IMBA-ARL-W880

ATX motherboard supports high-performance Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) processor, DDR5, Quadruple independent displays, dual 2.5GbE LAN, M.2, USB 3.2, SATA 6Gb/s, HD Audio and RoHS

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1. High-Performance Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)
2. Support four 288-pin 5600 MHz Dual-Channel DDR5 SDRAM Unbuffered DIMMs supported up to 192GB (ECC & non-ECC support)
3. Quad independent display via HDMI, DP and USB4
4. Support Dual Intel® I226V/I226LM 2.5GbE controller
5. Support PCIe Gen4 x1, PCIe Gen4 x4, PCIe Gen5 x16, M.2 M key and M.2 B key expansion

Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 2 ATX Industrial Motherboard

The IEI IMBA-ARL-W880 is built on the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 2) platform and supports four DDR5 UDIMM/CUDIMM slots. It features PCIe Gen5 expansion, quad independent display outputs, dual M.2 NVMe storage, and the iRIS2 (AST2600) BMC for remote management. Designed for Edge AI, machine vision, AOI, and industrial automation, the board offers strong performance, expandability, and industrial reliability for next-generation smart manufacturing and AI systems.

Intel Core Ultra Series 2

Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 2 Processor

DDR5 5600 MHz

DDR5 5600 MHz Memory

Dual 2.5 GbE LAN

Dual Intel® 2.5 GbE LAN Controllers

PCIe Gen5 Expansion

PCIe Gen5 High-Speed Expansion

Quad Display Outputs

Quad Independent Display Outputs (DP, HDMI, USB4)

IMBA-ARL-W880

Next-Generation Platform Performance and System Architecture Upgrade

IMBA-ARL-W880 is built on the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) platform with the LGA1851 socket and the Intel® W880 chipset, delivering comprehensive improvements in computing efficiency, memory bandwidth, and multi-display output capability. With its hybrid architecture and integrated Intel® Xe Graphics (supporting SR-IOV and Genlock), the platform is designed to handle multi-task image processing and real-time AI inference workloads with high efficiency.

Enhanced Data Throughput and System Performance

With the Intel® W880 chipset and PCIe Gen5 interfaces, IMBA-ARL-W880 delivers faster data transfer across the CPU, memory, and storage subsystems. This architecture ensures high throughput and stable performance for AI inference, machine vision, and image processing workloads.

Integrated Intel® Xe Graphics Architecture

The onboard Intel® Xe GPU supports SR-IOV virtualization and Genlock for synchronized, low-latency rendering. It drives up to four independent 4K displays (DP/USB4 at 4K@60Hz, HDMI at 4K@30Hz) with precise multi-display timing control.

High-Bandwidth DDR5 Memory Architecture

The board provides four 288-pin DDR5 5600MHz UDIMM/CUDIMM slots with up to 192GB capacity. It supports both ECC and non-ECC modules to enhance data integrity and long-term system stability.

High-Speed Networking

High-Speed Networking and Reliable Data Transmission

IMBA-ARL-W880 is equipped with Intel® I226-LM and I226-V controllers, providing dual RJ45 ports with support for up to 2.5GbE transmission speed. With support for VLAN and link aggregation, the platform ensures stable, low-latency network connectivity even under high-traffic workloads.

IEI iRIS2-2600 Remote Management Module Support

IMBA-ARL-W880 includes a dedicated M.2 B Key slot for the IEI iRIS2-2600 (AST2600) remote management module, enabling full out-of-band (OOB) management such as power control, system health monitoring, hardware status reporting, remote BIOS management, and OS installation. Even when the system is powered off or unresponsive, remote maintenance can be performed over the network, greatly improving management efficiency and system availability in large-scale deployments.

iRIS2-2600 Remote Management

High Expandability and Flexible Architecture Design

IMBA-ARL-W880 offers flexible PCIe and M.2 expansion to support AI acceleration, image acquisition, and industrial control. It enables multi-card deployment and diverse interface integration, allowing scalable designs for advanced industrial systems.

PCIe Expansion
M.2 NVMe Storage
I/O Interfaces

PCIe Gen5 and Gen4 Hybrid Expansion Architecture

The board includes one PCIe Gen5 x16 slot, four PCIe Gen4 x4 slots, and two PCIe Gen4 x1 slots, providing high-bandwidth expansion for flexible deployment of GPUs and diverse I/O cards.

PCIe Expansion

Dual M.2 NVMe Storage Support

IMBA-ARL-W880 includes two M.2 M Key NVMe slots (PCIe x4/x2), enabling high-performance SSDs for OS storage and data caching. This boosts data throughput and real-time responsiveness in AI computing, machine vision, and high-speed data streaming applications.

M.2 NVMe Storage

Rich I/O and Control Interfaces

It supports 6 × USB 3.2 Gen2 ports, 4 × SATA 6 Gb/s with RAID 0/1/5/10, 6 COM ports, and 12-bit DIO, ensuring stable peripheral connectivity and reliable data transmission.

I/O Interfaces

Security Protection and Flexible Power Design

IMBA-ARL-W880 is designed with system security and long-term stability at its core, integrating multi-layer power management and trusted protection mechanisms.

Power Security

TPM 2.0 and Intel® PTT Security Mechanism

It integrates a TPM 2.0 module and supports Intel® Platform Trust Technology, ensuring secure boot authentication and data encryption.

TPM Security

AT / ATX Dual Power Mode

It supports AT/ATX power modes and complies with ErP/EuP energy-saving standards. A software-programmable Watchdog Timer (1~255 seconds) is included to prevent system hangs or unexpected interruptions.

