Looking for assistance in recognizing the Thin ITX motherboard?

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Looking for assistance in recognizing the Thin ITX motherboard?

Looking for assistance in recognizing the Thin ITX motherboard?

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Qimbo
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03-03-2017, 11:45 AM

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While browsing AliExpress for Thin ITX boards, I discovered the ASRock A320TM-ITX, which is a bit pricey but matches my needs. I also found another board with a different design, lacking any manufacturer details and priced half as much. It’s listed on AliExpress under the name "AMD A320 Thin ITX Industrial Control Motherboard AM4 32G Dual-Channel Desktop All-In-One MINI Computer Motherboard." The listing doesn’t specify the model, but I’m curious if anyone knows what it is and how to obtain BIOS updates.

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Qimbo

03-03-2017, 11:45 AM #1

While browsing AliExpress for Thin ITX boards, I discovered the ASRock A320TM-ITX, which is a bit pricey but matches my needs. I also found another board with a different design, lacking any manufacturer details and priced half as much. It’s listed on AliExpress under the name "AMD A320 Thin ITX Industrial Control Motherboard AM4 32G Dual-Channel Desktop All-In-One MINI Computer Motherboard." The listing doesn’t specify the model, but I’m curious if anyone knows what it is and how to obtain BIOS updates.

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Killer_US
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03-03-2017, 07:00 PM

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The title suggests an industrial board with minimal support. Typically, the BIOS is reduced significantly, similar to a laptop. I’d prefer the ASRock option. Keep in mind that the A320 model is quite old, so you might not be able to run newer ZEN 2 or ZEN 3 chips. Verify this first—you’ll likely need an older ZEN processor (first generation) to update the BIOS. Consider boards like B450, B550, or A520.

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Killer_US

03-03-2017, 07:00 PM #2

The title suggests an industrial board with minimal support. Typically, the BIOS is reduced significantly, similar to a laptop. I’d prefer the ASRock option. Keep in mind that the A320 model is quite old, so you might not be able to run newer ZEN 2 or ZEN 3 chips. Verify this first—you’ll likely need an older ZEN processor (first generation) to update the BIOS. Consider boards like B450, B550, or A520.