ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS

ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS takes all the essential elements of the latest Intel Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) and combines them with game-ready features and proven durability. Engineered with military-grade components, an upgraded power solution and a comprehensive cooling system, this motherboard goes beyond expectations with rock-solid and stable performance for marathon gaming. TUF GAMING motherboards also undergo rigorous endurance testing to ensure that they can handle conditions where others may fail. This platform delivers the power and connectivity that advanced AI PC applications demand.

CPU

Support Intel Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) ,LGA1851*
Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**
*Refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for CPU support list.
**Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Chipset

Intel B860 Chipset

Memory

4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5
Support up to 8800+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC,Un-buffered ,Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)*
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
DIMM Fit
Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III(AEMPIII)
* Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/. Adjustments will be made based on the specifications of mass-produced memory products available on the market.
* Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function

Graphics

1 x DisplayPort**
1 x HDMI™ port***
1 x USB 20Gbps port (USB Type-C) supports DisplayPort video output**
* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.
** Supports max. 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.
***Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.  
**** VGA resolution support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution.
*****While installing the operating system, please ensure that your monitor is connected to the HDMI port on the back I/O panel or to a discrete graphics card.

Expansion Slots

Intel CoreTM Ultra Processors(Series 2)*
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
Intel B860 Chipset
1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot
- To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals.

Storage

Supports 3 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
Intel 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)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
*Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.

Ethernet

1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet
TUF LANGuard

Wireless & Bluetooth

Wi-Fi 7*
2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band**
Supports Wi-Fi 7 160MHz bandwidth, up to 2.9Gbps transfer rate.
Bluetooth v5.4***
*Wi-Fi features may vary depending on the operating system
For Windows 11, Wi-Fi 7 will require  24H2 or later version for full functions, Windows 11 21H2/22H2/23H2 only support Wi-Fi 6E.
For Windows 10, please note that no driver is available , please refer to the Wi-Fi chipset vendor's website for details.
** Wi-Fi 6GHz frequency band and bandwidth regulatory may vary between countries.
*** The Bluetooth version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications.

USB

Rear USB (Total 8 ports)
1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C)
2 x USB 10Gbps port (2 x Type-A)
4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
1 x USB 2.0 ports (1x Type-A) 
Front USB (Total 5 ports)
1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C)
1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports
1 x USB 2.0 headers support 2 additional USB 2.0 ports
* USB Type-C power delivery output: max. 5V/3A

Audio

Realtek 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

Back Panel I/O Ports

1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C with DP Alt mode)
2 x USB 10Gbps port (2 x Type-A)
4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
1 x USB 2.0 port (1 x Type-A)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI™ port
1 x Wi-Fi Module
1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port
5 x Audio jacks
1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
I/O Connectors  Fan and Cooling related  
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header
3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
Power related  
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
2 x 8-pin +12V Power connectors
Storage related  
3 x M.2 slots (Key M)  
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB  
1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C )
1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports
1 x USB 2.0 header supports 2 additional USB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous
3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x Chassis Intrusion header
1 x Front panel audio header (F_AUDIO)
1 x 10-1 pin Front System Panel header
1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4) header

Special Features

ASUS TUF PROTECTION
- DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS)
- ESD Guards  
- TUF LANGuard
- Overvoltage Protection
- SafeSlot 
- Stainless-Steel Back I/O
ASUS Q-Design  
- M.2 Q-Latch
- PCIe Slot Q-Release
- Q-Antenna
- Q-Dashboard
- Q-DIMM
- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
ASUS Thermal Solution
- M.2 heatsinks
- VRM heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY
- CPU Socket lever protector
- ProCool
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
- SafeDIMM
AURA Sync
- Addressable Gen 2 headers
ASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
- AURA Creator
- AURA Sync
- Fan Xpert 2+
- Power Saving
ASUS DriverHub
ASUS GlideX
TurboV Core
TUF GAMING CPU-Z
DTS Audio Processing
Norton 360 for Gamers (60 Days Free Trial)
WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial)
UEFI BIOS
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- ASUS MyHotkey
NPU Boost

BIOS

2 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability

WOL by PME, PXE

Accessories

Cables
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables  
Miscellaneous
1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna
2 x M.2 Rubber Packages
1 x TUF Gaming sticker
1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD
Documentation
1 x Quick start guide

Operating System

Windows 11 (22H2 & later)
Windows 11, Windows 10 64-bit

Form Factor

mATX Form Factor
9.6inch x 9.6 inch ( 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm )