
    • Up to 3x independent displays
  • Audio – Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec (Co-lay ALC888S)
  • Networking – 2x 2.5GbE port via Intel I226-V controllers
  • USB
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (rear)
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (rear)
    • 1x USB 2.0 (rear)
    • 2x USB 2.0 (internal)
  • Serial – 6x COM ports (internal)
  • Expansion
    • M.2 B key socket (SATA/PCIe x1, USB 3.2 Gen 2 x1, USB 2.0 w/NANO SIM-Holder), 2242/3042/2280
    • M.2 E key socket (PCIe x1, USB 2.0), 2230
    • 8-bit GPIO (4 x GPI; 4 x GPO), 5V
  • Security – TPM 2.0 (Infineon SLB 9672VU2.0)
  • Misc
    • Super I/O controller – Fintek F81966AB-I
    • 256-level Watchdog Timer
    • Smart Fan
  • Power Supply – 12V DC input jack
  • Dimensions – 170 x 170 mm (Mini-ITX motherboard)
  • Weight – 510 grams
  • Temperature Range – 0 ~ 60°C
  • Humidity – 10% ~ 90% relative humidity, non-condensing
  • EMC – CE, FCC Class B, BSMI, RCM, VCCI, UKCA

Fanless Alder Lake-N mini-ITX motherboard

MSI MS-CF13 SKU rear panel options
SK1 (Intel N97 only); SK2/3/4 (All CPU options)

MSI provides support for Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC (64-bit, 21H2), Windows 11 IoT Enterprise (64-bit, 22H2, Pre-scan), and Linux (support by request only). The company says the MSI MS-CF13 is especially suited for digital signage thanks to its fanless design and multiple display interface options, medical equipment thanks to its low-profile and fanless design, edge computing, and security surveillance applications with multiple display options and high-speed networking.

MSI did not provide availability and pricing information for the fanless Alder Lake-N mini-ITX motherboard, and you’d like need to contact the company or a distributor to get a quote. Additional details may be found on the product page and in the press release.

Thanks to TLS for the tip.

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