Gigabyte B860 GAMING X WIFI6E Motherboard - Intel LGA1851 Socket

The Gigabyte B860 GAMING X delivers advanced performance for Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2) with a robust Twin Hybrid 12+1+2 phase VRM solution. Built on the Intel B860 Express Chipset, this ATX motherboard provides the foundation for high-performance gaming and productivity systems.

DDR5 Memory and AI-Powered Performance

Equipped with 4x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 256GB of system memory, this motherboard handles DDR5 speeds up to 9066 MT/s (O.C.). The D5 Bionic Corsa technology uses AI to optimize memory performance, while Aorus AI Snatch Overclocking delivers instant CPU and DDR5 memory boosts with a single click. AI Perfdrive provides customized BIOS preset profiles for optimal system configuration.

Ultra-Fast Storage Configuration

Three M.2 sockets provide flexible storage options, including one PCIe 5.0 x4 slot (M2A_CPU) supporting drives up to 25110 size, and two PCIe 4.0 x4 slots (M2Q_SB, M2P_SB) for 22110/2280 drives. The EZ-Latch Plus design enables quick-release, screwless installation for both PCIe and M.2 slots, while EZ-Latch Click simplifies M.2 heatsink installation. Four SATA 6Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configurations.

Advanced Connectivity and Display Options

The USB4 Type-C port with DisplayPort Alt Mode supports resolutions up to 3840x2160@144Hz. Additional display outputs include one HDMI 2.1 port (4096x2160@60Hz) and one DisplayPort 2.1 (3840x2160@144Hz), enabling triple-display configurations. Connectivity features include a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, four USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, and nine USB 2.0 ports across back panel and internal headers.

Networking and Wireless

Realtek 2.5GbE LAN delivers high-speed wired networking with support for 2.5Gbps/1Gbps/100Mbps speeds. Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (PCB rev. 1.0) or Realtek Wi-Fi 6E RTL8852CE (PCB rev. 1.1) provides wireless connectivity across 2.4/5/6 GHz bands with Bluetooth 5.3 support. The WIFI EZ-Plug design simplifies antenna installation.

Thermal Management and Expansion

VRM Thermal Armor Advanced and M.2 Thermal Guard Ext. ensure efficient heat dissipation. The PCIe configuration includes one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (PCIEX16) and two PCIe 4.0 x1 slots (PCIEX1_1, PCIEX1_2). Multiple fan headers support CPU fans, water cooling pumps, and system fans with speed control. Power monitoring through HWinfo provides real-time CPU power phase tracking.

Enhanced BIOS and Control Features

The 256 Mbit AMI UEFI BIOS includes multi-theme support, AIO fan control, and Q-Flash Auto Scan functionality. Q-Flash Plus enables BIOS updates without CPU or memory installed. GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC) provides centralized system management. Realtek Audio CODEC supports up to 7.1-channel high definition audio with S/PDIF output.

Key Features
Supports Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2)
Twin Hybrid 12+1+2 phases VRM solution
D5 Bionic Corsa for infinite memory performance using AI
AI Perfdrive : Provides optimal and customized BIOS preset profile for users
Auto CPU & DDR5 Memory Boost with Aorus AI Snatch Overclocking: unleash the full potential of CPU & DDR5 memory, instantly boosting your gaming and work efficiency with just one click.
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
New Power Monitor in HWinfo for real-time monitoring on CPU power phases
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 6E 802.11ax
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 9066(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, data rate (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 HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz
* Support for HDMI 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3.
- 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 3840x2160@144 Hz
* Support for DisplayPort 2.1 version.
(Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)
- Support for up to triple-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
Intel ® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (PCB rev. 1.0)
- WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
- BLUETOOTH 5.3
- Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard
Realtek® Wi-Fi 6E RTL8852CE (PCB rev. 1.1)
- WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
- BLUETOOTH 5.3
- Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard
(Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.)

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 5.0 x4/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, M2P_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
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)
Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs:
- 9 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (5 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
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
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 S/PDIF Out 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 Q-Flash Plus button
1 x reset jumper
1 x Clear CMOS jumper

Back Panel Connectors
1 x HDMI port (Note)
1 x DisplayPort (Note)
1 x USB4® USB Type-C® port (DisplayPort (Note))
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)
5 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
2 x antenna connectors (2T2R)
1 x RJ-45 port
3 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