Description
The ASRock Industrial IMB-XA1901 is a high-performance ATX motherboard built for demanding industrial, AI, and enterprise applications. Powered by Intel Xeon 6700P, 6500P, and 6700E series processors, it delivers reliable computing performance for automation, machine vision, and high-speed data processing workloads. Supporting up to 1TB of DDR5 ECC memory across eight 288-pin RDIMM/RDIMM-3DS slots, the IMB-XA1901 ensures high-speed, error-corrected operation for mission-critical systems. Its expansion capabilities include dual PCIe Gen5 x16 slots, three PCIe Gen5 x8 slots, M.2, U.2, and MCIO interfaces, providing flexibility for multiple GPUs, high-speed storage, and specialized industrial add-on cards.
For enhanced connectivity, the motherboard is available in a 10GbE variant (IMB-XA1901-10G), offering ultra-fast networking for data-intensive applications. Standard features include dual Intel 1GbE LAN, multiple USB 3.2 and USB 2.0 ports, VGA output, and COM ports for industrial device integration. Enterprise-grade functionality includes onboard TPM 2.0, IPMI remote management, and RAID 0/1 support for secure and reliable storage configurations. With robust ATX power delivery (8+8+24 pin), reinforced components, and versatile connectivity, the IMB-XA1901 and its 10GbE variant provide scalable, high-performance solutions for industrial workstations, AI computing platforms, edge computing systems, and automation controllers.
Key Features
- Intel Xeon 6700P/6500P/6700E Series processors
- 8 x 288-pin ECC RDIMM/RDIMM-3DS DDR5 6400 MHz, up to 1TB
- 2 x PCIe x16 (Gen5), 3 x PCIe x8 (Gen5), 2 x MCIO, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1, 4 x USB 2.0, 2 x M.2 Key M, 2 x COM, 2 x U.2, 2 x SATA3
- 2 x Intel 1 Gigabit LAN
- Supports 1 x VGA
- Remote management (IPMI)
- TPM 2.0 onboard IC
- Supports RAID 0/1
- ATX PWR (8+8+24 Pin
Specification
| Processor System | |
| CPU | Intel® Xeon® 6700P/6500P/6700E Series processors |
| Socket | LGA4710 |
| BIOS | AMI SPI 512 Mbit |
| Management | |
| BMC Controller | ASPEED AST2600 |
| IPMI | 1 x Realtek RTL8211 for dedicated management GLAN |
| Form Factor | |
| Dimensions | ATX (12-in x 9.6-in x 1.4-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm x 3.6 cm) |
| Memory | |
| Technology | Eight Channel ECC DDR5 6400 MHz |
| Capacity | 1TB |
| Socket | 8 x 288-pin RDIMM/RDIMM-3DS |
| Graphics | |
| VGA | 1 x VGA from ASPEED AST2600 |
| Max resolution up to 1920×1200@60Hz | |
| Expansion Slot | |
| PCIe | PCIE5: PCIe Gen5 x16 |
| PCIE4: PCIe Gen5 x8 | |
| PCIE3: PCIe Gen5 x8 | |
| PCIE2: PCIe Gen5 x16 | |
| PCIE1: PCIe Gen5 x8 | |
| MCIO | 2 x MCIO with PCIe Gen5 x8 (supported with R1S CPU) |
| Ethernet | |
| Controller/ Speed | LAN1: Intel® I210AT with 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| LAN2: Intel® I210AT with 10/100/1000 Mbps | |
| Connector | 2 x RJ-45 |
| Rear I/O | |
| VGA | 1 |
| Ethernet | 2 x 1 Gigabit LAN |
| 1 x Dedicated IPMI | |
| USB | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 |
| 2 x USB 2.0 | |
| COM | COM1 (RS-232/422/485) |
| Internal Connector | |
