GIGABYTE B860 GAMING X WIFI6E

GIGABYTE B860M GAMING X WIFI6E

Elevate your gaming and content experience to new heights with the GIGABYTE B860 GAMING X WIFI6E (rev. 1.x) motherboard, specifically designed for gamers and system builders who demand maximum speed and performance; it is not just a motherboard, but a complete command center that supports the latest Intel Core Ultra processors with an LGA 1851 socket, featuring an advanced digital power system that powers DDR5 memory across 4 slots, reaching a maximum speed of 9066 MT/s. It is also fully equipped with Wi-Fi 6E connectivity and a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, ensuring unbeatable performance in every task. 

Features of the GIGABYTE B860 GAMING X WIFI6E Motherboard

• Power and Core Performance: This motherboard is designed with the standard ATX form factor and is ready to support the latest Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2) thanks to the LGA 1851 socket, relying on Intel B860 chipsets. It is equipped with a robust hybrid power design (12+1+2 phases) to ensure stable power delivery and achieve maximum possible performance for the processor.
• High-Speed Memory: The motherboard includes 4 DIMM slots to support DDR5 memory with dual-channel technology, with a total capacity of up to 256 GB. As required, the motherboard supports high overclocking frequencies of up to 9066 MT/s, making it an ideal platform for users seeking the highest frame rates in gaming and faster data processing.
• Expansion and Future Storage: Regarding expansion, the motherboard stands out due to its support for the PCIe 5.0 standard in the main x16 slot for the graphics card, ensuring the highest bandwidth for next-generation cards. To meet the needs for massive and fast storage, the motherboard provides a total of 3 M.2 connectors: one connector supports ultra-fast PCIe 5.0 x4 for processors, and two additional connectors support PCIe 4.0 x4. There are also 4 standard SATA ports available.
• Connectivity and Networking: The motherboard features comprehensive connectivity, including a Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip for ultra-fast wired networking, as well as integrated Wi-Fi 6E that covers 2.4/5/6 GHz bands to provide the lowest possible latency. The motherboard is equipped with advanced output ports, most notably a USB4 Type-C port on the rear panel, which also supports video output via DisplayPort.

The GIGABYTE B860 GAMING X WIFI6E motherboard is the perfect choice for gaming enthusiasts, as it offers a full ATX form factor for easy building, combines the fastest storage and graphics technologies, and most importantly, supports DDR5 memory with frequencies of up to 9066 MT/s.

Specifications of the GIGABYTE B860M GAMING X WIFI6E Motherboard

CPU

LGA1851 socket: Support for Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors

(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)

L3 cache varies with CPU

Chipset

Intel® B860 Express Chipset

Memory

Support for DDR5 9066(O.C)/8800(O.C) /8600(O.C) / 8400(O.C) /8266(O.C) / 8200(O.C) / 8000(O.C) / 7950(O.C) / 7900(O.C) / 7800(O.C) / 7600(O.C.) / 7400(O.C.) / 7200(O.C.) / 7000(O.C.) / 6800(O.C.) / 6600(O.C.) /6400/5600 MT/s memory modules  

4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity)of system memory  

Dual channel memory architecture

Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)

Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules

Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules

(The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules, please refer to "Memory Support List" on GIGABYTE's website for more information.)  

Onboard Graphics

• Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support:

- 1 x USB4® USB Type-C® port, supporting USB4 and DisplayPort video outputs and a maximum resolution of 3840x2160@144 Hz

* Support for DisplayPort 2.1 version

- 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz

* Support for HDMI 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3.

- 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 3840x2160@144 Hz

* Support for DisplayPort 2.1 version.

(Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)

Support for up to triple-display at the same time

Audio

Realtek® Audio CODEC

High Definition Audio

2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

* You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings.

Support for S/PDIF Out

LAN

Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)

Wireless Communication module

Intel ® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (PCB rev. 1.0)

- WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands

- BLUETOOTH 5.3

- Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard

Realtek® Wi-Fi 6E RTL8852CE (PCB rev. 1.1)

- WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands

- BLUETOOTH 5.3

- Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard

(Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.)

Expansion Slots

• CPU:

- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16)  

* The PCIEX16 slot can only support a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. If only one graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.

• Chipset:

- 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x1 (PCIEX1_1,PCIEX1_2)

Storage Interface

• CPU:

- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU)  

• Chipset:

- 2 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_SB, M2P_SB)

- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

• RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices

USB

• CPU:

- 1 x USB4® USB Type-C® port on the back panel

• Chipset:

- 1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support, available through the internal USB header

- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel

- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)  

• Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs:

- 9 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (5 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)

Internal I/O Connectors

1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector

1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector

1 x CPU fan header

1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header

3 x system fan headers

1 x system fan/water cooling pump header

3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers  

1 x RGB LED strip header

3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors

4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

1 x front panel header

1 x front panel audio header

1 x S/PDIF Out header

1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header

2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers

1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 module only)

1 x Q-Flash Plus button

1 x reset jumper

1 x Clear CMOS jumper

Back Panel Connectors

1 x HDMI port (Note)

1 x DisplayPort (Note)

1 x USB4® USB Type-C® port (DisplayPort (Note))

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)

5 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

2 x antenna connectors (2T2R)

1 x RJ-45 port

3 x audio jacks

* Actual support may vary by CPU.

I/O Controller

iTE® I/O Controller Chip

H/W Monitoring

Voltage detection

Temperature detection

Fan speed detection

Water cooling flow rate detection

Fan fail warning

Fan speed control

* Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install.

BIOS

1 x 256 Mbit flash

Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS

PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0

Unique Features

Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)

* Available applications in GCC may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.

Support for Q-Flash

Support for Q-Flash Plus

Support for Smart Backup

Bundled Software

Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)

LAN bandwidth management software

Operating System

Support for Windows 11 64-bit

Form Factor

ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm