ASUS IoT Unveils R680EA-IM-Z

Premium industrial motherboard with unmatched performance and durability  

TAIPEI, Taiwan, July 1, 2025 — ASUS IoT, a leader in AIoT solutions, today introduces R680EA-IM-Z, a high-performance industrial ATX motherboard built to empower advanced industrial applications with exceptional processing power and robust reliability. Powered by 14th Gen Intel® Core™ processors, R680EA-IM-Z delivers up to 21%-faster CPU performance[i], providing the optimal foundation for AI-enabled machine vision, robotics and real-time data analysis. 

Optimized for data-heavy industrial workloads, R680EA-IM-Z efficiently handles high-resolution image processing and complex algorithmic tasks. Its advanced computing capability ensures seamless integration into intelligent manufacturing and automation systems — where real-time responsiveness and unwavering reliability are essential. 

Engineered for reliability and smarter uptime 

Engineered for durability, the R680EA-IM-Z offers MIL-STD 810H durability, offering 3.6X-greater resilience[ii] than standard motherboards. It supports operation in wide range, from -10 to 70°C, and features shock- and vibration-resistant design elements, including reinforced DIMM locks and PCIe® slot holders for enhanced mechanical stability. To ensure long-term operational stability under demanding industrial conditions, the motherboard also adopts a gold-immersion PCB alongside efficient thermal solutions such as VRM and M.2 heatsinks. 

To reduce system downtime, ASUS IoT’s exclusive Watchdog Timer 2.0 delivers multi-level automated recovery, while out-of-band remote management ensures secure access even during OS or hardware failures. These intelligent management features minimize on-site maintenance and increase system uptime — ideal for mission-critical, 24/7 environments. 

With its powerful performance, rugged design and intelligent system protections, R680EA-IM-Z is the ideal foundation for industrial OEMs and system integrators building the next generation of AI, edge computing and automation solutions. Engineered for high-reliability environments, it excels in advanced machine vision, precision medical imaging, intelligent surveillance and robotic control — where performance, uptime and durability are mission-critical. 

[i] Compared to competing R680E ATX motherboards. Results based on internal 3DMark testing with an Intel® Core™ i9-14900K processor. 

[ii] Based on internal testing compared to IEC 60068 durability standards.