ASUS B860M-AYW WIFI DDR5 Motherboard

ASUS B860M-AYW WIFI DDR5 Motherboard The ASUS B860M-AYW WiFi DDR5 is a feature-rich micro-ATX motherboard designed for Intel Core Ultra (LGA1851) processors, offering advanced performance in a compact form. It supports up to 128GB of high-speed DDR5 memory (8800 MT/s OC) with overclocking profiles like XMP and AEMP III. For storage, it includes one PCIe 5.0 x4 and one PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slot, plus four SATA 6Gb/s ports. The board features a robust 6 1 1 1 digital power phase design, integrated Wi-Fi 6, 2.5Gb Ethernet, and Realtek 7.1 HD audio. Key Features Digital Power Design Stable power is crucial for maximizing the performance of Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2).The B860M AYW GAMING WIFI features an 6 1 1 1 phase design with discrete MOSFETs, ensuring efficient and stable power delivery for Intel® processors plus steady performance for day-to-day use.AEMP III for Ultimate DDR5 Performance ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III) is an advanced firmware feature that empowers users to achieve unparalleled memory performance with cutting-edge CUDIMM memory. Through a two-phase comprehensive tuning process, AEMP III first optimizes the clock driver and then the memory frequency. This results in the best balance between performance and stability, even at cutting-edge speeds of DDR5-7600 or higher. DIMM Fit DIMM Fit is an ASUS-exclusive BIOS feature that precisely analyzes individual memory modules to optimize performance and pinpoint potential issues. This offers peak efficiency, compatibility, and system stability. Whether you are an overclocker seeking ultimate performance, a competitor pursuing the most responsive gameplay, or a content creator prioritizing rock-solid stability, DIMM Fit provides optimizations tailored to your needs and your hardware configuration.Two M.2 slots (up to 128Gbps) B860M AYW GAMING WIFI offers a total of two M.2 slots, including one that supports data-transfer speeds of up to 128Gbps via PCIe 5.0, one that supports 64Gbps via PCIe 4.0. This enables quicker boot-up and app load times with OS or application drives. ASUS Fan Xpert 2 ASUS Fan Xpert 2 software provides comprehensive control over fans. An Auto-Tuning mode intelligently configures all parameters with a single click. There’s also an Extreme Quiet mode that reduces chassis fan speeds to below the default minimum to keep your system whisper-quiet when performing light tasks. Fans can also be controlled via the UEFI BIOS Cooler by design The B860M AYW GAMING WIFI motherboard is engineered with multiple onboard heatsinks and an array of hybrid fan headers to help ensure your rig stays cool and stable under intense workloads. WiFi 6 The WiFi 6 module is compatible with the 802.11ax standard and pushes theoretical peak bandwidth up to an incredible 1.2Gbps. Perhaps more importantly for power users, it’s optimized for more efficient operation on crowded networks with a lot of competing traffic. Pair your motherboard with ASUS WiFi 6 routers to fully experience the networking potential of WiFi 6 High Speed Transferring Numerous USB ports support high-end rigs loaded with peripherals, including a rear USB Type-A port with transmission speeds of up to 10Gbps and a front USB Type-C® connector with ultrafast USB 5Gbps for transmission speeds of up to 5Gbps. Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet reduces CPU overhead and offers exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput for faster, smoother data transfers. CPU Supports Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2), LGA1851* Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types. Chipset Intel® B860 Chipset Memory 2 x DIMM slots, max. 128GB, DDR5 Supports up to 8800 MT/s (OC),  Non-ECC, Un-buffered ,Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)* Dual channel memory architecture DIMM Fit Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III(AEMPIII) * Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/. Adjustments will be made based on the specifications of mass-produced memory products available on the market. ** Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function. Onboard Graphics 1 x HDMITM port** * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates. ** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1. *** VGA resolution support depends on processors’ or graphic cards’ resolution. Audio Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC* – Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking – Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback Audio Features – Audio Shielding – Premium audio capacitors – Dedicated audio PCB layers * A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output. LAN 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard Wireless Communication Module Wi-Fi 6 1×1 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Supports 2.4/5GHz frequency band Bluetooth® v5.3* * The Bluetooth® version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer’s website for the latest specifications. Expansion Slots Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot Intel® B860 Chipset 2 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slots – To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for the list of supported peripherals. Storage Interface Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) * M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) Intel® B860 Chipset M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports * Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. USB Rear USB (Total 6 ports) 1 x USB 10Gbps port (1 x Type-A) 2 x USB 5Gbps ports (2 x Type-A) 3 x USB 2.0 ports (3 x Type-A)** Front USB (Total 7 ports) 1 x USB 5Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®)* 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports** * USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3A. ** USB_E1 port, USB_E2 port, USB_E3 port and USB_E4 port share the bandwidth. Internal I/O Connector Fan and Cooling Related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power Related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin 12V CPU Power connector Storage Related 2 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 5Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable Gen2 headers 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO) 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1 pin) 1 x 10-1 pin Front Panel System header Back Panel Connectors 1 x USB 10Gbps port (1 x Type-A) 2 x USB 5Gbps ports (2 x Type-A) 3 x USB 2.0 ports (3 x Type-A) 1 x HDMITM port 1 x Wi-Fi module 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port 3 x Audio jacks 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 128 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 ASUS 5X PROTECTION III – DIGI VRM – LANGuard – Overvoltage protection – SafeSlot Core – Stainless-steel back I/O ASUS Q-Design – M.2 Q-Latch – PCIe Slot Q-Release – Q-Dashboard – Q-DIMM – Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) – Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution – M.2 heatsink – VRM heatsinks design ASUS EZ DIY – ProCool – Pre-mounted I/O shield Aura Sync – Addressable Gen2 headers Bundled Software Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System Windows 11(22H2 & later), Windows 10 64-bit(21H2 & later) Form Factor micro-ATX Form Factor 9.6 inch x 8.75 inch (24.4cm x 22.2cm) Warranty 3 Years Note** **Prices, Specifications & Features are subject to change without notice