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Built to last
The ASUS Prime B860M-A is engineered to unleash the capabilities of Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors with a strong power setup, advanced cooling, and user-friendly tuning options. Fitted with two M.2 slots, it offers ample room for high-speed storage, while PCIe® 5.0 x16 support gears it for next-gen graphics. Built for the future, it provides a combination of legacy and modern USB connections, ideal for gaming setups. With intuitive software and firmware, it’s crafted for PC builders aiming for high and reliable performance.
Robust Architecture
Stable power delivery is the backbone of high-performance computing, especially for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors. This design integrates high-side and low-side MOSFETs with dedicated drivers into equally rated (80A) power stages, reducing electrical resistance and minimising switching losses. The result is precise voltage regulation, enhanced thermal efficiency, and sustained stability, ensuring that both current and next-gen Intel processors perform at their best when challeneged most.
DDR5 Domination
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP) automatically detects memory chips and provides optimised profiles for enhanced performance. For those looking to surpass stock DDR5 speeds, the B860M-A offers extensive AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO™) support and a wide array of UEFI settings for further performance tweaks.
Loaded With M.2 Slots
B860M-A offers two M.2 slots, one which supports 128Gbps via PCIe 5.0, and another which channels 64Gbps via PCIe 4.0. This enables quicker boot-up and app load times with OS or application drives.
Built for Businesses
The ASUS Corporate Stable Model (CSM) is a commercial program aimed at providing businesses with reliable, long-term motherboard support. ASUS states that the program offers up to 36 months of product lifecycle support and a 6-month end-of-life notice, helping organisations plan ahead for hardware transitions. Each purchase of an ASUS CSM motherboard comes with ASUS Control Center Express - server-grade IT management software.
Link Up With Ease
This motherboard offers extensive connectivity, with a well-organised layout that makes linking all your components a breeze. The stylish backplate not only adds a sleek touch but also reinforces the build for added stability. With its intuitive design, it’s perfect for beginners looking to dive into PC building, offering a user-friendly experience without compromising on quality or capability.
Technical details | |
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Motherboard chipset family | Intel |
Motherboard chipset | Intel B860 |
Parallel processing technology support | Not supported |
Motherboard form factor | micro ATX |
Component for | PC |
Audio | |
Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
Performance | |
Number of HDDs supported | 4 |
Supported storage drive types | HDD & SSD |
Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 |
Motherboard chipset family | Intel |
Motherboard chipset | Intel B860 |
RAID levels | 0, 1, 5, 10 |
Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
Motherboard form factor | micro ATX |
Component for | PC |
Processor | |
Processor manufacturer | Intel |
Compatible processor series | Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) |
Processor socket | LGA 1851 (Socket V1) |
Memory | |
Number of memory slots | 4 |
Memory slots type | DIMM |
Supported memory types | DDR5-SDRAM |
Memory channels | Dual-channel |
Maximum internal memory | 256 GB |
Unbuffered memory | Yes |
Supported memory clock speed (max) | 8666 MHz |
ECC сompatibility | Non-ECC |
Storage controllers | |
Number of HDDs supported | 4 |
Supported storage drive types | HDD & SSD |
Supported storage drive interfaces | M.2, SATA III |
RAID levels | 0, 1, 5, 10 |
Number of storage drives supported | 6 |
RAID support | Yes |
Graphics | |
Parallel processing technology support | Not supported |
Internal I/O | |
Thunderbolt headers | 1 |
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors | 1 |
12V power connector | Yes |
Supported storage drive interfaces | M.2, SATA III |
USB 2.0 connectors | 1 |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors | 1 |
TPM connector | Yes |
S/PDIF out connector | Yes |
Number of SATA III connectors | 4 |
Number of COM connectors | 1 |
Number of chassis fan connectors | 3 |
Front panel audio connector | Yes |
EPS power connector (8-pin) | Yes |
CPU fan connector | Yes |
Chassis intrusion connector | Yes |
ATX Power connector (24-pin) | Yes |
Number of CPU fan connectors | 1 |
Rear panel I/O ports | |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 0 |
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 0 |
USB 2.0 ports quantity | 4 |
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity | 0 |
Microphone in | Yes |
HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
DVI-D ports quantity | 0 |
DisplayPorts quantity | 2 |
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
Line-in | Yes |
Network | |
Ethernet LAN | Yes |
Wi-Fi | No |
Ethernet interface type | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
Features | |
Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 |
Motherboard chipset family | Intel |
Motherboard chipset | Intel B860 |
Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
Motherboard form factor | micro ATX |
Component for | PC |
Product colour | Multicolour |
Expansion slots | |
PCI Express x1 (Gen 4.x) slots | 1 |
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots | 1 |
BIOS | |
BIOS type | UEFI AMI |
BIOS memory size | 256 Mbit |
Packaging data | |
Package width | 275 mm |
Package depth | 275 mm |
Package height | 67.5 mm |
Package weight | 1.36 kg |
Software | |
Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 |
Weight & dimensions | |
Height | 50 mm |
Package width | 275 mm |
Package depth | 275 mm |
Package height | 67.5 mm |
Package weight | 1.36 kg |
Weight | 815 g |
Width | 244 mm |
Depth | 244 mm |
Other features | |
Height | 50 mm |
Package width | 275 mm |
Package depth | 275 mm |
Package height | 67.5 mm |
Package weight | 1.36 kg |
Weight | 815 g |
PCI Express x1 (Gen 4.x) slots | 1 |