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ATX motherboard in silver and black with large heatsinks and rear I/O shield

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE B860 EAGLE WIFI6E Intel motherboard

SKU CH-8CGD-TH7P9 MPN B860 EAGLE WIFI6E

ATX board for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 CPUs on LGA 1851 with four DDR5 slots up to 256 GB, PCIe 5.0 x16, three M.2 sockets, 2.5 GbE LAN, WIFI6E and BLUETOOTH 5.3

  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
  • ChipsetIntel B860
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1851
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memoryDDR5 5600 / DDR5 6400 / DDR5 6600 / DDR5 6800 / DDR5 7000 /

Model B860 EAGLE WIFI6E

  • Supports Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors via LGA 1851 socket
  • Four DDR5 slots deliver up to 256 GB capacity with XMP 3.0 profiles
  • 12+1+2+1 phase VRM with 50 A PPAK stages ensures stable CPU power delivery
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 slot plus three M.2 connectors for high-speed storage expansion
  • WIFI6E and 2.5 GbE LAN plus Bluetooth 5.3 provide fast wireless and wired connectivity

Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) LGA 1851 ATX board

The GIGABYTE B860 EAGLE WIFI6E accepts Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors in the LGA 1851 socket. Four DDR5 slots support up to 256 GB in dual-channel mode with XMP 3.0 profiles. PCIe 5.0 x16 from the CPU and three M.2 connectors provide high-speed expansion for graphics and storage.

12+1+2+1 VRM with MOSFET and M.2 heatsinks

A 12+1+2+1 phase digital VRM uses 50 A PPAK stages for VCORE, a 40 A DrMOS stage for VCCGT and two PPAK stages for VCCSA. MOSFET heatsinks cover the power delivery area while an M.2 Thermal Guard covers the primary CPU-attached slot. The design targets steady thermals under sustained multi-core loads.

EZ-Latch slots, WIFI EZ-Plug antenna and AI software

M.2 EZ-Latch and PCIe EZ-Latch let you install SSDs and graphics cards without tools. WIFI EZ-Plug simplifies the external antenna connection for WIFI6E and BLUETOOTH 5.3. Bundled software includes AI SNATCH for automated DDR5 overclocking up to 9066 MT/s and HyperTune BIOS for AI-driven signal optimisation.

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Price $127.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Model nameB860 EAGLE WIFI6E
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
CPU socketLGA 1851
ChipsetIntel B860
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memoryDDR5 5600 / DDR5 6400 / DDR5 6600 / DDR5 6800 / DDR5 7000 / DDR5 7200 / DDR5 7400 / DDR5 7600 / DDR5 7800 / DDR5 7900 / DDR5 7950 / DDR5 8000 / DDR5 8200 / DDR5 8266 / DDR5 8400 / DDR5 8600 / DDR5 8800 / DDR5 9066
Max supported RAM256 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Memory profilesIntel XMP 3.0
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slotsCPU:
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 PCIe 5.0 × 4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU)
Chipset:
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 PCIe 4.0 × 4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_SB)
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 PCIe 4.0 × 4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB)
SATA and RAID supportRAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices
Audio & video
Sound channels7.1 Channels
Connectivity
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 802.11 ax
Bluetooth support5.3
Ports & slots
PCIe 4.0 x16 slotsChipset:
- 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x1(PCIEX1_3/4)
Rear panel ports1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
1 x HDMI port (Note)
1 x DisplayPort (Note)
1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
2 x antenna connectors (2T2R)
1 x RJ-45 port
3 x audio jacks
Onboard USB headers1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 × 8-pin ATX 12 V power connector
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 9.6 in
Shipping weight1.68 kg
Package size356 × 279 × 102 mm
More details
BIOS1 × 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

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Questions about this item

How is the M.2 SSD installed using the EZ-Latch mechanism, and what step do builders often miss?

Remove the screw, slide the SSD into the M-keyed slot at a slight angle, press it flat, then secure it with the EZ-Latch clip; the step often missed is pressing the drive fully down before engaging the latch so the connector seats evenly.

What maintenance or replacement will the Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 module need later?

The module is soldered to the board and has no user-serviceable parts; keep the antenna connectors tight and update drivers through the OS — if the radio fails the board requires professional repair.

What thermal limit appears first on the VRM heatsink during sustained all-core loads?

The 12+1+2+1 phase VRM with 50 A PPAK stages is cooled by a single MOSFET heatsink; under heavy continuous current the heatsink saturates first, causing the VRM to throttle before the CPU reaches its own thermal ceiling.

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