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Contents
1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................7
1.1 Terminology ....................................................................................................................................... 8
1.2 Related Documents ........................................................................................................................... 8
2. Form Factor Overview .................................................................................................. 9
3. Mechanical Requirements............................................................................................ 11
3.1 Motherboard Size and Mounting Hole Placement............................................................................. 11
3.2 Volumetric Zones............................................................................................................................... 12
3.2.1 Motherboard Volumetric Zones ............................................................................................ 14
3.2.2 Chassis Volumetric Zones.................................................................................................... 17
3.3 Chassis Mechanical Interfaces.......................................................................................................... 19
3.3.1 Chassis Interface for EMI Grounding ................................................................................... 19
3.3.2 Chassis Interface to Support and Retention Module............................................................ 19
3.3.3 Chassis Interface to Thermal Module................................................................................... 22
3.3.4 Chassis Rear Panel I/O Interface Requirements ................................................................. 24
3.4 Motherboard Mechanical Interfaces .................................................................................................. 25
3.4.1 Motherboard Rear Panel Interface Requirements ............................................................... 25
4. Electrical Interface Requirements ............................................................................... 27
4.1 Motherboard Power Supply Connectors ........................................................................................... 27
4.2 Motherboard Power and Control Signal Definitions .......................................................................... 28
4.2.1 +5VSB................................................................................................................................... 28
4.2.2 PS_ON#................................................................................................................................ 28
4.2.3 PWR_OK .............................................................................................................................. 28
4.2.4 Voltage Tolerances............................................................................................................... 29
5. Additional Information.................................................................................................. 31
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Figures
Figure 1. Example BTX Board and System Layouts.................................................................................. 9
Figure 2. BTX Form Factor Board and Mounting Hole Dimensions........................................................... 12
Figure 3. Chassis and Motherboard Volumetric Zones (not all zones are shown) .................................... 13
Figure 4. Motherboard Primary Side Volumetric Zone............................................................................... 15
Figure 5. Motherboard Secondary Side Volumetric Zones ........................................................................ 16
Figure 6. Chassis Volumetric Zones .......................................................................................................... 18
Figure 7. Chassis Interface to SRM Requirements.................................................................................... 20
Figure 8. Chassis Interface to SRM Requirement Details ......................................................................... 21
Figure 9. Chassis to Thermal Module Interface and Relation to Chassis and Motherboard Zones .......... 22
Figure 10. Chassis Requirements for Thermal Module Interface Definition .............................................. 23
Figure 11. Chassis Rear Panel I/O Aperture Requirements ...................................................................... 24
Figure 12. Motherboard Rear Panel I/O Aperture Requirements .............................................................. 25
Figure 13. Power Supply Connectors......................................................................................................... 27
Figure 14. Power Timing ............................................................................................................................ 29
Tables
Table 1. BTX Feature Summary................................................................................................................. 7
Table 2. Specification Quick Reference ..................................................................................................... 7
Table 3. Terminology.................................................................................................................................. 8
Table 4. Related Documents ...................................................................................................................... 8
Table 5. Board Size Options....................................................................................................................... 11
Table 6. Categories and Requirements for Motherboard Volumetric Zones ............................................. 14
Table 7. Categories and Requirements for Chassis Zones ....................................................................... 17
Table 8. Chassis Mechanical Interface Requirements............................................................................... 19
Table 9. Power Supply Connectors............................................................................................................ 27
Table 10. PS_ON# Signal Characteristics ................................................................................................. 28
Table 11. PWR_OK Signal Characteristics ................................................................................................ 29
Table 12. DC Output Voltage Tolerances .................................................................................................. 29
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1. Introduction
The Balanced Technology Extended (BTX) interface specification was developed to provide
standard interfaces and form factor definitions to address the electrical, thermal, and mechanical
attributes of desktop computer systems. The specification is intended to allow for a wide variety of
product differentiation that can be adapted to multiple applications and usage models.
