ASUS PRIME B860-PLUS WiFi ATX LGA1851 DDR5 Motherboard

Description

Overview

The ASUS PRIME B860-PLUS WiFi is an ATX motherboard built for Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors using the LGA1851 (Socket V1). It combines a robust power design and comprehensive cooling with modern connectivity — including PCIe 5.0 for graphics, dual M.2 slots (PCIe 5.0 + PCIe 4.0), Wi‑Fi 6E and a 2.5Gb Ethernet port — making it suitable for mainstream content creation, productivity and general-purpose gaming builds.

Key features

• Socket: LGA1851 supporting Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2).
• Memory: 4 × DDR5 DIMM slots, dual channel, up to 256GB; supports XMP and ASUS AEMP III.
• Storage: 2 × M.2 (M.2_1 PCIe 5.0 x4; M.2_2 PCIe 4.0 x4) and 4 × SATA 6Gb/s ports.
• Expansion: 1 × PCIe 5.0 x16 (SafeSlot) plus PCIe 4.0 expansion lanes.
• Networking: Integrated Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet and 2×2 Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) with Bluetooth 5.3.
• I/O: Rear—1 × USB 20Gbps Type‑C (DP Alt Mode), 2 × USB 10Gbps Type‑A, 1 × USB 5Gbps Type‑A, 4 × USB 2.0, DisplayPort, HDMI, 3 audio jacks.

The board also includes ASUS conveniences such as a pre‑mounted I/O shield, Q‑Antenna, Q‑LED diagnostic LEDs, multiple fan headers (including AIO pump), M.2 heatsink, and Thunderbolt (USB4) header for add‑on support. UEFI BIOS and ASUS software (Armoury Crate, AI Advisor) provide tuning and customisation options. Check the manufacturer’s CPU and memory compatibility lists before purchase to confirm support for specific processors and RAM kits.