ASUS PRIME B860-PLUS-CSM

ASUS PRIME series motherboards are expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of the latest Intel Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2). Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, the PRIME B860-PLUS-CSM motherboard provides users and PC DIY builders with a range of performance optimizations via intuitive software and firmware features. It’s designed to be Advanced AI PC-ready, offering the power and connectivity needed for demanding AI applications.

CPU

Support Intel Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) , LGA1851Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for CPU support list. Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Chipset

Intel B860 Chipset

Memory

4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5Support up to  8666+MT/s (OC),  Non-ECC, Un-buffered ,Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)*Dual channel memory architectureDIMM FitSupports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory moduleASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III)* Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/. Adjustments will be made based on the specifications of mass-produced memory products available on the market.* Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.

Graphics

1 x DisplayPort1 x HDMI™ port  * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates. 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.

Expansion Slots

Intel Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)*1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slotIntel B860 Chipset1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)- To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for the list of supported peripherals.

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 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)Intel B860 ChipsetM.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.

Ethernet

1 x Realtek 2.5Gb EthernetASUS LANGuard

Wireless & Bluetooth

M.2 slot only (Key E, CNVi & PCIe)** Wi-Fi module is sold separately.

USB

Rear USB (Total 6 ports)1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C)2 x USB 10Gbps ports (2 x Type-A)1 x USB 5Gbps port (1 x Type-A)2x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)Front USB (Total 7 ports)1 x USB 5Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C)1 x USB 5Gbps header supports additional 2 USB 5Gbps ports2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 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 playbackAudio Features- Audio Shielding- Premium audio capacitors- Dedicated audio PCB layers* 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 USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C)2 x USB 10Gbps ports (2 x Type-A)1 x USB 5Gbps port (1 x Type-A)2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)1 x DisplayPort1 x HDMI™ port1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port3 x Audio jacks

Internal I/O Connectors

Fan and Cooling related1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headersPower related1 x 24-pin Main Power connector1 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connectorStorage related3 x M.2 slots (Key M)4 x SATA 6Gb/s portsUSB1 x USB 5Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C)1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports2 x USB 2.0 header support 4 additional USB 2.0 portsMiscellaneous3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers1 x Aura RGB header1 x Clear CMOS header1 x Chassis Intrusion header1 x COM Port header1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO)1 x S/PDIF Out header1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin)1 x 10-1 pin Front System Panel header1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4) header

Special Features

ASUS 5X PROTECTION III-DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS)- LANGuard- Overvoltage Protection- SafeSlot- Stainless-steel back I/OASUS Q-Design- Q-Dashboard- Q-DIMM- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])- Q-SlotASUS Thermal Solution- Flexible M.2 heatsink- VRM heatsink designASUS EZ DIY- ProCool- Pre-mounted I/O shieldAura Sync- Aura RGB header- Addressable Gen 2 headers

Software Features

ASUS Exclusive SoftwareArmoury Crate- Aura Creator- Aura Sync- Fan Xpert 2+- Power SavingASUS AI AdvisorASUS DriverHubASUS CPU-ZAdobe Creative Cloud (Free Trial)Norton 360 Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial)WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial)UEFI BIOSASUS EZ DIY- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3- ASUS EZ Flash- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode- ASUS MyHotkey

BIOS

2 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability

WOL by PME, PXE

Accessories

Cables2 x SATA 6Gb/s cablesMiscellaneous1 x M.2 rubber package2 x Screw packages for M.2 SSD1 x Screw package for M.2 Key EDocumentation1 x Quick start guideCables2 x SATA 6Gb/s cablesMiscellaneous1 x M.2 rubber package2 x Screw packages for M.2 SSD1 x Screw package for M.2 Key EDocumentation1 x ACC Express Activation Key Card1 x Quick start guide

Operating System

Windows 11  (22H2 & later), Windows 10 64-bit(21H2 & later)

Form Factor

ATX Form Factor12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )