IMB-1251E-WV
IMB-1251E-WV
IMB-1251E-WV
IMB-1251E-WV

IMB-1251E-WV Mini-ITX Motherboard

  • Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 3 Processors (Panther Lake-H) 325
  • 2 x 262-pin SO-DIMM DDR5 7200/6400 MHz, up to 128GB (64GB per DIMM), supports In-Band ECC
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2, 3 x USB 3.2 Gen1, 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x M.2 Key E, 2 x M.2 Key M, 1 x M.2 Key B, 3 x COM, 2 x SATA3
  • 1 x Intel 1 Gigabit LAN, 1 x Realtek 2.5 Gigabit LAN
  • Supports Quad display, 2 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x DP 1.4a (2 from Type-C), 1 x LVDS or eDP
  • OOB Function (Optional)
  • Supports VMD RAID 0/1
  • 12~28V DC-In
Datasheet
Specification

Processor System

CPU Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 3 Processors (Panther Lake-H)
IMB-1251E-WV (Ultra 5 325, 4P+4LPE, In-Band ECC)
BIOS AMI SPI 256 Mbit

Form Factor

Dimensions Mini-ITX (6.7-in x 6.7-in x 0.97-in, 17.0 cm x 17.0 cm x 2.48 cm)

Memory

Technology Dual Channel DDR5 6400 MHz (Ultra 5 325)
Capacity 128GB (64GB per DIMM)
Socket 2 x 262-pin SO-DIMM

Graphics

Controller Intel® Graphics
HDMI HDMI 2.1
Max resolution up to 7680x4320@60Hz
DisplayPort DisplayPort 1.4a
Max resolution up to 4096x2160@60Hz
LVDS Dual channel 24 bit up to 1920 x 1200@60Hz
(Connector shared with eDP)
eDP Max resolution up to 1920 x 1080@60Hz
(Connector shared with LVDS)
MultiDisplay Quad display (Included 2 output from Type-C)

Expansion Slot

M.2 1 x M.2 (Key E, 2230) with PCIe Gen4 x1, USB 2.0 and CNVi for Wireless
1 x M.2 (Key B, 3042/3052) with USB 3.2 Gen1, USB 2.0 and SIM for 4G/5G
SIM Socket 1 x SIM socket connected to M.2 key B

Audio

Interface Realtek ALC897 HD, High Definition Audio.

Ethernet

Controller/ Speed LAN1: Intel® I219LM with 10/100/1000 Mbps
LAN2: Realtek RTL8125BG with 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps
Connector 2 x RJ-45

Rear I/O

HDMI 2 x HDMI 2.1
Ethernet 1 x 1 Gigabit LAN
1 x 2.5 Gigabit LAN
USB 3 x USB 3.2 Gen1
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 (Type-C, 5V/3A, support DP 1.4a display output)
Audio 2 (Mic-In/Line-Out)
DC Jack 1 DC-in

Internal Connector

USB 2 x USB 2.0 (1 x 2.00mm pitch header)
COM COM3, COM4, COM5 (RS-232/422/485)
GPIO 4 x GPI, 4 x GPO
LVDS 1 (Connector with LVDS/eDP signal, switch by BIOS)
SATA PWR Output 1
Speaker Header 1
GPIO1 Header 1
(*Recommend using DSC-8DIO001-WT module to support 8DIs/8DOs with sink/source isolation 36V for 8DIO SKU)
OOB Header 1
(*Recommend using AI-M2-OOB module to support OOB function)

Security

TPM TPM Header
Intel® PTT

Storage

M.2 1 x M.2 (Key M, 2242/2280) with PCIe Gen5 x4, USB 2.0 for SSD
1 x M.2 (Key M, 2242/2280/22110) with PCIe Gen4 x4 for SSD
SATA 2 x SATA3 (6Gb/s)
RAID Intel® VMD RAID 0/1
**supported by identical interface (PCIE)
PCIE interface: 2 x M.2 Key M

Watchdog Timer

Output From Super I/O to drag RESETCON#
Interval 256 Segments, 0, 1, 2, ...255sec

