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iBASE MB980 Industrial Motherboard
The iBASE MB980 industrial motherboard is designed for demanding industrial environments requiring reliable continuous operation. It supports 4th generation Intel Core i7/i5/i3 processors built on 22nm technology, offering robust performance on an ATX form factor. The MB980 includes dual Intel Gigabit LAN controllers for stable network connectivity and multiple PCI-E expansion slots to accommodate various industrial communication and hardware integration needs.
Withstanding up to 90% humidity and operating between 0°C to 60°C, the MB980 is sealed to handle typical industrial temperature and humidity ranges. It features 4 DDR3 DIMM slots supporting up to 32GB memory and includes RAID and TPM 1.2 for data security. The motherboard supports DVI-I, DVI-D, and DisplayPort outputs, providing versatile display options for industrial monitoring. Its compliance with RoHS and CE and digital I/O support further validate its readiness for continuous-duty industrial deployments.
MB980 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
305mm x 244mm (12" x 9.6")
Audio
Intel Q87 PCH built-in HD audio + Realtek ALC892 codec
BIOS
AMI
Display Interface
Supports DVI-I, DVI-D and DisplayPort
Expansion Slots
4x PCI, 1xPCI-E(x16), 1xPCI-E(x4), 1xPCI-E(x1)
Form Factor FILTER
ATX
H/W Monitor
Yes
I/O Chipset
Fintek F81866AD-I 1x RS232/422/485 (jumperless selection) 5x RS232, 6x SATAIII
LAN Connector
RJ-45 on board
LAN Controller
Intel I217LM Gigabit LAN PHY Intel I211AT PCI-E Gigabit LAN
Others
Digital I/O (4-in/4-out), EuP/ErP supporting, RAID, TPM (1.2), iAMT (9.0), iSMART
SSD
N/A
System Memory
4x DDR3 DIMM, Max. 32GB (Non-ECC)
System Speed
up to 3.4GHz
USB
2 ports on board, 8 ports via pin-header (USB 2.0) 4 ports on board (USB 3.0)
VGA Controller
4th Generation Intel Core i7/i5/i3/ Pentium processor integrated
VGA Memory
Max. Shared memory 1024MB
Watchdog Timer
256 levels
Form Factor
ATX
Humidity
90% Humidity Resistant (non-condensing @ 60C)
Operating Temperature
0C~60C (32CF~140CF)
Ordering Info
MB980VF LGA1150 Q87 ATX Motherboard w/ DVI-I, DVI-D, DisplayPort, dual Gigabit LAN, RAID, EuP/ErP compliant, iAMT (9.0), vPro, iSMART
Processor
Intel
Storage Temperature
-20C~80C (-4CF~176CF)
The iBASE MB980 Industrial Motherboard is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The MB980 supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.
Common deployment industries include: Defense and Military, Energy and Utilities, Industrial Manufacturing, Logistics And Supply Chain, Marine And Offshore, Oil and Gas, Public Sector, Rail And Transport.
Across these sectors, the MB980 is typically used in applications such as Industrial HMI And Machine Interfacing, Process Control And Shop-Floor Monitoring, Robotics And Autonomous System Control, SCADA And Control-Room Access, Security And Surveillance Operations, Vehicle Diagnostics And Onboard Systems.
These examples demonstrate the versatility of the MB980 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 MB980 is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.
The iBASE MB980 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 MB980 Industrial Motherboard, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the iBASE MB980 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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