Asus TUF GAMING B860-PLUS WIFI

Asus TUF GAMING B860-PLUS WIFI

A detailed review of the features of the Asus TUF GAMING B860-PLUS WIFI motherboard

This motherboard is an advanced choice for building high-performance systems, combining the latest technologies with military-grade durability. Here are the details of its features organized by components:

1. Processor and Memory (CPU & Memory)

1. Processor Support:Fully compatible with Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (2nd generation - Series 2) via LGA1851 socket.

2. Memory Capacity:Supports up to 256GB of DDR5 RAM through 4 DIMM slots.

3. Memory Speed:Capable of reaching speeds of 8666+ MT/s (in overclocking mode).

4. Supported Memory Technologies:Supports Intel® XMP and ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMPIII) technologies to ensure maximum performance and stability.

2. Storage Capacity and Expansion Ports (Storage & Expansion)

1. Primary Graphics Slot:Includes one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot dedicated to the latest graphics cards to ensure maximum data transfer speed.

2. Ultra-fast M.2 Slots:Equipped with 3 M.2 storage slots; the first slot (M.2_1) supports fifth-generation speeds (PCIe 5.0 x4), while the other two slots support fourth-generation speeds (PCIe 4.0 x4).

3. SATA Ports:Includes 4 SATA 6Gb/s ports with support for storage RAID technologies (RAID 0/1/5/10).

3. Connectivity & Networking

1. Wireless Connectivity (Wi-Fi 7):Supports the latest wireless networking standards in 2.4/5/6GHz bands, with a data transfer rate of up to 2.9 Gbps, and supports Bluetooth® 5.4.

2. Wired Connectivity:Realtek 2.5Gb network port with TUF LANGuard protection technology to ensure stable connectivity.

3. Primary Display Outputs:DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.1 ports (both support 4K resolution at 60Hz).

4. USB Ports

1. Rear Panel Ports (8 ports):Includes a USB-C port with 20Gbps speed (supports DP Alt mode output), two USB Type-A ports with 10Gbps speed, three 5Gbps ports, and two USB 2.0 ports.

2. Front Panel Ports (5 ports supported by the board):Includes a header for a USB-C port with 10Gbps speed, and headers to support additional ports (5Gbps and USB 2.0).

5. Cooling & Power

1. Power Design:Advanced digital design (DIGI+ VRM) to ensure stable and safe power delivery to the processor.

2. Heat Sinks:Equipped with massive metal heat sinks for the power circuits (VRM) and dedicated heat sinks for M.2 slots to prevent thermal throttling.

3. Fan Headers:Includes dedicated headers for CPU Fan, additional fan (OPT), AIO Pump, and 4 chassis fan headers.

6. TUF Protection & EZ DIY

1. Military-grade Durability:Built with TUF components featuring protection against electrical surges, and a stainless steel backplate.

2. Easy Installation (ASUS Q-Design):Includes M.2 Q-Latch for tool-less storage installation, PCIe Slot Q-Release for easy GPU removal with a button press, plus Q-LED error indicators.

3. Secure BIOS Update:Equipped with a BIOS FlashBack™ button for easy system updates without the need for a CPU or memory.

7. Audio System

1. Audio Chip:Realtek 7.1 High Definition Surround Sound System (supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz).

2. Audio Features:Advanced audio shielding, premium audio capacitors, and dedicated PCB layers to ensure audio clarity.

Specifications for Asus TUF GAMING B860-PLUS WIFI Motherboard

Model

• TUF GAMING B860-PLUS WIFI

CPU

• Support for 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, Unbuffered, Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)

• Dual channel memory architecture

• Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module

• ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMPIII)

Graphics

• 1 x DisplayPort (Supports max. 4K@60Hz)

• 1 x HDMI™ port (Supports 4K@60Hz)

• 1 x USB 20Gbps port (USB Type-C®) supports DisplayPort video output

Expansion Slots

• 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot

• 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)

• 1 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slot

Storage

• Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

• 1 x M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)

• 1 x M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)

• 1 x M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)

• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

Ethernet

• 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet

• TUF LANGuard

Wireless & Bluetooth

• Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)

• Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band

• Bluetooth® v5.4

USB

• Rear USB (Total 8 ports):1 x USB 20Gbps port (Type-C®), 2 x USB 10Gbps ports (Type-A), 3 x USB 5Gbps ports (Type-A), 2 x USB 2.0 ports (Type-A)

• Front USB (Total 5 ports):1 x USB 10Gbps connector (Type-C®), 1 x USB 5Gbps header (supports 2 ports), 1 x USB 2.0 header (supports 2 ports)

Audio

• Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC

• Supports: Jack detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack retasking

• Premium audio capacitors & Dedicated audio PCB layers

Special Features

• ASUS TUF PROTECTION (DIGI+ VRM, ESD Guards, Overvoltage protection, SafeSlot)

• ASUS Q-Design (M.2 Q-Latch, PCIe Slot Q-Release, Q-Antenna, Q-LED)

• ASUS Thermal Solution (M.2 heatsink, VRM heatsink design)

• ASUS EZ DIY (BIOS FlashBack™ button, Pre-mounted I/O shield)

• Aura Sync (Addressable Gen 2 headers)

Operating System

• Windows 11 (22H2 & later)

Form Factor

• ATX Form Factor

• 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)