What are the key features of the BMX-P820A barebone workstation?

The BMX-P820A is a Micro-ATX barebone (RX610H board) for 14th Gen Intel Core i7-14700T on Intel H610E, with 2 x DDR5 4800 U-DIMM up to 64GB, onboard TPM 2.0, four full-height expansion slots (PCIe x16 + PCIe Gen3), optional NVIDIA RTX A2000 Ada, M.2 NVMe, 2.5"/3.5" bays + 5.25" CD-ROM, HDMI 2.0 + dual DP++, and dual LAN.

Which processors does the BMX-P820A support?

It supports the 14th Gen Intel Core i7-14700T at 35W by default, with the 65W i7-14700 available on a project basis, via the Intel H610E chipset.

Can the BMX-P820A take a discrete GPU?

Yes. It has a PCIe x16 slot and four full-height expansion slots, with the NVIDIA RTX A2000 Ada offered as an option — suitable for GPU-accelerated edge AI and vision workloads.

How much memory does the BMX-P820A support?

It uses two 288-pin DDR5 4800MHz dual-channel U-DIMM sockets supporting up to 64GB.

What storage options does the BMX-P820A provide?

Storage includes an M.2 M-Key 2242/2280/22110 NVMe (PCIe x4 + SATA III), one internal 2.5" bay, two internal 3.5" bays, and a 5.25" CD-ROM bay.

What display outputs does the BMX-P820A have?

It offers HDMI 2.0 (4Kx2K@60Hz) and Dual-Mode DisplayPort (DP++) 1.4a up to 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz via Intel UHD Graphics 770 (CPU dependent), plus front and rear display connectors.

What networking does the BMX-P820A include?

It provides dual Ethernet — an Intel I219 Gigabit PHY plus an Intel i225/i226 2.5 Gigabit controller (front and rear LAN sets).

Does the BMX-P820A include hardware security?

Yes, it has an onboard Infineon SLB9670 supporting TPM 2.0 for hardware key storage and platform integrity.

Is the BMX-P820A expandable?

Yes — four full-height expansion slots, multiple drive bays, a CD-ROM bay, and optional discrete GPU make it a highly expandable build-to-order workstation platform.

What applications is the BMX-P820A best suited for?

With 14th Gen Core compute, GPU expansion, large storage, and dual 2.5GbE, it targets GPU-accelerated edge AI, machine vision, industrial workstations, and demanding build-to-order control systems.

What is a barebone system and how does it differ from a complete computer?

A barebone system is a partially assembled computer that typically includes the chassis, motherboard, power supply, and cooling system, but lacks components like CPU, RAM, and storage drives. This allows customers to customize these critical components based on their specific requirements while still benefiting from the industrial design and thermal management of the overall system.

What are the advantages of barebone systems in industrial applications?

Barebone systems offer several advantages for industrial applications, including flexibility to configure CPU, memory, and storage according to specific requirements; cost-effectiveness by allowing customers to use existing components or choose based on budget; easier upgrades as technology evolves; and standardized industrial-grade chassis with thermal design optimized for harsh environments.

What operating systems are supported by these barebone systems?

These barebone systems typically support Windows 10, Windows 11, and various Linux distributions, providing flexibility to choose the operating system that best suits the industrial application requirements.

How long is the warranty period for barebone systems?

TSL Automation provides a standard 2-year warranty on all barebone systems, with options for extended warranty coverage. The warranty covers manufacturing defects and hardware failures under normal operating conditions as specified in the product documentation.

What is the difference between PCIe Gen 3 and Gen 4 in these systems?

PCIe Gen 4 doubles the bandwidth of PCIe Gen 3, from 8 GT/s (gigatransfers per second) to 16 GT/s per lane. This means a PCIe Gen 4 x16 slot provides approximately 32 GB/s of bandwidth compared to 16 GB/s for Gen 3. In industrial computing, this higher bandwidth improves performance for data-intensive applications like machine vision, AI processing, or high-speed data acquisition.

What is the purpose of watchdog timers in these industrial systems?

Watchdog timers are hardware circuits that monitor system operation and trigger a reset if the system hangs or becomes unresponsive. In industrial environments where reliability is critical, watchdog timers help ensure continuous operation by automatically recovering from software failures without human intervention, minimizing downtime in automated processes.

