ASUS PRIME B860-PLUS WIFI-CSM ATX LGA 1851 Motherboard

ASUS PRIME B860-PLUS WIFI-CSM ATX LGA 1851 Motherboard

Feature

ASUS PRIME series motherboards are expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of the latest Intel^® Core^™ Ultra Processors (Series 2). Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, the PRIME B860-PLUS WIFI-CSM motherboard provides users and PC DIY builders with a range of performance optimizations via intuitive software and firmware features. It’s designed to be Advanced AI PC-ready, offering the power and connectivity needed for demanding AI applications.

ASUS Corporate Stable Model

ASUS Control Center Express

ASUS Control Center Express is an integrated IT monitoring and management software designed to deploy faster, simplify IT operations and improve productivity with comprehensive control and user-friendly functions. ASUS Control Center Express is compatible with over 100 ASUS motherboards to provide a high-quality, TCO-optimized solution for your business needs.

Optimize IT endpoint management

Designed to assist IT staff in monitoring and controlling devices within their corporate networks, and facilitate inventory checking in multiple locations remotely.

Automate IT maintenance

Allows IT staff to schedule automatic updates of the latest BIOS, software and utilities to specific or all devices at off-peak times, enhancing system stability and IT operational flexibility.

Securely manage all of endpoints

Securely manage endpoint configuration, portable storage access and PC software applications by enabling them to create grouping rules on individual devices.

Performance

AI Solutions

ASUS AI Solutions include AI Advisor as your technical expert with expertise in PC performance.

AI Advisor

ASUS AI Advisor allows users to explore the functionality and advanced features of ASUS motherboards in a simple and straightforward way.

Performance

Robust power design

Stable power is crucial for maximizing the performance of Intel^® Core^™ Ultra Processors (Series 2). The PRIME B860-PLUS WIFI-CSM is designed to meet the needs of high-core-count CPUs. It features 8(80A) + 1(80A) + 1(80A) + 1(80A) power stages that integrate high-side and low-side MOSFETs and drivers into packages rated for up to 80 amperes each. This configuration ensures optimal power delivery, efficiency, stability and performance for both current and future Intel^® processors.

Enhanced Memory & Storage Performance

AEMP III for Ultimate DDR5 Performance

ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III) is an advanced firmware feature that empowers users to achieve unparalleled memory performance with cutting-edge CUDIMM memory. Through a two-phase comprehensive tuning process, AEMP III first optimizes the clock driver and then the memory frequency. This results in the best balance between performance and stability, even at cutting-edge speeds of DDR5-7600 or higher.

DIMM Fit

DIMM Fit is an ASUS-exclusive BIOS feature that precisely analyzes individual memory modules to optimize performance and pinpoint potential issues. This offers peak efficiency, compatibility, and system stability. Whether you are an overclocker seeking ultimate performance, a competitor pursuing the most responsive gameplay, or a content creator prioritizing rock-solid stability, DIMM Fit provides optimizations tailored to your needs and your hardware configuration.⁵

Two M.2 slots (up to 128Gbps)

The PRIME B860-PLUS WIFI-CSM offers a total of two M.2 slots, including one that supports data-transfer speeds of up to 128Gbps via PCIe 5.0, one that support 64Gbps via PCIe 4.0. This enables quicker boot-up and app load times with OS or application drives.³

Cooling

Smart cooling precision

ASUS Fan Xpert 2+

ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ software provides comprehensive control over fans. An Auto-Tuning mode intelligently configures all parameters with a single click. There’s also an Extreme Quiet mode that reduces chassis fan speeds to below the default minimum to keep your system whisper-quiet when performing light tasks. Fans can also be controlled via the UEFI BIOS.

WiFi 6E

Built-in WiFi 6E technology takes advantage of the newly available radio spectrum in the 6 GHz band. With triple the bandwidth of the 2.4/5/6 GHz band, WiFi 6E delivers ultrafast wireless networking speeds with improved capacity and better performance in dense wireless environments.