Power Requirements

Input PWR 12~28V DC-In with 4-pin plug PWR cable or DC Jack
12V DC-In only (BOM option)
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% (non-condensing)
Storage Humidity 5% ~ 90% (non-condensing)

Accessories

Gift Package 1 x SATA Power Cable (14G000100410AK)
2 x COM Cable (14G000000310AK)
2 x SATA Data Cable (14G00010107DAK)
1 x I/O Shield (13G02P130000AK)
1 x I/O Shield THIN (13G02P130010AK)
4 x SCREW M3*2.5 (13G02P072010AK)
Bulk Package 1 x I/O Shield (13G02P130000AK)
1 x I/O Shield THIN (13G02P130010AK)
4 x SCREW M3*2.5 (13G02P072010AK)

The specification is subject to change without notice in advance. The brand and product names are trademarks of their respective companies. Any configuration other than original product specification is not guaranteed.

Support

OS:

Description Information OS Date Download
Description NPU driver ver: 32.0.100.4778 Information

Size: 92 Mib
Version:32.0.100.4778
SHA256:a36d9e7285cc9d4a380f27a79ebb117aace4f4b5585041e8dd5ee2d4e8083afd
Filename:NPU driver ver 32.0.100.4778
Release Note

OS Win 11 x 64 , Win 10 x 64 Date 2026-08-04 Download
Description HD Audio Driver(10007.1_WHQL) Information

Size: 77 Mib
Version:10007.1_WHQL
SHA256:7df3bc97b56fa678a1d1e495b75266b27d3cccc75466998d67a7dfc9ef979eb6
Filename:HD Audio Driver(10007.1_WHQL).zip
Release Note

OS Win 11 x 64 , Win 10 x 64 Date 2026-07-30 Download
Description Intel I219 Lan driver ver20.0.3.28 Information

Size: 3106 Kib
Version:20.0.3.28
SHA256:8a3002a9b4556baef1bd6173bf22435abd2feff27344f736548f2e9ad000e772
Filename:Intel LAN Driver_I219(v20.0.3.28).zip
Release Note

OS Win 11 x 64 Date 2026-07-17 Download
Description Intel_ISSE(2517.8.1.0) Information

Version: 2517.8.1.0
SHA256: b975deb85ed998053d5ac578c81eaa2816f61d7a8035b094f3a59b18642bdd1b
Filename: Intel_ISSE(2517.8.1.0).zip
Release Note

OS Win 11 x 64 Date 2026-07-16 Download
Description Chipset_Driver(10.1.20404.8794) Information

Size: 90 Mib
Version:10.1.20404.8794
SHA256: 51a94a7bb23ad6ad61b3da2ba4311e3878a4051ee8a4ad2803d694a7ab2c56ee
Filename:Chipset(v10.1.20404.8794).zip
Release Note

OS Win 11 x 64 Date 2026-05-20 Download
Description VGA driver ver:32.0.101.8356 Information

Size: 974 Mib
Version:32.0.101.8356
SHA256: ad132ab91a7e77bbb5a34365323ac5aefb96b5cc80804ab3084b9c550ae9ea7d
Filename:Intel_VGA(v32.0.101.8356).zip
Release Note

OS Win 11 x 64 Date 2026-05-20 Download
Description Intel_CSME_Cor(2547.8.50.0) Information

Size: 1093 Mib
Version:2547.8.50.0
SHA1:3ca9ae52e71cd8fb9b46c46a835f605f45756dcf
Filename:Intel_CSME(2547.8.50.0).zip
Release Note
 

OS Win 11 x 64 Date 2026-05-20 Download
Description Intel Serial IO driver ver:30.100.2534.18 Information

Size: 2950 Kib
Version:30.100.2534.18
SHA256: bcecedc601c20825efe25cf926d6e83a7a10c2eda3828c1cbd064707b51b32c9
Filename:SerialIO(v30.100.2534.18).zip
Release Note

OS Win 11 x 64 Date 2026-05-20 Download
Description PMT ver: 7.3.10.3 Information

