Gigabyte B860 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE Motherboard

The Gigabyte B860 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE delivers advanced connectivity and performance for Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2) on the LGA1851 socket. This ATX motherboard features a distinctive white ICE aesthetic with comprehensive expansion options and cutting-edge wireless technology.

Power Delivery and Memory

Equipped with a digital twin 14+1+2 phase VRM solution, this motherboard provides stable power delivery for demanding workloads. Four DDR5 DIMM slots support up to 256GB of system memory with speeds reaching 9200 MT/s (O.C.), utilizing dual-channel architecture with XMP profile support. The D5 Bionic Corsa technology optimizes memory performance, while AI Perfdrive automatically configures BIOS settings for optimal system operation.

Storage and Expansion

Three M.2 sockets deliver ultra-fast storage capabilities, including one PCIe 5.0 x4 slot (M2A_CPU) and two PCIe 4.0 x4 slots (M2Q_SB, M2N_SB), all supporting NVMe SSDs up to 22110 form factor. The EZ-Latch Plus system enables tool-free installation for both PCIe cards and M.2 drives, while EZ-Latch Click M.2 heatsinks provide thermal management without screws. Four SATA 6Gb/s ports offer additional storage with RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 support.

Connectivity and Networking

The rear I/O panel features USB4 Type-C with DisplayPort Alt mode, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, and eight additional USB ports. Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 160MHz support across 2.4/5/6 GHz bands and Bluetooth 5.4 provide wireless connectivity, complemented by Realtek 2.5GbE LAN. The WIFI EZ-Plug design simplifies antenna installation with a quick-connect mechanism.

Display Outputs

Integrated graphics support includes one DisplayPort 2.1 (3840x2160@144Hz), one HDMI 2.1 port (4096x2160@60Hz), and the USB4 Type-C port with DisplayPort functionality. Quad-display capability allows simultaneous multi-monitor configurations. The Sensor Panel Link feature includes an onboard video port for in-chassis display panels.

Thermal Management

VRM Thermal Armor Advanced and M.2 Thermal Guard Ext. provide comprehensive cooling for critical components. Multiple fan headers include dedicated CPU, system, and pump connections with intelligent speed control through the H/W monitoring system. The motherboard supports water cooling configurations with flow rate detection.

Audio and Additional Features

Realtek Audio CODEC delivers high-definition 7.1-channel audio with S/PDIF optical output. The BIOS includes multi-theme UI, AIO fan control, and Q-Flash Auto Scan functionality. Q-Flash Plus enables BIOS updates without CPU installation, while Smart Backup protects system configurations. Addressable RGB Gen2 and standard RGB headers provide lighting customization options.

Key Features
Supports Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (Series 2)
Digital twin 14+1+2 phases VRM solution
Dual Channel DDR5 : 4*DIMMs with XMP Memory Module Support
D5 Bionic Corsa for Infinite Memory Performance
AI Perfdrive : Provides optimal and customized BIOS preset profile for users
WIFI EZ-Plug : Quick and easy design for Wi-Fi antenna installation
EZ-Latch Plus : PCIe and M.2 slots with Quick Release & Screwless Design
EZ-Latch Click : M.2 heatsinks with screwless design
Sensor Panel Link : Onboard video port for hassle-free in-chassis panel setup
Friendly UI : Multi-Theme, AIO Fan Control, and Q-Flash Auto Scan in BIOS and SW
Ultra-Fast Storage : 3*M.2 slots, including 1* PCIe 5.0 x4
Efficient Thermal : VRM Thermal Armor Advanced & M.2 Thermal Guard Ext.
Fast Networking : 2.5GbE LAN & Wi-Fi 7 with directional Ultra-high gain antenna
Extended Connectivity : USB4 Type-C with DP-Alt, HDMI, DisplayPort

SPECIFICATION:

CPU
LGA1851 socket: Support for Intel ® Core™ Ultra Processors
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
L3 cache varies with CPU

Chipset
Intel ® B860 Express Chipset

Memory
Support for DDR5 9200(O.C)/8800(O.C) /8600(O.C) / 8400(O.C) /8266(O.C) / 8200(O.C) / 8000(O.C) / 7950(O.C) / 7900(O.C) / 7800(O.C) / 7600(O.C.) / 7400(O.C.) / 7200(O.C.) / 7000(O.C.) / 6800(O.C.) / 6600(O.C.) /6400/5600 MT/s memory modules
4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity)of system memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)
Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules(The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported memory types, datarate (speed), and number of DRAM modules, please refer to "Memory Support List" on GIGABYTE's website for more information.)

Onboard Graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support:
- 1 x USB4® USB Type-C® port, supporting USB4 and DisplayPort video outputs and a maximum resolution of 3840x2160@144 Hz
* Support for DisplayPort 2.1 version.
- 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 3840x2160@144 Hz
* Support for DisplayPort 2.1 version.
- 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz
* Support for HDMI 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3.
- 1 x front HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1080@30 Hz
* Support for HDMI 1.4 version(Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)
Support for up to quad-display at the same time

Audio
Realtek® Audio CODEC
High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
* You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings.
Support for S/PDIF Out

LAN
Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)

Wireless Communication module
Realtek® Wi-Fi 7 RTL8922AE (PCB rev. 1.0)
- 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
- BLUETOOTH 5.4
- Support for 11be 160MHz wireless standard
MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 (PCB rev. 1.1)
- 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
- BLUETOOTH 5.4
- Support for 11be 160MHz wireless standard
(Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.)
* Wi-Fi 7 features require Windows 11 SV3 to function properly. (There is no support driver for Windows 10.)
** Wi-Fi 7 channels on 6 GHz band availability depends on individual country's regulations.

Expansion Slots
CPU:
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16)
* The PCIEX16 slot can only support a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. If only one graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
Chipset:
- 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x1(PCIEX1_1, PCIEX1_2)

Storage Interface
CPU:
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 PCIe 5.0x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU)
Chipset:
- 2 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_SB, M2N_SB)
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices

USB
CPU:
- 1 x USB4® USB Type-C® port on the back panel
Chipset:
- 1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support, available through the internal USB header
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header
Chipset+USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub:
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel
Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs:
- 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)

Internal I/O Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
1 x CPU fan header
1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header
3 x system fan headers
1 x system fan/water cooling pump header
3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers
1 x RGB LED strip header
3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0/GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 module only)
1 x HDMI port (Note)
1 x power button
1 x reset button
1 x Q-Flash Plus button
1 x reset jumper
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
(Note) Actual support may vary by CPU.

Back Panel Connectors
1 x USB4® USB Type-C® port (DisplayPort (Note))
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x DisplayPort (Note)
1 x HDMI port (Note)
2 x antenna connectors (2T2R)
1 x RJ-45 port
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
2 x audio jacks
(Note) Actual support may vary by CPU.

I/O Controller
iTE® I/O Controller Chip

H/W Monitoring
Voltage detection
Temperature detection
Fan speed detection
Water cooling flow rate detection
Fan fail warning
Fan speed control
* Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan(pump) you install.

BIOS
1 x 256 Mbit flash
Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0

Unique Features
Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)
* Available applications in GCC may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Q-Flash Plus
Support for Smart Backup

Bundled Software
Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
LAN bandwidth management software

Operating System
Support for Windows 11 64-bit

Form Factor
ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm

• Socket: 1851
• CPU Compatibility: Intel Ultra
• Chipset: Intel B860
• Form Factor: ATX
• Memory Slots: DDR5 - 4 Slots
• M.2 Compatibility: PCIe 5 / PCIe 4
• USB C: Yes