What are the advantages of fanless design in industrial computing?

Fanless design offers several advantages in industrial environments: increased reliability by eliminating moving parts that can fail; improved dust and particulate resistance; silent operation for noise-sensitive environments; reduced maintenance requirements; better protection against vibration and shock; and enhanced longevity in harsh conditions.

What components do I need to purchase separately to complete a barebone system?

To complete a barebone system, you typically need to purchase: a compatible CPU according to the system specifications, memory modules (DDR5 for these systems), storage devices (M.2 SSDs and/or 2.5" drives), and an operating system license. Depending on your application, you might also need wireless modules for the M.2 E-Key slot or expansion cards for the PCIe slot.

How do I install memory in these barebone systems?

To install memory: ensure the system is powered off and unplugged, remove the appropriate access panel, align the notch on the SODIMM module with the socket key, insert at a 45-degree angle, and press down until it clicks into place. For best performance, use matched pairs of memory modules in dual-channel configuration and refer to the specific system manual for supported memory specifications.

What is the proper way to install an M.2 SSD in these systems?

To install an M.2 SSD: power off and unplug the system, access the M.2 slot location, insert the SSD at a 30-degree angle aligning the notch with the socket key, gently press down, and secure with the mounting screw. Be sure to verify the correct length support (2242/2280) and interface type (PCIe/SATA) for your specific M.2 slot before installation.

What power considerations should I be aware of when installing these systems?

When installing these industrial barebone systems, ensure your power source matches the required specifications (either AC input or DC input depending on model), provide adequate surge protection, consider uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for critical applications, ensure proper grounding, and leave sufficient clearance around the system for power connector access and heat dissipation.

Avalue · Computing System

BMX-P820A

Data Sheet

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Manufacturer: Avalue

Highlights

14th Gen Intel Core i7-14700T (35W default, 65W project)
Intel H610E chipset, Micro-ATX RX610H board
2 x DDR5 4800 U-DIMM dual-channel, up to 64GB
Onboard Infineon SLB9670 TPM 2.0
4 x full-height expansion slots (PCIe x16 + PCIe Gen3); opt. RTX A2000 Ada
M.2 M-Key 2242/2280/22110 NVMe + 2.5" + 2x 3.5" bays + 5.25" CD-ROM
HDMI 2.0 4K + 2 x DP++ 1.4a up to 7680x4320
Dual LAN (Intel I219 GbE + Intel i225/i226 2.5GbE)
ATX power, Windows / Linux

Product Description

The Avalue BMX-P820A is a Micro-ATX barebone workstation built on the RX610H board for 14th Generation Intel Core i7-14700T (35W default, 65W project) with the Intel H610E chipset.

Dual-channel DDR5 4800 U-DIMM supports up to 64GB, with onboard Infineon TPM 2.0 and four full-height expansion slots (PCIe x16 plus PCIe Gen3 lanes) including optional NVIDIA RTX A2000 Ada support — a true expandable workstation foundation.

Storage and I/O are workstation-grade: M.2 M-Key NVMe (PCIe x4 + SATA III), one 2.5" and two 3.5" internal bays, a 5.25" CD-ROM bay, eight USB ports front/rear, HDMI 2.0 (4K) and dual DP++ 1.4a (up to 7680x4320), and dual Ethernet (Intel I219 GbE + Intel i225/i226 2.5GbE).

ATX power and active cooling make the BMX-P820A ideal for GPU-accelerated edge AI, vision, and industrial workstation builds on Windows or Linux.

Technical Specifications

Processor

Intel® Core™ i7-14700T Processor (35W, Default)

Intel® Core™ i7-14700 Processor (65W, Project Base)

Platform Controller Hub

Intel® H610E Chipset

System Memory

2 x 288-Pin DDR5 4800MHz Dual Channel U-DIMM Socket Supports Up to 64GB

SBC

Micro ATX 244mm x 244mm (RX610H)

H/W Status Monitor

CPU Temperature Monitoring

Voltages Monitoring

CPU Fan Speed Control

Watchdog Timer

H/W Reset, 5~255 Seconds/5~255 Minutes

TPM

Onboard infineon SLB 9670VQ2.0 support TPM2.0

I/O Chipset

nuvoton NCT6126D

BIOS Information

AMI 256Mb UEFI BIOS

Expansion Card

A2000 Ada for opt.

