ASUS ROG STRIX B860-I Gaming WiFi  10+1+2+1 Power Stages WiFi 7 Thunderbolt 4 PCIe Gen 5 M.2 Slot DDR5 9066+ MT/s AI Networking II and DIY-Friendly Design for Compact High-Performance Gaming MotherBoard INTEL LGA 1851
Description
CPU
Supported Processors:
Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
Socket Compatibility: LGA1851
Features:
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0*
Chipset
Model: Intel® B860 Chipset
Memory
Slots: 2 x DIMM slots
Maximum Capacity: 128GB
Supported Memory Types:
DDR5, Non-ECC, Un-buffered, and Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)*
Supports up to 9066+ MT/s (OC)
Architecture: Dual-channel memory architecture
Features:
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III)
Supports DIMM Fit
Note: Supported memory types, data rates, and configurations vary depending on the CPU. Refer to the CPU/Memory Support list on the product page.
Graphics
Ports:
1 x DisplayPort (Supports 4K @ 60Hz as per DisplayPort 1.4)
1 x HDMI™ port (Supports 4K @ 60Hz as per HDMI 2.1)
1 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 port (USB Type-C®):
Supports DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs
In Thunderbolt™ 4 mode: Up to 8K @ 60Hz x1 with DSC , max bandwidth 23.8Gbps
In DP Alt mode: Supports UHBR20
Notes:
Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU.
VGA resolution support depends on the processor or discrete graphics card.
Expansion Slots
Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2):
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
Notes:
Ensure compatibility of installed devices by checking the supported peripherals list.
Storage
M.2 Slots:
M.2_1: PCIe 5.0 x4 (Key M), supports 2260/2280 devices
M.2_2: PCIe 4.0 x4 (Key M), supports 2242/2260/2280 devices
SATA Ports: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
RAID Support:
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology:
SATA RAID 0/1/5/10
Ethernet
Controllers:
1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet
Features: ASUS LANGuard
Wireless & Bluetooth
Wi-Fi:
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2x2 antenna configuration
Supports 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz frequency bands*
Wi-Fi 7 160MHz bandwidth, up to 2.9Gbps transfer rate
Bluetooth: Version 5.4*
Notes:
Wi-Fi features depend on the operating system:
Windows 11: Full Wi-Fi 7 functionality requires version 24H2 or later.
Windows 10: No driver available; refer to the Wi-Fi chipset vendor’s website for details.
6GHz band support varies by country.
Refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer’s website for the latest specifications.
USB
Rear Ports:
1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 (USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 20Gbps (USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 10Gbps (Type-A)
3 x USB 5Gbps (Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 (Type-A)
Front Ports:
1 x USB 10Gbps (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)
Power Delivery: USB Type-C supports up to 5V/3A .
Audio
Codec: Realtek ALC1220P
Features:
7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio
Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
Internal audio amplifier for enhanced sound quality
Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-retasking
High-quality SNR:
Playback: 120 dB
Recording: 113 dB
Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback *
Notes:
32-Bit/192 kHz not supported for 7.1 Surround Sound due to HDA bandwidth limitations.
Requires a chassis with an HD audio module for 7.1 Surround Sound output.
Back Panel I/O Ports
1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 (USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 20Gbps (USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 10Gbps (Type-A)
3 x USB 5Gbps (Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 (Type-A)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI™
1 x Wi-Fi module antenna connector
1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port
2 x Audio jacks
1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
1 x Clear CMOS button
Internal I/O Connectors
Fan Headers:
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan
1 x 4-pin AIO Pump
1 x 4-pin Chassis Fan
Power Connectors:
1 x 24-pin Main Power
1 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power
Storage Connectors:
2 x M.2 slots
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports