DTX

Mechanical Interface
Specification

Publication # 42197 Revision: 1.00

Issue Date: February 2007
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Contents
Revision History ...............................................................................................................................4

DTX Mechanical Interface Specification.......................................................................................5

Motherboard Requirements ...........................................................................................................5
Major Connectors Requirements ...................................................................................................5
Keepouts ........................................................................................................................................6
Rear I/O Connector Panel Requirements.......................................................................................8
Power Supply Pinouts....................................................................................................................9
References....................................................................................................................................10

List of Figures
Figure 1. Mechanical Requirements ..................................................................................................6
Figure 2. Keepouts – Primary Side ....................................................................................................7
Figure 3. Keepouts – Secondary Side ................................................................................................7
Figure 4. Chassis I/O Aperture Requirements ...................................................................................8
Figure 5. Chassis I/O Rear Panel Location........................................................................................8
Figure 6. 24-Pin Power Connector Pinout .........................................................................................9
Figure 7. 2x2 Power Connector Pinout..............................................................................................9

List of Tables
Table 1. Keepouts ..............................................................................................................................7

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Revision History
Date Revision Description
February 2007 1.00 Initial public release.

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DTX
Mechanical Interface Specification
The DTX Mechanical Interface Specification describes the requirements for the locations,
dimensions, and keepouts of features/components on the motherboard and for the rear I/O
connector panel. This document also provides the pinouts for the power connectors. This
document is intended for both motherboard designers and chassis builders to assist them in
independently designing compatible products.

Motherboard Requirements
Figure 1 on page 6 shows the following mechanical requirements:

• Overall size
o DTX – 9.60 in x 8.00 in (243.84 mm x 203.20 mm)
o Mini-DTX – 6.70 in x 8.00 in (170.18 mm x 203.20 mm)
• Mounting hole locations
• Rear I/O dimensions and locations
• PCI and/or PCI Express® connector locations

Major Connector Requirements

The designer must adhere to the requirements for the following major connectors. Also listed are
the references in this document where these requirements can be found.

• Expansion Slot Connector Locations – Refer to Figure 1 on page 6.

Note: Either PCI or PCI Express® connectors can be used in the two connector locations.
• Back Panel I/O Panel Dimension and Location – Refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 on page 8.
• 24-Pin Power Connector Pinout – Refer to Figure 6 on page 9.
• 2x2 Power Connector Pinout – Refer to Figure 7 on page 9.

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PCI EXPRESS® CONNECTOR

PRIMARY DATUM

* PCI or PCI Express

®
Connectors

Figure 1. Mechanical Requirements

Keepouts
Figures 2 and 3 on page 7 show the primary and secondary sides of the motherboard respectively.
Table 1, also on page 7, lists the maximum component height by area (denoted by letters A
through E shown in these figures).

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Table 1. Keepouts

Maximum
Area
Component Height
A 2.8 in (71.12 mm)
B 0.60 in (15.24 mm)
Figure 2. Keepouts – Primary Side C 1.38 in (35 mm)
D 0.098 in (2.49 mm)
E 0.010 in (0.254 mm)

Figure 3. Keepouts – Secondary Side

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Rear I/O Connector Panel Requirements

Figure 4 and Figure 5 show the requirements for the opening of the rear I/O connector panel.

Figure 4. Chassis I/O Aperture Requirements

Figure 5. Chassis I/O Rear Panel Location

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Power Supply Pinouts

DTX uses the standard 24-pin power connector (Molex 44206-0007 or equivalent motherboard
header) and 2x2 power connector (Molex 39-29-9042 or equivalent motherboard header). Figure 6
and Figure 7 show the pinouts for the 24-pin main connector and 2x2 +12V power connectors
respectively.

Figure 6. 24-Pin Power Connector Pinout

Figure 7. 2x2 Power Connector Pinout

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References
For additional information, refer to the following documents:

• PCI and PCI Express® Specifications (http://www.pcisig.com/specifications)

• DTX System Reference Design Guidelines

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