ASUS TUF GAMING B860-PLUS WIFI LGA 1851 ATX Motherboard

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ASUS TUF GAMING B860-PLUS WIFI LGA 1851 ATX Motherboard
Key Features
  • ATX Form Factor
  • Intel B860 Chipset
  • LGA 1851 Socket
  • 4 x Dual-Channel DDR5 Slots
Power immersive gaming and content creation with the ASUS TUF GAMING B860-PLUS ATX Motherboard as your foundation for your custom build. Supporting Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors, this socket LGA 1851 motherboard offers fast connectivity and AI-driven performance features.
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ASUS TUF GAMING B860-PLUS WiFi Overview

Power immersive gaming and content creation with the ASUS TUF GAMING B860-PLUS ATX Motherboard as your foundation for your custom build. Supporting Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors, this socket LGA 1851 motherboard offers fast connectivity and AI-driven performance features.

Four DDR5 DIMM slots are available, supporting up to 192GB of 8666 MT/s overclocked memory for smooth multitasking, large projects, and demanding applications. For storage, you can install an M.2 PCIe 5.0 SSD alongside two PCIe 4.0 and four SATA III drives to store your games library and important files. A PCIe 5.0 x16 slot is available for powerful graphics cards, and you can install compatible expansion cards into the PCIe 4.0 x4 and PCIe 4.0 x1 slots.

The rear panel includes a 20 Gb/s USB-C port, which is complemented by two 10 Gb/s compatible USB-A ports. There are also three USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports that work with 5 Gb/s devices. The two USB-A 2.0 ports may be reserved for peripherals such as keyboards and mice. Built-in Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) support and a 2.5 Gb/s Ethernet port provide you with fast connections to compatible network devices. Windows 11 is required to take advantage of all the motherboard's features.

Performance
AI Ready
Designed for AI computing, this motherboard offers the power and connectivity needed for demanding applications.
Overclocking Memory
This motherboard is ready for enthusiast-grade kits courtesy of Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) overlocking support.
AEMP III
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMPIII) is an exclusive firmware feature for PMIC-restricted memory modules.
Power Design
Sporting 12+2+1 80A power stages with ProCool power connectors, this motherboard delivers reliable and stable performance with high-core count CPUs, graphics cards, and other power-intensive components.
Advanced Cooling
Designed for overclocking, this motherboard maintains optimal performance and stability with fan and AIO pump headers, and heatsinks for the M.2 slots and VRM.
7.1-Channel Audio
Supporting 7.1 surround sound , the integrated audio system delivers deep, immersive experiences.
DTS Audio Processing
DTS Audio Processing enhances gaming headset and speaker audio experiences by reducing distortion and by providing deeper bass, so games, movies and music sound better. It also allows you to customize audio settings.
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7 supports 320 MHz bandwidth on the 6 GHz band and 4096 QAM. Multi-Link Operation (MLO) ensures stable connections and low latency, supporting 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz bands for enhanced coverage and throughput.
2.5G Ethernet
An onboard 2.5G Ethernet port provides fast and stable connectivity to compatible wired devices.
DIY Friendly
Easy M.2 Installation
The ASUS M.2 Q-Latch and Q-Slide allow you to quickly install or remove M.2 SSDs without the need for tools or screws.
PCIe Slot Q-Release
A physical lever unlocks the first PCIe slot's security latch with one tap, which simplifies the process of detaching a PCIe card from the motherboard when it's time to upgrade.
Q-Antenna
With Q-Antenna, attaching a Wi-Fi antenna to your PC is a snap. Instead of slowly rotating two fasteners until they finally lock in, they just snap into place.
Q-LED
The on-board Q-LED troubleshooting lights give PC builders a quick indicator to confirm that key components are functioning normally during startup. It can also alert them when memory modules have not been properly installed.
Software Utilities
ASUS GlideX
Using this app enables smooth screen sharing and control across PCs, tablets, and smartphones via wired or wireless connections, across multiple platforms.
ASUS DriverHub
Simplify driver management with automatic detection, one-click installation and update for smooth, efficient system performance.
Play in Style
Armoury Crate
Customize Aura Sync RGB and control ASUS devices using the Armoury Crate software.
Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers
The two addressable Gen 2 headers automatically optimize lighting effects for the number of LEDs present on compatible ARGB gear. You can sync the effects Aura Sync compatible peripherals such as keyboards, mice, and monitors.
UPC: 197105815148

