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iBASE MI981 Industrial Motherboard
Designed for industrial automation and communication systems, the iBASE MI981 Industrial Motherboard offers a compact Mini-ITX design that fits tight spaces while ensuring robust performance. It features the Intel Q87 chipset paired with 4th generation Intel Core processors, delivering efficient computing power for demanding industrial applications. This field-ready platform supports a variety of display outputs including VGA, DVI-D, LVDS, and DisplayPort for versatile visual integration.
The MI981 is equipped with dual Intel Gigabit LAN controllers and multiple serial and USB ports, facilitating extensive peripheral connectivity. Security and manageability are enhanced through TPM 1.2 support along with Intel iAMT9.1 and iSMART3.0 technologies. Built with industrial-grade components, this motherboard withstands temperature extremes from -20 to 80 and resists humidity up to 90% non-condensing at 60 . Its EMI-resistant build and shock resilience suit continuous-duty environments.
MI981 Features
- Original OEM Module
- Rohs Compliant, CE
- 3X PCI-E Gigabit Lan
- DVI-I, Displayport & 24-Bit Dual Channel Lvds
- Watchdog Timer, Digital I/O, ISMART 3.1, Raid
- 5X SATA Iii, 4X USB 3.0, 8X USB 2.0, 6 X Com, 1X Msata
- 1X PCI-E(X16), 2 X Mini PCI-E
- 1X Sim Card Slot
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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
Intel Q87 PCH built-in HD audio controller + Realtek ALC892 w/ 7.1 channels
BIOS
AMI BIOS
Display Interface
Supports VGA, DVI-D, LVDS and DisplayPort
Expansion Slots
1x PCI-E(16x) slot 2x Mini PCI-E (1x full-size, 1x half-size)
Form Factor FILTER
Mini-ITX
H/W Monitor
Yes
I/O Chipset
Fintek F81866AD-I 1x RS-232/422/485 (Jumperless selection) 5x RS232, 4x SATA III
LAN Connector
2x RJ45 on board
LAN Controller
Intel I217LM Gigabit LAN PHY Intel I211AT PCI-E Gigabit LAN( as 2nd LAN)
Others
Digital I/O [4-in/4-out], TPM 1.2, iAMT9.1, iSMART3.0
SSD
1x mSATA
System Memory
2x DDR3-1600 SO-DIMM, Max 16GB (Non-ECC)
System Speed
2.7GHz
USB
6 ports USB3.0 on board 6 ports USB2.0 via pin header
VGA Controller
4th Generation Intel Core DT i7/i5/i3 processors integrated graphics
VGA Memory
Max. Shared memory 1024MB
Watchdog Timer
256 levels
Expansion
PCI-E
Form Factor
Mini-ITX
Humidity
90% Humidity Resistant (non-condensing @ 60C)
Operating Temperature
0C~60C (32CF~140CF)
Ordering Info
MI981AF LGA1150 Q87 Mini-ITX motherboard w/ VGA, DVI-D, LVDS, DisplayPort, dual Gigabit LAN, TPM 1.2, iAMT9.1, iSMART3.0
Processor
Intel
Storage Temperature
-20C~80C (-4CF~176CF)
The iBASE MI981 Industrial Motherboard is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The MI981 supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.
Common deployment industries include: Construction, Energy and Utilities, Food And Beverage Processing, Industrial Manufacturing, Logistics And Supply Chain, Marine And Offshore, Natural Resources and Mining, Oil and Gas.
Across these sectors, the MI981 is typically used in applications such as Industrial HMI And Machine Interfacing, Predictive Maintenance And Condition Monitoring, Preventive And Corrective Maintenance, Process Control And Shop-Floor Monitoring, SCADA And Control-Room Access.
These examples demonstrate the versatility of the MI981 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 MI981 is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.
The iBASE MI981 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 MI981 Industrial Motherboard, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the iBASE MI981 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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