| Essentials |
| Status | Launched |
| Launch Date | Q1'10 |
| Form Factor | mini-ITX |
| Socket | LGA1156 |
| Memory Specifications |
| Memory Types | DDR3-1066/1333 |
| # of Memory Channels | 2 |
| # of DIMMs | 2 |
| ECC Memory Supported | No |
| Graphics Specifications |
| Integrated Graphics | Yes |
| Graphics Output | DVI-I + HDMI |
| Dual Display Capable | Yes |
| Expansion Options |
| PCI Support | 0 |
| PCIe x16 Gen 2.x | 1 |
| I/O Specifications |
| USB 2.0 Configuration (Back + Internal) | 6+6 |
| # of SATA Ports | 4 |
| # of eSATA Ports | 1 |
| RAID Configuration | 0, 1, 5,10 |
| # of PATA Ports | 0 |
| # of Parallel Ports | 0 |
| # of Serial Ports | 0 |
| Audio (back channel + front channel) | 8-ch + 2-ch |
| Integrated LAN | 10/100/1000 |
| Firewire | 0 |
| Package Specifications |
| Max CPU Configuration | 1 |
| Energy Star | Yes |
| Halogen Free Options Available | No |