Built to deliver durability, stability, and next-generation performance, the ASUS TUF Gaming B860M-Plus motherboard redefines what gamers can expect from a Micro-ATX platform. Engineered with military-grade components and comprehensive power design, this board is ready for intense gaming sessions and high-performance multitasking. Its robust build quality and reliability make it the ideal foundation for long-lasting gaming rigs.
The ASUS TUF Gaming B860M-Plus integrates support for Intel® Core™ 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen processors, ensuring users have access to the latest CPU advancements. With PCIe 5.0, DDR5 memory compatibility, and next-gen Wi-Fi 7, users benefit from blazing-fast data transfer, ultra-low latency, and increased bandwidth, perfect for competitive gamers, content creators, and tech enthusiasts.
Intelligent design elements like Q-LED diagnostic indicators, M.2 Q-Latch, and Armoury Crate software simplify building and monitoring your system, while two-way AI noise cancellation ensures crystal-clear communication. The board also features an advanced VRM heatsink, hybrid fan headers, and Fan Xpert 2+ technology, enabling optimal cooling under pressure.
For gamers who demand reliability without compromising performance, the ASUS TUF Gaming B860M-Plus motherboard delivers a versatile, future-ready solution. Whether you’re building your first rig or upgrading an existing setup, this motherboard offers all the essentials—and more—for immersive and uninterrupted gameplay.
FEATURES:
- Supports 14th, 13th, and 12th gen Intel® core™ processors
- PCIe 5.0 x16 slot enables next-gen GPU compatibility and ultra-fast data throughput
- DDR5 memory support with ASUS OptiMem II
- Built-in Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth v5.4 high-speed wireless connectivity and low-latency networking
- Enhanced power solution with 12+1 DrMOS power stages and 8+4 pin ProCool connectors
- Comprehensive cooling with large VRM heatsinks, M.2 heatsink, hybrid fan headers, and Fan Xpert 2+
- 20Gbps high-speed data transfer Type-C connectivity
- Armoury crate software integration for centralised system management and RGB control
- Military-grade TUF components and rigorous validation
- Two-way AI noise cancellation
- Q-LED diagnostic display, M.2 Q-Latch, and SafeSlot Core+
SPECIFICATIONS:
- CPU
- Support Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2), LGA1851
- Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
- 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)
- Graphics
- 1 x DisplayPort
- 1 x HDMI® port
- 1 x USB 20Gbps port (Type-C)
- Expansion Slots
- Intel® Core™ Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen)
- 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
- Intel® Z790 Chipset
- 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot
- Storage
- Total 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
- Ethernet
- 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet
- TUF LANGuard
- Wireless & Bluetooth
- Wi-Fi 7
- 2×2 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
- 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
- Internal I/O Connectors
- 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
- 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
- 2 x 8-pin +12V Power connectors
- 3 x M.2 slots (Key M)
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- USB
- 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)
- 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
- 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®) heade - USB
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C®)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
- 2 x USB 2.0 headers support an additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
- Miscellaneous
- 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
- 1 x Aura RGB header
- 1 x Clear CMOS header
- 1 x COM Port header
- 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
- 1 x 20-3-pin System Panel header with Chassis intrusion function
- 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
- Software Features
- 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: 192 (128+64) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
- Manageability: WOL by PME, PXE
- Operating System: Windows 11 (22H2 & later)
- Form Factor:
- mATX Form Factor
- 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm
WHAT’S IN THE BOX:
- Asus TUF Gaming B860M-Plus Wi-Fi M-ATX Motherboard x1
- SATA 6Gb/s cables x2
- ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna x1
- M.2 Rubber Packages x2
- TUF Gaming sticker x1
- Screw package for M.2 SSD x1
- Quick start guide x1
