Description
Built to deliver durability, stability, and next-generation performance, the ASUS TUF Gaming B860M-Plus motherboard redefines what gamers can expect from a Micro-ATX platform. Engineered with military-grade components and comprehensive power design, this board is ready for intense gaming sessions and high-performance multitasking. Its robust build quality and reliability make it the ideal foundation for long-lasting gaming rigs.
The ASUS TUF Gaming B860M-Plus integrates support for Intel® Core™ 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen processors, ensuring users have access to the latest CPU advancements. With PCIe 5.0, DDR5 memory compatibility, and next-gen Wi-Fi 7, users benefit from blazing-fast data transfer, ultra-low latency, and increased bandwidth, perfect for competitive gamers, content creators, and tech enthusiasts.
Intelligent design elements like Q-LED diagnostic indicators, M.2 Q-Latch, and Armoury Crate software simplify building and monitoring your system, while two-way AI noise cancellation ensures crystal-clear communication. The board also features an advanced VRM heatsink, hybrid fan headers, and Fan Xpert 2+ technology, enabling optimal cooling under pressure.
For gamers who demand reliability without compromising performance, the ASUS TUF Gaming B860M-Plus motherboard delivers a versatile, future-ready solution. Whether you’re building your first rig or upgrading an existing setup, this motherboard offers all the essentials—and more—for immersive and uninterrupted gameplay.
FEATURES:
Supports 14th, 13th, and 12th gen Intel® core™ processors
PCIe 5.0 x16 slot enables next-gen GPU compatibility and ultra-fast data throughput
DDR5 memory support with ASUS OptiMem II
Built-in Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth v5.4 high-speed wireless connectivity and low-latency networking
Enhanced power solution with 12+1 DrMOS power stages and 8+4 pin ProCool connectors
Comprehensive cooling with large VRM heatsinks, M.2 heatsink, hybrid fan headers, and Fan Xpert 2+
20Gbps high-speed data transfer Type-C connectivity
Armoury crate software integration for centralised system management and RGB control
Military-grade TUF components and rigorous validation
Two-way AI noise cancellation
Q-LED diagnostic display, M.2 Q-Latch, and SafeSlot Core+
SPECIFICATIONS:
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
Support up to 8800+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)
Graphics
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI® port
1 x USB 20Gbps port (Type-C)
Expansion Slots
Intel® Core™ Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen)
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
Intel® Z790 Chipset
1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot
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 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Ethernet
1 x Intel® 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
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
Back Panel I/O Ports
1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C® with DP Alt mode)
2 x USB 10Gbps port (2 x Type-A)
4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
1 x USB 2.0 port (1 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
Internal I/O Connectors
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header
3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
2 x 8-pin +12V Power connectors
3 x M.2 slots (Key M)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB
1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®)
2 x USB 10Gbps port (2 x Type-A)
4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
1 x USB 2.0 ports (1x Type-A)
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 headers support 2 additional USB 2.0 ports
* USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3A
Miscellaneous
3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x Chassis Intrusion header
1 x Front panel audio header (F_AUDIO)
1 x 10-1 pin Front System Panel header
1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) heade
USB
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support an additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous
3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
1 x Aura RGB header
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x COM Port header
1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
1 x 20-3-pin System Panel header with Chassis intrusion function
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])
ASUS Thermal Solution
M.2 heatsinks
VRM heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY
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 2+
Power Saving
ASUS DriverHub
ASUS GlideX
TurboV Core
TUF GAMING CPU-Z
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
NPU Boost
BIOS: 192 (128+64) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Manageability: WOL by PME, PXE
Operating System: Windows 11 (22H2 & later)
Form Factor:
mATX Form Factor
24.4 cm x 24.4 cm
WHAT’S IN THE BOX:
Asus TUF Gaming B860M-Plus Wi-Fi M-ATX Motherboard x1
SATA 6Gb/s cables x2
ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna x1
M.2 Rubber Packages x2
TUF Gaming sticker x1
Screw package for M.2 SSD x1
Quick start guide x1
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