M.2

1 x M.2 E-Key 2230 with CNVi Support (PCIe x 1 Share with Slot4 + USB 2.0)

PCIe

1 x Gen PCIe x16 (x16 Physical Black) (Slot 1)

1 x Gen 3 PCIe x1 (x4 Physical Open Ended) (Slot 2)

2 x Gen 3 PCIe x1 (x16 Physical Yellow) (Slot 3 & 4)

Expansion

4 x Full-Height Expansion Slots

CD ROM

1 x 5.25” CD ROM

M.2

1 x M.2 M-Key 2242/2280/22110 NVMe (PCIe x4 + SATA III)

Drive Bay

1 x Internal 2.5” Drive Bay

2 x Internal 3.5” Drive Bay

HDMI

1 x HDMI 2.0 4Kx2K@60Hz

LAN Port

1 x Intel® I219V Gigabit Ethernet PHY

1 x Intel® i225LM 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet

DP

2 x DP (DP1.4a): Max: 7680 x 4320@60Hz

(2 x DP++: 1920 x 1080@60Hz)

Power Button

1 x PWR

Audio

Mic-in, Line-out

LED Indicator

1 x PWR LED

1 x HDD Data Access LED

USB

4 x USB 3.2 Gen1x1

2 x USB 2.0

USB

4 x USB 3.2 Gen1x1

2 x USB 2.0

HDMI

1 x HDMI 1.4b 4K@30Hz

LAN Port

1 x Intel® I219LM Gigabit Ethernet PHY

1 x Intel® i226V 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet

Audio

Mic-in, Line-out

DP

2 x Dual Mode DisplayPort (DP++) 1.4a 4K@60Hz

CPU/System FAN

CPU FAN: 1 x 4P CPU FAN

System FAN: 2 x SYS FAN

Graphic Chipset

Intel® UHD Graphics 770 (Depends on CPU)

Resolution

HDMI 2.0 4Kx2K@60Hz

Dual Mode DisplayPort (DP++) Max: 7680 x 4320@60Hz

Audio Codec

RealTek ALC888S

LAN Chipset

1 x Intel® I219V Gigabit Ethernet PHY

1 x Intel® i226V 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet

ACPI

Single power ATX support S0, S3, S4, S5

Power Mode

AT/ATX (ATX is default setting)

Power Supply Unit

AC to ATX PSU

Voltage Input Spec.

+12V/+5V/5VSB/+3.3V/-12V (ATX power)

Voltage Input Connector

4P ATX connector

DC Output Spec.

ATX power, 300W PSU

OS

Win10, Win11, Linux

Operating Temp.

0°C ~ 40°C (32°F ~ 104°F) with 0.5m/s air flow

Storage Temp.

-30~70C° (-22°F ~ 158°F)

Operating Humidity

40°C @ 95% Relative Humidity, Non-condensing

Dimension (W x L x H)

320 x 371.2 x 164mm

Vibration Test

With SSD : 1 Grms, IEC 60068-2-64, Random, 5 ~ 500Hz, 0.5hr/axis

Drop Test

Package drop test

Reference ISTA 1G

Items

1 x BMX-P820A

1 x AC 300W PSU

1 x Screws kit (For M.2, SATA 2.5” cables)

What is BMX-P820A?

The BMX-P820A is a computing system manufactured by Avalue, designed specifically for barebone-system applications. The Avalue BMX-P820A is a Micro-ATX barebone workstation built on the RX610H board for 14th Generation Intel Core i7-14700T (35W default, 65W project) with the Intel H610E chipset. Dual-channel DDR5 4800 U-DIMM supports up to 64GB, with onboard Infineon TPM 2.0 and four full-height expansion slots (PCIe x16 plus PCIe Gen3 lanes) including optional NVIDIA RTX A2000 Ada support — a true expandable workstation foundation. Storage and I/O are workstation-grade: M.2 M-Key NVMe (PCIe x4 + SATA III), one 2.5" and two 3.5" internal bays, a 5.25" CD-ROM bay, eight USB ports front/rear, HDMI 2.0 (4K) and dual DP++ 1.4a (up to 7680x4320), and dual Ethernet (Intel I219 GbE + Intel i225/i226 2.5GbE). ATX power and active cooling make the BMX-P820A ideal for GPU-accelerated edge AI, vision, and industrial workstation builds on Windows or Linux.

