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GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE B860M A ELITE WIFI6E Intel motherboard

SKU CH-GQNH-BT203 MPN B860M A ELITE WIFI6E

mATX board for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 with DDR5 up to 256 GB, PCIe 5.0 graphics and M.2, three M.2 slots, WIFI6E, 2.5 GbE LAN, Bluetooth 5.3 and 7.1 audio

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

Model B860M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E

  • Supports Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors via LGA 1851 socket
  • 12+1+2+1 phase 60A DrMOS VRM delivers steady multi-core power
  • Four DDR5 slots up to 256GB with XMP 3.0 support
  • Three M.2 slots including PCIe 5.0 x4 and PCIe 4.0 x4
  • WIFI6E 802.11 ax, Bluetooth 5.3 and 2.5GbE LAN built in

Socket LGA 1851 mATX board

The GIGABYTE B860M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E is an Intel B860 motherboard built for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors. It fits micro-ATX cases and provides four 288-pin DDR5 slots with a 256 GB maximum capacity. The board targets builders who want a compact platform with modern connectivity.

12+1+2+1 phase 60A VRM under load

A 12+1+2+1 phase design uses 60 A DrMOS stages for the VCORE and VCCSA rails plus a 40 A stage for VCCGT. MOSFET heatsinks and M.2 Thermal Guards dissipate heat during extended multi-core workloads. The digital twin VRM layout aims to keep voltage stable when all cores run at high frequency for long periods.

EZ-Latch slots and Wi-Fi EZ-Plug

PCIe EZ-Latch and M.2 EZ-Latch let you install a graphics card or up to three M.2 drives without tools. The Wi-Fi EZ-Plug simplifies antenna attachment for the WIFI6E and Bluetooth 5.3 module. Four SATA 6 Gb/s ports and a 2.5 GbE LAN port round out storage and networking.

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Price $154.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Model nameB860M AORUS ELITE 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 9200
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 2280 PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSD support)(M2A_CPU)
Chipset:
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2580/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/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) (M2N_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:
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4)
Onboard USB headers1 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
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin ATX main power connector
2 × 8-pin ATX 12 V power connectors
Size & build
Form factorMicro ATX
Width and length9.6 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 loud or hot does the 12+1+2+1 phase 60A DrMOS VRM get when the board runs all day?

The 12 VCORE phases with 60A DrMOS and a dedicated MOSFET heatsink are designed to deliver steady power and manage thermals during sustained loads.

Which DDR5 memory kit must I already own to populate the four 288-pin slots?

Any DDR5 kit rated from 5600 up to 9200 MT/s with 1Rx8, 2Rx8 or 1Rx16 un-buffered DIMMs will work; the board supports up to 256 GB in dual-channel mode.

Will my existing PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD fit the third M.2 slot that shares bandwidth with the chipset?

Yes, the chipset-linked M.2 connector accepts 2280 or 2580 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 drives, so a current PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD installs directly.

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