Description
Designed for gamers and content creators, the ASUS TUF GAMING B860M‑PLUS delivers premium features in a compact micro‑ATX format. It supports Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors on the LGA 1851 socket, backed by a robust 12+1+2+1 power stage design with 80A DrMOS and extensive heatsinking. The board handles DDR5 memory up to 8800+ MT/s (OC) with AEMP III and DIMM Fit technology. Expandability includes a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and triple M.2 slots (one PCIe 5.0, two PCIe 4.0) with heatsinks. Networking is advanced with Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and Realtek 2.5 Gb LAN. I/O options cover USB‑C 20 Gbps (rear and front), USB 10 Gbps Type‑A, DisplayPort, HDMI, audio jacks, and optical S/PDIF. Additional features include NPU Boost for AI overclocking, Q-Design tools, Aura Sync RGB, and full TUF protection for durable, reliable builds.

Key Features

• Supports Intel Core Ultra Series 2 CPUs (LGA 1851)

• 12+1+2+1 80A DrMOS power stages with VRM heatsinks

• DDR5 memory up to 8800+ MT/s (OC) with AEMP III and DIMM Fit

• PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics slot; 1× PCIe 4.0 x4 slot

• Triple M.2 slots (1× PCIe 5.0, 2× PCIe 4.0) with heatsinks

• Integrated Wi‑Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4

• 2.5 Gb Realtek LAN with TUF LANGuard

• USB 20 Gbps Type‑C (rear and front) plus USB 10 Gbps and USB 5 Gbps Type‑A ports

• DisplayPort and HDMI outputs

• Realtek 7.1-channel audio with optical S/PDIF and shielding

• NPU Boost one-click AI overclocking

• Aura Sync RGB lighting and 3× addressable Gen 2 headers

• Durable design with SafeSlot, ESD guards, PCIe Q-Release, Q-Latch, pre-mounted I/O shield, and more

Key Specifications

• Form Factor: Micro‑ATX (244 × 244 mm)

• Chipset: Intel B860

• CPU Support: Intel Core Ultra Series 2

• Memory: 4× DDR5 DIMM, dual-channel, up to 8800+ MT/s OC

• Expansion: PCIe 5.0 x16, PCIe 4.0 x4, PCIe 4.0 x1

• Storage: 3× M.2 slots (1× PCIe 5.0, 2× PCIe 4.0); 4× SATA 6 Gb/s

• Networking: Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, Realtek 2.5 Gb LAN

• USB I/O: USB‑C 20 Gbps rear & front; USB‑A 10 Gbps ×2; USB‑A 5 Gbps ×3; USB‑A 2.0 ×2

• Display: 1× DisplayPort 1.4, 1× HDMI 2.1

• Audio: Realtek 7.1 HD codec with optical S/PDIF and audio shielding

• Cooling: VRM, chipset, and M.2 heatsinks; CPU, CPU_OPT, AIO, and 3× chassis fan headers

• RGB Headings: Aura Sync + 3× addressable Gen 2