IMB-1251E-WV Overview
Plenty of multi-screen and factory systems need current Intel processing, fast storage and serial I/O, but not the top graphics tier. The ASRock Industrial IMB-1251E-WV is the Core Ultra 5 325 model in the IMB-1251-WV series, an industrial Mini-ITX motherboard that keeps the full I/O of the series in a standard, space-saving Mini-ITX layout. It follows the 12th Gen Core U-series IMB-1234M.
The Core Ultra 5 325 is a Panther Lake-H processor with eight cores (four Performance and four Low Power Efficient), a 25 W rating, Intel Graphics and a built-in NPU, with AI performance rated at 47 TOPS. Two DDR5 SO-DIMM sockets run dual-channel at 6400 MHz and take up to 128 GB, with Intel In-Band ECC supported. That gives the IMB-1251E-WV room for lighter inference alongside signage, control or data-handling software. Windows 11 and Linux are supported.
Up to four displays run from two HDMI 2.1 outputs, two USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C ports with DisplayPort 1.4a and an LVDS or eDP connector. LAN is one Intel I219LM Gigabit port and one Realtek RTL8125BG 2.5GbE port. Rear USB adds one USB 3.2 Gen 2 and three USB 3.2 Gen 1, with two USB 2.0 on an internal header. For storage there are two M.2 Key M sockets, one PCIe x4 Gen5 and one PCIe x4 Gen4, plus two SATA3 ports with Intel VMD RAID 0 and 1. An M.2 Key E socket takes an optional Wi-Fi module and an M.2 Key B socket with a SIM slot takes an optional 4G or 5G module. Three internal RS-232/422/485 COM ports and four GPI and four GPO cover serial devices.
The board takes 12 to 28 V DC through a four-pin cable or the rear DC jack, and is rated from -20 °C to 70 °C operating. It carries CE and FCC marks and has a TPM header, Intel PTT and a watchdog timer. We supply the IMB-1251E-WV configured and tested, with memory, NVMe storage, any wireless modules and the OS image fitted. The IMB-1251P-WV steps up to a 16-core Core Ultra X7 358H.
IMB-1251E-WV Specifications
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Brand & Model | ASRock Industrial IMB-1251E-WV |
| Features | Embedded Industrial |
| Performance | |
| Processor Series | Intel Core Ultra Series 3 Panther Lake |
| Processor Models | Ultra 5 325 |
| Performance Cores | 8 Cores |
| AI Performance | 47 |
| Memory | 2x DDR5 6400MHz SO-DIMM Slot, 128GB |
| BIOS | AMI |
| Operating System | Linux Windows 11 |
| Graphics | |
| Integrated GPU | Intel Graphics |
| Display Standards | Display Port 1.4a Dual Channel LVDS HDMI 2.1 |
| Multi Display Support | Quad Display Support |
| Display Outputs | 1x eDP 1x LVDS 2x HDMI 2x USB Type C |
| Audio | |
| Codec | Realtek ALC897, HD Audio |
| Interface | Line-Out Mic-In |
| I/O | |
| Ethernet | 2x Ethernet Ports |
| 1x 2.5 GbE LAN [RJ45] 1x GbE LAN [RJ45] | |
| LAN Controllers | Intel I219LM Realtek RTL8125BG |
| USB | 8x USB Ports |
| 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 [Type C] 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 [Type A] 2x USB 2.0 [Board] 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 [Type A] | |
| Serial | 3x Serial Ports |
| 3x RS232/422/485 [Board] | |
| GPIO | GPIO [4-in, 4-out] |
| Expansion | |
| M.2 | 4x M.2 Expansion Slots |
| 1x M.2 B-Key [USB/SIM] [3042/3052] 1x M.2 E-Key [PCIe x1 Gen4/USB 2.0] [2230] 1x M.2 M-Key [PCIe x4 Gen4] [2242/2280/22110] 1x M.2 M-Key [PCIe x4 Gen5/USB 2.0] [2242/2280] | |
| SIM Slots | 1x SIM Slots |
| Wireless Connectivity | Optional 4G/5G Optional WiFi/Bluetooth |
| Storage | |
| Storage | 2x M.2 SSD 2x SATA Ports |
| NVMe | NVMe SSD Support |
| RAID | RAID 0 (Striping) RAID 1 (Mirroring) |
| Power | |
| Power Input | 12-28V DC [4-Pin] 12-28V DC [Barrel Connector] |
| Power Support Modes | AT: PWR on Input ATX: Press Button to Power |
| Environmental Conditions | |
| Thermal Dissipation | Onboard Fan |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to 70°C [-4°F to 158°F] |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 85°C [-40°F to 185°F] |
| Humidity | 5% - 90% (Non-condensing) |
| Certification | CE FCC |
| Mechanical Properties | |
| Dimensions | 170mm x 170mm x 25mm (6.69" x 6.69" x 0.98") |
Official ASRock Industrial UK Distributor
Things Embedded is an official ASRock Industrial UK distributor, and we supply the IMB-1251E-WV with the memory and storage fitted and tested, on its own or built into a complete system. Within the ASRock Industrial range, the IMB-1251P-WV steps up to a 16-core Core Ultra X7 358H with Arc B390 graphics, DDR5 7200 and AI performance rated at 50 TOPS.
Across our range, the IMB-1251E-WV sits with our Intel Core Ultra computers, ASRock Industrial motherboards and industrial Mini-ITX motherboards.
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