ASROCK

ASRock B860 Pro-A motherboard LGA1851 ATX DDR5, 3 × M.2, HDMI + DP, no Wi-Fi

The ASRock B860 Pro-A is an ATX motherboard for Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors in the LGA1851 socket. It has a 10+1+1+1+1 phase power design, four DDR5 slots, three M.2 slots and 2.5 Gbit/s Ethernet, with an M.2 Key E slot for a Wi-Fi module instead of built-in wireless.

  • Socket and chipset: LGA1851 (Socket V1), Intel B860
  • Form factor: ATX, 305 × 244 mm
  • Memory: 4 × DDR5 DIMM, dual channel, up to 256 GB and 8666+ MT/s overclocked
  • Storage: 1 × M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4, 2 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4, 4 × SATA III, RAID 0/1/10
  • Expansion: PCIe 5.0 x16, PCIe 4.0 x16, M.2 Key E for a Wi-Fi module
  • Network and rear I/O: 2.5 Gbit/s LAN, HDMI, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C 3.2 Gen2x2, 6 × USB-A 3.2 Gen1, 2 × USB 2.0

Description

Fast ports and power with headroom

The rear USB-C 3.2 Gen2x2 port suits a fast external SSD, and a case front USB-C port connects to a separate Gen1 header. The processor gets a 10+1+1+1+1 phase Dr.MOS design with headroom for stronger Core Ultra models. BIOS Flashback lets you update the firmware with a button, and the Realtek ALC897 codec provides 7.1 audio.

Who this motherboard is for

Builders who connect by cable and want an ATX board with plenty of room for drives: three M.2 SSDs and four SATA drives fit at the same time. HDMI and DisplayPort give two display outputs with a processor that has integrated graphics, so an office PC can run without a graphics card.

Specifications

General

BrandASROCK
Line-inYes
BIOS typeEFI AMI
Component forPC
BIOS memory size256
Unbuffered memoryYes
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECC
RGB LED pin headerYes
Number of memory slots4
Motherboard form factorATX
Number of M.2 (M) slots1
Number of RGB LED pin headers4
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots1
EAN4711581490246

Processor

Processor manufacturerIntel
Motherboard chipsetIntel B860
Processor socketLGA 1851 (Socket V1)
CPU fan connectorYes
Motherboard chipset familyIntel
Number of CPU fan connectors2

Memory

Maximum internal memory256 GB
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory slots typeDIMM

Storage

Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, SATA III

Graphics

On-board graphics cardYes
Graphics cardIntel® UHD Graphics
Graphics card familyIntel

Audio

Audio chipRealtek ALC897
Microphone inYes
Audio output channels7.1
Front panel audio connectorYes

Ports

HDMI ports quantity1
USB 2.0 ports quantity2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity6
Ethernet LANYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
TPM connectorYes
LAN controllerDragon RTL8125BG
USB 2.0 connectors2
DisplayPort version1.4
DisplayPorts quantity1
Ethernet interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
EPS power connector (8-pin)Yes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Yes
Number of SATA III connectors4
Number of chassis fan connectors4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors1
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity1
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)2

Connectivity

Wi-FiNo

Software & security

Windows operating systems supportedWindows 11 x64

Performance & capacities

RAID levels0/1/10

Features

Cables includedSATA
RAID supportYes
Screws includedYes
Supported memory typesDDR5-SDRAM

Dimensions & weight

Width305 mm
Depth244 mm
Product Net Weight1.3 kg

Questions & answers

Does the board have Wi-Fi?

No. There is an M.2 Key E slot where a Wi-Fi module can be added separately; the main network is 2.5 Gbit/s Realtek Dragon LAN.

Can the BIOS be updated without a processor?

The board supports BIOS Flashback, a feature for updating the firmware at the press of a button. See the ASRock manual for the exact steps.

Which processors does the board support?

Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors for the LGA1851 socket. Older Intel processors for LGA1700 do not fit.

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