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iBASE MI953 Industrial Motherboard
Designed for field and industrial deployments, the iBASE MI953 Industrial Motherboard delivers stable and continuous computing performance. This Mini-ITX form factor motherboard supports Intel Core i7 and i5 processors with up to 8GB DDR3 memory, meeting the needs of data-intensive tasks in embedded systems like point of sale units and kiosks. It features dual Gigabit LAN ports with Intel controllers for network redundancy and multiple display outputs, including VGA, dual DVI-D, and dual LVDS, enabling versatile multimedia applications. The MI953 is built with sealed connectors and offers 90% humidity resistance to withstand dusty, temperature-controlled environments between 0°C and 60°C. Compliance with CE and RoHS standards reinforces its industrial-grade reliability.
Additional features such as a 256-level watchdog timer, RAID support, AMI BIOS, and hardware monitoring enable robust operation suited to continuous-duty workloads.
MI953 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
170mm x 170mm (6.7" x 6.7")
Audio
Built-in HD audio w/ Realtek ALC892 codec for 7.1CH
BIOS
AMI
Display Interface
Supports CRT, 2x DVI-D & 24-bit dual channel LVDS
Expansion Slots
1x PCI, 1x PCI-E (x1), 1x Mini PCI-E (x1)
Form Factor FILTER
Mini-ITX
H/W Monitor
Yes
I/O Chipset
Fintek F81865-I 1x Keyboard, 1x mouse, 3x RS232, 1x RS-232/422/485, 4x SATA II (3.0Gb/sec.)
LAN Connector
Dual RJ-45 on board
LAN Controller
Intel 82577LM Gigabit LAN Intel 82574L PCI-E Gigabit LAN
Others
Digital I/O (4-in/4-out)
SSD
N/A
System Memory
2x DDR3 SO-DIMM, Max. 8GB
System Speed
up to 2.24GHz
USB
6 ports on board Pin header for 4 ports (USB 2.0)
VGA Controller
Intel Core i7 / i5 / i3 / Celeron integrated
VGA Memory
Max. shared memory - 352MB
Watchdog Timer
256 levels
Form Factor
Mini-ITX
Humidity
90% Humidity Resistant (non-condensing @ 60C)
Operating Temperature
0C~60C (32CF~140CF)
Ordering Info
MI953F rPGA988 QM57 Mini-ITX motherboard w/ VGA, dual DVI & dual Gigabit LAN, RAID, EuP/ErP compliant MI953AF rPGA988 QM57 Mini-ITX motherboard w/ VGA, dual DVI & dual Gigabit LAN, AMT (6.0), RAID MI953 rPGA988 HM55 Mini-ITX motherboard w/ VGA, dual DVI & dual Gigabit LAN, EuP/ErP compliant
Processor
Intel
Storage Temperature
;'-20C~80C (-4CF~176CF)
The iBASE MI953 Industrial Motherboard is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The MI953 supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.
Common deployment industries include: Broadcast and Media, Education, Industrial Manufacturing, Logistics And Supply Chain, Public Sector, Retail.
Across these sectors, the MI953 is typically used in applications such as Broadcast And Media Control Consoles, Digital Signage And Information Terminals, Industrial HMI And Machine Interfacing, Process Control And Shop-Floor Monitoring.
These examples demonstrate the versatility of the MI953 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 MI953 is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.
The iBASE MI953 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 MI953 Industrial Motherboard, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the iBASE MI953 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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