ISA Tester (GEN3) New Hardware Spec
General specs:
- Server mainboard, mini-ITX or micro-ITX
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Low end CPU with builtin video, low power consumption
(25W-45W), 2-4 cores, modest clock speed, quiet HSF
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Maximum memory capacity of 32GB (2 DIMM slots), but likely to have
8 or 16GB populated
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A minimum of 2 PCIe 4x full height half length slots. 3-4 slots is
better for the extra room.
- An empty full height 5.25” DVD/CD drive bay (not the
slim height drive bay) to house the power PCB
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Standard ATX power supply (or backwards compatible) and associated
cables
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Additional separate male-to-male ATX main power cable, length as
needed (roughly 6-8”) to reach the mainboard from the DVD bay
- Desktop case as opposed to Deskside or
tower, but not small desktop (see PCIe requirements above)