ASUS TUF GAMING B860-PLUS WiFi Specs

Key Specs
Chipset
Intel B860
CPU Socket
LGA 1851
Memory Slots
4x 288-Pin
Memory Type Support
DDR5, 8666 MT/s Maximum Supported Speed
M.2 Slots
22110 / 2280
Expansion Slots
1x PCIe 5.0 x16
1x PCIe 4.0 x4
1x PCIe 4.0 x1
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Form Factor
ATX
CPU
Chipset
Intel B860
CPU Socket
LGA 1851
Back Panel I/O
USB I/O
1x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2x2)
2x USB-A (USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2)
3x USB-A (USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1)
2x USB-A (USB 2.0)
Thunderbolt I/O
No
Display I/O
1x HDMI 2.1 Output
1x DisplayPort 1.4 Output
Audio I/O
5x 1/8" / 3.5 mm
1x S/PDIF
Ethernet / Controller
1x Realtek 2.5Gigabit
Wi-Fi Antenna
2x Connector
Memory
Memory Slots
4x 288-Pin
Memory Type Support
DDR5, 8666 MT/s Maximum Supported Speed
Maximum Capacity
192 GB
Channel Architecture
Dual Channel
ECC Support
Non-ECC, ECC Unbuffered
Storage Expansion
SATA
4x SATA III
M.2 Slots
1x M.2 (M Key) 2280 (PCIe 5.0 x4)
1x M.2 (M Key) 22110/2280/2260/2242 (PCIe 4.0 x4)
1x M.2 (M Key) 22110/2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4)
Optane Memory Support
No
RAID Support
RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
Internal I/O
Expansion Slots
1x PCIe 5.0 x16
1x PCIe 4.0 x4
1x PCIe 4.0 x1
USB
1x USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 Header (Supports 1 USB-C Port)
1x USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 Header (Supports 2 USB-A Port)
1x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 2 USB-A Port)
Air Cooling
2x 4-Pin CPU
4x 4-Pin System
Liquid Cooling
1x 4-Pin Pump
Power Connectors
1x 24-Pin Mainboard
2x 8-Pin CPU
Security
Chassis Intrusion
LED Header
3x RGB
Audio
1x Speaker
Diagnostics
Clear CMOS
Add-On
1x Thunderbolt Header
Legacy
1x Serial
BIOS
ROM
2x 128 Mb
Front Panel I/O
Front Panel I/O
AAFP, USB 2.0, USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1, USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2
Audio
Audio Codec
Realtek (7.1-Channel)
DAC
No
Wireless
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be): Tri-Band (2.4, 5, & 6 GHz) with MU-MIMO Support (2 x 2)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.4
Module Support
1 E Key M.2
Software
OS Compatibility
Windows 11
Physical
Form Factor
ATX
Dimensions
12 x 9.6" / 304.8 x 243.8 mm
Packaging Info
Package Weight
4.175 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
14.5 x 10.8 x 2.7"

ASUS TUF GAMING B860-PLUS WiFi Reviews

10 unidentified drivers

By Steve16
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2026-03-12

Everything is fine but it appears at least 10 unidentified or unknown drives with my PC hardware! I tried several ways but no solutions! Either intel, or Crucial, or Kingston is not compatible with Asus board. My PC components: 1. Intel core ultra 7 cpu 265KF, 2. MSI RTX 5050 shadow 2x oc , 3. Kingston fury beast 16 gb and 4. crucial T705 pcie gen5 nvme 1TB. Please help!

awesome motherboard

By Muhammad Awais
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-02-18

a very good mother board with a lot of features. :-)

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