Q-Antenna

With Q-Antenna, attaching a WiFi antenna to your PC is now easy and fast. Instead of slowly rotating two fasteners until they finally lock in, they just snap into place. Less hassle, and more consistent performance.

USB 20Gbps port

A batch of USB ports supports high-end rigs loaded with peripherals, including a rear USB Type-C^® port with transmission speeds of up to 20Gbps.

PCIe 5.0 slot

The latest processors introduce PCIe 5.0 support, doubling data transfer speeds compared to PCIe 4.0, enhancing signal integrity, and providing backward-compatible CEM connectors and support for previous PCIe versions.

Pre-mounted
I/O shield

Our pre-installed I/O shield safeguards ports, simplifies the build process, increases functionality and enhances aesthetics for PC DIY enthusiasts.

SafeSlot

PCIe 5.0 is twice as fast as PCIe 4.0. ASUS has adapted our SMT manufacturing for the faster SafeSlot, a reinforced metal sheath that ensures secure card installation and faster data speeds.

Specification	Details
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, Up to 8666+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Un-buffered, Dual channel, Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP), ASUS AEMP III
Graphics	1 x DisplayPort (max. 4K@60Hz, DisplayPort 1.4), 1 x HDMI™ (4K@60Hz, HDMI 2.1)
Expansion Slots	1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (PCIEX16(G5)), 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (PCIEX16(G4)_3) (x4 mode), 3 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (PCIEX16(G4)_1/2/4) (x1 mode)
Storage	2 x M.2 slots (PCIe 5.0 x4, PCIe 4.0 x4), 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports, Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports SATA RAID 0/1/5/10
Ethernet	1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet, ASUS LANGuard
Wireless & Bluetooth	Wi-Fi 6E (2×2, 802.11ax, 2.4/5/6GHz), Bluetooth® v5.3
USB Ports (Rear)	1 x USB 20Gbps Type-C®, 2 x USB 10Gbps Type-A, 1 x USB 5Gbps Type-A, 4 x USB 2.0 Type-A
USB Ports (Front)	1 x USB 5Gbps Type-C®, 1 x USB 5Gbps header (2 ports), 1 x USB 2.0 header (2 ports)
Audio	Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound HD Audio CODEC, 24-Bit/192 kHz playback, Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
Back Panel I/O Ports	1 x USB 20Gbps Type-C®, 2 x USB 10Gbps Type-A, 1 x USB 5Gbps Type-A, 4 x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1 x DisplayPort, 1 x HDMI™, 1 x Wi-Fi module, 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet, 3 x Audio jacks
Internal I/O Connectors	CPU Fan, CPU OPT Fan, AIO Pump, 4 x Chassis Fan headers, 24-pin Main Power connector, 8-pin +12V CPU Power connector, 2 x M.2 slots, 4 x SATA 6Gb/s, 1 x USB 5Gbps, USB headers
Miscellaneous Connectors	3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers, 1 x Aura RGB header, 1 x Clear CMOS header, 1 x Chassis Intrusion header, 1 x COM Port header, 1 x S/PDIF Out header, 1 x SPI TPM header
Special Features	ASUS 5X PROTECTION III (DIGI+ VRM, LANGuard, Overvoltage Protection, SafeSlot, Stainless-steel back I/O), ASUS Q-Design (Q-Antenna, Q-DIMM, Q-LED, Q-Slot), ASUS Thermal Solution
Software Features	Armoury Crate, Fan Xpert 2+, Power Saving, ASUS AI Advisor, ASUS DriverHub, ASUS GlideX, ASUS CPU-Z, Adobe Creative Cloud (Trial), Norton 360 Deluxe (Trial), WinRAR (Trial)
BIOS	2 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, ASUS EZ DIY (CrashFree BIOS 3, EZ Flash, UEFI BIOS EZ Mode, MyHotkey)
Operating System	Windows 11 (22H2 & later), Windows 10 64-bit (21H2 & later)
Form Factor	ATX Form Factor, 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
Accessories	2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables, ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, M.2 rubber package, Screw package for M.2 SSD, ACC Express Activation Key Card, Quick start guide
Manageability	WOL by PME, PXE