ASUS PRIME B860M-A WIFI-CSM Intel LGA1851 B860 mATX Wi-Fi Motherboard

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-A WIFI-CSM 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.

ASUS Control Center Express:
ASUS Control Center Express is an integrated IT monitoring and management software designed to deploy faster, simplify IT operations and improve productivity with comprehensive control and user-friendly functions. ASUS Control Center Express is compatible with over 100 ASUS motherboards to provide a high-quality, TCO-optimized solution for your business needs.

Robust Power Design:
Stable power is crucial for maximizing the performance of Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2). The PRIME B860M-A WIFI-CSM is designed to meet the needs of high-core-count CPUs. It features 7(80A) + 1(80A) + 1(80A) + 1(80A) power stages that integrate high-side and low-side MOSFETs and drivers into packages rated for up to 80 amperes each. This configuration ensures optimal power delivery, efficiency, stability and performance for both current and future Intel® processors.

AEMP III for Ultimate DDR5 Performance:
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.

Cooler by Design:
The PRIME B860M-A WIFI-CSM 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.

Empowering Connections:
The PRIME B860M-A WIFI-CSM motherboard offers a versatile range of connectivity, including support for WiFi 6E, the latest version of PCI Express and an arsenal of USB ports which includes Type-C connections.

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
• Supports up to 8666+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:

• 2 x DisplayPort
• 1 x HDMI port

Expansion Slots:

• Intel Core Ultra Processors (series 2): 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
• Intel B860 Chipset: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode), 1 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slot

Storage:

• Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
• Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2): M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
• Intel B860 Chipset: M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 modes)
• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

Ethernet:

• 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet
• ASUS LANGuard

Wireless & Bluetooth:

• Wi-Fi 6E: 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax); Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band
• Bluetooth v5.3

USB:

• Rear USB (Total 8 ports): 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C), 1 x USB 10Gbps port (1 x Type-A), 2 x USB 5Gbps ports (2 x Type-A), 4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)
• Front USB (Total 5 ports): 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

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, Premium audio capacitors, Dedicated audio PCB layers

Back Panel I/O Ports:

• 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C)
• 1 x USB 10Gbps port (1 x Type-A)
• 2 x USB 5Gbps ports (2 x Type-A)
• 4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)
• 2 x DisplayPort
• 1 x HDMI port
• 1 x Wi-Fi module
• 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port
• 3 x Audio jacks

Internal I/O Connectors:

• Fan and Cooling Related: 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
• Power Related: 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector, 1 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connector
• Storage Related: 2 x M.2 slots (Key M), 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
• 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
• Miscellaneous: 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers, 1 x Aura RGB header, 1 x Clear CMOS header, 1 x Chassis Intrusion header, 1 x COM Port header, 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO), 1 x S/PDIF Out header, 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1 pin), 1 x 10-1 pin Front System Panel header, 1 x Thunderbolt (USB4) header

Special Features:

• ASUS 5X PROTECTION III
• ASUS Q-Design
• ASUS Thermal Solution
• ASUS EZ DIY
• Aura Sync

Software Features:

• ASUS Exclusive Software
• Armoury Crate
• ASUS DriverHub
• ASUS GlideX
• ASUS CPU-Z
• Norton 360 for Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial)
• WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial)
• UEFI BIOS
• ASUS EZ DIY

BIOS:

• 256 (128+128) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability:

• WOL by PME, PXE

Operating System:

• Windows 11 (22H2 & later), Windows 10 64-bit (21H2 & later)

Form Factor:

• micro-ATX Form Factor
• 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm

• Cables: 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
• Miscellaneous: 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, 1 x M.2 rubber package, 1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD
• Documentation: 1 x ACC Express Activation Key Card, 1 x Quick start guide