GIGABYTE B860M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) LGA 1851 Motherboard, M-ATX, DDR5, 3x M.2, PCIe 5.0, USB-C, WIFI6E, 2.5GbE LAN, EZ-Latch
Key Features
- Supports Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (Series 2)
- Digital twin 12+1+2 phases VRM solution
- Dual Channel DDR5 : 4*DIMMs with XMP Memory Module Support
- D5 Bionic Corsa for Infinite Memory Performance
- AI Perfdrive : Provides optimal and customized BIOS preset profile for users
- EZ-Latch Plus : PCIe and M.2 slots with Quick Release & Screwless Design
- EZ-Latch Click : M.2 heatsinks with screwless design
- Sensor Panel Link : Onboard video port for hassle-free in-chassis panel setup
- Friendly UI : Multi-Theme, AIO Fan Control, and Q-Flash Auto Scan in BIOS and SW
- Ultra-Fast Storage : 3*M.2 slots, including 1* PCIe 5.0 x4
- Efficient Thermal : VRM Thermal Armor Advanced & M.2 Thermal Guard Ext.
- Fast Networking : 2.5GbE LAN & Wi-Fi 6E with directional Ultra-high gain antenna
- Extended Connectivity : USB4 Type-C with DP-Alt, HDMI, DisplayPort
Digital Twin VRM Design
Delivers consistent, high-powered performance to elevate your overclocking to the next level.
12 VCORE Phases DrMOS 60A
Unlock the full power of your multi-core CPU for unmatched performance.
* 6+6 phases parallel power design
1 VCCGT Phase DrMOS 40A
Optimized for integrated GPU performance and memory management within the CPU.
2 VCCSA Phases DrMOS 60A
Deliver reliable power to your CPU-connected PCIe lanes for uninterrupted performance.
M.2 Thermal Guard
The M.2 Thermal Guard prevents throttling and bottlenecks from high speed M.2 SSDs as it helps to dissipate heat before it becomes an issue.
Hassle-free Assembly
Our cutting-edge motherboard is designed for the ultimate DIY experience. Creating your own PC becomes a delightful and smooth process.
Future Connectivity
Experience ultimate connectivity with next-generation network, storage, and Wi-Fi solutions, delivering lightning-fast data transfer speeds.

Born from Ultra Durable™
Technology embodies our commitment to excellence, providing gamers with a platform that’s not only powerful but also built for longevity and reliability. AORUS series motherboards are engineered to endure and excel.
UD Power Connector
Our innovative UD Power Connector design enhances power conductivity and thermal dissipation.
Solid Pins
Delivers superior conductivity and signal transmission and reduces metal wear from repeated connections.
Category | Specification |
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CPU | LGA1851 socket: Support for Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Go to GIGABYTE’s website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU |
Chipset | Intel® B860 Express Chipset |
Memory | Support for DDR5 9200(O.C) / 8800(O.C) / 8600(O.C) / 8400(O.C) / 8266(O.C) / 8200(O.C) / 8000(O.C) / 7950(O.C) / 7900(O.C) / 7800(O.C) / 7600(O.C.) / 7400(O.C.) / 7200(O.C.) / 7000(O.C.) / 6800(O.C.) / 6600(O.C.) /6400/5600 MT/s memory modules 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory Dual channel memory architecture Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode) Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules, please refer to “Memory Support List” on GIGABYTE’s website for more information.) |
Onboard Graphics | Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support: – 1 x USB4® USB Type-C® port, supporting USB4 and DisplayPort video outputs and a maximum resolution of 3840×2160@144 Hz * Support for DisplayPort 2.1 version. – 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 3840×2160@144 Hz * Support for DisplayPort 2.1 version. – 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2160@60 Hz * Support for HDMI 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3. – 1 x front HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920×1080@30 Hz * Support for HDMI 1.4 version. (Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.) Support for up to quad-display at the same time |
Audio | Realtek® Audio CODEC High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings. Support for S/PDIF Out |
LAN | Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps) |
Wireless Communication module | Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (PCB rev. 1.0) – WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands – BLUETOOTH 5.3 – Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard Realtek® Wi-Fi 6E RTL8852CE (PCB rev. 1.1) – WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands – BLUETOOTH 5.3 – Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard (Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.) |
Expansion Slots | CPU: – 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16) * The PCIEX16 slot can only support a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. If only one graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. Chipset: – 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4) |
Storage Interface | CPU: – 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) – 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices |
USB | CPU: – 1 x USB4® USB Type-C® port on the back panel Chipset: – 1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support, available through the internal USB header – 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel – 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header Chipset+USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub: – 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs: – 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) |
Internal I/O Connectors | 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header 3 x system fan headers 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header 3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers 1 x RGB LED strip header 3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 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 2 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connectors 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0/GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 module only) 1 x HDMI port* 1 x power button 1 x reset button 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x reset jumper 1 x Clear CMOS jumper * Actual support may vary by CPU. |
Back Panel Connectors | 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 1 x DisplayPort* 1 x USB4® USB Type-C® port (DisplayPort*) 1 x HDMI port* 1 x RJ-45 port 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) 2 x antenna connectors (2T2R) 2 x audio jacks 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector * Actual support may vary by CPU. |
I/O Controller | iTE® I/O Controller Chip |
H/W Monitoring | Voltage detection Temperature detection Fan speed detection Water cooling flow rate detection Fan fail warning Fan speed control * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install. |
BIOS | 1 x 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 |
Unique Features | Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC) * Available applications in GCC may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. Support for Q-Flash Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Smart Backup |
Bundled Software | Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management software |
Operating System | Support for Windows 11 64-bit |
Form Factor | Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm |
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