Key Features & Benefits

14th Gen Intel Core i7-14700T (35W default, 65W project)
Intel H610E chipset, Micro-ATX RX610H board
2 x DDR5 4800 U-DIMM dual-channel, up to 64GB
Onboard Infineon SLB9670 TPM 2.0
4 x full-height expansion slots (PCIe x16 + PCIe Gen3); opt. RTX A2000 Ada
M.2 M-Key 2242/2280/22110 NVMe + 2.5" + 2x 3.5" bays + 5.25" CD-ROM
HDMI 2.0 4K + 2 x DP++ 1.4a up to 7680x4320
Dual LAN (Intel I219 GbE + Intel i225/i226 2.5GbE)
ATX power, Windows / Linux

Applications & Use Cases

The BMX-P820A is ideal for various industrial automation applications:

DC-powered industrial installations and mobile applications
High-performance computing and data processing tasks
Networked industrial systems and data communication
Memory-intensive applications and multitasking
Industrial computing and data processing
Edge computing and IoT applications
Real-time monitoring and control
Industrial automation systems

Frequently Asked Questions

Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 is a security chip that provides hardware-based cryptographic functions. In industrial computing, it enhances security by enabling secure boot, protecting encryption keys, ensuring platform integrity, and preventing unauthorized access to sensitive data. This is particularly important for industrial systems that may handle confidential manufacturing data or control critical infrastructure.

If the system doesn't power on: check power connections and ensure the power source is functioning, verify the power button connection, confirm the power supply is working (if applicable), check for any visible damage, ensure components like CPU and memory are properly seated, reset CMOS if possible, and if available, check status LEDs for diagnostic information. If these steps don't resolve the issue, contact technical support.

To diagnose memory issues: check if memory modules are properly seated, try using just one memory module at a time to identify a potentially faulty module, verify you're using compatible memory specifications (speed, type), check for POST codes or beep patterns indicating memory failures, and run memory diagnostic tests through the BIOS or a bootable diagnostic tool. Many memory issues can be resolved by reseating or replacing modules.

If display output isn't working: verify cable connections, check that the monitor is powered on and set to the correct input source, try alternative display outputs if available, ensure the system is fully booting (check power LEDs and listen for fan operation), confirm the CPU and graphics hardware is properly functioning, update graphics drivers if possible, and reset BIOS settings to default if necessary.

To resolve Ethernet connectivity issues: check physical cable connections, verify network configuration settings (IP address, subnet mask, gateway), ensure Ethernet ports are enabled in BIOS, test with different network cables, check for link LEDs indicating physical connection status, update network adapter drivers, reset network hardware (switches, routers), and disable/enable network interfaces in the operating system to reset connections.

Highlights

Product Description

Technical Specifications

System Information

Processor

Platform Controller Hub

System Memory

SBC

H/W Status Monitor

Watchdog Timer

TPM

I/O Chipset

BIOS Information

Expansion Card

Expansion

M.2

PCIe

Expansion

CD ROM

Storage

M.2

Drive Bay

Front I/O

HDMI

LAN Port

DP

Power Button

Audio

LED Indicator

USB

Rear I/O

USB

HDMI

LAN Port

Audio

DP

Onboard I/O

CPU/System FAN

Display

Graphic Chipset

Resolution

Audio

Audio Codec

Ethernet

LAN Chipset

Power Requirement

ACPI

Power Mode

Power Supply Unit

Voltage Input Spec.

Voltage Input Connector

DC Output Spec.

Software Support

OS

Mechanical & Environmental

Operating Temp.

Storage Temp.

Operating Humidity

Dimension (W x L x H)

Vibration Test

Drop Test

Packing List

Items

What is BMX-P820A?

Key Features & Benefits

Applications & Use Cases

Frequently Asked Questions