BCM BC680R Scalable High-Performance ATX Motherboard
The BCM BC680R is a workstation-class ATX motherboard designed for scalability and long-life computing applications. Built with the Intel® R680E PCH and LGA1700 socket, the BC680R supports 12th, 13th, 14th Gen Intel® Core™ processors (Alder Lake, Raptor Lake, Raptor Lake Refresh), and with the latest BIOS update, it is also validated for the upcoming Intel® Core™ processors Series 2 (Bartlett Lake) platform.
This forward-looking support ensures extended lifecycle and upgrade flexibility for industrial and workstation deployments.
The BC680R delivers:
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Scalable high-performance across multiple Intel Core generations, including Bartlett Lake
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Support for up to four simultaneous independent 4K displays
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Expansion capability for multiple high-end add-on cards
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Robust external USB connectivity for peripheral integration
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Dual 2.5GbE Ethernet ports for high-speed, reliable networking
Designed on Intel’s Alder Lake / Raptor Lake / Raptor Lake Refresh foundation and extended to Bartlett Lake, the BC680R represents a technology platform that bridges multiple CPU generations, providing a stable and reliable path for customers looking for performance, flexibility, and longevity in their workstation and industrial applications.
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4 Independent DisplaysHDMI 1.4/2.0b, DP++ 1.4a/4K/HDR |
Gen 5 and Gen 4 PCIe 1 x Gen 5 PCIe x16, 2 x Gen 4 PCIe x4, 1 x Gen 3 PCIe x4, 3 x Gen3 PCIe x1 |
DDR5 with ECC4 DIMM slots support Dual Channel DDR5 4400MHz up to 128GB with ECC support |
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USB 3.2 (20Gbps), USB Type CDoubling the performance of USB 3.0. |
Intel I225-LM 2.5 GbE Combined with security and manageability features, and AI enablement to help boost productivity and fuel future innovation in IoT applications |
Three M.2 M/E-KeySupports NVMe/CNVi high-speed media storage modules and Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6 modules |
Who needs this board? Target Customer/Application
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Applications that require high-performance computing + graphic performance + 4 Display:
- Industrial: Vision Control, AI, X-Ray Machine
- Medical: Medical Imaging, Surgical Room Devices
- Security HD DVR with AI Machine Learning
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Applications that require rich high speed I/O interfaces for external devices:
- Audio/Visual: AV production Equipment, Network Appliances, Network Security
- Test & Measurement Instrument
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Applications that can run multiple high-end add-on cards:
- Gaming & Entertainment Server/Workstations
- Retail: POS, Self-serve Kiosk, Digital Signage
- Security, Surveillance Control Center
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System Integrators (SI)
SI can take our standard BC680R motherboard to install in their certified chassis for multi-purpose industrial grade workstation. |
For more product information please contact your BCM Regional Sales Managers or contact us BCMSales@bcmcom.com. For custom design, please visit our OEM/OEM Design Services.
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| CPU |
- LGA1700 socket now extends support to Intel® Core™ Series 2 processors, formerly codenamed Bartlett Lake, via BIOS update
- LGA1700 Socket supports 12th Gen Alder Lake/ 13th Gen Raptor Lake/ 14th Gen Raptor Lake Refresh Intel® Core™ i 9/7/5/3, Pentium, Celeron Processor up to 16 Cores 24 Threads Hybrid
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| System Chipset |
Intel® R680E PCH |
| System Memory |
4 x DIMM slots support Dual Channel DDR5 memory speed up to 4400MHz with UDIMM, up to 128GB, with ECC support |
| BIOS |
AMI® 256Mb SPI BIOS |
| DMI |
x8 Gen4 DMI |
| Expansion |
1 x Gen 5 PCIe x16 (x16 Physical Black)
2 x Gen 4 PCIe x4 (x16 Physical Orange)
1 x Gen 3 PCIe x4 (x16 Physical Yellow)
1 x Gen 3 PCIe x1 (x16 Physical Yellow)
2 x Gen 3 PCIe x1 Open Ended
1 x M.2 M-Key 2242/2280/22110 NVMe (PCIe x4 + SATA III)
1 x M.2 M-Key 2242/2280/22110 NVMe (PCIe x4 Only)
1 x M.2 E-Key 2230 with CNVi Support (PCIe x 1 + USB 2.0) |
| Watchdog Timer |
Reset: 1 sec. ~ 255min. and 1sec. or 1min./step |
| H/W Status Monitor |
Monitoring System Temperature, Voltage, with Auto Throttling Control |
| TPM |
TPM 2.0 |
| Intel® AMT |
Intel® AMT 16 |
| Supported OS |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
| Display |
| Graphics Engine |
Intel® Integrated UHD Graphic with Xe Architecture (CPU Dependent) |
| Interfaces |
2 x HDMI 2.0b 4K@60Hz
2 x Dual Mode DisplayPort 1.4a 4K@60Hz |
| Multi-Display |
Supports 4 Independent Displays |
| Ethernet |
| LAN 1 |
Intel® I225-LM 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Controller |
| LAN 2 |
Intel® I225-LM 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Controller |
| Audio |
