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ASRock Industrial Unveils IMB-A8000 and IMB-A1002 Industrial Motherboards with AMD Ryzen™ Embedded 8000/7000 Processors to Power Advanced Edge AI Applications

Taipei, Taiwan (July 9, 2024) ASRock Industrial is thrilled to announce the empower industrial motherboards innovation, the IMB-A8000 and IMB-A1002. These cutting-edge motherboards are meticulously designed to meet the reliable demands of modern edge applications, providing unparalleled performance, robust connectivity, and versatile I/O options. Leveraging the advanced power of AMD Ryzen™ embedded 8000/7000 series processors, the IMB-A8000 and IMB-A1002 are set to redefine edge AI computing, catering to a broad spectrum of needs from smart manufacturing, robotic control, machine vision to smart retail, transportation, and city.

Core features supporting IMB-A8000 Mini-ITX motherboard

Ÿ   Superior Performance: Powered by AMD Ryzen™ Embedded 8000 Series APU up to 8 cores/16 threads, featuring a next-generation 4nm processor

Ÿ   Edge AI Capability: integrated AMD Radeon Graphics and XNDA Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for AI inferencing with 16 TOPs

Ÿ   High-Speed Memory Support: Equipped with dual-channel DDR5-5600MHz memory, supporting up to 96GB

Ÿ   Extensive Connectivity Options: Includes four USB 3.2 Gen2, four USB 2.0 ports, and five COM ports, along with one 2.5G LAN and one 1G LAN, providing versatile peripheral and reliable connections for various industrial environments

Ÿ   Quad Display Support: Supports 4K quad-displays via four DP 1.4a outputs

Ÿ   Triple Storage Support: Includes one M.2 Key M (2242/2280) with PCIe Gen4x4 and two SATA3 ports

Ÿ   Advanced Expansion Capabilities: Features one PCIe x8 (Gen4), one M.2 Key E, and one M.2 Key B slots

Ÿ   Wide Voltage and Temperature: Features a 12~28V DC-In with a lockable DC jack and -20ºC ~ 70ºC operation temperature, along with AMD FW TPM

Core features supporting IMB-A1002 Mini-ITX motherboard

Ÿ   Next-Generation Processing Power: Powered by AMD Ryzen™ Embedded 7000 Series APU up to 12 cores/24 threads, integrated AMD Radeon Graphics, and support for AM5 Socket with B650 chipset, up to 65W

Ÿ   Efficient Memory Management: Dual-channel DDR5-5200MHz memory support, up to 64GB

Ÿ   Versatile Expansion Slots: Features one PCIe x16 (Gen5), one M.2 Key E, and one M.2 Key B slots

Ÿ   Comprehensive Display Options: Supports 4K quad-displays with three DP 1.2 and one eDP 1.4b

Ÿ   Robust Storage Solutions: Includes one M.2 Key M with PCIe Gen4x4 and two SATA3 ports

Ÿ   Rich I/O Connectivity: Offers dual Gigabit LAN, six USB 3.2 Gen2, three USB 2.0 ports, and two COM ports

Ÿ   Enhanced Security: Onboard TPM 2.0

Ÿ   Wide Temperature: Features -20ºC ~ 70ºC wide operation temperature 

ASRock Industrial’s IMB-A8000 and IMB-A1002 motherboards are designed to meet the evolving needs of modern edge AI applications. With the latest powerful AMD Ryzen™ Embedded 8000/7000 processors, advanced graphics capabilities, extensive connectivity, and versatile expansion options, these motherboards provide robust solutions for a wide range of edge computing scenarios. Whether it’s high-performance computing, advanced automation, or sophisticated edge computing, ASRock Industrial’s new offerings deliver the performance and reliability required for today’s demanding industrial and edge AI environments. For more product information about the IMB-A8000 and IMB-A1002 motherboard, please check our Website asrockind.com and contact us at Product Inquiry.

About ASRock Industrial

ASRock Industrial Computer Corporation, established as an independent entity in July 2018, is a prominent industry player specializing in the development of motherboards, edge computers, and related solutions for the manufacturing, business, and retail sectors. As the world-leading provider of Industrial PC motherboards, our customers base spans the globe. Previously, it had been a business unit of ASRock Inc. (est. 2002) which was set up in 2011. ASRock Industrial now operates autonomously, allowing us to devote all resources to delivering exceptional B2B solutions.

Our vision is to cocreate an intelligent world, aligning with ASRock Industrial’s core dedication to CARES (Commerce/Automation/Robot/Entertainment/Security) industries. With a central R&D design team comprising nearly 58% of our total staff, ASRock Industrial has the resources and expertise to develop cutting-edge, reliable products tailored to meet your business requirements. Our product portfolio encompasses both off-the-shelf offerings and customized solutions catered to the specific needs of OEMs/ODMs.

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