The Gigabyte B860M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E is a compact Micro-ATX motherboard designed for Intel Core Ultra Series 1 and Series 2 processors, fitting the Socket 1851 platform and powered by the Intel B860 chipset. Measuring 244 x 244 mm and finished in black, this board delivers a solid foundation for both productivity and performance-oriented builds. It supports up to 256 GB of DDR5 memory across four DIMM slots in dual-channel configuration, with overclocked speeds reaching up to 9200 MHz.
Storage and Expansion
The board is equipped with three M.2 slots, offering serious storage flexibility. The first slot supports up to PCIe 5.0 speeds at a maximum size of 2280, while the second slot reaches up to PCIe 4.0 with support for sizes up to 2580, and the third slot also runs PCIe 4.0 and accommodates drives up to 25110 in size. Additional storage is handled by four SATA III connectors. For graphics, a single PCIe 5.0 x16 slot is available, ensuring compatibility with the latest discrete GPUs.
Connectivity and Networking
Wireless connectivity is handled by a Wi-Fi 6E adapter supporting multiple standards including 802.11ax, with two antenna jacks and Bluetooth 5.3. Wired networking is provided through a 2.5 Gbps LAN port powered by the Realtek RTL8125 controller. The board also features a comprehensive USB layout including USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and Type-A ports, two Thunderbolt headers, and 7.1 channel audio via the Realtek ALC897 chip.
Product number manufacturer:
B860M A ELITE WIFI6E
Audio
BIOS
Connectivity
USB 3.2 (Gen 1) type A ports:
6
USB 3.2 (Gen 2) type A ports:
2
USB 3.2 (Gen 2) type C ports:
1
Energy management
Internal I/O
1st M.2 maximum slot size:
2280
1st M.2 slot PCI Express generation:
5.0
2nd M.2 maximum slot size:
2580
2nd M.2 slot PCI Express generation:
4.0
3rd M.2 maximum slot size:
25110
3rd M.2 slot PCI Express generation:
4.0
ATX Power connector (24-pin):
Chassis fan connector(s):
4
EPS power connector (8-pin):
Front panel audio connector:
Thunderbolt header (5-pin):
2
USB 3.1 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors:
1
USB 3.1 (Gen 1) header(s):
1
Memory
Supported memory clock speeds (OC):
9200 (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)
Packaging content
Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
LAN bandwidth management software
Physical characteristics
Processor
Compatible processor series:
Intel Core Ultra Series 1, Intel Core Ultra Series 2
Sockets
Technical details
Video
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