The MSI B860M GAMING PLUS WIFI is a Micro-ATX motherboard designed for Intel Core Ultra Series 1 and Series 2 processors, fitting Socket 1851. Built around the Intel B860 chipset, this board measures 244 x 243.8 mm and features a sleek silver and black design. It supports up to 256 GB of DDR5 memory across four DIMM slots in dual-channel configuration, with overclocked speeds reaching 8600 MT/s and beyond. The UEFI AMI BIOS with 256 Mbit memory ensures a modern and accessible setup experience.
Storage and Expansion
The MSI B860M GAMING PLUS WIFI offers three M.2 slots, all supporting up to 2280 form factor drives. The primary slot runs on PCIe 5.0 for top-tier storage performance, while the second and third slots operate on PCIe 4.0. Additionally, four SATA III connectors provide ample room for traditional storage solutions. For graphics and additional expansion, the board includes one PCIe x16 Gen 5.0 slot and one PCIe x16 Gen 4.0 slot.
Connectivity and Networking
On the networking side, the board is equipped with a Killer E5000B LAN controller supporting 5 Gbps wired speeds, Wi-Fi 7 via the 802.11be standard, and Bluetooth 5.4 for versatile wireless connectivity. Display output is handled through one HDMI 2.1 port and one DisplayPort. USB connectivity is extensive, including USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C ports on the rear panel, complemented by multiple USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. Audio is managed by a Realtek ALC897 chip supporting 7.1 channel output.
Product number manufacturer:
B860M GAMING PLUS WIFI
Audio
BIOS
Connectivity
USB 3.2 (Gen 1) type A ports:
6
USB 3.2 (Gen 1) type C ports:
1
USB 3.2 (Gen 2) type A ports:
1
USB 3.2 (Gen 2) type C ports:
1
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:
2280
2nd M.2 slot PCI Express generation:
4.0
3rd M.2 maximum slot size:
2280
3rd M.2 slot PCI Express generation:
4.0
USB 3.1 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors:
1
USB 3.1 (Gen 1) header(s):
4
Memory
Supported memory clock speeds (OC):
8600+ MHz
Networking
Network technology (wired):
Physical characteristics
Processor
Compatible processor series:
Intel Core Ultra Series 1, Intel Core Ultra Series 2
Sockets
Technical details
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