The MI953 is a Mini-ITX motherboard based on Intel® ArrandaleTM /PCH chipset.
The MI953 Mini‑ITX motherboard integrates an Intel Arrandale DC mobile processor and Intel Ibex Peak‑M (PCH) chipset, offering up to 3.0 GHz CPU speed, dual DDR3 SoDIMM slots (max 8 GB), and a range of onboard interfaces including Gigabit LAN, SATA, USB, and video outputs. The board measures 170 mm × 170 mm and is designed for embedded computing applications.
This manual provides installation instructions for the CPU, memory, and jumpers, details the connector layout, BIOS setup, and driver installation procedures for graphics, audio, and network components, as well as an appendix with watchdog timer programming examples.
| CPU Supported | Intel Arrandale DC mobile processor |
|---|---|
| CPU Voltage | 0.700V ~ 1.5V (IMVP‑6.5) |
| Maximum CPU Speed | Up to 3.0 GHz |
| CPU Front‑Side Bus | 1066 MHz |
| Memory | DDR3 800/1066 MHz, 2 × SoDIMM, max 8 GB |
| LAN Controller | Intel 82577LM 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet |
| USB Ports | 10 USB 2.0 ports |
| SATA Ports | 4 SATA ports |
| Board Size | 170 mm × 170 mm (Mini‑ITX) |
The package should contain the MI953 Mini‑ITX motherboard, this user manual, a CD with drivers and flash utility, and a cable kit for serial and SATA connections.
The board provides two DDR3 SoDIMM slots, supporting up to 8 GB of memory.