Description

The ASUS B860M AYW GAMING WIFI motherboard combines cutting-edge technology with durable design to support Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 2) processors on the LGA1851 socket. Its 6+1+1+1 power stage design ensures stable power delivery, while comprehensive cooling solutions, including enlarged VRM heatsinks and M.2 heatsinks, maintain optimal temperatures during intensive tasks. With support for up to 128GB of DDR5 memory at speeds reaching 8800+ MT/s (OC), the motherboard caters to demanding applications. It features two M.2 slots (one PCIe 5.0 x4 and one PCIe 4.0 x4) and four SATA 6Gb/s ports for versatile storage options. Connectivity is a highlight, offering USB 10Gbps Type-A, Wi-Fi 6, Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet, and multiple USB ports. Additional features like AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, and AI Networking II provide intelligent system optimization, while the ASUS Control Center Express ensures efficient IT management.

Key Features

• CPU Support: Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 2) processors (LGA1851 socket)

• Memory: 2x DDR5 DIMM slots, up to 128GB, 8800+ MT/s (OC)

• Power Design: 6+1+1+1 power stages with enlarged VRM heatsinks

• Expansion Slots:

  • 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 SafeSlot

  • 2x PCIe 4.0 x1 slots

• Storage Options:

  • 1x M.2 slot (PCIe 5.0 x4)

  • 1x M.2 slot (PCIe 4.0 x4)

  • 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports

• Networking:

  • Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet

  • Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)

  • Bluetooth® v5.3

• USB Ports:

  • Rear: 1x USB 10Gbps Type-A, 2x USB 5Gbps Type-A, 3x USB 2.0 Type-A

  • Front: 1x USB 5Gbps Type-C®, headers for additional USB 5Gbps and USB 2.0 ports

• Display Outputs:

  • 1x HDMI™ port (4K@60Hz)

• Audio: Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC with premium audio capacitors

• AI Features:

  • AI Overclocking

  • AI Cooling II

  • AI Networking II

• Form Factor: Micro-ATX (24.4 cm x 22.2 cm)

Key Specifications

• Chipset: Intel® B860

• CPU Socket: LGA1851

• Memory Support: DDR5 4800–8800+ MT/s (OC), Dual Channel, Non-ECC, Unbuffered

• Max Memory: 128GB

• Expansion Slots:

  • 1x PCIe 4.0 x16

  • 2x PCIe 4.0 x1 slots

• Storage:

  • 1x M.2 (PCIe 5.0 x4)

  • 1x M.2 (PCIe 4.0 x4)

  • 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports

• USB Ports:

  • Rear: 1x USB 10Gbps Type-A, 2x USB 5Gbps Type-A, 3x USB 2.0 Type-A

  • Front: 1x USB 5Gbps Type-C®, headers for additional USB 5Gbps and USB 2.0 ports

• Display Outputs:

  • 1x HDMI™ port (4K@60Hz)

• Audio Codec: Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC

• LAN: Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet

• Wireless:

  • Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)

  • Bluetooth® v5.3

• Form Factor: Micro-ATX (24.4 cm x 22.2 cm)