ASUS PRIME series motherboards are expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2). Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, the PRIME B860M-K motherboard provides users and PC DIY builders with a range of performance optimizations via intuitive software and firmware features. It’s designed to be Advanced AI PC-ready, offering the power and connectivity needed for demanding AI applications.

Stable power is crucial for maximizing the performance of Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2).The PRIME B860M-K features an 6+1+1+1 phase design with discrete MOSFETs, ensuring efficient and stable power delivery for Intel® processors plus steady performance for day-to-day use.

ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III) is an advanced firmware feature that empowers users to achieve unparalleled memory performance with cutting-edge CUDIMM memory. Through a two-phase comprehensive tuning process, AEMP III first optimizes the clock driver and then the memory frequency. This results in the best balance between performance and stability, even at cutting-edge speeds of DDR5-7600 or higher.

PRIME B860M-K offers a total of two M.2 slots, including one that supports data-transfer speeds of up to 128Gbps via PCIe 5.0, one that supports 64Gbps via PCIe 4.0. This enables quicker boot-up and app load times with OS or application drives.

The PRIME B860M-K motherboard is engineered with multiple onboard heatsinks and an array of hybrid fan headers to help ensure your rig stays cool and stable under intense workloads. This motherboard offers a versatile range of connectivity, including support for PCIe 5.0 M.2, PCIe 4.0 slot and an arsenal of USB ports which includes Type-C® connection.

Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet reduces CPU overhead and offers exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput for faster, smoother data transfers. A batch of USB ports support high-end rigs loaded with peripherals, including a front USB Type-C® connector with ultrafast USB 5Gbps for transmission speeds of up to 5Gbps.

The PRIME B860M-K enhances the user experience across the board, from simplifying BIOS setting adjustments to offering customizable RGB lighting controls for a uniquely personal system aesthetic. The PRIME B860M-K motherboard features EZ PC DIY innovations that simplify and speed up the PC building process, making DIY easy and convenient.

FEATURES:

• Micro-ATX Form Factor


• Intel® B860 Chipset


• Supports Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)


• Support for DDR5 up to 8800+MT/s, AEMPIII


• PCIe 4.0 support for graphics cards


• 2.5Gb Ethernet support for faster data transfer

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Socket: Intel Socket LGA1851


• CPU: Supports Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) Desktop Processors


• Chipset: Intel® B860 Chipset


• DDR5 Memory: Support DDR5 8800+MT/s, ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMPIII) supported


• Memory Channel: Dual


• DIMM Slots: 2


• Max Memory (GB): 128


• PCI-E 4.0 x16: 1


• PCI-E 4.0 x1: 2


• SATA 6G: 4


• M.2 Slot: 2


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


• LAN: Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet, TUF LANGuard


• USB Ports Rear:
  
  
  
  • 1 x USB 10Gbps port (1 x Type-A)
  
  
  • 2 x USB 5Gbps ports (2 x Type-A)
  
  
  • 3 x USB 2.0 ports (3 x Type-A)
  
  
  
  


• USB Ports Front:
  
  
  
  • 1 x USB 5Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C^®)
  
  
  • 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports
  
  
  • 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
  
  
  
  


• USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3A


• Audio ports (Rear): Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC


• HDMI: 1


• DisplayPort: 1


• DirectX: 12


• Form Factor: Micro-ATX


• Operating System: Support for Windows 11(22H2 & later), Windows 10 64-bit(21H2 & later)

WHAT'S IN THE BOX:

• Asus PRIME B860M-K Intel LGA1851 M-ATX Motherboard – Black x1


• SATA Cables x2


• I/O Shield x1


• M.2 Anchor Package x1


• Quick Start Guide x1