Next-Generation Industrial Computing: ASRock Industrial Unveils IMB-X1904 EATX Motherboard
As artificial intelligence workloads, industrial digitalization, and edge data centers continue to expand, manufacturers are encountering a significant transformation in high-performance computing (HPC) platform design. Modern industrial systems demand not only exceptional processing power but also continuous uptime, remote management capabilities, and long-term operational stability in challenging production environments.
Addressing these evolving requirements, ASRock Industrial has introduced the IMB-X1904, a high-performance EATX motherboard engineered for AI computing, advanced industrial automation, and compute-intensive applications. Powered by Intel Xeon 600 processors and the W890 chipset, the IMB-X1904 is designed to serve as a robust backbone for next-generation industrial computing.
Key Features of the ASRock Industrial IMB-X1904 Motherboard
Exceptional Processing Power for Demanding Workloads
The IMB-X1904 leverages Intel Xeon 600 processors with the W890 chipset, supporting up to 86 P-cores. This architecture delivers outstanding compute performance for AI inference, real-time video analytics, test and measurement workloads, and data-intensive industrial applications. Designed for always-on operations and parallel processing, the platform provides the performance headroom required for advanced edge computing in industrial environments.
Expansive Memory Capacity and Data Integrity
Supporting up to 2 TB of quad-channel ECC RDIMM/RDIMM-3DS DDR5 5200 MHz memory, the IMB-X1904 enables seamless management of large datasets, complex AI models, and mission-critical applications. The integration of ECC memory enhances system stability and data integrity, making it ideal for industrial automation, analytics, and long-term deployments.
High-Density PCIe Gen 5 Expansion
The motherboard features a comprehensive expansion architecture, including six PCIe Gen 5 x16 slots, one PCIe Gen 5 x8 slot, and dual MCIO connectors with PCIe Gen 5 x8. This design offers exceptional flexibility for integrating GPUs, AI accelerators, high-speed networking, and NVMe storage fabrics. The advanced expansion capabilities make the IMB-X1904 well-suited for accelerator-driven AI platforms, 3D rendering, and performance-intensive industrial systems.
Comprehensive Connectivity for Industrial Applications
The IMB-X1904 is equipped with four USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, six USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, three USB 2.0 ports, two COM ports, one VGA port, and four GPIO interfaces. This extensive connectivity supports a wide range of industrial devices and automation platforms. For networking, the standard model provides dual Intel 1G LAN ports, while the IMB-X1904-10G variant adds two Intel 10G LAN ports for high-bandwidth applications.
Versatile High-Speed Storage Architecture
Storage flexibility is a key strength of the IMB-X1904, with support for two M.2 Key M slots for NVMe SSDs (one PCIe Gen 5 x4 and one PCIe Gen 4 x4), one U.2 port, and eight SATA3 connections with Intel RAID 0/1/5/10 support. This architecture enables high-speed, resilient storage configurations, essential for AI workloads, data acquisition, and performance-critical industrial deployments where scalability and data reliability are paramount.
Optional Out-of-Band Management with AI-M2-OOB-1G
For enhanced remote management, the optional AI-M2-OOB-1G module provides hardware-level control and monitoring. Features include remote power on/off, reset, scheduling, and Host OS heartbeat monitoring to ensure device liveness. The module also supports remote Clear CMOS and BIOS recovery, Serial-over-LAN, and real-time hardware health monitoring via a dedicated Ethernet channel. This enables administrators to diagnose, recover, and maintain systems even when the main network or operating system is unavailable, significantly reducing downtime and supporting centralized management across distributed deployments.
Scalable HPC Motherboards for Industrial and AI Applications
ASRock Industrial’s portfolio of high-performance computing motherboards is designed to meet diverse industrial requirements. The IMB-X1904 and IMB-X1904-10G serve as flagship models, offering extreme compute density, scalability, and long-term operational stability. Complementing these are the IMB-XA1901 and IMB-XA1901-10G, powered by Intel Xeon 6700P/6500P/6700E Series processors, and the IMB-X1900/X1900-10G and IMB-X1902/X1902-10G, based on Intel Xeon W-3500/3400 and W-2500/2400 Series processors. This comprehensive lineup provides industrial customers with flexible HPC motherboard options to support AI acceleration, video analytics, test and measurement systems, advanced simulation, and other performance-critical applications.
