Gigabyte B860M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E ICE Intel LGA1851 Motherboard

The Gigabyte B860M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E ICE delivers advanced performance for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors in a striking white Micro-ATX design. Built on the Intel B860 Express Chipset, this motherboard combines cutting-edge connectivity with reliable power delivery for modern PC builds.

Advanced Power Delivery and Memory Support

Featuring a digital twin 12+1+2 phases VRM solution with VRM Thermal Armor Advanced, this motherboard ensures stable power delivery for demanding workloads. The four DDR5 DIMM slots support up to 256GB of memory with speeds reaching 9200 MT/s (OC), utilizing D5 Bionic Corsa technology for optimized memory performance. XMP memory module support and AI Perfdrive provide customized BIOS profiles for maximum system efficiency.

High-Speed Storage and Expansion

Three M.2 sockets deliver flexible storage options, including one PCIe 5.0 x4 slot for next-generation NVMe SSDs. The EZ-Latch Plus design features tool-free installation for both PCIe and M.2 slots, while EZ-Latch Click M.2 heatsinks ensure optimal thermal management without screws. M.2 Thermal Guard Ext. keeps drives cool under sustained loads. Four SATA 6Gb/s connectors with RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 support provide additional storage flexibility.

Premium Connectivity

The rear I/O panel includes a USB4 Type-C port with DisplayPort Alt Mode, delivering up to 3840x2160@144Hz video output. Two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red), four USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, and four USB 2.0 ports ensure comprehensive peripheral connectivity. Integrated graphics support includes one DisplayPort 2.1 and two HDMI ports for multi-display configurations up to quad-display simultaneously.

Advanced Networking

Realtek 2.5GbE LAN provides high-speed wired networking, while Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (or Realtek RTL8852CE depending on PCB revision) delivers wireless connectivity across 2.4/5/6 GHz bands with Bluetooth 5.3. The directional ultra-high gain antenna ensures strong signal reception.

Enhanced Audio and User Features

Realtek Audio CODEC supports up to 7.1-channel High Definition Audio with S/PDIF Out. The Sensor Panel Link feature enables onboard video port connectivity for in-chassis display panels. A friendly UI with multi-theme support, AIO fan control, and Q-Flash Auto Scan simplifies system management. Q-Flash Plus allows BIOS updates without CPU or memory installed.

Comprehensive Cooling Control

Multiple fan headers include one CPU fan header, one CPU fan/water cooling pump header, three system fan headers, and one system fan/water cooling pump header. The iTE I/O Controller Chip monitors voltage, temperature, fan speeds, and water cooling flow rates with automatic fan fail warnings and speed control.

RGB Lighting and Expansion

Three addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers and one RGB LED strip header allow extensive lighting customization. Two Thunderbolt add-in card connectors provide future expansion options. The fitted I/O shield and white ICE aesthetic create a clean, professional appearance.

Key Features
Supports Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (Series 2)
Digital twin 12+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
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 6E 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, 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 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
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:
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4)

Storage Interface
CPU:
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSD support)(M2A_CPU)
Chipset:
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2580/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_SB)
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 PCIe 4.0x4/x2 SSD support) (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
2 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connectors
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*
1 x power button
1 x reset button
1 x Q-Flash Plus button
1 x reset jumper
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
* Actual support may vary by CPU.

Back Panel Connectors
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
1 x DisplayPort*
1 x USB4® USB Type-C® port (DisplayPort*)
1 x HDMI port*
1 x RJ-45 port
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
2 x antenna connectors (2T2R)
2 x audio jacks
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
* 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
Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm

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