Size: 1931 Kib
Version:7.3.10.3
SHA256:a2abd7cc45b7c5de1511b0bca8e24cddf913f55f9beb66961b056b099e54c715
Filename:PMT ver 7.3.10.3
Release Note

OS Win 11 x 64 Date 2026-05-20 Download
Description NPU driver ver:32.0.100.4509 Information

Size: 29 Mib
Version:32.0.100.4509
SHA256: f35e8830cc99cb111608bb35ed8bdd95d705366925634647eae4b4284d43e0f2
Filename:npudrive(v32.0.100.4509).zip
Release Note

OS Win 11 x 64 Date 2026-05-20 Download
Description Intel HID Event Filter ver:2.2.2.17 Information

Size: 1926 Kib
Version:2.2.2.17
SHA256:56de0a9d4f7a790e76f9ddd2b1c8e925e5f27873835d16b5dfe9b4073c7beece
Filename:Intel HID Event Filter ver2.2.2.17
Release Note

OS Win 11 x 64 Date 2026-05-20 Download
Description Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver and utility ver:21.0.0.1033.2 Information

Size: 48 Mib
Version:21.0.0.1033.2
SHA256:fda2cfdebb6be65a4fa979e743004a83613e9a7d61a99ab7aa375ccca38e4a99
Filename:Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver and utility ver21.0.0.1033.2
Release Note

OS Win 11 x 64 , Win 10 x 64 Date 2026-08-04 Download
Description IPF(v2.3.20201.4882) Information

Size: 4587 Kib
Version:2.3.20201.4882
SHA256:31faa4eb8d13d1195f7499ceb68973a13fd9f7306342af9403ce933edd26b1ba
Filename:IPF(v2.3.20201.4882)
Release Note

OS Win 11 x 64 Date 2026-05-20 Download
Description Intel PPM (v1.0.00000.200) Information

Size: 2162 Kib
Version:1.0.00000.200
SHA256:319725a2551b98170a2a5ebe3e6e852007b6856186667e574c5ee39c2afd3436
Filename:Intel PPM (v1.0.00000.200)
Release Note

OS Win 11 x 64 Date 2026-05-20 Download
Description SST driver ver:20.43.12513.0 Information

Size: 29 Mib
Version:20.43.12513.0
SHA256:dfedc2c5a51e5ed72fab91b4d52aa18513139d644cba2fd44f56f36da27a8c83
Filename:SST driver ver20.43.12513.0
Release Note

OS Win 11 x 64 Date 2026-05-20 Download
Description Realtek Lan driver ver: 10.060.0615.2022 Information

Size: 10Mib
Version: 10.060.0615.2022
SHA256: 16992b0be5d7cd9ba0bd81adde1d8e6ae04c3336238cb28d0856cc8a8236fa2e
Filename:Realtek_LAN(v10.060.0615.2022).zip
Release Note

OS Win 11 x 64 , Win 10 x 64 Date 2025-09-10 Download
Description COM Port driver ver:240524
Information

Size: 3116 KiB
Version: 240524
SHA256: b58a1a5b9f99944b96f901ee5cccbd43cbf3d223b07baa680932162b39f1fabf
Filename: COM(v240524).zip
Release Note

OS Win 11 x 64 , Win 10 x 64 Date 2025-07-18 Download
Version Update BIOS Under / How to Update Description Information Date Download
Version 1.20 Update BIOS Under / How to Update BIOS Description First release Information

Size: 11 MiB    

SHA256: cbda2600a2947d3972f066d705fa75e153af6c243848896c3623aa75ff507ff8

Date 2026-07-23 Download
Version 1.20 Update BIOS Under / How to Update Windows Description First release Information

Size: 12 MiB    

SHA256: cdead86b3a9c093758d20846a6bd5a0980dbe8714a396441858b8f7aec309e07

Date 2026-07-23 Download

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Description Language Date Download
Description RAID Installation Guide Language English Date 2026-08-03 Download
Description User Manual Language English Date 2026-08-03 Download
Description Jumpers and headers setting guide Language English Date 2026-03-10 Download
Description Date Download
Download Motherboard Support list Date 2026-03-24 Download
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