- ASUS B860 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 B860M MAX GAMING AX 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.
Product Details:
CPU:
- Intel LGA1851 socket for Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
- Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
Memory:
- 4 × DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5
- Supports up to: 8666+MT/s (OC)
- Non-ECC, Un-buffered, Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)
- Dual channel memory architecture
- Supports: DIMM Fit
- 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.
Expansion Slots:
Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2):
Intel B860 Chipset:
- 1 × PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
- 2 × PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (support x1 mode)
Storage:
- Total supports 3 × M.2 slots and 4 × SATA 6Gb/s ports
Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2):
- M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 Supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode
Intel B860 Chipset:
- M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 Supports PCIe 4.0 x4 modes
- M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 Supports PCIe 4.0 x2 modes
- 4 × SATA 6Gb/s ports
Ethernet:
- 1 × Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet
- ASUS LANGuard
Wireless & Bluetooth:
- Wi-Fi 6 Supports 2.4/5GHz frequency band
- Bluetooth v5.4
USB:
Rear USB:
- 1 × USB 20Gbps port (USB Type-C with DP Alt mode)
- 1 × USB 10Gbps port (Type-A)
- 4 × USB 5Gbps ports (Type-A)
- 4 × USB 2.0 ports (Type-A)
Front USB:
- 1 × USB 10Gbps connector supports USB Type-C
- 1 × USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports
- 3 × USB 2.0 headers support 6 additional USB 2.0 ports
- USB Type-C power delivery output: max. 5V/3A.
Audio:
- Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
Back Panel I/O Ports:
- 1 × USB 20Gbps port (USB Type-C with DP Alt mode)
- 1 × USB 10Gbps port (Type-A)
- 4 × USB 5Gbps ports (Type-A)
- 4 × USB 2.0 ports (Type-A)
- 1 × DisplayPort
- 1 × Wi-Fi module
- 1 × Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port
- 3 × Audio jacks
Form Factor:
- micro-ATX Form Factor
- 9.6 inch × 9.6 inch (24.4 cm × 24.4 cm)