Asus ROG STRIX B860-F Gaming WIFI DDR5 Intel Motherboard

Key Features

ROG STRIX B860-F gaming wifi

With NPU boosting and cutting-edge AI solutions, the ROG STRIX B860-F Gaming WiFi supports advanced AI PC applications. Featuring Thunderbolt™ 4, PCIe® 5.0, and Aura Sync lighting, it offers ultra-fast data transfer speeds, exceptional connectivity, and a versatile aesthetic that suits both bold and subtle styles.

ASUS AI ADVISOR

Using AI technology to understand natural-language questions or scenario descriptions, ASUS AI Advisor allows users to explore the functionality and advanced features of ASUS motherboards in a simple and straightforward way.

AI NETWORKING II

AI Networking II combines intelligent technologies to continuously optimize network performance, provide trustworthy and seamless connectivity, and unleash the full speed of WiFi 7*.

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 ROG Strix B860-F 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.
• Separate CPU BCLK from other domains for unfettered overclocking.

DDR5 DOMINATION

Enhanced signal routing can push enthusiast-grade kits well beyond the 9 GT/s threshold on the Strix B860-F.

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.

DIMM FIT

DIMM Fit is an ASUS-exclusive BIOS feature that precisely analyzes individual memory modules to optimize performance and pinpoint potential issues.

pcie 5.0

Fully embracing the new standard, the Strix B860-F offers end-to-end PCIe 5.0 support.

UNDENIABLY ROG STRIX

With colorful accents, Aura Sync lighting, and a sleek black PCB, the ROG Strix B860-F gives you a bold start to your rig, especially when complemented by similarly vibrant products in the ROG ecosystem.

OUTSHINE THE COMPETITION

ROG Strix motherboards feature ASUS Aura technology, enabling full lighting control and a variety of presets for both onboard RGB LEDs and third-party accessories. Effects can be easily synced across compatible ROG graphics cards, monitors, keyboards, and mice to give your setup a unified look.

Specification

Model : ROG STRIX B860-F GAMING WIFI

Chipset : Intel® B860 Chipset

BIOS : 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability : WOL by PME, PXE

Operating System : Windows® 11 (22H2 & later)

CPU

Intel® Socket LGA1851 for Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors(Series 2)

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 9066MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Un-buffered ,Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)*

Dual channel memory architecture

Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module

DIMM Fit

ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III)

Graphics

1 x DisplayPort

1 x HDMI™ port

1 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 port (USB Type-C®) supports DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs

Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.

Supports max. 8K@60Hz with DSC as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.

Supports 8K@60Hz with DSC as specified in HDMI 2.1.  

In ThunderboltTM 4 mode, supports up to 8K@60Hz x1 with DSC or 4K@60Hz x 2, maximum total bandwidth up to 23.8Gbps or 16Gbps/16Gbps, for resolution support please check DisplayPort 2.1 specs.

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® Core™ Ultra Processors(Series 2)

1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode)

Intel® B860 Chipset

1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)

Storage

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

Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors(Series 2)

M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)

Intel® B860 Chipset

M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)

M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)

M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)*

4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

M.2_4 slot shares bandwidth with PCIEX16(G4). When M.2_4 is occupied with SSD device, PCIEX16(G4) will be disabled.

Ethernet

1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet

ASUS LANGuard

Wireless & Bluetooth

Wi-Fi 7

2x2 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

Wi-Fi features may vary depending on the operating system

For Windows 11, Wi-Fi 7 will require  24H2 or later version for full functions, Windows 11 21H2/22H2/23H2 only support Wi-Fi 6E.

For Windows 10, please note that no driver is available , please refer to the Wi-Fi chipset vendor's website for details.

Wi-Fi 6GHz frequency band and bandwidth regulatory may vary between countries.

The Bluetooth® version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications.

USB

Rear USB (Total 9 ports)

1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 port (1 x USB Type-C®)

1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®)

1 x USB 10Gbps port (1 x Type-A)

6 x USB 5Gbps ports (6 x Type-A)

Front USB (Total 6 ports)

1 x USB 10Gbps (1 x USB Type-C®)

1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports

2 x USB 2.0 headers support 3 additional USB 2.0 ports

Audio

ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080*

 - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs

 - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking

 - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 110 dB SNR recording input

 - Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel

Audio Features

 - SupremeFX Shielding Technology

- Savitech SV3H712 AMP 

- Rear optical S/PDIF out port 

- Premium audio capacitors- Audio cover

A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output. 

Back Panel I/O Ports

1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 (1 x USB Type-C®) 

1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®)

1 x USB 10Gbps port (1 x Type-A)

6 x USB 5Gbps ports (6 x Type-A)

1 x DisplayPort

1 x HDMI™ port

1 x Wi-Fi module

1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port

2 x audio jacks

1 x Optical S/PDIF out port

1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 

1 x Clear CMOS button

Internal 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

4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers

Power Related

1 x 24-pin Main Power connector

2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connectors

Storage Related

4 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

2 x USB 2.0 headers support 3 additional USB 2.0 ports

Miscellaneous

3 x Addressable Gen2 headers

1 x Chassis Intrusion header

1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO)

1 x Start button

1 x 10-1 pin Front System Panel header

1 x Thermal Sensor header

1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header

Special Features

Extreme Engine Digi+

- 5K Black metallic capacitors

ASUS Q-Design

- M.2 Q-Latch

- M.2 Q-Release

- M.2 Q-Slide

- PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim (with PCIe SafeSlot)

- Q-Antenna

- Q-Dashboard- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])

- Q-Slot

ASUS Thermal Solution

- M.2 heatsink backplate

- M.2 heatsink

- VRM heatsink design

ASUS EZ DIY

- BIOS FlashBack™ button

- BIOS FlashBack™ LED

- Clear CMOS button

- CPU Socket lever protector

- ProCool

- Pre-mounted I/O shield

- SafeSlot

- SafeDIMM

Aura Sync

- Addressable Gen2 headers

Software Features

ROG Exclusive Software

- ROG CPU-Z

- Dolby Atmos

ASUS Exclusive Software

Armoury Crate

- Aura Creator

- Aura Sync

- Fan Xpert 4 

- GameFirst

- Power Saving

ASUS Driver Hub

AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial) 

HWiNFO

ASUS GlideX

TurboV Core 

Adobe Creative Cloud (Days Free Trial)

Norton 360 for Gamers (60 Days Free Trial)

WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial)

UEFI BIOS

NPU Boost

ASUS EZ DIY 

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 

- ASUS EZ Flash

- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode

- ASUS MyHotkey

Accessories

Cables

2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables

Miscellaneous

1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna

1 x Cable ties package

1 x M.2 Q-Latch package

1 x M.2 Q-Slide package

1 x ROG key chain

1 x ROG Strix stickers

4 x M.2 rubbers

Documentation

1 x Quick start guide

Form Factor

ATX Form Factor

12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )