GIGABYTE

Gigabyte B860M Gaming X WiFi 6E LGA1851 Micro-ATX Intel Motherboard

  • Maximum resolution4096 x 2160
  • Processor manufacturerIntel
  • Maximum internal memory256 GB
  • Number of HDDs supported4
  • Battery technologyLithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)
  • RAID levels0/1/10/5

The Gigabyte B860M Gaming X WiFi 6E is a Micro-ATX Intel motherboard built on the B860 chipset with an LGA 1851 socket , delivering a compact yet capable platform for Intel's latest-generation processors. Four DDR5 memory slots give you room to build a genuinely fast and upgradeable system without stepping up to a full-ATX board.

Description

Compact Form, Serious Connectivity

  • Intel B860 chipset + LGA 1851 socket — ready for current Intel Core Ultra 200-series CPUs
  • 4× DDR5 DIMM slots for high-bandwidth dual-channel memory configurations
  • 2× M.2 slots for fast NVMe storage without occupying SATA ports
  • Wi-Fi 6E built in — no add-in card needed for wireless connectivity
  • USB-C, 3× USB 3.2, and 5× USB 2.0 headers cover both modern and legacy peripherals

A solid pick for gamers and home-office builders who want a mid-range Intel DDR5 motherboard in a space-efficient Micro-ATX case, as well as small-form-factor workstation builds that still demand reliable wireless and ample storage expansion.

Specifications

General

BrandGIGABYTE
Product colourDark brown
HDCPYes
Line-inYes
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
ACPI version5.0
Component forPC
DirectX version12.0
BIOS memory size256
Clear CMOS jumperYes
Headphone outputs1
Unbuffered memoryYes
ECC сompatibilityECC & Non-ECC
RGB LED pin headerYes
PC health monitoringFan/Temperature/Voltage/Water cooling
Number of memory slots4
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
Number of M.2 (M) slots2
1st M.2 largest key size2280
2nd M.2 largest key size25110
Number of RGB LED pin headers4
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots1
Products per shipping (inner) case1
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation5.0
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generation4.0
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version2.7
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version2.7
Warranty3 years
EAN4719331867133

Display

Maximum resolution4096 x 2160

Processor

Processor manufacturerIntel
Motherboard chipsetIntel B860
Processor socketLGA 1851 (Socket V1)
CPU fan connectorYes
Motherboard chipset familyIntel
Compatible processor seriesIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)/Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 1)
Supported processor socketsLGA 1851
Number of CPU fan connectors2

Memory

Maximum internal memory256 GB
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory slots typeDIMM
Maximum internal memory per slot64

Storage

Number of HDDs supported4
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Number of storage drives supported6
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, SATA III

Audio

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

Ports

HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI version2.1
USB 2.0 ports quantity5
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity3
Ethernet LANYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
TPM connectorYes
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8125
USB 2.0 connectors2
DisplayPort version2.1
Thunderbolt headers2
WiFi-AP antenna jack2
DisplayPorts quantity1
Front panel connectorYes
Ethernet interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
EPS power connector (8-pin)Yes
USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantity1
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Yes
Number of SATA III connectors4
Number of water pump connectors2
Number of chassis fan connectors2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors1
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)1

Connectivity

Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11a/802.11b/802.11g/Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)/Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)/Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)/Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller modelIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth version5.3
Antenna includedYes

Software & security

Bundled softwareNorton® Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management software
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 11 x64

Battery & power

Battery technologyLithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)
Battery typeCR2032
Number of battery cells1
Power source typeATX
Battery weight3
Lithium weight per battery0.07

Performance & capacities

RAID levels0/1/10/5
Cooling typePassive
Supported memory clock speeds5600/6400/9200
Supported memory clock speed (max)9200

Features

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

Dimensions & weight

Width244 mm
Depth244 mm
Height35 mm
Weight1.23 kg