Asus TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS

Model

TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS

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CPU

Support Intel^® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) ,LGA1851*
Supports Intel^® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel^® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**
*Refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for CPU support list.
**Intel^® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.
Support Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) , LGA1851*
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**
* Refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for CPU support list.
** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.

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)
* Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/. Adjustments will be made based on the specifications of mass-produced memory products available on the market.
* Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.
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)
* Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/.
* Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.

Graphics

1 x DisplayPort**
1 x HDMI™ port***
1 x USB 20Gbps port (USB Type-C^®) supports DisplayPort video output**
* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.
** Supports max. 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.
***Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.  
**** VGA resolution support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution.
*****While installing the operating system, please ensure that your monitor is connected to the HDMI port on the back I/O panel or to a discrete graphics card.
1 x DisplayPort**
1 x HDMI™ port***
1 x USB 20Gbps port (USB Type-C®) supports DisplayPort video output**
*Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.
** Supports max. 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4. ***Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.  
**** VGA resolution support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution.
******While installing the operating system, please ensure that your monitor is connected to the HDMI port on the back I/O panel or to a discrete graphics card.

Expansion Slots

Intel^® Core^TM Ultra Processors(Series 2)*
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
Intel^® B860 Chipset
1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot
- To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals.
Intel^® Core^TM Ultra Processors(Series 2)*
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
Intel^® B860 Chipset
1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot
- To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals.

Storage

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
*Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.
Supports 3 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
Intel^® Core^TM 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
*Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.

Ethernet

1 x Realtek 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***
*Wi-Fi features may vary depending on the operating system
For Windows 11, Wi-Fi 7 will require  24H2 or later version for full functions, Windows 11 21H2/22H2/23H2 only support Wi-Fi 6E.
For Windows 10, please note that no driver is available , please refer to the Wi-Fi chipset vendor's website for details.
** Wi-Fi 6GHz frequency band and bandwidth regulatory may vary between countries.
*** The Bluetooth® version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications.

USB

Rear USB (Total 8 ports)
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) 
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 headers support 2 additional USB 2.0 ports
* USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3A
Rear USB (Total 8 ports)
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 (1 x Type-A) 
Front USB (Total 8 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 headers support 2 additional USB 2.0 ports
* USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3A

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
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 Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port
5 x Audio jacks
1 x Optical S/PDIF out port

Internal I/O Connectors

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
2 x 8-pin +12V Power connectors
Storage related  
3 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 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®) header
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
2 x 8-pin +12V Power connectors
Storage related  
3 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 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®) 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
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-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
ASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
- AURA Creator
- AURA Sync
- Fan Xpert 2+
- Power Saving
ASUS DriverHub
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

2 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability

WOL by PME, PXE

Accessories

Cables
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables  
Miscellaneous
1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna
2 x M.2 Rubber Packages
1 x TUF Gaming sticker
1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD
Documentation
1 x Quick start guide
Cables
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables  
Miscellaneous
2 x M.2 Rubber Packages
1 x TUF Gaming sticker
1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD
Documentation
1 x Quick start guide

Operating System

Windows 11 (22H2 & later)
Windows^® 11, Windows^® 10 64-bit

Form Factor

mATX Form Factor
9.6inch x 9.6 inch ( 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm )