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


• 2x2 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

36 Months Warranty

Our products are covered by a manufacturer’s warranty ranging from 6 months up to a lifetime, subject to the specific item. For detailed warranty information, kindly enquire with our support team.

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