Name: Intel Next Unit of Computing Rugged Board CMB1ABA - motherboard - Element Carrier Board
Brand: Intel
SKU: BKCMB1ABA
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.3 (6 reviews)

Question 1

What are the key features of the Intel Next Unit of Computing Rugged Board CMB1ABA?

Accepted Answer

The Intel NUC Rugged Board CMB1ABA Element Carrier Board supports Intel® NUC Compute Elements, offers extended temperature operation (–40 °C to +85 °C), wide input voltage (9–36 VDC), MIL-STD-810G shock and vibration compliance, and a compact 105 mm × 165 mm form factor with multiple I/O and expansion options.

Question 2

Which Intel processors and Compute Elements are compatible with the CMB1ABA carrier board?

Accepted Answer

The CMB1ABA carrier board is compatible with Intel® NUC Rugged Compute Elements based on 8th-Gen Intel® Core™ i3, i5, and i7 processors as well as Intel® Atom™ E3900 series modules, enabling scalable CPU performance from low-power to high-performance applications.

Question 3

What operating systems are supported by the CMB1ABA Element Carrier Board?

Accepted Answer

The CMB1ABA board supports Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Ubuntu LTS, Yocto Linux, and other Linux distributions. Intel provides validated drivers and BIOS firmware to ensure seamless OS integration and long-term support.

Question 4

What I/O interfaces and expansion slots does the CMB1ABA offer?

Accepted Answer

I/O includes dual Gigabit Ethernet, four USB 3.0, two USB 2.0, two DisplayPort 1.2, SATA III, M.2 (2242, 3042) socket for SSD or wireless modules, full-size PCIe x4 slot, SIM card slot, audio in/out, and SMBus for system monitoring.

Question 5

What are the environmental and ruggedization specifications of the CMB1ABA board?

Accepted Answer

The board meets MIL-STD-810G criteria for shock, vibration, humidity, and thermal cycling, operates from –40 °C to +85 °C, and offers conformal coating options for dust, moisture, and corrosive environments, ideal for defense, transportation, and industrial automation.

Question 6

How much power does the CMB1ABA carrier board consume?

Accepted Answer

Typical board power consumption ranges from 5 W (idle) to 25 W (full load), with input voltage from 9 V to 36 VDC. Power sequencing and under-voltage lockout protection ensure reliable startup in critical applications.

Question 7

What are the physical dimensions and mounting options of the CMB1ABA?

Accepted Answer

The CMB1ABA measures 105 mm × 165 mm × 25 mm and supports standard VESA, DIN-rail, and custom bracket mounting. Its compact size and mounting flexibility suit space-constrained rugged or transportation enclosures.

Question 8

How do I install the Intel NUC Compute Element on the CMB1ABA carrier board?

Accepted Answer

Align the Compute Element’s SO-DIMM edge connector with the board socket, press gently until fully seated, secure with mounting screws, connect required power and I/O cables, then flash BIOS and OS images as per the Quick Start Guide.

Question 9

Does the CMB1ABA board include remote management capabilities?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the board supports Intel® Active Management Technology (AMT) in Core™-based Compute Elements, enabling remote KVM, firmware updates, asset management, and health monitoring over network interfaces.

Question 10

Is the CMB1ABA carrier board certified for use in defense or transportation systems?

Accepted Answer

The board’s rugged design conforms to MIL-STD-810G and EN 50155 standards, and optional conformal coating meets IPC-CC-830 requirements, making it suitable for military vehicles, railways, and harsh industrial environments.

Question 11

What storage options are available on the CMB1ABA Element Carrier Board?

Accepted Answer

Storage options include one SATA III port for 2.5″ SSD/HDD, one M.2 2280/2242 NVMe SSD slot, and optional eMMC on the Compute Element, providing flexible capacity and performance for data-intensive applications.

Question 12

Can I integrate wireless connectivity on the CMB1ABA board?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the M.2 Key E slot supports Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.x, or LTE modules. A full-size SIM slot and RF antenna connectors are provided for robust cellular and wireless networking.

Question 13

What typical applications are supported by the Intel NUC Rugged Board CMB1ABA?

Accepted Answer

Common use cases include mobile command centers, industrial automation, intelligent transportation systems, edge compute nodes, and unmanned vehicles, where compact rugged computing and rich I/O are critical.

Question 14

What warranty and support are provided with the CMB1ABA carrier board?

Accepted Answer

Intel offers a one-year limited warranty, 24/7 technical support, BIOS and driver updates, and access to design documentation. Extended support plans are available through Intel® Premier Support Services.

Question 15

How can I purchase the Intel Next Unit of Computing Rugged Board CMB1ABA?

Accepted Answer

The board is available through Intel® authorized distributors and integrators. Visit Intel’s partner locator or contact local distributors for pricing, lead times, and ordering information.

Question 16

Where can I find technical resources and documentation for the CMB1ABA board?