This specification describes the critical mechanical and electrical interfaces for the design of
chassis, motherboard, power supply, and other system components necessary for hardware vendors
and integrators to build and integrate compliant components, systems, and devices that are
interoperable with each other. The intention of this document is not to provide all requirements
necessary to design any one of these components, but instead to provide standard interfaces for the
components to be designed around.
Table 1 summarizes some of the key features enabled by the BTX specification.
Table 1. BTX Feature Summary
Features Benefits
Low profile options Easy integration in small, thin form factor systems
In-line core layout Optimized for efficient system cooling
Scaleable board Multiple system sizes and configurations
dimensions
Structural board support Mechanical characteristics to support high-mass motherboard components
mechanisms
Table 2 details the interfaces defined in this specification and the section(s) that address each.
Table 2. Specification Quick Reference
Interfaces Features Defining Interface Related Section(s)
Board/Chassis Interfaces Motherboard geometry and mounting hole Section 3.1
locations (mechanical)
Motherboard volumetric zones (mechanical) Section 3.2
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1.1 Terminology
Table 3 explains terms introduced in this specification.
Table 3. Terminology
Term Definition
Support and Retention Module System component that is assembled to the chassis beneath the
(SRM) motherboard to provide structural support for motherboard and components
as well as retention for a thermal module.
Thermal Module A system component with the primary role of dissipating heat from the core
components. A typical thermal module includes a heatsink for the
processor, an air mover such as an axial fan, and a duct to isolate and
direct airflow through the system. The flexibility to adapt to many
applications is offered through the option to integrate a range of cooling
technologies and components to create a thermal module. Modules will be
one of two types based on which Zone A component height maximum (see
Figure 4, page 15) is selected: Type I (Standard Height ) or Type II (Low
Profile).
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System Memory
Hard Disk Drive
System Memory
System/Processor Fan(s)
Processor Processor
Hard Disk
Drive Thermal Module
Thermal Module
Front Side
I/O Peripherals Small Form Factor (Top View)
System Memory
Processor
Mobile Optical
Drive Thermal Module
System/Processor Fan(s)
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3. Mechanical Requirements
This chapter describes the mechanical requirements of BTX system components and the associated
interfaces.
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[0.200 ± 0.005]
5.08 ± 0.13
[12.350] 1
[7.550] 1
1
A
[10.750]
[11.550]
0.000
B
191.77
212.09
[8.350]
232.41
[9.150]
252.73
[9.950]
273.05
293.37
313.69
Rear Panel I/O
6.35 ± 0.13
[0.250 ± 0.005]
0.000
A Y C E H
(39.09) X (35.04)
[1.539] 3 [1.380] 3
(50.59)
[1.992] 2
(97.91)
[3.855] 2
266.70 ± 0.25
[10.500 ± 0.010] 124.00
F [4.882]
J
+ 0.05
10X Ø 3.96 - 0.03
+ 0.002
[0.156 - 0.001 ]
254.00 B D G K
[10.000] Ø 0.20 [0.008] A B C
Mounting Holes
[11.550]
232.41
[9.150]
191.77
[7.550]
293.37
+ 0.20 C
1.58 - 0.13 203.20 ± 0.25
+ 0.008 [8.000 ± 0.010] 4
[0.062 - 0.005 ] 264.16 ± 0.25
[10.400 ± 0.010] 5
325.12 ± 0.25
[12.800 ± 0.010] 6
Notes:
Add-in Card Connector X Direction Location
1. Connector card slot centerline. Card type X 2 X 3
2. Connector key centerline. PCI 5V 97.91 [3.855] (35.04) [1.380]
3. Connector pin 1 reference. PCI 3.3V 49.64 [1.954] (35.04) [1.380]
4. picoBTX board (maximum 1 slot) AGP 3.3V 83.11 [3.272] (60.61) [2.386]
5. microBTX board (maximum 4 slots) AGP 1.5V 103.11 [4.059] (60.61) [2.386]
6. BTX board (maximum 7 slots) PCI Express 50.59 [1.992] (39.09) [1.539]
7. Tolerance unless otherwise noted ± 0.25 [0.010].
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Figure 3 shows some of these zones. Zones A, B, C, and D are motherboard zones and Zones F, G,
and H are chassis zones. Not shown in this figure are chassis zones J and K (under the
motherboard).
