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ASUS TUF GAMING B860-PLUS WIFI motherboard LGA1851, ATX, DDR5, Wi-Fi 7

The ASUS TUF GAMING B860-PLUS WIFI is an ATX motherboard with the Intel B860 chipset and an LGA 1851 socket for Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors. PCIe 5.0 for the graphics card and an SSD, Wi-Fi 7 and a 20 Gbps rear USB-C port make it a strong base for a new gaming PC.

  • Platform: Intel B860, LGA 1851, ATX (305 × 244 mm)
  • Memory: 4 × DDR5 DIMM, dual-channel, up to 256 GB
  • Storage: 3 × M.2 2280 (1 × PCIe 5.0, 2 × PCIe 4.0), 4 × SATA III
  • Expansion slots: 1 × PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 × PCIe 4.0 x16, 1 × PCIe 4.0 x1
  • Network: 2.5 Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, antenna included
  • Rear panel: HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C 20 Gbps, 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2, 3 × USB 3.2 Gen 1, 2 × USB 2.0, optical S/PDIF

Description

Current connectivity for games and files

The graphics card gets a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and the fastest NVMe drive a PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot, with two more M.2 slots on PCIe 4.0. Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 are on board with the antenna included, and 2.5 Gb Ethernet handles wired networking. The 20 Gbps rear USB-C suits an external SSD, the optical S/PDIF output feeds audio gear, and a Thunderbolt header lets you add a Thunderbolt expansion card.

Who this motherboard is for

Gamers and creators building an Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) PC who want a full-size ATX board with PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 7 and three M.2 slots. Four memory slots for up to 256 GB leave headroom for video editing too.

Specifications

General

BrandASUS
Product colourBlack
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
Component forPC
BIOS memory size256
Unbuffered memoryYes
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECC
Number of memory slots4
Motherboard form factorATX
Number of M.2 (M) slots3
1st M.2 largest key size2280
2nd M.2 largest key size2280
3rd M.2 largest key size2280
PCI Express x1 (Gen 4.x) slots1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots1
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation5.0
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generation4.0
3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generation4.0
EAN4711387815144

Processor

Processor manufacturerIntel
Motherboard chipsetIntel B860
Processor socketLGA 1851 (Socket V1)
CPU fan connectorYes
Motherboard chipset familyIntel
Compatible processor seriesIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Supported processor socketsLGA 1851

Memory

Maximum internal memory256 GB
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory slots typeDIMM

Storage

Number of HDDs supported4
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Number of storage drives supported7
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, SATA III

Graphics

On-board graphics cardNo

Audio

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 quantity3
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity2
Ethernet LANYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
S/PDIF out portYes
USB 2.0 connectors1
12V power connectorYes
Thunderbolt headers1
S/PDIF out connectorYes
WiFi-AP antenna jack1
DisplayPorts quantity1
Front panel connectorYes
Ethernet interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Number of COM connectors1
Chassis intrusion connectorYes
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

Connectivity

Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth version5.4
Antenna includedYes

Software & security

Windows operating systems supportedWindows 11

Performance & capacities

RAID levels0/1/10/5

Features

Cables includedSATA
RAID supportYes
Screws includedYes
Supported memory typesDDR5-SDRAM
Parallel processing technology supportNot supported

Dimensions & weight

Width305 mm
Depth244 mm

Questions & answers

Will a 12th–14th Gen Intel Core processor work?

No. The board has an LGA 1851 socket and the manufacturer lists Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors. LGA 1700 processors do not fit this socket.

Is a Wi-Fi antenna included?

Yes, the Wi-Fi 7 antenna is in the box, along with SATA cables and screws.

Which operating system is supported?

The manufacturer lists Windows 11.

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