Asus TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS DDR5 Intel Motherboard

Key Features

TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS

ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS takes all the essential elements of the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) 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.

NPU Boost

The integrated NPU in Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) efficiently accelerates AI workflows — and NPU Boost lets you do more with it. This BIOS feature overclocks the NPU with just one click, increasing performance by up to 24%.

Asynchronous Clock

For next-level frequency flexibility, the TUF Gaming B860M features a built-in clock generator that isolates CPU base clock from memory, NPU, D2D and NGU. Drive memory, NPU and others performance to their absolute brink while maintaining the stability of CPU clock domains.

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.

TurboV Core

TurboV Core is engineered for overclocking enthusiasts to elevate system capability with unprecedented simplicity. Accessed via ASUS DriverHub, TurboV Core provides intuitive configuration of CPU and DRAM parameters to unlock your computer's potential. No need to enter the BIOS, you can seamlessly modify settings directly from the Windows interface, and apply them right away without restart interruptions.

ASUS DriverHub

Simplify driver management with automatic detection, one-click installation and update for smooth, efficient system performance.

UEFI BIOS

The UEFI interface delivers easy-to-use configuration options for PC beginners, and advanced features for veterans.

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.

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.

DRAM Overclocking Performance

Comprehensive memory tuning options are the cornerstone of TUF GAMING motherboards. With the motherboard, you can extract all the potential out of your DDR5 modules*, whether they're from an extreme-speed kit or an entry-level set that would otherwise be locked.

AEMP III

ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III) is an advanced firmware feature that empowers users to achieve unparalleled memory performance with cutting-edge CUDIMM memory. Through a two-phase comprehensive tuning process, AEMP III first optimizes the clock driver and then the memory frequency. This results in the best balance between performance and stability, even at cutting-edge speeds of DDR5-7600 or higher.

DIMM Fit

• DIMM Fit is an ASUS-exclusive BIOS feature that precisely analyzes individual memory modules to optimize performance and pinpoint potential issues. This offers peak efficiency, compatibility, and system stability.
• Whether you are an overclocker seeking ultimate performance, a competitor pursuing the most responsive gameplay, or a content creator prioritizing rock-solid stability, DIMM Fit provides optimizations tailored to your needs and your hardware configuration.

M.2 PCIe 5.0 Support

This motherboard also features one PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots to enjoy the fastest data transfers of up to 128 Gbps*, and all M.2 slots support NVMe RAID configurations to take advantage of the latest available speeds.

Cooler Compatibility

ASUS AIO coolers offer robust performance, high overclocking potential, bold aesthetics and customizable functionality for new TUF Gaming motherboards, empowering you to build your dream gaming rig.

Empowering Connection

This motherboard offers a versatile range of connectivity with PCIe 5.0, rear USB 20Gbps Type-C® port and front USB 10Gbps Type-C® connector.

Ultrafast Networking

Provide a feature-packed high-performance gaming package, with ultrafast networking for smoother online gameplay.

Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound

The unique audio codec designed in close collaboration with Realtek for TUF GAMING B860M motherboards feature an unprecedented 98 dB signal-to-noise ratio for the stereo line out, providing pristine audio quality.

DTS Audio Processing

DTS® Audio Processing enhances gaming headset and speaker audio experiences by reducing distortion and by providing deeper bass, so games, movies and music sound better. It also allows you to customize audio settings.

Specification

Model : TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS

Chipset : Intel® B860 Chipset

BIOS : 2 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability : WOL by PME, PXE

Operating System : Windows® 11, Windows® 10 64-bit

CPU

Support Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) , LGA1851*

Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0

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 (USB Type-C®) supports DisplayPort video output

Supports max. 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4. Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.  

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® CoreTM Ultra Processors(Series 2)*

1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot

Intel® B860 Chipset

1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot

Storage

Supports 3 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*

Intel® CoreTM 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 Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet

TUF LANGuard

USB

Rear USB (Total 8 ports)

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 (1 x Type-A) 

Front USB (Total 8 ports)

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

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 Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port

5 x Audio jacks

1 x Optical S/PDIF out port

Internal I/O Connectors

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

3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers

Power related  

1 x 24-pin Main Power connector

2 x 8-pin +12V 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 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-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

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

Accessories

Cables

2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables  

Miscellaneous

2 x M.2 Rubber Packages

1 x TUF Gaming sticker

1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD

Documentation

1 x Quick start guide

Form Factor

mATX Form Factor

9.6inch x 9.6 inch ( 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm )