{"product_id":"asus-pro-q870i-c-csm-mini-itx-q870-business-motherboard","title":"ASUS Pro Q870I-C-CSM Mini-ITX Q870 Business Motherboard","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ASUS Pro Q870I-C-CSM is a Mini-ITX business motherboard built for AI-ready workstations and enterprise deployments. It combines Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) support with PCIe 5.0 connectivity, DDR5 memory, and integrated IT management tools designed for organisations that need secure, remote-manageable systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntel Core Ultra Series 2 ready\u003c\/strong\u003e — LGA1851 socket supports the latest Intel Core Ultra processors with up to 65W TDP, enabling advanced AI computing on compact form factors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCIe 5.0 and DDR5 connectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e — One PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot for graphics or expansion, plus DDR5 SO-DIMM slots supporting up to 6400 MT\/s and 128GB total capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in IT management\u003c\/strong\u003e — ASUS Control Center Express provides remote monitoring and administration; ASUS CSM program ensures stable supply and end-of-life support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnterprise security features\u003c\/strong\u003e — Intel vPro support, TPM onboard, ASUS Boot Defender, and Intel TXT enable hardware-level security and compliance for business environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual USB 10Gbps Type-C ports\u003c\/strong\u003e — Rear and front 10Gbps USB Type-C connectors plus three additional 10Gbps Type-A ports for high-speed data and peripheral connectivity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSocket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIntel LGA1851\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eChipset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIntel Q870\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMini-ITX (6.7 × 6.7 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMemory slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 × DDR5 SO-DIMM (up to 128GB, up to 6400 MT\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePCIe Expansion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4, 2 × SATA 6Gb\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Fits Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) only — LGA1851 socket is not compatible with older Intel desktop or laptop CPUs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Mini-ITX form factor (6.7 × 6.7 inches) — requires a compact Mini-ITX case; will not fit in ATX or Micro-ATX chassis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Supports DDR5 SO-DIMM memory exclusively — standard DDR5 UDIMM modules are not compatible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Supports Windows 11 and Windows 10 64-bit operating systems only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: Wi-Fi requires a separately purchased M.2 CNVi module (Key E, 2230 form factor); the board has the slot but no module is included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eBest For \/ Trade-offs\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAI workstations and machine learning deployments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact office and enterprise builds requiring managed IT oversight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystems needing secure remote access and hardware-level authentication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganisations prioritising long-term supply stability and vendor support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-offs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAMD processor builds:\u003c\/b\u003e This board supports Intel only and cannot be used with Ryzen, EPYC or other AMD CPUs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLarge-form-factor systems:\u003c\/b\u003e Mini-ITX limits expansion to one 16x PCIe slot and two SATA ports; ATX motherboards offer more slots and storage options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGaming or consumer overclocking:\u003c\/b\u003e This is a locked business-class board; it lacks unlocked BIOS tuning and is designed for stability, not performance tweaking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSystems with standard DDR5 memory:\u003c\/b\u003e This board requires DDR5 SO-DIMM modules (laptop-style); it cannot use standard desktop DDR5 UDIMMs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh-core-count workloads:\u003c\/b\u003e CPU power is limited to 65W TDP; processors of this class are single-socket designs, not multi-socket or high-power chips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eMini-ITX Q870 business motherboard with Intel® vPro support and enhanced security, reliability and manageability\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady for Advanced AI PCs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for the future of AI computing, with the power and connectivity needed for demanding AI applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntel® LGA 1851 Socket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ready for Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eASUS CSM Program:\u003c\/strong\u003e A stable motherboard supply, end-of-life notifications, and IT software for business motherboards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eASUS Control Center Express:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated IT monitoring and management software that simplifies enterprise-level system administration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltrafast Connectivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCIe 5.0, DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, rear and front USB 10Gbps Type-C®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDIY Friendly Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e SafeSlot, Dual DIMM clips, Box headers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntel® Q870 (LGA1851) business motherboard, Advanced AI PC Ready, DDR5, PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot, one M.2 slot supports PCIe 5.0, Dual DisplayPort, HDMI™, rear USB 10Gbps Type-A and Type-C®, front USB 10Gbps Type-C, Mono-Out Audio header (with Amp IC), Dual COM headers, Dual DIMM clips, ASUS Boot Defender, ASUS Driver Hub, ASUS BIOS EZ Deploy, Intel® TXT, ASUS Control Center Express (ACCE).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis business motherboard is a DDR5-compatible motherboard that optimizes memory module speeds and stability, while providing an advanced voltage delivery architecture for greater energy efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eASUS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSocket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIntel LGA1851\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eChipset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIntel Q870\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMini-ITX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMemory \u0026amp; Storage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMemory slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 × SO-DIMM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMemory type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDDR5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMaximum memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e128GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMemory speeds supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 6400 MT\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eM.2 slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × (Type 2280, PCIe 5.0 x4)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSATA ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 × SATA 6Gb\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eWireless module slot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × M.2 Type 2230 (Key E, CNVi \u0026amp; PCIe)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eRear USB 10Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × Type-C, 3 × Type-A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eRear USB 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 × Type-A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eFront USB headers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × 10Gbps Type-C, 1 × 5Gbps (supports 2 ports), 1 × 2.0 (supports 2 ports)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eEthernet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × Intel I219LM 1Gb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eVideo outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 × DisplayPort, 1 × HDMI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eAudio jacks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3 × 3.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eLegacy ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 × PS\/2 (keyboard \u0026amp; mouse)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecurity \u0026amp; Management\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eIntel vPro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eTPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOnboard TPM IC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eBoot security\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eASUS Boot Defender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eIntel security\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIntel TXT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eIT management software\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eASUS Control Center Express (ACCE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eRemote management\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWOL by PME, PXE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eBIOS features\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCommercial BIOS Kit, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, EZ Flash\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eDiagnostic LED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eQ-LED Core\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"ASUS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55688953758072,"sku":"ASU-2695","price":221.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9119\/7218\/files\/later_1f300e78-f265-4912-9a4a-aff5930cff61.png?v=1791153003","url":"https:\/\/tech-syndicate.co.uk\/products\/asus-pro-q870i-c-csm-mini-itx-q870-business-motherboard","provider":"Tech Syndicate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}