Description

ASUS PRIME B860-PLUS WIFI

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 B860-PLUS WIFI 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.

Performance

Robust power design

Stable power is crucial for maximizing the performance of Intel^® Core^™ Ultra Processors (Series 2). The PRIME B860-PLUS WIFI is designed to meet the needs of high-core-count CPUs. It features 8(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.

Enhanced Memory & Storage Performance

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.

Cooling

Cooler by design

The PRIME B860-PLUS WIFI 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.

Flexibility

Empowering connections

This motherboard offers a versatile range of connectivity, including support for WiFi 6E, PCIe 5.0 slot and an arsenal of USB ports which includes Type-C^® connections.

Customization

Personalization

The PRIME B860-PLUS WIFI enhances the user experience across the board, from simplifying BIOS setting adjustments to offering customizable RGB lighting controls for a uniquely personal system aesthetic.

Specifications:

Model

PRIME B860-PLUS WIFI

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 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 (AEMP III)
* 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.

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.
**** Supports max. 4K@120Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.
***** 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™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)*
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (PCIEX16(G5))
Intel® B860 Chipset
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (PCIEX16(G4)_3) (supports x4 mode)
3 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (PCIEX16(G4)_1/2/4) (support x1 mode)
– To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for the list of supported peripherals.

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 2242/2260/2280/22110 (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
ASUS LANGuard

Wireless & Bluetooth

Wi-Fi 6E
2×2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band*
Bluetooth^® v5.3**
* WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries, supported only in Windows 11 or later
** 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® with DP Alt mode)
2 x USB 10Gbps ports (2 x Type-A)
1 x USB 5Gbps port (1 x Type-A)
4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)
Front USB (Total 5 ports)
1 x USB 5Gbps connector (1 x USB Type-C^®)
1 x USB 5Gbps header supports additional 2 USB 5Gbps ports
1 x USB 2.0 header supports 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
– Premium audio capacitors
– Dedicated audio PCB layers
* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.

Back Panel I/O Ports

1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C® with DP Alt mode)
2 x USB 10Gbps ports (2 x Type-A)
1 x USB 5Gbps port (1 x Type-A)
4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)
1 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
4 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 5Gbps 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 (14-1pin)
1 x 10-1 pin Front System Panel header
1 x Thunderbolt^™ (USB4^®) header

Special Features

ASUS 5X PROTECTION III
-DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS)
– LANGuard
– Overvoltage Protection
– SafeSlot
– Stainless-steel back I/O
ASUS Q-Design
– Q-Antenna
– Q-Dashboard
– Q-DIMM
– Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
– Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
– M.2 heatsink
– VRM heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY
– ProCool
– Pre-mounted I/O shield
Aura Sync
– Aura RGB header
– Addressable Gen 2 headers

Software Features

ASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
– Aura Creator
– Aura Sync
– Fan Xpert 2+
– Power Saving
ASUS AI Advisor
ASUS DriverHub
ASUS GlideX
ASUS CPU-Z
Adobe Creative Cloud (Free Trial)
Norton 360 Deluxe (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

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
1 x M.2 rubber package
1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD
Documentation
1 x Quick start guide