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

DescriptionBuilt 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™ processorsPCIe 5.0 x16 slot enables next-gen GPU compatibility and ultra-fast data throughputDDR5 memory support with ASUS OptiMem IIBuilt-in Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth v5.4 high-speed wireless connectivity and low-latency networkingEnhanced power solution with 12 1 DrMOS power stages and 8 4 pin ProCool connectorsComprehensive cooling with large VRM heatsinks, M.2 heatsink, hybrid fan headers, and Fan Xpert 2 20Gbps high-speed data transfer Type-C connectivityArmoury crate software integration for centralised system management and RGB controlMilitary-grade TUF components and rigorous validationTwo-way AI noise cancellationQ-LED diagnostic display, M.2 Q-Latch, and SafeSlot Core SPECIFICATIONS:CPUSupport Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2), LGA1851Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0Chipset: Intel® B860 ChipsetMemory4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5Support up to 8800 MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Un-buffered, Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)Dual Channel Memory ArchitectureDIMM FitSupports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory moduleASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III(AEMPIII)Graphics1 x DisplayPort1 x HDMI® port1 x USB 20Gbps port (Type-C)Expansion SlotsIntel® Core™ Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen)1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slotIntel® Z790 Chipset1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slotStorageTotal supports 3 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s portsIntel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)Intel® B860 ChipsetM.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 portsEthernet1 x Intel® 2.5Gb EthernetTUF LANGuardWireless & BluetoothWi-Fi 72×2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency bandSupports Wi-Fi 7 160MHz bandwidth, up to 2.9Gbps transfer rate.Bluetooth® v5.4AudioRealtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODECSupports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retaskingSupports up to 24-bit/192 kHz playbackAudio FeaturesAudio ShieldingRear optical S/PDIF out portPremium audio capacitorsDedicated audio PCB layersBack Panel I/O Ports1 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 DisplayPort1 x HDMI™ port1 x Wi-Fi Module1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port5 x Audio jacks1 x Optical S/PDIF out portInternal I/O Connectors1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers1 x 24-pin Main Power connector2 x 8-pin 12V Power connectors3 x M.2 slots (Key M)4 x SATA 6Gb/s portsUSB1 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 ports1 x USB 2.0 headers support 2 additional USB 2.0 ports* USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3AMiscellaneous 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®) headeUSB1 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 ports2 x USB 2.0 headers support an additional 4 USB 2.0 portsMiscellaneous3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers1 x Aura RGB header1 x Clear CMOS header1 x COM Port header1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)1 x 20-3-pin System Panel header with Chassis intrusion function1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) headerSpecial FeaturesASUS TUF PROTECTIONDIGI VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS)ESD GuardsTUF LANGuardOvervoltage ProtectionSafeSlotStainless-Steel Back I/OASUS Q-DesignM.2 Q-LatchPCIe Slot Q-ReleaseQ-AntennaQ-DashboardQ-DIMMQ-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])ASUS Thermal SolutionM.2 heatsinksVRM heatsink designASUS EZ DIYCPU Socket lever protectorProCoolPre-mounted I/O shieldSafeDIMMAURA SyncAddressable Gen 2 headersSoftware FeaturesASUS Exclusive SoftwareArmoury CrateAURA CreatorAURA SyncFan Xpert 2 Power SavingASUS DriverHubASUS GlideXTurboV CoreTUF GAMING CPU-ZDTS Audio ProcessingNorton 360 for Gamers (60 Days Free Trial)WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial)UEFI BIOSASUS EZ DIYASUS CrashFree BIOS 3ASUS EZ FlashASUS UEFI BIOS EZ ModeASUS MyHotkeyNPU BoostBIOS: 192 (128 64) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOSManageability: WOL by PME, PXEOperating System: Windows 11 (22H2 & later)Form Factor:mATX Form Factor24.4 cm x 24.4 cmWHAT’S IN THE BOX:Asus TUF Gaming B860M-Plus Wi-Fi M-ATX Motherboard x1SATA 6Gb/s cables  x2ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna x1M.2 Rubber Packages x2TUF Gaming sticker x1Screw package for M.2 SSD x1Quick start guide x1