| Audio Codec |
Realtek HD Audio Codec |
| Amplifier |
6W Per Channel Amplifier |
| External I/O |
| Display |
2 x HDMI 2 x DP++ |
| USB |
6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C |
| LAN and USB |
2 x RJ45 |
| Audio |
Line-out, Mic-in |
| Internal I/O |
| USB |
4 x USB 2.0 Headers (8 Ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (2 Ports) |
| COM |
5 x RS-232 Headers 1 x RS-232/422/485 Header |
| SATA |
4 x SATA III |
| PS/2 |
1 x PS/2 |
| I²C |
1 x I²C Header |
| SMBus |
1 x SMBus Header |
| SPI |
1 x SPI Header |
| Other |
Front Audio, Front Panel, 8-bit GPIO |
| Mechanical and Environment |
| Power Type |
AT/ATX |
| Power Connector |
1 x 24-pin ATX Connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Connector |
| Operating Temperature |
0 ~ 60°C (32 ~ 140°F) |
| Storage Temperature |
-20 ~ 80°C (-4 ~ 176°F) |
| Operating Humidity |
5% to 90% non-condensing |
| Form Factor |
ATX |
| Dimensions |
12” x 9.6” (305 x 244mm) |
| Certification Information |
CE, FCC Class B, RoHS Compliant |
| Weight |
1.85 lbs |
* All product specifications and product images are subject to change without notice. Last update: 09/17/2025
| BIOS Version |
Revision Note |
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| V1.00 |
BIOS for BC680R P/N: 71833 |
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| V1.70 |
BIOS for BC680R P/N: 71832 |
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| V1.60 |
BIOS for BC680R P/N: 71832 |
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| V1.10 |
BIOS for BC680R P/N: 71832 |
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| V1.00 |
BIOS for BC680R P/N: 71831 |
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Note: P/N is the first 5 digits of 15 digits Serial # label at bottom of board |
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| Drivers for P/N: 71832 |
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| Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility |
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| Intel(R) Graphics Driver |
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| Intel(R) LAN Driver |
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| Realtek Audio Devices Driver |
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| Intel(R) Converged Security and Management Engine (Intel® CSME) Driver |
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| Intel(R) Serial IO Driver |
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| Intel(R) Dynamic Tuning Technology (Intel® DTT) Driver |
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| Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology Driver |
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| Intel(R) Trusted Execution Technology |
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| Intel(R) GNA Scoring Accelerator Driver |
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| Drivers for P/N: 71831 |
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| Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility |
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| Intel(R) Graphics Driver |
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| Intel(R) LAN Driver |
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| Realtek Audio Devices Driver |
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| Intel(R) Management Engine / Active Management Technology Driver |
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| Intel(R) Serial IO Driver |
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| Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology Driver |
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| Date |
Description |
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| 10/14/2025 |
BC680R PRN regarding updating the Intel® Ethernet controller from I225-LM to I226-LM estimated to start shipping mid-2026. |
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| 09/09/2025 |
BC680R BIOS PRN, adding support for the new Intel Bartlett Lake CPUs. |
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| 11/22/2024 |
BC680R BIOS change notice to address the potential crash issues for some Intel Raptor Lake 13th and 14th Gen CPUs. |
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| 03/13/2024 |
BC680R ATX Motherboard PCN adding support for the Intel© 14th Gen Core™ (Raptor Lake Refresh ) CPU support. Please contact your BCM representative with any questions pertaining to this PCN. |
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| 05/16/2023 |
Product Release Notice (PRN) adding support for the 13th-generation of Intel Core processors previously code-named Raptor Lake13th. Please contact your BCM representative with any questions you may have with this communication. |
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| Model Name |
Description |
| BC680R |
P/N: 71832. Intel® R680E ATX Motherboard |
| Accessory Included |
1 x I/O Shield |
| 183000000006 |
2.00mm pitch 12” length serial cable |
| 182437200040 |
2.54mm pitch 14” length dual port USB 2.0 cable w/ full height bracket |
| 182000000073 |
2.00mm pitch 19.7” length dual port serial cable w/ full height bracket |