ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS WIFI – 12+1+2+1 (80A) DrMOS, DDR5 8800+ MT/s (AEMP III), NPU Boost, PCIe 5.0, USB 20Gbps/10Gbps, WiFi 7, 2.5GbE, DIY Friendly, Aura Sync RGB

CPU

• Socket: Intel® LGA1851 for Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2).

• Turbo Boost: Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0.

• Compatibility: Refer to ASUS support for the CPU compatibility list.

Chipset

• Intel® B860 Chipset for excellent performance and connectivity.

Memory

• DIMM Slots: 4 x DDR5 slots, supporting up to 256GB.

• Speed: Up to 8800+ MT/s (OC).

• Features:

  • Dual Channel Memory Architecture.

  • DIMM Fit, Intel® XMP, and ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III).

• Note: Non-ECC DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC functionality.

Graphics

• Display Outputs:

  • 1 x DisplayPort (up to 4K @ 60Hz as per DisplayPort 1.4).

  • 1 x HDMI™ (up to 4K @ 60Hz as per HDMI 2.1).

  • 1 x USB 20Gbps (USB Type-C®) supports DisplayPort video output.

Expansion Slots

• PCI Express Slots:

  • From CPU: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16.

  • From Chipset: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4.

Storage

• M.2 Slots: 3 x M.2 slots supporting:

  • PCIe 5.0 x4 mode (M.2_1).

  • PCIe 4.0 x4 mode (M.2_2 and M.2_3).

• SATA Ports: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s.

• RAID Support: Supports SATA RAID 0/1/5/10 with Intel® Rapid Storage Technology.

Network

• Ethernet: 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet with TUF LANGuard.

• Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), supporting 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz.

• Bluetooth®: Version 5.4.

USB Ports

• Rear (8 Total):

  • 1 x USB 20Gbps (USB Type-C®).

  • 2 x USB 10Gbps (Type-A).

  • 4 x USB 5Gbps (Type-A).

  • 1 x USB 2.0 (Type-A).

• Front (5 Total):

  • 1 x USB 10Gbps (USB Type-C®).

  • 1 x USB 5Gbps header (supports 2 ports).

  • 1 x USB 2.0 header (supports 2 ports).

Audio

• Codec: Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound HD Audio.

• Features:

  • Jack detection, multi-streaming, and up to 24-Bit/192kHz playback.

  • Audio shielding and premium capacitors for enhanced clarity.

  • Optical S/PDIF out port.

Cooling and Power

• Fan Headers: 1 CPU Fan, 1 CPU OPT, 1 AIO Pump, 3 Chassis Fan headers.

• Power Connectors: 1 x 24-pin Main, 2 x 8-pin +12V.

Additional Features

• TUF Protection:

  • DIGI+ VRM, ESD Guards, TUF LANGuard, SafeSlot, and Stainless-Steel Back I/O.

• ASUS Q-Design:

  • M.2 Q-Latch, PCIe Slot Q-Release, and Q-LED indicators.

• Thermal Solutions: M.2 and VRM heatsink designs.

• AURA Sync RGB: Includes Addressable Gen 2 headers.

Form Factor

• Size: Micro-ATX (9.6" x 9.6").

Included Accessories

• Cables: 2 x SATA 6Gb/s.

• Miscellaneous: ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, TUF Gaming sticker, M.2 rubber packages, and screws.

Software Features

• Exclusive Tools: Armoury Crate (including Aura Creator), DTS Audio Processing, and TurboV Core.

• Utilities: ASUS EZ Flash, CrashFree BIOS 3, and MyHotkey.