| USB | 2 x USB 2.0 (1 x 2.54 pitch header) |
| COM | COM2 (RS-232) |
| Security | |
| TPM | TPM 2.0 onboard IC |
| Storage | |
| M.2 | 1 x M.2 (Key M, 2242/2280/25110) with PCIe Gen5 x4 for SSD |
| 1 x M.2 (Key M, 2242/2280) with PCIe Gen5 x4 for SSD | |
| U.2 | 2 x U.2 with PCIe Gen4 x4 |
| SATA | 2 x SATA3 |
| RAID | RAID 0/1 |
| PCIE interface: M.2 Key M | |
| SATA interface: SATA port | |
| Watchdog Timer | |
| Output | From Super I/O to drag RESETCON# |
| Interval | 256 segments, 0,1,2…255sec |
| Power Requirements | |
| Input PWR | 1 x 24-pin ATX PWR connector |
| 2 x 8-pin 12V PWR connector | |
| 1 x 8-pin and 1 x (6+2)-pin 12V PWR connector for PCIe | |
| Power On | AT/ATX Supported |
| – AT : Directly PWR on as power input ready | |
| – ATX : Press button to PWR on after power input ready | |
| Environment | |
| Operating Temp | -20ºC ~ 70ºC |
| Storage Temp | -40°C ~ 85°C |
| Operating Humidity | 5% ~ 90% |
| Storage Humidity | 5% ~ 90% |
| Accessories | |
| Gift Package | 2 x SATA Cable (14G00010107DAK) |
| 1 x LGA4710 E2A Carrier (13G014097000AK) | |
| 1 x LGA4710 E2B Carrier (13G014097010AK) | |
| 1 x I/O Shield (13G02P105000AK) | |
| 2 x SCREW M3*2.5 (13G02P072010AK) | |
| Bulk Package | 1 x LGA4710 E2A Carrier (13G014097000AK) |
| 1 x LGA4710 E2B Carrier (13G014097010AK) | |
| 1 x I/O Shield (13G02P105000AK) | |
| 2 x SCREW M3*2.5 (13G02P072010AK) |
ASRock Industrial ATX Motherboards – IMB-XA1901 vs IMB-A1700
ASRock Industrial offers a variety of ATX motherboards designed for high-performance industrial and workstation applications. The IMB-XA1901 provides maximum memory capacity and PCIe expansion for mission-critical Intel Xeon systems, while the IMB-A1700 offers versatile AMD EPYC and Ryzen support with robust I/O and display options for flexible industrial deployments. The table below highlights the key differences:
| Feature | IMB-XA1901 | IMB-A1700 |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | ATX (12” x 9.6” / 305 x 244 mm) | ATX |
| CPU Support | Intel Xeon 6700P/6500P/6700E Series | AMD EPYC 4005/4004 & AMD Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 Series (B650 chipset) |
| RAM | 8 × 288-pin ECC RDIMM/RDIMM-3DS DDR5 6400 MHz, up to 1TB | 4 × 288-pin ECC/non-ECC U-DIMM DDR5 5600 MHz, up to 256GB |
| Expansion | 2 × PCIe Gen5 x16, 3 × PCIe Gen5 x8, 2 × M.2 Key M, 2 × U.2, 2 × MCIO | 1 × PCIe Gen5 x16, 1 × PCIe Gen5 x8, 1 × PCIe Gen4 x4, 4 × PCIe Gen4 x1, 1 × M.2 Key M, 4 × SATA3, 6 × COM |
| Networking & I/O | Dual Intel 1GbE LAN, VGA output, multiple USB 3.2 Gen1 & USB 2.0 ports, 2 × COM | 1 × Intel 1Gb LAN, 1 × Intel 2.5Gb LAN, 2 × Realtek 2.5Gb LAN, 7 × USB 3.2 Gen2, 8 × USB 2.0, quad display support (2 × HDMI 2.0b, 2 × DP 1.2++) |
| Other Features | Onboard TPM 2.0, IPMI remote management, RAID 0/1, ATX power (8+8+24 pin) | TPM 2.0, RAID 0/1/10 support |
Both motherboards provide industrial-grade reliability, reinforced components, and high-speed interfaces, but the choice depends on whether you require Intel Xeon performance with maximum memory and PCIe expansion (IMB-XA1901) or AMD versatility with enhanced display and networking options (IMB-A1700).
