Intel DQ45EK Mini-ITX Q45 Motherboard with vPro & Graphics

Intel's DQ45EK Executive Series Q45 Mini-ITX motherboard is designed for businesses that require reliable performance and efficiency in a compact form factor. This mini-ITX board supports the latest Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core™2 Quad processors, making it ideal for a wide range of business applications, including VoIP, videoconferencing, and graphics-intensive productivity tools. The board is built with the Intel Q45 chipset and features a 1333 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB), ensuring fast data transfer between the CPU and other components. It also includes onboard Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500 with Intel® Clear Video Technology, which provides robust support for modern LCD monitors and dual-display capabilities without the need for an additional graphics card.

The DQ45EK supports DDR2 800 MHz memory with a maximum capacity of 8 GB, utilizing two 240-pin DIMM slots. It offers a variety of expansion options, including one PCIe x1 slot, four SATA 3Gb/s ports, and one eSATA port. The motherboard also includes integrated Gigabit Ethernet for high-speed networking and supports RAID configurations such as 0, 1, 5, and 10. For audio, it features a 4-channel high-definition audio solution with support for up to two internal headers. The board provides ten USB 2.0 ports (six external and four internal), making it versatile for connecting various peripherals.

With its compact mini-ITX form factor (6.75 inches x 6.75 inches), the DQ45EK is suitable for small form factor desktops or embedded systems where space is limited. It is compatible with microATX cases, offering flexibility in system design. The motherboard also includes features like Intel® vPro™ Processor Technology, which enhances security, remote manageability, and energy efficiency for business platforms. Additionally, it comes bundled with productivity software that includes anti-virus, communication, data protection, manageability, and security applications tailored for business environments.



Brand: Intel
Model: DQ45EK
Specifications: Form Factor - mini-ITX; Chipset - Q45; FSB - 1333 MHz; Memory - DDR2 800 MHz; Max RAM - 8 GB; Graphics - Intel GMA 4500; LAN - GbE; Expansion - 1x PCIe x1, 4x SATA, 1x eSATA; Audio - 4-channel HD Audio; USB - 10 ports (6 external)
Features: Intel vPro Technology; Dual Display Support; RAID 0,1,5,10; Microsoft Vista WHQL Premium Certified; Bundled Productivity Software