ASUS B860M AYW Gaming WIFI M-ATX DDR5 Micro-ATX Motherboard

Highlights

• Supports Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) on LGA1851 (B860 chipset).
• Micro-ATX form factor (9.6" x 8.75") for space-efficient builds.
• 6+1+1+1 phase digital power design for stable delivery to Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2).
• Two M.2 slots: M.2_1 supports PCIe 5.0 x4 (up to 128Gbps); M.2_2 supports PCIe 4.0 x4 (up to 64Gbps).
• Onboard WiFi 6 (802.11ax) and Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet for fast network connectivity.
• Supports up to 96GB DDR5 across 2 DIMM slots, dual-channel, with OC speeds up to 8800 MT/s.
• Rear I/O includes HDMI, multiple USB Type-A ports (including 10Gbps and 5Gbps) and 3 audio jacks; pre-mounted I/O shield included.
• Includes SafeSlot Core+, M.2 Q-Latch and PCIe Slot Q-Release for easier installation and component security.

Who should buy it

Choose this board if you are building a compact Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) desktop that needs DDR5, PCIe 5.0 NVMe storage and onboard WiFi 6. If you need many RAM slots, larger ATX expandability or server features, consider other form factors.

Compatibility

Requires Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) for CPU compatibility (see ASUS CPU support list). Uses DDR5 unbuffered DIMMs with supported modules and speeds depending on CPU and memory configuration. M.2 and other device compatibility follow PCIe specifications noted for each slot.

• CPU compatibility: Refer to ASUS CPU support list for supported Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (Series 2) and specific CPU models
• Memory compatibility: Supports DDR5 unbuffered DIMMs; supported memory modules and speeds vary depending on CPU and memory configuration (see support pages and memory/CPU support lists)

What's in the box

• Motherboard
• Pre-mounted I/O shield
• Bundled M.2 rubber (for single-sided M.2 modules)

Frequently asked questions

Which Intel CPUs are supported on the B860M AYW GAMING WIFI?

This board supports Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) on the LGA1851 socket; refer to the ASUS CPU support list for specific models.

What is the maximum RAM capacity and supported DDR5 speeds?

The board supports up to 96GB DDR5 across 2 DIMM slots in dual-channel mode, with OC support up to 8800 MT/s (OC).

Does the board include onboard WiFi and what standard (WiFi 6/802.11ax)?

Yes. It includes an onboard WiFi 6 (802.11ax) module.

How many M.2 slots are available and which support PCIe 5.0?

There are two M.2 slots: M.2_1 supports 2280 PCIe 5.0 x4 (up to 128Gbps) and M.2_2 supports 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 (up to 64Gbps).

What rear USB ports and internal USB headers are provided?

Rear USB includes 1 x USB 10Gbps Type-A, 2 x USB 5Gbps Type-A and 3 x USB 2.0 Type-A plus HDMI and audio jacks. Internal headers include 1 x USB 5Gbps header (supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports), 1 x USB 5Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®) and 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports).

What LAN interface is provided (1Gb/2.5Gb/etc.)?

The board provides a Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet LAN port.

Is the I/O shield pre-mounted?

Yes. The motherboard ships with a pre-mounted I/O shield.

What type of audio codec is used and what audio outputs are available?

It uses a Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC with 3 audio jacks and supports up to 24-bit/192 kHz playback.

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