GIGABYTE B860M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E Micro-ATX Motherboard (LGA 1851, DDR5)

Description

Overview

The GIGABYTE B860M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E is a micro‑ATX motherboard designed for Intel LGA 1851 processors (Intel Core Ultra Series 2). It brings modern connectivity and storage options to compact systems, including a PCIe 5.0 graphics slot, a PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot for next‑generation NVMe drives, integrated Wi‑Fi 6E and USB4 Type‑C with DisplayPort alternate mode.

Key features

• Socket: LGA 1851 — supports Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2).
• Form factor: Micro‑ATX (244 × 244 mm), 4 × DDR5 DIMM slots (dual channel, XMP support).
• Expansion and storage: 1 × PCIe 5.0 x16 (PCIe UD slot), 1 × PCIe 4.0 x4; 3 × M.2 slots (1 × PCIe 5.0, 2 × PCIe 4.0); 4 × SATA 6 Gb/s ports.
• Connectivity: Wi‑Fi 6E with high‑gain antenna, Bluetooth, 2.5 GbE LAN and front USB‑C 10 Gb/s / USB4 Type‑C with DP‑Alt on rear I/O.
• Board features: 12+1+2 digital VRM design, M.2 heatsinks / EZ‑Latch, Smart Fan 6 headers, Q‑Flash Plus and EZ‑Debug Zone.
• Audio: 8‑channel HD audio with high‑end audio capacitors; RGB Fusion headers for lighting control.

This board suits builders wanting a compact, feature‑rich platform for gaming or creative work — it supports high‑speed DDR5 memory, multiple NVMe drives (including a PCIe 5.0 option), and modern I/O such as USB4 and Wi‑Fi 6E. Consult GIGABYTE’s memory QVL and CPU support list for the latest compatibility details before purchase.