Overview
The QM8U is a high-performance Mini-ITX industrial board built for demanding 24/7 environments. Powered by Intel 8th Generation Whiskey Lake processors (Celeron 4305U, Core i3-8145U, i5-8265U/8365U, i7-8565U/8665U), it delivers reliable computing power for automation, signage, and embedded systems.
Features
Broad Processor Compatibility: Supports Intel 8th Gen Whiskey Lake processors (Celeron 4305U, Core i3-8145U, i5-8265U/8365U, i7-8565U/8665U) for reliable industrial performance.
High-Speed Memory Support: 2 x DDR4 slots support up to 64GB 2133/2400MHz memory.
Advanced 4K Display Output: DP 1.4 (4K@60Hz), HDMI 1.4 (4K@30Hz), VGA, LVDS, EDP1 — supports triple independent displays.
Flexible Network Options: 1 or 2 x Gigabit LAN (Realtek 8111H / YT6801) with Wake-on-LAN and PXE.
Versatile Storage: 1 x M.2 2280 NVMe/SATA (optional 2242) + 2 x SATA 3.0 ports.
Rich I/O Connectivity: 8/10 x USB (4 x USB3.2 Gen1) and optional 2/6 x COM ports (COM1: RS232/422/485).
Wide Power Input: Supports 12V/19V DC-IN or ATX 4Pin. 60W full load — use 12V7A or 19V4A.
Application
Industrial Control Systems: Ideal for factory automation, CNC machines, and PLC systems with optional 6 x COM ports.
Digital Signage: DP 1.4 (4K@60Hz) and HDMI 4K output perfect for retail stores, airports, and hotels.
Self-Service Kiosks: Compact Mini-ITX (170x170mm) fits easily into ATMs, ticketing machines, and vending kiosks.
Embedded Automation: M.2 NVMe storage and Mini-PCIe for WiFi/4G modules make it suitable for IoT gateways.
Medical Equipment: Stable long-term operation for diagnostic devices, patient monitors, and imaging systems.
Network Security: Dual Gigabit LAN options ideal for firewalls, VPN gateways, and NAS devices.
Why Choose Us
10+ Years of Industrial Expertise: Specialized in industrial motherboard manufacturing with proven reliability.
4 I/O Configurations: Choose from 2C, 2L2C, 6C, or 2L6C — same footprint, different I/O.
24/7 Burn-In Testing: Every board undergoes 48-hour testing before shipping.
Factory Direct Pricing: Wholesale pricing direct from Shenzhen.
Module Integration: 4G/WiFi/BT/GPS modules pre-installed and tested.
Global Shipping: DHL/FedEx/UPS/Sea freight available.
Model |
CPU |
4K |
LAN |
COM |
USB2.0 |
USB3.2 |
Memory |
Power |
QM8U-2C |
Support Whiskey Lake 8 Gen core i3、i5、i7 |
support |
1 |
2 |
6 |
4 |
2*NB DDR4 MAX 64GB |
Support +12V/19V |
QM8U-6C |
6 |
QM8U-2L2C |
2 |
2 |
6 |
4 |
QM8U-2L6C |
6 |
Support DP port motherboard model,QM8U-DP specification same as above |
>> CPU information
CPU model |
CPU brand |
CPU |
Frequency |
Max Turbo Frequency GHz |
CPU TDP（W） |
Full consumption power（W） |
|
Celeron |
4305U |
Dual core 2.2G |
/ |
15 |
60 |
8th gen I3 |
core |
8145U |
Dual core 2.1G |
3.9G |
15 |
60 |
8th gen I5 |
core |
8365U |
Quad core 1.6G |
4.1G |
15 |
60 |
8265U |
Quad core 1.6G |
3.9G |
15 |
60 |
8th gen I7 |
core |
8565U |
Quad core 1.8G |
4.6G |
15 |
