Built to deliver durability, stability, and next-generation performance, the ASUS TUF Gaming B860M-Plus motherboard redefines what gamers can expect from a Micro-ATX platform. Engineered with military-grade components and comprehensive power design, this board is ready for intense gaming sessions and high-performance multitasking. Its robust build quality and reliability make it the ideal foundation for long-lasting gaming rigs. The ASUS TUF Gaming B860M-Plus integrates support for Intel\u00ae CoreTM 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen processors, ensuring users have access to the latest CPU advancements. With PCIe 5.0, DDR5 memory compatibility, and next-gen Wi-Fi 7, users benefit from blazing-fast data transfer, ultra-low latency, and increased bandwidth, perfect for competitive gamers, content creators, and tech enthusiasts. Intelligent design elements like Q-LED diagnostic indicators, M.2 Q-Latch, and Armoury Crate software simplify building and monitoring your system, while two-way AI noise cancellation ensures crystal-clear communication. The board also features an advanced VRM heatsink, hybrid fan headers, and Fan Xpert 2+ technology, enabling optimal cooling under pressure. For gamers who demand reliability without compromising performance, the ASUS TUF Gaming B860M-Plus motherboard delivers a versatile, future-ready solution. Whether you\u2019re building your first rig or upgrading an existing setup, this motherboard offers all the essentials\u2014and more\u2014for immersive and uninterrupted gameplay. FEATURES: Supports 14th, 13th, and 12th gen Intel\u00ae coreTM processors PCIe 5.0 x16 slot enables next-gen GPU compatibility and ultra-fast data throughput DDR5 memory support with ASUS OptiMem II Built-in Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth v5.4 high-speed wireless connectivity and low-latency networking Enhanced power solution with 12+1 DrMOS power stages and 8+4 pin ProCool connectors Comprehensive cooling with large VRM heatsinks, M.2 heatsink, hybrid fan headers, and Fan Xpert 2+ 20Gbps high-speed data transfer Type-C connectivity Armoury crate software integration for centralised system management and RGB control Military-grade TUF components and rigorous validation Two-way AI noise cancellation Q-LED diagnostic display, M.2 Q-Latch, and SafeSlot Core+ SPECIFICATIONS: CPU Support Intel \u00ae CoreTM Ultra Processors (Series 2), LGA1851 Supports Intel \u00ae Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel \u00ae Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Chipset : Intel \u00ae 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 \u00ae Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III(AEMPIII) Graphics 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI\u00ae port 1 x USB 20Gbps port (Type-C) Expansion Slots Intel\u00ae CoreTM Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen) 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot Intel\u00ae Z790 Chipset 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot Storage Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb\/s ports Intel\u00ae CoreTM Ultra Processors (Series 2) M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) Intel\u00ae 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 Ethernet 1 x Intel\u00ae 2.5Gb Ethernet TUF LANGuard Wireless & Bluetooth Wi-Fi 7 2×2 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\u00ae v5.4 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\u00ae 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 HDMITM port 1 x Wi-Fi Module 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port 5 x Audio jacks 1 x Optical S\/PDIF out port Internal I\/O Connectors 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 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 2 x 8-pin +12V Power connectors 3 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb\/s ports USB 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C \u00ae ) 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) 1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C \u00ae ) 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\u00ae power delivery output: max. 5V\/3A 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 ThunderboltTM (USB4\u00ae) heade USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C\u00ae) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support an additional 4 USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x Aura RGB header 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x 20-3-pin System Panel header with Chassis intrusion function 1 x ThunderboltTM (USB4\u00ae) 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 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 BIOS : 192 (128+64) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS Manageability : WOL by PME, PXE Operating System : Windows 11 (22H2 & later) Form Factor : mATX Form Factor 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm WHAT\u2019S IN THE BOX: Asus TUF Gaming B860M-Plus Wi-Fi M-ATX Motherboard x1 SATA 6Gb\/s cables x2 ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna x1 M.2 Rubber Packages x2 TUF Gaming sticker x1 Screw package for M.2 SSD x1 Quick start guide x1<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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