Accepted Answer

Download datasheets, user guides, BIOS firmware, and reference schematics from Intel’s official website under the CMB1ABA product support page. Additional resources include application notes and design files.

	BKCMB1ABA	DBS2600CWTR	S2600WFTR	DH82029PCH	BNUC11TNBI30Z00
Product Type	Motherboard	Motherboard	Motherboard	Motherboard	Motherboard
Chipset	AMD B550	Intel Z790	Intel C621A	Intel Z790	Intel C621A
CPU Socket	AM4	LGA 1700	LGA 3647	LGA 1700	LGA 3647
CPU Generation	AMD Ryzen 9	Intel Core i9	Intel Xeon Scalable	Intel Core i9	Intel Xeon Scalable
Supported CPUs	Ryzen 5000 Series	13th Gen Intel	N/A	13th Gen Intel	Intel Xeon Scalable
Memory Type	DDR4	DDR5	DDR4	DDR5	DDR4
Max Memory Capacity	128 GB	128 GB	192 GB	128 GB	192 GB
Memory Channels	Dual	Quad	Quad	Dual	Quad
Memory Slots	4 DIMM	4 DIMM	8 DIMM	4 DIMM	8 DIMM
Form Factor	ATX	ATX	ATX	ATX	ATX
Use Case	Gaming	Workstation	Workstation	Gaming	Workstation
Expansion Slots	PCIe x16	PCIe x16	PCIe x16	PCIe x16	PCIe x16
PCIe Version	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 4.0
M.2 Slots	2	2	2	2	3
SATA Ports	6	6	6	6	8
RAID Support	RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10	RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10	RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 10	RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 10	RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 10
Onboard Graphics Support	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Multi-GPU Support	AMD CrossFire	NVIDIA SLI	Not Supported	NVIDIA SLI	Not Supported
USB Ports (Rear)	1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 4x USB 2.0, 1x RJ45, 3x Audio Jacks	USB 3.2 Gen 2	USB 3.2 Gen2	USB 3.2 Gen 2	USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB Type-C
Internal USB Headers	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
LAN Chipset	Realtek RTL8111H	Intel I219-V	Intel I210	Intel I219-V	Intel X550
LAN Speed	1GbE	2.5GbE	1GbE	1GbE	10GbE
Wi-Fi Support	WiFi 6	WiFi 6E	No	WiFi 6	WiFi 6
Multi-Processor Support	Single-Socket	Single-Socket	Single-Socket	Single-Socket	Single-Socket
ECC Support	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Redundant Power Support	No	No	No	No	N/A
Remote Management	No	BMC	IPMI	No	BMC
Bluetooth	5.0	5.2	No	5.2	5.2
Audio Chipset	Realtek ALC1220	Realtek ALC1220	Realtek ALC1220	Realtek ALC1220	Realtek ALC1220
Power Phases	8+1	14+2	16+1	14+2	18+2
VRM Heatsinks	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
BIOS Type	UEFI	UEFI	UEFI	UEFI	UEFI
Dual BIOS	No	Yes	Yes	No	No
RGB Support	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No
Thunderbolt Support	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Rear I/O Ports	1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 4x USB 2.0, 1x RJ45, 3x Audio Jacks	One HDMI port, one DisplayPort, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, one USB Type-C port, one RJ-45 LAN port, and combined audio jacks	1 x VGA, 1 x HDMI, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2, 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1, 1 x Ethernet, audio out	1 x HDMI, 1 x DisplayPort, 2 x USB Type-C, 4 x USB 3.2, 1 x RJ-45	6x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB Type-C, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort, 2x RJ45, 3x audio jacks
Accessories Included	IO shield, SATA cables, M.2 screws, manual	SATA cables, M.2 screws, IO shield, Wi-Fi antenna, manual	SATA cables, M.2 screws, IO shield, manual	SATA cables, M.2 screws, IO shield, manual	SATA cables, M.2 screws, IO shield, Wi-Fi antenna, manual
Product Name	BKCMB1ABA Gaming Motherboard	DBS2600CWTR High Performance Workstation Motherboard	Supermicro S2600WFTR	DH82029PCH Gaming Motherboard	BNUC11TNBI30Z00 Workstation Motherboard
Height	1.8 inches	9.6 inches	9.6	10.5 inches	12 inches
Width	12 inches	12 inches	12	9.6 inches	9.6 inches
Depth	10 inches	1.5 inches	N/A	1.5 inches	2 inches
Weight	3.2 lbs	3.5 lbs	N/A	4.2 lbs	4 lbs

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What are the key features of the Intel Next Unit of Computing Rugged Board CMB1ABA?

Which Intel processors and Compute Elements are compatible with the CMB1ABA carrier board?

What operating systems are supported by the CMB1ABA Element Carrier Board?

What I/O interfaces and expansion slots does the CMB1ABA offer?

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