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Dark green ATX motherboard with silver heatsinks, black PCB, four DDR5 slots, reinforced PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, covered M.2 heatsink

ASUS

ASUS PRIME B860-PLUS WIFI Intel motherboard

SKU CH-Y0HK-09ZHN

ATX board for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 with DDR5 to 8200 MT/s, PCIe 5.0 graphics, PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 M.2, WiFi 6E, 2.5Gb LAN and USB 20Gbps Type-C

  • CPU socketLGA 1851
  • ChipsetIntel B860
  • Form factorATX
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memoryUp to 8200+ MT/s (OC)
  • Max supported RAM192 GB
  • Ready for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors with LGA 1851 socket
  • Stable power delivery via 8+1+1+1 80A DrMOS stages and ProCool connector
  • DDR5 memory support up to 8200 MT/s across four slots for 192 GB capacity
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics slot plus PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 M.2 slots with heatsink
  • WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 and 2.5 Gb Ethernet with rear USB 20 Gbps Type-C port

AI-Ready Intel Platform

The ASUS PRIME B860-PLUS WIFI is an ATX motherboard built for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors on the LGA 1851 socket. It targets builders who want a modern AI PC foundation with high-speed connectivity and generous expansion options. Four DDR5 slots support up to 192GB of memory running at 8200 MT/s overclocked speeds.

Sustained Power Delivery

An 8+1+1+1 phase design uses 80A DrMOS power stages fed by an 8-pin ProCool connector, alloy chokes and durable capacitors. This topology keeps voltage stable during long rendering, compilation or AI inference sessions without the throttling seen on lighter phase counts. Dual-channel architecture and XMP support maintain memory throughput under continuous load.

Thermal Management and Power Draw

Enlarged VRM heatsinks, a dedicated M.2 heatsink and a PCH heatsink dissipate heat across the board. Hybrid fan headers controlled by Fan Xpert 2+ adjust speeds based on system temperatures, keeping noise low during typical workloads. The 2.5Gb Ethernet and WiFi 6E controllers add minimal power draw while providing high-throughput networking.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model namePRIME B860-PLUS WIFI
Part number90MB1K50-M0AAY0
Processor
CPU socketLGA 1851
ChipsetIntel B860
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memoryUp to 8200+ MT/s (OC)
Max supported RAM192 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slotsIntel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)*
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
Intel B860 Chipset
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
SATA and RAID support* Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.
Audio & video
Sound channelsRealtek 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
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.
Connectivity
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 802.11 ax
Bluetooth support5.3
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slotsIntel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
PCIe 4.0 x16 slotsIntel B860 Chipset
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
3 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (support x1 mode)
Onboard USB headers1 x USB 5 Gbit/s connector (supports USB Type-C)
1 x USB 5 Gbit/s header supports 2 additional USB 5 Gbit/s ports
1 x USB 2.0 header supports 2 additional USB 2.0 ports
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin Main Power connector
2 × 8-pin +12 V CPU Power connectors
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 9.6 in
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportWindows 11
In the box
In the boxCables
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Miscellaneous
1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna
1 x M.2 rubber package
1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD
Documentation
1 x Quick start guide
More details
BIOS2 × 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Questions about this item

How much heat does the 8+1+1+1 80A DrMOS power design generate under sustained load?

The enlarged VRM heatsinks, PCH heatsink and hybrid fan headers managed by Fan Xpert 2+ are designed to dissipate heat from the 80A DrMOS stages during all-day operation.

Which DDR5 memory kit do I need to reach the 8200 MT/s overclocked speed?

You need a non-ECC unbuffered DDR5 CUDIMM kit rated for 8200 MT/s or higher with XMP or ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile II support, installed in all four 288-pin slots for dual-channel operation.

Will my existing PCIe 4.0 graphics card run at full x16 speed in the top slot?

The primary PCIe 5.0 x16 slot is wired to the Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processor and will operate your PCIe 4.0 graphics card at x16 electrical speed.

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