The ASRock B860M CHALLENGER WIFI is a compact Micro-ATX motherboard designed for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors, fitting into Socket 1851. Built around the Intel B860 chipset, this black-colored board measures 244 x 244 mm and offers a solid foundation for a modern desktop build. It supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration across four DIMM slots, with a maximum capacity of 256 GB and overclocked speeds reaching up to 8666 MHz. The board uses a UEFI AMI BIOS stored on a 256 Mbit chip, ensuring a straightforward setup experience.
Storage and Expansion
The ASRock B860M CHALLENGER WIFI provides extensive storage and expansion options. It includes three M.2 slots and four SATA III connectors, giving users plenty of room for fast NVMe drives and traditional storage devices. A PCIe x16 Gen 5 slot handles discrete graphics cards, while the onboard HDMI output with HDCP support enables direct display connectivity. A SATA cable is included in the box to help with initial setup.
Connectivity and Audio
This motherboard is well-equipped in terms of connectivity. It features Wi-Fi 7 along with backward-compatible Wi-Fi standards and Bluetooth 5.4 for wireless communication. Wired networking is handled by a Realtek RTL8125BG controller supporting 2.5 Gigabit speeds. For USB, the board offers five USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports and two Type-C ports. Audio is powered by a Realtek ALC897 chip delivering 7.1-channel output, complemented by a front panel audio connector and a dedicated headphone output.
Product number manufacturer:
90-MXBUP0-A0UAYZ
Audio
BIOS
Connectivity
USB 3.2 (Gen 1) type A ports:
5
USB 3.2 (Gen 1) type C ports:
2
Internal I/O
ATX Power connector (24-pin):
Chassis fan connector(s):
2
EPS power connector (8-pin):
Front panel audio connector:
USB 3.1 (Gen 1) header(s):
2
Memory
Supported memory clock speeds (OC):
8666 (OC) MHz
Networking
Network technology (wired):
Wi-Fi 1 (802.11b), Wi-Fi 2 (802.11a), Wi-Fi 3 (802.11g), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Packaging content
Physical characteristics
Processor
Compatible processor series:
Intel Core Ultra Series 2
Sockets
Technical details
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