Asus TUF Gaming B860M-Plus Wi-Fi M-ATX Motherboard – Intel LGA1851, DDR5, PCIe 5.0. Wi-Fi 7

Built to deliver durability, stability, and next-generation performance, the ASUS TUF Gaming B860M-Plus motherboard redefines what gamers can expect from a Micro-ATX platform. Engineered with military-grade components and comprehensive power design, this board is ready for intense gaming sessions and high-performance multitasking. Its robust build quality and reliability make it the ideal foundation for long-lasting gaming rigs.

The ASUS TUF Gaming B860M-Plus integrates support for Intel® Core™ 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen processors, ensuring users have access to the latest CPU advancements. With PCIe 5.0, DDR5 memory compatibility, and next-gen Wi-Fi 7, users benefit from blazing-fast data transfer, ultra-low latency, and increased bandwidth, perfect for competitive gamers, content creators, and tech enthusiasts.

Intelligent design elements like Q-LED diagnostic indicators, M.2 Q-Latch, and Armoury Crate software simplify building and monitoring your system, while two-way AI noise cancellation ensures crystal-clear communication. The board also features an advanced VRM heatsink, hybrid fan headers, and Fan Xpert 2+ technology, enabling optimal cooling under pressure.

For gamers who demand reliability without compromising performance, the ASUS TUF Gaming B860M-Plus motherboard delivers a versatile, future-ready solution. Whether you’re building your first rig or upgrading an existing setup, this motherboard offers all the essentials—and more—for immersive and uninterrupted gameplay.

FEATURES:

• Supports 14th, 13th, and 12th gen Intel® core™ processors
• PCIe 5.0 x16 slot enables next-gen GPU compatibility and ultra-fast data throughput
• DDR5 memory support with ASUS OptiMem II
• Built-in Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth v5.4 high-speed wireless connectivity and low-latency networking
• Enhanced power solution with 12+1 DrMOS power stages and 8+4 pin ProCool connectors
• Comprehensive cooling with large VRM heatsinks, M.2 heatsink, hybrid fan headers, and Fan Xpert 2+
• 20Gbps high-speed data transfer Type-C connectivity
• Armoury crate software integration for centralised system management and RGB control
• Military-grade TUF components and rigorous validation
• Two-way AI noise cancellation
• Q-LED diagnostic display, M.2 Q-Latch, and SafeSlot Core+

SPECIFICATIONS:

• CPU
• Support Intel^® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2), LGA1851
• Supports Intel^® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel^® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
• Chipset: Intel^® B860 Chipset
• Memory
• 4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5
• Support up to 8800+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Un-buffered, Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)
• Dual Channel Memory Architecture
• DIMM Fit
• Supports Intel^® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module
• ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III(AEMPIII)
• Graphics
• 1 x DisplayPort
• 1 x HDMI® port
• 1 x USB 20Gbps port (Type-C)
• Expansion Slots
• Intel® Core™ Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen)
  • 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
• Intel® Z790 Chipset
  • 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot
• Storage
• Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
• Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)
• M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
• Intel® B860 Chipset
• M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
• M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
• Ethernet
• 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet
• TUF LANGuard
• Wireless & Bluetooth
• Wi-Fi 7
• 2×2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
• Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band
• Supports Wi-Fi 7 160MHz bandwidth, up to 2.9Gbps transfer rate.
• Bluetooth® v5.4
• Audio
• Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
  • Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
  • Supports up to 24-bit/192 kHz playback
• Audio Features
  • Audio Shielding
  • Rear optical S/PDIF out port
  • Premium audio capacitors
  • Dedicated audio PCB layers
• Back Panel I/O Ports
• 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C® with DP Alt mode)
• 2 x USB 10Gbps port (2 x Type-A)
• 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
• 1 x USB 2.0 port (1 x Type-A)
• 1 x DisplayPort
• 1 x HDMI™ port
• 1 x Wi-Fi Module
• 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port
• 5 x Audio jacks
• 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
• Internal I/O Connectors
• 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
• 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
• 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header
• 3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
• 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
• 2 x 8-pin +12V Power connectors
• 3 x M.2 slots (Key M)
• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
• USB
• 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C^®)
• 2 x USB 10Gbps port (2 x Type-A)
• 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
• 1 x USB 2.0 ports (1x Type-A)
• 1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C^®)
• 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports
• 1 x USB 2.0 headers support 2 additional USB 2.0 ports
  * USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3A
• Miscellaneous
  3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
  1 x Clear CMOS header
  1 x Chassis Intrusion header
  1 x Front panel audio header (F_AUDIO)
  1 x 10-1 pin Front System Panel header
  1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) heade
• USB
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C®)
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
  • 2 x USB 2.0 headers support an additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
• Miscellaneous
  • 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
  • 1 x Aura RGB header
  • 1 x Clear CMOS header
  • 1 x COM Port header
  • 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
  • 1 x 20-3-pin System Panel header with Chassis intrusion function
  • 1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header
• Special Features
• ASUS TUF PROTECTION
  • DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS)
  • ESD Guards
  • TUF LANGuard
  • Overvoltage Protection
  • SafeSlot
  • Stainless-Steel Back I/O
• ASUS Q-Design
  • M.2 Q-Latch
  • PCIe Slot Q-Release
  • Q-Antenna
  • Q-Dashboard
  • Q-DIMM
  • Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
• ASUS Thermal Solution
  • M.2 heatsinks
  • VRM heatsink design
• ASUS EZ DIY
  • CPU Socket lever protector
  • ProCool
  • Pre-mounted I/O shield
  • SafeDIMM
• AURA Sync
  • Addressable Gen 2 headers
• Software Features
• ASUS Exclusive Software
• Armoury Crate
  • AURA Creator
  • AURA Sync
  • Fan Xpert 2+
  • Power Saving
• ASUS DriverHub
• ASUS GlideX
• TurboV Core
• TUF GAMING CPU-Z
• DTS Audio Processing
• Norton 360 for Gamers (60 Days Free Trial)
• WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial)
• UEFI BIOS
• ASUS EZ DIY
  • ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
  • ASUS EZ Flash
  • ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
  • ASUS MyHotkey
• NPU Boost
• BIOS: 192 (128+64) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
• Manageability: WOL by PME, PXE
• Operating System: Windows 11 (22H2 & later)
• Form Factor:
  • mATX Form Factor
  • 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm

WHAT’S IN THE BOX:

• Asus TUF Gaming B860M-Plus Wi-Fi M-ATX Motherboard x1
• SATA 6Gb/s cables  x2
• ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna x1
• M.2 Rubber Packages x2
• TUF Gaming sticker x1
• Screw package for M.2 SSD x1
• Quick start guide x1