60 |
8665U |
Quad core 1.9G |
4.8G |
15 |
60 |
>> Product Specifications
Motherboard size |
170mm*170mm*18mm |
CPU |
Support 8th gen Whiskey Lake CPU：celeron 4305U、I3-8145U、I5-8265U、I7-8665U etc. |
Support 10th gen Comet Lake CPU：I3-10110U、I5-10210U、I7-10510U etc. |
Memory |
QM8U |
2*NB-DDR4 memory slot，support 2133/2400MHz memory，max support 64GB |
QM10U |
2*NB-DDR4 memory slot，support 2133/2400/2666MHz memory，max support 64GB |
Power supply |
1*DC_IN |
Support 12V power，DC head diameter 2.5MM Motherboard full consumption power is about 60W.Suggest use 12V7A or 19V4A above power |
1*ATX1 |
Display function |
Integrated Intel UHD Graphics super core graphics controller，Support single display, double display/three display copy, double display/three display extension, DOS single display |
1*VGA_OUT pin |
Support resolution 1920*1080@60HZ （12Pin，1*12Pin，2.0mm） |
1*VGA DB15 port |
Support resolution 1920*1080@60HZ |
1*DP 1.4 port(optional) |
Support DP++,support 4K resolution 4096/3840*2160@60HZ |
VGA interface and DP interface are either option |
1*HDMI 1.4 port |
Support 4K resolution 4096/3840*2160@30HZ |
1*HDMI_CON pin |
Support 4K resolution 4096/3840*2160@30HZ （16Pin，2*8Pin，2.0mm） |
1*EDP 1 pin |
EDP-C screen cable Support 4K resolution 4096/3840*2160@60H（30Pin，2*15Pin，2.0mm） |
1*EDP_PWR pin |
EDP working voltage control Pin （6Pin，2*3Pin，2.0mm） |
1*LVDS pin |
Support resolution 1920*1080@60HZ （30Pin，2*15Pin，2.0mm） |
1*LVDS_PWR pin |
LVDS working voltage control pin （6Pin，2*3Pin，2.0mm） |
1*INVERT pin |
LVDS Backlight switch backlight brightness control （6Pin，1*6Pin，2.0mm） |
1*BKLT-PWR1 |
LVDS backlight voltage control pin |
LVDS pin and EDP pin are either option |
Ethernet function |
1/2*LAN port |
Single network: by default support for Realtek 8111H gigabit network card; Optional support for Yutawei YT6801 Gigabit network card; Dual network: support Realtek 8111H + Realtek 8111H Gigabit network card;Optional support for Yutai YT6801 + Yutai YT6801 Gigabit network card;， Support Network wake-up and PXE No disk startup function |
1*Mini-PCIE port |
PCIE3.0 signal,Support WIFI/3G/4G/GPS/bluetooth module，can choose support MSATA |
Hard disk function |
1*M.2 port |
By default support M.2 2280，can choose 2242；By default NVME（PCIE） Agreement, can change support SATA Agreement |
1*SATA1 port |
Standard SATA3.0 hard disk port，Maximum transmission speed 6.0 Gbps |
SATA1signal and MSATA signal are either option ,by default support SATA1 |
1*SATA2 port |
Standard SATA3.0 hard disk port，Maximum transmission speed 6.0 Gbps |
1*SATA_PWR1 pin |
Hard disk power supply pin and can take the 5V,12V electricity. （4Pin，1*4Pin，2.54mm） |
1*SATA_PWR2 pin |
Hard disk power supply pin and can take the 5V,12V electricity. （4Pin，1*4Pin，2.54mm） |
Audio Function |
Integrated Realtek ALC897 HD Digital audio decoder， 6-channel high fidelity audio controller,Can change to support the BBH621 USB sound card |
