The ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS WIFI7 is a high-performance mATX motherboard engineered for the Intel® LGA1851 socket, supporting the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2). It features an upgraded 12+1+2+1 Power Stage design (80A DrMOS) with an 8-layer PCB and ProCool power connectors to ensure rock-solid stability for marathon gaming and AI-accelerated tasks. This board is future-ready with PCIe 5.0 for both graphics and M.2 storage, alongside ultra-fast WiFi 7 and 2.5G LAN. With military-grade durability, DIY-friendly features like PCIe Slot Q-Release and M.2 Q-Latch, and advanced AEMP III for high-frequency DDR5 memory, it provides a rugged and elite foundation for modern enthusiast builds.
Key Specifications at a Glance
| Feature | Specification |
| Socket / Chipset | Intel® LGA1851 / B860 |
| Power Phase Design | 12+1+2+1 Power Stages (80A DrMOS) |
| RAM Support | 4x DDR5 DIMM (Up to 8800+ MT/s OC, 256GB Max) |
| Expansion Slots | 1x PCIe 5.0 x16, 1x PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Storage | 1x M.2 Gen5 x4, 2x M.2 Gen4 x4, 4x SATA 6Gb/s |
| Connectivity | WiFi 7 (802.11be), BT 5.4, Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet |
| Rear I/O Ports | 1x USB 20Gbps Type-C (DP Alt mode), 2x 10Gbps Type-A |
| Video Output | 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x USB-C (DP Alt) |
| Audio | Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound (DTS Audio Processing) |
| Special Features | NPU Boost (One-click OC), AEMP III, Q-Release |