- Model: B860M AYW GAMING WIFI
- Supported CPU: Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2), LGA 1851
- Supported RAM: 2x DDR5, Max 128GB, Support up to 8800+MT/s (OC)
- Graphics Output: 1 x HDMI, Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1
- Features: 2x M.2 Slot, 1 x 2.5Gb LAN, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3
- Stock: In Stock
- Brand: Asus
- Model: B860M AYW GAMING WIFI
| Basic Information | |
| 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. |
| BIOS | 256(128+128) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS |
| Chipset | Intel B860 Chipset |
| Form Factor | micro-ATX Form Factor 9.6 inch x 8.75 inch (24.4cm x 22.2cm) |
| Supported CPU | Supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2), LGA1851 Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 |
| Connector & Ports | |
| Audio | 3 x Audio jacks |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI |
| Internal I/O Ports | Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x USB 10Gbps port (1 x Type-A) 2 x USB 5Gbps ports (2 x Type-A) 3 x USB 2.0 ports (3 x Type-A) 1 x HDMITM 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 2 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 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable Gen2 headers 1 x Clear CMOS 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 Panel System header |
| LAN Port (s) | 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard |
| RAID | Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. |
| Supported 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 2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) Intel® B860 Chipset M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports |
| USB (s) | Rear USB (Total 6 ports) 1 x USB 10Gbps port (1 x Type-A) 2 x USB 5Gbps ports (2 x Type-A) 3 x USB 2.0 ports (3 x Type-A)** Front USB (Total 7 ports) 1 x USB 5Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®)* 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports** * USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3A. ** USB_E1 port, USB_E2 port, USB_E3 port and USB_E4 port share the bandwidth. |
| Wireless Communication module | Wi-Fi 6 1x1 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Supports 2.4/5GHz frequency band Bluetooth v5.3 |
| Expansion Slots | |
| M.2 Socket | 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 2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) Intel B860 Chipset M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) |
| PCI | Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot Intel B860 Chipset 2 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slots |
| Graphics | |
| Graphics | 1 x HDMITM port Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1. VGA resolution support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution. |
| Memory | |
| Maximum Memory | 128GB |
| Slots | 2x DIMM slots |
| Supported Memory | Supports 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) |
| Type | DDR5 |
| Others | |
| Bundled Software | ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - Aura Sync - Fan Xpert 2+ - Power Saving ASUS AI Advisor ASUS DriverHub ASUS GlideX ASUS CPU-Z 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 |
| Special Features | ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - DIGI+VRM - LANGuard - Overvoltage protection - SafeSlot Core+ - 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]) - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - M.2 heatsink - VRM heatsinks design ASUS EZ DIY - ProCool - Pre-mounted I/O shield Aura Sync - Addressable Gen2 headers |
| Warranty Information | |
| Manufacturing Warranty | 3 Years |
ASUS B860M AYW GAMING WIFI LGA 1851 Micro-ATX Motherboard
The ASUS B860M AYW GAMING WIFI motherboard is a powerful micro-ATX solution designed for Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) with the LGA1851 socket. It fully supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0. It is powered by the Intel B860 chipset and can support up to 128GB of DDR5 memory with speeds of 8800+MT/s (OC), as well as dual-channel architecture, Intel XMP, and ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III. The ASUS B860M AYW GAMING WIFI Motherboard features an HDMI 2.1 port that supports 4K at 60Hz. The expansion possibilities include one PCIe 4.0 x16 slot and two PCIe 4.0 x1 slots. The storage is sturdy, with two M.2 slots and four SATA 6Gb/s connectors. The M.2_1 slot supports PCIe 5.0 x4, while the M.2_2 slot supports PCIe 4.0 x4, with RAID 0/1/5/10 capability provided by Intel Rapid Storage Technology. This ASUS B860M AYW GAMING WIFI LGA 1851 Micro-ATX Motherboard supports Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard, Wi-Fi 6 (1x1) with dual-band compatibility, and Bluetooth v5.3. Rear I/O features one USB 10Gbps Type-A, two USB 5Gbps Type-A, and three USB 2.0 ports, while front USB compatibility includes one USB 5Gbps Type-C connector, one 5Gbps header, and two USB 2.0 headers that provide four additional ports. The ASUS B860M AYW GAMING WIFI Micro-ATX Motherboard features audio driven by the Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound codec, which supports 24-bit/192kHz playback, audio shielding, quality capacitors, and dedicated PCB layers. Internal I/O includes fan headers, power connectors, storage connectors, several USB headers, and addressable Gen2 RGB. ASUS' features include 5X Protection III, Q-Design elements for easier DIY building, thermal solutions for VRM and M.2, and Aura Sync lighting. The ASUS B860M AYW GAMING WIFI LGA 1851 Micro-ATX Motherboard also includes UEFI BIOS with ASUS EZ DIY features, Armoury Crate, Fan Xpert 2+, ASUS AI Advisor, and support for Windows 11 and Windows 10 64-bit. It is a small, high-performance board that is excellent for modern gaming and productivity projects.
