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Green mATX motherboard with silver heatsinks, black PCB, four DDR5 slots, three covered M.2 slots, rear I/O shield installed

ASUS

ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS WIFI Intel motherboard

SKU CH-9NN5-8R1JM MPN TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS WIFI

mATX Intel B860 board with LGA 1851 socket, 12+2+1 80A power stages, four DDR5 slots up to 8800 MT/s, one PCIe 5.0 M.2 and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, Wi-Fi 7, 2.5G LAN.

  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
  • ChipsetIntel B860
  • Form factorMicro ATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1851
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memoryUp to 8800+ MT/s (OC)

Model TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS WIFI

  • Supports Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors with LGA 1851 socket
  • 12+2+1 80A DrMOS power stages deliver stable power for demanding workloads
  • DDR5 memory up to 8800 MT/s and 192 GB capacity for high-speed multitasking
  • One PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot plus two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots with heatsinks for fast storage
  • Wi-Fi 7 and 2.5 Gbps LAN provide high-performance networking

Ready for Intel Core Ultra Series 2

This micro-ATX board uses the Intel B860 chipset and LGA 1851 socket to support Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2). It targets builders who want a compact platform for AI workloads and gaming. Four DDR5 slots accept up to 192 GB of memory running at 8800+ MT/s with XMP 3.0 profiles.

Bundled DIY features simplify the build

PCIe Slot Q-Release, M.2 Q-Latch and Q-Antenna let you install graphics cards, up to three M.2 drives and the Wi-Fi 7 antenna without tools. A pre-mounted I/O shield, Q-Dashboard diagnostics and BIOS FlashBack reduce setup steps. The rear USB 20Gbps Type-C port adds DisplayPort Alt Mode for direct monitor connection.

Straightforward installation with clear diagnostics

Q-LED indicators show CPU, memory, graphics and boot status at a glance. Fan Xpert 4 controls hybrid fan headers for balanced cooling. Large VRM, M.2 and PCH heatsinks keep temperatures in check. The 8+8 pin ProCool connectors and 80A DrMOS stages deliver stable power for 12+2+1 phase operation.

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Price $170.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameTUF GAMING B860M-PLUS WIFI
Part number90MB1JV0-M0AAY0
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
CPU socketLGA 1851
ChipsetIntel B860
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memoryUp to 8800+ MT/s (OC)
Max supported RAM192 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Memory profilesIntel XMP 3.0
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slotsIntel Core Ultra Processors(series 2)*
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
Intel 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)
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
- Rear optical S/PDIF out port
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
Connectivity
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 802.11 be
Bluetooth support5.4
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slotsIntel Core Ultra Processors(series 2)
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
PCIe x4 slotsIntel B860 Chipset
1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot
Onboard USB headers1 x USB 10 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 factorMicro ATX
Width and length9.6 in × 9.6 in
Shipping weight1.66 kg
Package size279 × 279 × 76 mm
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportWindows 11
More details
BIOS2 × 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

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Questions about this item

What maintenance or replacement will the VRM cooling need on the TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS WIFI?

The large VRM heatsinks are passive with no moving parts, so they require no scheduled maintenance or replacement under normal use.

What limit appears first during sustained load on the 12+2+1 80A DrMOS power stages?

The 80A per-stage rating is the ceiling; VRM temperature will reach its limit before the current rating is exceeded.

How loud and hot does the board get when running all day with Wi-Fi 7 and 2.5G LAN active?

Passive VRM, M.2 and PCH heatsinks plus Fan Xpert 4 controlled chassis fans keep temperatures low and noise minimal during continuous operation.

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