1*LINE_OUT port |
Support Audio output（green） |
1*MIC_IN port |
Support Microphone input（red） |
1*INT_SPK pin |
power amplifier Support 8Om5W Speaker output （4Pin，1*4Pin，2.0mm） |
1*F_AUDIO pin |
Standard Audio Pin （9Pin，2*5Pin，2.54mm） |
1*SPDIF pin |
Digital audio pin pin (3Pin, 1*3Pin , 2.54mm) |
USB Function |
2*USB3.2 port |
Rear standard USB3.2 Gen1 port，Maximum transmission speed 10.0Gbps |
2*USB2.0 port |
Rear standard USB2.0 port，Maximum transmission speed 480Mbps（60MB/s） |
1*F_USB1 pin |
Front USB2.0 pin，one group have 2*USB2.0 （9Pin，2*5Pin，2.54mm） |
1*F_USB2 pin |
Front USB2.0 pin，one group have 2*USB2.0 （9Pin，2*5Pin，2.54mm） |
The USB signal of F_USB2 foot 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 / 10 interfaces with Mini-PCIE, and the default F_USB2 foot 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 / 10 has a signal |
1*F_USB3 pin |
Front USB2.0 pin，one group have 2*USB3.2 （19Pin，2*10Pin，2.0mm） |
F_USB3 pin and USB3 (USB2.0) interface two choose one, motherboard dual network F_USB3 pin has USB signal |
1*F_USB3_A pin |
Front USB3.2 Gen1 pin，one group have 2*USB3.2 （19Pin，2*10Pin，2.0mm） |
F_USB3_A pin 11,12 feet and USB sound card have two USB signals, with default F_USB3_A pin signal |
Switch Function |
1*F_PANEL pin |
switch、power LED、 Hard disk LED、restart pin （9Pin，2*5Pin，2.54mm） |
1*AUTO_SW pin |
hardware control power on pin （3Pin，1*3Pin，2.0mm） |
Other I/O |
COM1/COM2 pin |
Serial port，COM1 support RS232，RS422/RS485 optional （9Pin，2*5Pin，2.54mm） |
COM3~COM6 pin |
Serial port，support standard RS232； （39Pin，2*20Pin，2.0mm） |
1*JCOM1 pin |
Control COM1 9th voltage 0V/5V/12V optional （6Pin，2*3Pin，2.0mm） |
1*JCOM2 pin |
Control COM2 9th voltage 0V/5V/12V optional （6Pin，2*3Pin，2.0mm） |
1*SIM_CARD card slot |
Support SIM card，when use 3G/4G need SIM card |
1*FAN2 pin |
CPU fan pin，support temperature control （3Pin，1*3Pin，2.54mm） |
1*FAN3 pin |
System fan pin,full speed,not support temperature control （3Pin，1*3Pin，2.54mm） |
1*CLR_CMOS pin |
CLR_CMOS Motherboard zero clearing discharge pin （3Pin，1*3Pin，2.0mm） |
1*J_GPIO pin |
GPIO control pin （10Pin，2*5Pin，2.0mm） |
Working environment |
working temperature ：-10℃~60℃； Working humidity：5%~95% relative humidity， No condensation |
BIOS |
AMI BIOS，Support Power up，RTC，Intelligent identification of remote switching equipment |
Watch Dog |
Watchdog programming，Support Hardware reset function（256level，0~255second） |
Operating system |
Support Windows 11,windows 10 ,Linux etc. |
>> FAQ
Q |
A |
CPU support? |
8th Gen Whiskey Lake (Celeron, i3-8145U, i5-8265U/8365U, i7-8565U/8665U) |
Max memory? |
2 x DDR4, up to 64GB |
4K support? |
Yes, DP 1.4@60Hz, HDMI@30Hz |
LAN ports? |
1 or 2 x Gigabit |
Storage? |
M.2 NVMe/SATA + 2 x SATA 3.0 |
COM ports? |
2 or 6 (COM1: 232/422/485) |
Power supply? |
12V/19V DC, 12V7A or 19V4A recommended |
Operating temp? |
-10°C ~ 60°C |
Watchdog? |
Yes, 256-level |
