Description

Built to deliver durability stability and next-generation performance the ASUS TUF Gaming B860M-Plus motherboard redefines what gamers can expect from a Micro-ATX platform. Engineered with military-grade components and comprehensive power design this board is ready for intense gaming sessions and high-performance multitasking. Its robust build quality and reliability make it the ideal foundation for long-lasting gaming rigs.
The ASUS TUF Gaming B860M-Plus integrates support for Intel® Core™ 14th 13th and 12th Gen processors ensuring users have access to the latest CPU advancements. with PCIe 5.0 DDR5 memory compatibility and next-gen Wi-Fi 7 users benefit from blazing-fast data transfer ultra-low latency and increased bandwidth perfect for competitive gamers content creators and tech enthusiasts.
Intelligent design elements like Q-LED diagnostic indicators M.2 Q-Latch and Armoury Crate software simplify building and monitoring your system while two-way AI noise cancellation ensures crystal-clear communication. The board also features an advanced VRm heatsink hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 2+ technology enabling optimal cooling under pressure.
For gamers who demand reliability without compromising performance the ASUS TUF Gaming B860M-Plus motherboard delivers a versatile future-ready solution. Whether you’re building your first rig or upgrading an existing setup this motherboard offers all the essentials—and more—for immersive and uninterrupted gameplay.
FEATURES:

Supports 14th 13th and 12th gen Intel® core™ processors
PCIe 5.0 x16 slot enables next-gen GPU compatibility and ultra-fast data throughput
DDR5 memory support with ASUS OptiMem II
Built-in Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth v5.4 high-speed wireless connectivity and low-latency networking
Enhanced power solution with 12+1 DrMOS power stages and 8+4 pin ProCool connectors
Comprehensive cooling with large VRm heatsinks M.2 heatsink hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 2+
20GBps high-speed data transfer Type-C connectivity
Armoury crate software integration for centralised system management and RGB control
Military-grade TUF components and rigorous validation
Two-way AI noise cancellation
Q-LED diagnostic display M.2 Q-Latch and SafeSlot Core+

SPECIFICATIONS:

CPU
Support Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) LGA1851
Supports Intel®?Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel®?Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
Chipset: Intel®?B860 Chipset
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 (Type-C)
Expansion Slots
Intel® Core™ Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen)

1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot

Intel®?Z790 Chipset

1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot

Storage
Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6GB/s ports
Intel® Core™ 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 Intel®?2.5GB Ethernet
TUF LANGuard
Wireless & Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 7
2×2 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
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 Wi-Fi Module
1 x Realtek 2.5GB Ethernet port
5 x Audio jacks
1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
Internal I/O Connectors
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
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
2 x 8-pin +12V Power connectors
3 x M.2 slots (Key M)
4 x SATA 6GB/s ports
USB
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 (1x Type-A)
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

* USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3A

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®) heade
USB

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support an additional 4 USB 2.0 ports

Miscellaneous

3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
1 x Aura RGB header
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x COm Port header
1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
1 x 20-3-pin System Panel header with Chassis intrusion function
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-Antenna
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
ASUS GlideX
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
BIOS: 192 (128+64) MB Flash ROm UEFI AMI BIOS
Manageability: WOL by PME PXE
Operating System: Windows 11 (22H2 & later)
Form Factor:

mATX Form Factor
24.4 cm x 24.4 cm

WHAT’S IN THE BOX:

ASUS TUF Gaming B860M-Plus Wi-Fi M-ATX Motherboard x1
SATA 6GB/s cables?x2
ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna x1
M.2 Rubber Packages x2
TUF Gaming sticker x1
Screw package for M.2 SSD x1
Quick start guide x1