Page of requirements for new motherboards, and potential examples

Newest Socket and chipset is 1150, H,Z, or Q87, for 4th gen I7s. Previous are on 1155, and 77.

Two form factors are Mini-ITX and Thin Mini-ITX. Thin Mini-ITX uses mobile ram, and external 19V power, but is half height. Many options only available in this form factor.

Hard requirements

1. 2x GbE ports
2. 2x Mini Pci or PciE slots, (1 half height ok)
3. Intel AMT support for power on, power off, restart
4. Both mini ports on top side of motherboard
5. ITX form factor
6. Desktop Processor support

Soft Requirements

1. Desktop Ram
2. 2 full height mini slots
3. Serial redirection over Lan
4. Onboard video support

Examples:

Name	mPciE Full Height	mPciE Half Height	form factor	socket	price
​Zotac H87ITX	msata	populated	ITX	1150	​$87.99
​Gigabyte GA-Q87TN	msata	1	thin-itx	1150	​$155.99
​Intel DQ77KB	1	1	thin-itx	1155	Out of Stock