Note that some zones, like Zone A and Zone F, have two heights associated with them. This is to
accommodate the two types (heights) of thermal modules and the corresponding system designs.
Type I (Standard Height) is intended to be utilized where space is available to maximize the volume
available for the thermal module solution design, while Type II (Low Profile) is included as an
option for designs where lower profile components in this area are highly valued.
eD
Zon
eB
Zon
eA
Zon
eF
Zon
eC
Zon
Motherboard
Zone H
Type I
Zone H Type II
Zone G
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Figure 3. Chassis and Motherboard Volumetric Zones (not all zones are shown)
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(325.12)
[12.800]
[2.000]
176.50
[6.949]
0.000
50.80
A
B
0.000
Zone C Zone B
38.10 [1.500] 34.30 [1.350]
(266.70)
[10.500]
162.80
[6.409]
Zone D 2
34.30 [1.350]
Zone A
86.00 [3.386] - Type I
60.60 [2.386] - Type II
C
10X Ø 10.92
62.50
[2.461]
[0.430]
Notes:
1. No components or traces allowed in the crosshatched areas.
2. To avoid mechanical interference, motherboard and chassis designers
who choose to support add-in cards in zone "D" should observe additional
mechanical constraints imposed by the add-in card specifications.
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[7.776] 193.02
[7.599]
[7.550] 191.20
[7.528]
[7.324] 177.17
[6.975]
149.17
[5.873]
[4.672] 108.67
[4.278]
[1.975]
34.32 [1.378]
[0.512]
50.17
35.00
13.00
0.64
(293.37)
(191.77)
[11.550]
197.50
186.02
157.00
[6.181]
118.67
[3.078]
[1.627]
[1.351]
[0.025]
78.17
41.32
0.000
See Detail A A
B
0.000
11.70
[0.461]
(266.70) 2X 62.65
[10.500] [2.467] 2X 72.53
2X 82.65 [2.856]
[3.254]
2X 97.00
2X 102.53 [3.819]
[4.037] 110.00
(124.00) [4.331]
[4.882] 122.00
[4.803]
10X Ø 25.00
[0.984] 2X 157.00
[6.181]
0.64
[0.025]
(254.00)
[10.000]
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(191.77)
(232.41)
(293.37)
[11.550]
[12.600]
(29.21)
[0.200]
[1.150]
[7.550]
198.12
[7.800]
[9.150]
320.04
Chassis Rear
0.000
5.08
Panel
6.35
0.000 [0.250]
Zone K
(124.00)
Zone K Zone J [4.882]
See Detail A
(260.35) 260.35
[10.250] [10.250]
Zone H
Zone H
Zone G
176.50
[6.949]
186.27
[7.333]
Ø 25.00
[0.984]
(10.16)
[0.400]
J
97.75 [3.848] height off datum J : Type I thermal module
Zone F
72.35 [2.848] height off datum J : Type II thermal module
Denotes cone shape chassis keep-in volume as depicted in Detail A. 10X Detail A
Motherboard mounting feature must stay within this volume. 8X Truncated Volumes
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191.20
[7.528]
197.50
[7.776]
[0.175]
[0.512]
13.00
6.38 99.00
4.45
[0.251] [3.898]
(191.77)
(232.41)
[1.378]
157.00
[6.181]
[7.550]
[9.150]
Chassis Rear
0.000
35.00
Panel
G
5.72
0.000 [0.225]
11.70
[0.461]
See Detail B,
Figure 8
2X 97.00
[3.819]
(124.00)
See Detail C, [4.882]
200.00 ± 0.50
[7.874 ± 0.020] Figure 8 2X 157.00
[6.181]
160.10 ± 0.30
[6.303 ± 0.012]
185.00
[7.283]
153.00 ± 0.30
[6.024 ± 0.012]
(254.00)
[10.000]
272.53
[10.730]
H
10.16 ± 0.10
[0.400 ± 0.004] 55.88
10.00 ± 0.50
See Detail A, [0.394 ± 0.020] [2.200] 2X 7.91 ± 0.30
J E [0.311 ± 0.012]
Figure 8 2X 16.97
[0.668]
2X 2 111.76
Ø 0.25 [0.010] J G H [4.400]
[2.275]
57.79
P
2X 145.70 ± 0.25 [5.736 ± 0.010]
Ø 0.25 [0.010] J P
Flat EMI contact area at elevation of datum J to be free of paint and coatings
that would prevent electrical contact with motherboard enabled feature[s].
