ASUS Prime B860M-A WIFI Micro ATX Motherboard - LGA 1851 - DDR5 - Wi-Fi 6E

ASUS Prime B860M-A WIFI Micro ATX Motherboard brings modern connectivity and Intel LGA 1851 support to compact builds, and it’s designed for the latest Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors.

This micro ATX board is built on the Intel B860 chipset and supports the new LGA 1851 (Socket V1) platform, enabling compatibility with Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) CPUs for strong single-thread and multi-thread performance in a space-saving 244 x 244 mm form factor.

Memory support is generous for a compact board, with four DIMM slots supporting DDR5-SDRAM in dual-channel configuration up to 256 GB of unbuffered, non-ECC memory. This makes the Prime B860M-A WIFI suitable for demanding productivity tasks, creative workloads, and gaming systems that benefit from fast DDR5 memory.

Storage options are versatile: two M.2 slots (one PCIe 5.0 x4 capable and one PCIe 4.0) plus four SATA III connectors allow up to six drives (two M.2 and four SATA). RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 are supported for those who need redundancy or performance arrays.

Connectivity is a highlight with Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.3 onboard, a 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port, one HDMI and two DisplayPort outputs for multi-monitor setups, and a rich USB complement including USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C for high-speed peripherals. The board includes an antenna, SATA cables and mounting screws to simplify installation.

Expansion includes one PCIe x16 Gen 5 slot, one PCIe x16 Gen 4 slot, and one PCIe x1 Gen 4 slot, making it flexible for a GPU plus add-in cards. Audio is 7.1-channel and the UEFI AMI BIOS (256 Mbit) provides modern firmware features and compatibility with Windows 10 x64 and Windows 11.

Typical use cases include a compact workstation for content creators, a high-performance gaming rig with the latest Intel processors and PCIe 5.0 storage, or a home/office PC needing fast networking with Wi‑Fi 6E and 2.5GbE. The board’s headers—RGB LED, TPM, Thunderbolt, multiple fan connectors and front-panel support—make custom builds straightforward.

Key selling points: support for LGA 1851 and Intel Core Ultra (Series 2), DDR5 up to 256 GB across four DIMMs, PCIe 5.0 M.2 and Gen 5 x16 expansion, Wi‑Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3, 2.5GbE networking, and a compact micro ATX layout that still offers extensive connectivity.

• Socket LGA 1851 for Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
• 4× DDR5 DIMM slots, up to 256 GB
• Wi‑Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 and 2.5Gb Ethernet
• 2× M.2 (PCIe 5.0 + PCIe 4.0) and 4× SATA III
• PCIe Gen5 x16 + ample headers (RGB, TPM, Thunderbolt)