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iBASE MB961 Industrial Motherboard
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For industrial and embedded applications, the iBASE MB961 Industrial Motherboard provides a robust platform built around a micro ATX form factor supporting 3rd generation Intel Core processors. It handles a wide operating temperature range from -20°C to 80°C and is sealed to meet IP65 dust protection standards, making it suitable for rugged industrial environments requiring vibration and shock tolerance. The motherboard features dual Gigabit Ethernet LAN controllers, including Intel 82579V and Realtek RTL8111E, facilitating reliable network connectivity.
It supports multiple expansion slots with PCI-E and PCI configurations, plus a range of SATA II and III interfaces for flexible storage integration. The design includes advanced electrical components and comprehensive cooling to maintain continuous-duty performance. Certified to RoHS and CE standards, the MB961 is designed to deliver field-ready reliability and lifecycle durability in demanding setups.
MB961 Features
- Original OEM Module
- Rohs Compliant, CE
- 12X PCI, 2X ISA
- Led Power Indicators For +5V, -5V, +12V, -12V, 3.3V, +5Vsb
- Size: 264.2mm X 311.2mm (10.4"X 12.3")
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Product Type
Manufacturer
Ruggedness
Mounting Format
Processor
Country Of Manufacture
Taiwan
Certifications
RoHS Compliant, CE
Dimensions
244mm x 244mm (9.6" x 9.6")
Audio
Intel H61/Q67 PCH built-in HD audio + Realtek ALC892 codec
BIOS
AMI
Display Interface
Supports DVI-I, HDMI, 24 bit dual channel LVDS (MB961RF/F)
Expansion Slots
1x PCI-E(x16), 1x PCI-E(x8) [PCI-E(4x) Link], 2x PCI
Form Factor FILTER
ATX
H/W Monitor
Yes
I/O Chipset
Fintek F81866AD-I 3x RS232, 1x RS232/422/48 (jumperless selection) 2x SATA II + 2x SATA III (MB961RF) or 4x SATA II (MB961F), LPT (MB961)
LAN Connector
RJ-45 on board
LAN Controller
1x Intel 82579V Gigabit LAN 1x Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit LAN
Others
Digital I/O(4-in/4-out), iSMART, RAID (MB961RF only)
SSD
N/A
System Memory
2x DDR3 DIMM Max. 16GB (Non-ECC)
System Speed
up to 3.4GHz
USB
2 ports on board (USB 3.0) MB961F: 4 ports on board + 6 ports via pin header (USB 2.0) MB961RF: 4 ports on board + 8 ports via pin header (USB 2.0)
VGA Controller
Intel 3rd Gen. Core i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron Processor Integrated
VGA Memory
Max. Shared Memory - 1024 MB
Watchdog Timer
256 levels
Form Factor
MIcro-ATX
Humidity
90% Humidity Resistant (non-condensing @ 60C)
Operating Temperature
0C~60C (32CF~140CF)
Ordering Info
MB961RF LGA1155 Q67 Micro ATX motherboard with HDMI, DVI-I and LVDS, Dual Gigabit LAN, 2x SATA III, 2x SATA II, 1x PCI-E(16x), 1x PCI-E(4x), 2x PCI, RAID, iSMART MB961F LGA1155 H61 Micro ATX motherboard with HDMI, DVI-I and LVDS, Dual Gigabit LAN, 4x SATA II,1x PCI-E(16x), 1x PCI-E(4x), 2x PCI, iSMART MB961 LGA1155 H61 Micro ATX motherboard with LPT, Dual Gigabit LAN, 4x SATA II,1x PCI-E(16x),1x PCI-E(4x), 2x PCI, iSMART
Processor
Intel
Storage Temperature
-20C~80C (-4CF~176CF)
The iBASE MB961 Industrial Motherboard is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The MB961 supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.
Common deployment industries include: Construction, Defence And Military, Energy and Utilities, Industrial Manufacturing, Logistics And Supply Chain, Marine And Offshore, Natural Resources and Mining, Oil and Gas.
Across these sectors, the MB961 is typically used in applications such as Fleet Management And Telematics, Industrial HMI And Machine Interfacing, Predictive Maintenance And Condition Monitoring, Preventive And Corrective Maintenance, Process Control And Shop-Floor Monitoring, Robotics And Autonomous System Control, SCADA And Control-Room Access, Vehicle Diagnostics And Onboard Systems.
These examples demonstrate the versatility of the MB961 across both industry sectors and real-world operational use cases. Its suitability extends well beyond the scenarios listed above, making it a flexible solution for a broad range of requirements.
For further information, or to assess whether the MB961 is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.
The iBASE MB961 Industrial Motherboard comes with a Standard Manufacturers Limited Warranty + Option To Extend against defects in workmanship and materials, effective from the date of shipment (unless otherwise agreed in writing).
To receive service under this warranty, the eligible product, iBASE MB961 Industrial Motherboard, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the iBASE MB961 Industrial Motherboard or to arrange repairs and services not covered by the warranty, please visit the warranty section on our website.
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