Asus TUF Gaming B860M-Plus WiFi Motherboard, LGA1851, Intel B860, mATX, DDR5 256GB 8800+MT/s, 3x M.2, Wi-Fi 7, Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet

Product Features

Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) Ready Platform: Support for Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) on the LGA1851 socket makes it easy to plan a modern build around the latest platform. Pairing essential CPU support with game-ready features helps keep performance stable when you are pushing long gaming sessions. Military-grade components and rigorous endurance testing are designed to help the board handle demanding conditions. That reliability focus is ideal when you want a system that stays consistent over time.

NPU Boost and Overclocking Tools: NPU Boost is a BIOS feature that overclocks the integrated NPU with one click, increasing performance by up to 24% for AI workflows. Asynchronous Clock adds frequency flexibility by isolating CPU base clock from memory, NPU, D2D and NGU, helping you push performance while maintaining stability of CPU clock domains. TurboV Core lets you adjust CPU and DRAM parameters from the Windows interface via ASUS DriverHub, so changes can be applied without restart interruptions. UEFI BIOS provides easy configuration for beginners while still offering advanced options for experienced builders.

Fast Connectivity for Gaming and AI PC Workloads: Wi-Fi 7 (2x2, 802.11be) supports 2.4/5/6GHz bands and up to 2.9Gbps transfer rate with 160MHz bandwidth, helping reduce cable clutter while keeping your connection responsive. Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet adds a strong wired option for stable online play and large downloads. Bluetooth v5.4 supports wireless peripherals for a cleaner setup. This mix of wired and wireless options gives you flexibility for different desk and network setups.

Expandable Storage and Modern I/O: Support for 3x M.2 slots and 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports makes it simple to build a storage layout that fits your library and workflow. An M.2_1 slot supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode, while additional M.2 slots support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode for more drives. Rear USB includes a USB 20Gbps Type-C port plus multiple USB 10Gbps and USB 5Gbps ports for fast peripherals. DisplayPort and HDMI ports support up to 4K@60Hz (as specified), giving you flexible display output options.

Product Specifications

Model: TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS WIFI

CPU: Support Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2), LGA1851

CPU Technologies: Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 (depends on CPU types)

Chipset: Intel B860 Chipset

Form Factor: mATX Form Factor

Dimensions: 9.6inch x 9.6 inch (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)

Memory Slots: 4 x DIMM

Max Memory: 256GB

Memory Type: DDR5, Non-ECC, Un-buffered, Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)

Memory Speed: Up to 8800+MT/s (OC)

Memory Architecture: Dual Channel Memory Architecture

Memory Features: DIMM Fit, Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP), ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMPIII)

Graphics Outputs: 1 x DisplayPort, 1 x HDMI port

Max Resolution: DisplayPort 1.4 up to 4K@60Hz, HDMI 2.1 up to 4K@60Hz

Expansion Slots: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot

Storage Support: 3 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

M.2_1: Key M, type 2280, supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode

M.2_2: Key M, type 2242/2260/2280, supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode

M.2_3: Key M, type 2280, supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode

SATA: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

RAID: Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports SATA RAID 0/1/5/10

Ethernet: 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet, TUF LANGuard

Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 (2x2, 802.11be), supports 2.4/5/6GHz, 160MHz, up to 2.9Gbps

Bluetooth: Bluetooth v5.4

Rear USB Total: 8 ports

Rear USB: 1 x USB 20Gbps Type-C, 2 x USB 10Gbps Type-A, 4 x USB 5Gbps Type-A, 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A

Front USB Total: 5 ports

Front USB: 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 header supports 2 additional USB 2.0 ports

USB Type-C Power Delivery Output: max. 5V/3A

Audio: Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC

Audio Support: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking

Audio Playback: Up to 24-Bit/192 kHz

Audio Features: Audio Shielding, Rear optical S/PDIF out port, Premium audio capacitors, Dedicated audio PCB layers

Back Panel I/O: 1 x USB 20Gbps Type-C with DP Alt mode, 2 x USB 10Gbps Type-A, 4 x USB 5Gbps Type-A, 1 x USB 2.0 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 Fan and Cooling: 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

Internal Power: 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector, 2 x 8-pin +12V Power connectors

Internal Storage: 3 x M.2 slots (Key M), 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

Internal USB: 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 header supports 2 additional USB 2.0 ports

Internal 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) header

Special Features: ASUS TUF PROTECTION, ASUS Q-Design, ASUS Thermal Solution, ASUS EZ DIY, AURA Sync

Software Features: Armoury Crate, ASUS DriverHub, ASUS GlideX, TurboV Core, TUF GAMING CPU-Z, DTS Audio Processing, UEFI BIOS, NPU Boost

BIOS: 2 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability: WOL by PME, PXE

Accessories: 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables, 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, 2 x M.2 Rubber Packages, 1 x TUF Gaming sticker, 1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD, 1 x Quick start guide

Operating System: Windows 11 (22H2 and later)