Notes:
1. Chassis datum axes G and H are coincident to 2. 6-32 threaded standoff with height of 3.00 ± 0.15
motherboard datum axes B and C and simulated [0.118 ± 0.006] above datum J and Ø 7.11 ± 0.12
by chassis to motherboard fastening features. [0.280 ± 0.005] required.
Chassis datum axis E corresponds to motherboard 3. All critical interface features are dimensioned.
elevation plane as simulated by chassis fastening All other features shown for reference only.
features.
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C
5.63 ± 0.20 [0.222 ± 0.008]
0.40 [0.016] J P
3.50 ± 1.00
(2.32) [0.138 ± 0.039] 6.00 Max
[0.091] [0.236]
2.50 ± 0.25 4
[0.098 ± 0.010] A
2.20 ± 0.20 4
[0.087 ± 0.008]
J A
3.20 Max 4X Detail A
[0.126] Section A-A
Guide
J C
27.00 Max 3.00 ± 0.25
Section C-C [1.063] [0.118 ± 0.010]
J
2X Detail B
Retainer Slot
R0.50 Max
[0.020]
(5.63)
[0.222] Section D-D
J
2X 2.32 ± 0.20 4X R0.75 Max
[0.091 ± 0.008] [0.030]
J
2X 3.69 ± 0.30
[0.145 ± 0.012] D D
(13.00)
[0.512] 7.10 ± 0.30
Section B-B 7.10 [0.280] Max [0.280 ± 0.012]
1.00 [0.039] M J P 2X 2.00 ± 0.25
[0.079 ± 0.010]
(55.88)
[2.200]
Detail C
Retainer Tab
Note:
4. Required on two guide features only.
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Thermal Module
eB
Zon eD
A Zon
Zone
one
C eF
Z Zon
Zone H
Chassis
Duct Interface
To Chassis
Inlet Vent
Zone H
Zone G
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Figure 9. Chassis to Thermal Module Interface and Relation to Chassis and Motherboard Zones
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Figure 10 defines both a plane relative to the motherboard datums as well as the surface geometry
that should be provided on that plane by the chassis (and designed for the thermal module). The
surface consists of a frame of minimum width around the window defined for airflow to the thermal
module.
The primary purpose for this interface and connection is to provide external air from a vent in the
chassis to the thermal module. For this reason, the air channel and the chassis vent should be
designed so that there is minimal impedance to airflow from outside the chassis to the defined
interface.
[12.022 ± 0.020]
305.35 ± 0.50
(98.00)
[3.858]
2X 3.00 92.00 67.67
[0.118] [3.622] [2.664]
Interface area to
System Front
thermal module 3
(97.25)
[3.829] 5
(71.85)
Interface Plane Airflow Inlet Area 2 [2.829] 6
0.000
87.25
[3.435] 5
Motherboard Elevation E (2.00) 61.85 E
[0.079] [2.435] 6
Notes: 2. Airflow volume between interface plane and chassis airflow inlet shall be isolated from
1. Chassis datum axis G and H are coincident to motherboard datum axis internal chassis volume to prevent re-circulation of air.
B and C as simulated by chassis to motherboard fastening features. 3. Do not place any topographical features in this area on this side.