AT/ATX Power
Power Security
TPM Security
AT/ATX Power
Long-term Supply

Long-term supply and system integration advantages

IMBA-ARL-W880 uses industrial-grade components and offers long-term product availability, supported by stable BIOS maintenance and customization services. Its highly expandable architecture accelerates system validation and deployment, while the iRIS2-2600 enables remote monitoring and maintenance to help system integrators reduce development and service costs.

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Processor Architecture Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 2), LGA1851 Intel® Core™ Ultra 9/7/5 (Series 2), LGA1851
Chipset Intel® W880 (Workstation/Industrial Control Oriented) Intel® Q870 PCH (Universal IPC / Industrial Control Platform)
Memory Support 4 × DDR5 5600 DIMM, up to 192 GB, ECC & non-ECC support 4 × DDR5 5600 DIMM, up to 192GB, primarily labeled non-ECC
PCIe Architecture 1 × PCIe Gen5 x16 + multiple PCIe Gen4 (x4 / x1), no legacy PCI Gen5 x16 + Gen4 multi-slot configuration, with 1 × PCI slot retained for legacy card compatibility.
Network Interface Dual 2.5GbE (Intel® I226V / I226LM) Dual 1GbE LAN
M.2 / Storage 2 × M.2 M Key NVMe + 4 × SATA(RAID 0/1/5/10) 1 × M.2 NVMe + 4 × SATA(RAID 0/1/5/10)
Remote Management M.2 B Key supports iRIS2-2600 (AST2600, IPMI 2.0) Features an onboard proprietary iBMC, paired with DeviceOn for out-of-band management.
Operating Temperature –10°C to 60°C wide temperature range 0°C ~ 60°C
Positioning Key Differentiators Edge AI / Visual Inspection / High-Bandwidth I/O:
ECC, 2.5GbE, Dual NVMe, Wide Temperature Range, IPMI
Universal IPC / Compatibility:
VGA, PCI, Onboard iBMC + DeviceOn

Wide Temperature Range and Industrial-Grade Stability Characteristics

IMBA-ARL-W880 features industrial-grade design and supports wide temperature operation from −10°C to 60°C, ensuring stable performance under high loads and harsh environments. The product complies with CE, FCC, and RoHS certifications, guaranteeing electromagnetic compatibility and environmental safety, making it suitable for industrial applications requiring continuous 24/7 operation.

Wide Temperature Range

Application Areas

IMBA-ARL-W880, centered around a high-bandwidth I/O bus and a stable computing architecture, supports long-cycle, high-load edge computing and real-time control applications.

AI Vision Inspection

AI Vision Inspection Systems

Smart Factory

Smart Factory Control Centers

Edge Servers

Edge Servers and Communication Gateways

Medical Imaging

Medical Imaging and Data Processing Equipment

I/O Interface

I/O Panel

Hardware Spec.

Form Factor
Form Factor ATX
System
CPU High-Performance Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) (up to 125W TDP CPU)
Chipset Intel® W880
Memory Four 288-pin 5600 MHz Dual-Channel DDR5 SDRAM Unbuffered DIMMs supported up to 192GB (ECC & non-ECC support)
Cooling method / System Fan 1 x CPU fan connector (1x4 pin)
2 x System fan connector (1x4 pin)
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions (LxWxH) (mm) 244mm x 305mm
Net Weight GW: 1200g / NW: 700g
Storage
Storage 4 x SATA : 4 x SATA 6Gb/s (RAID 0/1/5/10 supported)

 

I/O Interface
Display Output 1 x HDMI™ : up to 4K@30Hz
2 x Display Port -
1 x DP1.4 (up to 4K@60Hz)
1 x DP1.4 (up to 4K@60Hz) internal
1 x USB4 : up to 4K@60Hz
Ethernet 2 x LAN -
LAN1: Intel® I226-LM 2.5GbE controller
LAN2: Intel® I226-V 2.5GbE controller
Audio HD Audio - Realtek ALC888S HD codec
2 x Audio Jack (Line-out, Mic-in) on rear IO
1 x Analog audio (2x5 pin)
I/O Interface 2 x External RS-232/422/485 : RS-485 support AFC
4 x Internal RS-232 : 2x5 pin, P=2.54
4 x Internal USB 2.0 : 2x4 pin, P=2.54
1 x DIO : 12-bit digital I/O (2x7 pin)
6 x External USB 3.2 Gen2x1 : Type-A, 10Gb/s
2 x Internal USB 3.2 Gen1x2 : 5Gb/s, 2x10 pin, P=2.00
Expansion 1 x PCIe x16 : PCIe x16 with Signal Gen5
4 x PCIe x4 : PCIe x4 open-end Gen4
2 x PCIe x1 : PCIe Gen4 x1
3 x M.2(NGFF) -
1 x M.2 M Key (2280, PCIe x4) NVMe support
1 x M.2 M Key (2280, PCIe x2) NVMe support
1 x M.2 B key for IRIS2-2600
Power
Power Consumption 3.3V@4.39A, 5V@12.57A, 12V@7.21A, 5Vsb@0.36A
(Intel 15th Q4A9 with DDR5 4800MHz U-DIMM 16GB memory)
Power Supply ATX/AT power supply
Support AT/ATX mode
ErP/EuP Compliant
Environment
Operating Temperature -10°C ~ 60°C
Storage Temperature -30°C ~ 70°C
Humidity 5% ~95%, non-condensing

Ordering Information

IMBA-ARL-W880-R10 LGA1851 socket supports 15th generation Arrow Lake-S Intel® Ultra Processor (up to 125W TDP CPU)

Package Contents

  • 1 x IMBA-ARL-W880 single board computer
  • 1 x I/O Shielding
  • 2 x SATA cable
  • 1 x QIG