Memory
| Supported memory clock speeds |
1600 MHz |
| Memory slots type |
SO-DIMM |
| Number of memory slots |
2 |
| Maximum internal memory |
16 GB |
Ports & interfaces
| Serial ports quantity |
1 |
| DVI port |
N |
| Headphone outputs |
1 |
| Microphone in |
Y |
| DisplayPorts quantity |
1 |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
6 |
| HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity |
1 |
Storage
| Storage drive sizes supported |
2.5 " |
| Supported storage drive types |
HDD, SSD |
| Compatible memory cards |
MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Optical drive type |
N |
| Card reader integrated |
Y |
Processor
| Processor boost frequency |
2.8 GHz |
| Processor lithography |
14 nm |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) |
35 W |
| Processor family |
Intel Core i5-6xxx |
| Processor threads |
4 |
| Processor cores |
4 |
| Built-in processor |
Y |
| Processor frequency |
2.2 GHz |
Graphics
| On-board graphics adapter |
Y |
| Graphics adapter family |
Intel |
Processor special features
| Execute Disable Bit |
Y |
| Idle States |
Y |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies |
Y |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology |
N |
| Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA) |
Y |
| Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) |
N |
| Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology |
Y |
| Intel® Insider™ |
Y |
| Intel 64 |
Y |
| Intel Clear Video Technology |
Y |
| Embedded options available |
N |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) |
Y |
| Intel Hyper-Threading Technology |
N |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology |
2.0 |
| Intel® Secure Key |
Y |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) |
Y |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology |
Y |
| Intel TSX-NI |
N |
| Intel® OS Guard |
Y |
| Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi) |
Y |
| Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) |
Y |
Networking
| Bluetooth version |
4.0 |
| Wi-Fi |
Y |
| Wi-Fi standards |
IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n |
| Bluetooth |
Y |
Motherboard
| Processor socket |
LGA 1151 (Socket H4) |
Design
| Cable lock slot |
Y |
| Cable lock slot type |
Kensington |
| Cooling type |
Passive |
| Product type |
Mini PC (<= 3L) |
Weight & dimensions
| Depth |
196.3 mm |
| Weight |
2200 g |
| Width |
197.5 mm |
| Height |
61.9 mm |
Expansion slots
| PCI Express slots version |
3.0 |
Power
| Power supply |
90 W |
| Power supply type |
Internal power supply unit |
Additionally
| InTru™ 3D Technology |
Y |
| Chipset |
Intel H170 |
| Colour of product |
Grey |
| Graphics |
HD Graphics 530 |
| Ethernet LAN connection |
Y |
| Intel AES New Instructions |
Y |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
1 |
Intel Core i5-6400T (6M Cache, 2.2GHz), 8GB RAM, 0GB HDD, Intel HD Graphics 530, Ethernet, DOS
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