ASUS IoT Unveils R680EA-IM-Z
Premium industrial motherboard with unmatched performance and durability
- Faster AI performance: 14th Gen Intel® Core™ CPUs enable 21%-faster processing for advanced machine vision and robotics
- Built to endure: MIL-STD 810H durability, wide-temperature support and reinforced hardware ensure industrial-grade resilience
- Smarter uptime: Watchdog Timer 2.0 and remote management minimize downtime in mission-critical systems
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 performancei, 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 resilienceii 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.
