ASUS TUF GAMING B860-PLUS WIFI takes all the essential elements of the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) processors and combines them with game-ready features and proven durability. Engineered with military-grade components, an upgraded power solution and a comprehensive cooling system, this motherboard goes beyond expectations with rock-solid and stable performance for marathon gaming. TUF GAMING motherboards also undergo rigorous endurance testing to ensure that they can handle conditions where others may fail. This platform delivers the power and connectivity that advanced AI PC applications demand.
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12+1+2+1 (80A), DrMOS
Premium power stages with enlarged VRM heatsinks
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AI Intelligence
AI Advisor
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8666+ MT/s, AEMP III, DIMM Fit / DIMM Fit Pro
Effortlessly apply to unleash performance
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PCIe 5.0 for Graphics Card
Supports next-gen graphics cards and is robust for handling data-heavy tasks
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Empowering Connectivity
Rear USB 20Gbps Type-C® with DP alt mode & front USB 10Gbps Type-C®
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DIY Friendly
PCIe Slot Q-Release, M.2 Q-Latch, BIOS Flashback™ Button
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2.5Gb Ethernet
Faster data transfer
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Ultrafast Networking
WiFi 7 with ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna
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Aura Sync
Full RGB lighting control
Intelligent
Intelligent Control
AI Advisor
ASUS AI Advisor is an ASUS technical expert that’s always available to answer your questions. Owners of compatible ASUS motherboards can interact with this AI-powered technology using natural language to learn more about their hardware. For DIY beginners, it can provide easy-to-understand explanations of one-click optimization features like AI Overclocking and fan speed tuning, and for seasoned PC-building veterans, it can offer guidance and instructions on the latest features offered by ASUS.
* Availability of ASUS AI Advisor may vary by region.
**AI Advisor functions may vary by platform.
UEFI BIOS
The UEFI interface delivers easy-to-use configuration options for PC beginners, and advanced features for veterans.
ASUS DriverHub
Simplify driver management with automatic detection, one-click installation and update for smooth, efficient system performance.
ASUS GlideX
Enable seamless screen sharing and control across PCs, tablets, and smartphones via USB or WiFi, supporting multiple platforms.
Power Saving
Provides easy-to-use configuration options for PC beginners and advanced features for veterans.
Armoury Crate
Customize Aura Sync RGB and control ASUS devices. Includes product registration and updates.
Performance
Premium Power Design
Stable power is crucial for maximizing the performance of Intel processors. The motherboard is designed to meet the needs of high-core-count CPUs. It features 12(80A) + 1(80A) + 2(80A) + 1(80A) power stages that integrate high-side and low-side MOSFETs and drivers into packages rated for up to 80A each. This configuration ensures optimal power delivery, efficiency, stability and performance for both current and future Intel processors.
Performance
Memory & Storage
| Brand Name |
Asus
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| Socket |
LGA1851
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| Ram Type |
DDR5
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Model
TUF GAMING B860-PLUS WIFI
News & Updates
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CPU
Support Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors(Series 2) , LGA1851*
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**
* Refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for CPU support list.
** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.
Chipset
Intel® B860 Chipset
Memory
4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5
Support up to 8666+ 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)
* Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/.
**Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.
Graphics
1 x DisplayPort**
1 x HDMI™ port***
1 x USB 20Gbps port (USB Type-C®) supports DisplayPort video output****
* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.
** Supports max. 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.
*** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.
****Supports max. 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.
***** VGA resolution support depends on processors’ or graphic cards’ resolution.
******While installing the operating system, please ensure that your monitor is connected to the HDMI port on the back I/O panel or to a discrete graphics card.
Expansion Slots
Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors(Series 2)
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
Intel® B860 Chipset
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)*
1 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slot*
* PCIEX16(G4) shares bandwidth with PCIEX1(G4). When PCIEX1(G4) runs at PCIe x1 mode, PCIEX16(G4) will only run at PCIe x2 mode.
– To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for the list of supported peripherals.
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 2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
* Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.
Ethernet
1 x Realtek 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***
*Wi-Fi features may vary depending on the operating system
For Windows 11, Wi-Fi 7 will require 24H2 or later version for full functions, Windows 11 21H2/22H2/23H2 only support Wi-Fi 6E.
** Wi-Fi 6GHz frequency band and bandwidth regulatory may vary between countries.
*** The Bluetooth® version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer’s website for the latest specifications.
USB
Rear USB (Total 8 ports)
1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®)
2 x USB 10Gbps ports (2 x Type-A)
3 x USB 5Gbps ports (3 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
Front USB (Total 5 ports)
1 x USB USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports
1 x USB 2.0 header supports 2 additional USB 2.0 ports
USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3A
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
– Audio cover
* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported for 7.1 Surround Sound audio.
Back Panel I/O Ports
1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C® with DP Alt mode)
2 x USB 10Gbps ports (2 x USB Type-A)
3 x USB 5Gbps ports (3 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 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
1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button
1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C® with DP Alt mode)
2 x USB 10Gbps ports (2 x USB Type-A)
3 x USB 5Gbps ports (3 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 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
1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button
Internal I/O Connectors
Fan and Cooling Related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header
4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
Power Related
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connectors
Storage Related
3 x M.2 slots (Key M)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB
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 header supports 2 additional USB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous
3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x Chassis Intrusion header
1 x COM Port header
1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO)
1 x 10-1 pin Front System Panel header
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])
– Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
– M.2 heatsink
– VRM heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY
– BIOS FlashBack™ button
– BIOS FlashBack™ LED
– 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 4
– Power Saving
ASUS DriverHub
ASUS GlideX
TUF GAMING CPU-Z
Adobe Creative Cloud (Free Trial)
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
BIOS
2 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Manageability
WOL by PME, PXE
Accessories
Cables
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Miscellaneous
1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna
2 x M.2 rubber packages
1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD
1 x TUF GAMING sticker
Documentation
1 x Quick start guide
Operating System
Windows 11 (22H2 & later)
Form Factor
ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