Chassis datum plane E corresponds to bottom side of motherboard 4. All dimensions basic unless indicated otherwise.
as simulated by chassis to motherboard fastening features. Chassis 5. Applicable to Type I system.
datum plane J corresponds to the top surface of the chassis bottom. 6. Applicable to Type II system.
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39.45 ± 0.20 Chassis I/O Aperture [0.400] E
[1.553 ± 0.008] E
J
Notes:
1. Do not place any topographical features in this area on either the inside or the outside
surface of chassis rear panel. Do not paint this area.
2. Datum axis G is coincident to datum B of motherboard on Figure 12.
3. Chassis datum plane E corresponds to bottom side of motherboard as simulated by
chassis fastening features. Chassis datum plane J corresponds to the top surface
of the chassis bottom.
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Connector Face
B 2
Connector's Protruding Feature
7.49 ± 0.20
[0.295 ± 0.008]
B 2
A 32.47 [1.278] Max I/O Connector A
Protrusion Area
5.08 Min
1 [0.200] (6.35)
168.78 Max [0.250]
Motherboard [6.645]
Notes:
1. Bottom of motherboard is coincident with datum E on Figure 11.
2. Datum B is coincident with datum G on Figure 11.
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Pin 13 Pin 1
+3/3VDC +3.3VDC
-12VDC +3.3VDC
COM COM
PS_ON# +5VDC Pin 3 Pin 1
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4.2.1 +5VSB
+5VSB is a standby voltage supply that is active whenever AC power is present to the system
power supply. It provides a power source for circuits that must remain operational when the three
main DC outputs (+12VDC, +5VDC, +3.3VDC) are in a disabled state. Example uses include soft
power control, Wake on LAN technology, wake-on-modem, intrusion detection, or suspend (sleep)
state activities. The maximum current available from the +5VSB output depends on the design of
the system power supply.
4.2.2 PS_ON#
PS_ON# is an active low, TTL-compatible signal that allows the motherboard to enable the three
main system power supply DC output rails (+3.3VDC, +5VDC, +12VDC). PS_ON# is pulled up to
+5VSB via a 10 kΩ resistor internal to the system power supply.
When PS_ON# is pulled to TTL low, the DC outputs are enabled by the system power supply.
When PS_ON# is held to TTL high by the motherboard or left open circuited, the system power
supply shall not deliver current at the main DC outputs and shall hold them at zero potential with
respect to ground.
Table 10. PS_ON# Signal Characteristics
Min. Max.
VIL, Input Low Voltage 0.1 V 0.8 V
IIL, Input Low Current, Vin = 0.4 V -1.6 mA
VIH, Input High Voltage, Iin = -200 µA 2.0 V
VIH open circuit, Iin = 0 5.25 V
4.2.3 PWR_OK
PWR_OK is a power good signal asserted by the system power supply to indicate that the +5VDC,
+3.3VDC, and +12VDC outputs are above the undervoltage thresholds of the power supply. When
this signal is asserted high, the system power supply has sufficient energy stored by the converter to
guarantee continuous power operation for a minimum hold-up time per the system power supply’s
specification. Conversely, when one or more of the output voltages fall below their undervoltage
threshold, or when mains power has been removed for a time sufficiently long so that power supply
operation is no longer guaranteed beyond the hold up time, PWR_OK will be de-asserted to a low
state by the power supply.
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Parameter Value
Signal type +5 V TTL compatible
Logic level low < 0.4 V while sinking 4 mA
Logic level high Between 2.4 V and 5 V output while sourcing 200 µA
High-state output impedance 1 kΩ from output to common
PWR_OK delay 100 ms < T3 < 500 ms
PWR_OK rise time T4 ≤ 10 ms
AC loss to PWR_OK hold-up time T5 ≥ 16 ms
Power-down warning T6 ≥ 1 ms
T1 T5
VAC
~
PS_ON#
~
~
}
+12VDC 95%
+5VDC O/P's
+3.3VDC 10%
T2
PWR_OK
T3
~
T4 T6
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5. Additional Information
For additional information beyond the requirements of this specification, refer to:
http:\\www.formfactors.org
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