GIGABYTE B860M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E
GIGABYTE B860M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E
The GIGABYTE B860M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E motherboard unleashes the full potential of Intel® Core™ Ultra processors. Its high-quality craftsmanship, featuring a six-layer PCB with double the copper and a digital 12+1+2 Twin VRM power delivery system, ensures reliable operation even under heavy loads. With support for DDR5 memory up to 9200MT/s, the board delivers exceptional speed, stability and overclocking headroom.
Intel B860
Chipset
Intel 1851
Socket
mATX (Micro ATX)
Form factor
DDR5
Memory type
4×
Number of RAM slotsKey features of the GIGABYTE B860M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E motherboard
- Support for Intel® Core™ Ultra (LGA1851) processors
- Digital 12+1+2 Twin VRM power delivery for stable performance
- DDR5 memory support up to 9200MT/s with XMP profile
- AI-driven overclocking and performance optimisation for CPU and RAM
- Six-layer PCB with 2× Copper technology for efficient heat dissipation
- Three M.2 slots, including PCIe 5.0 ×4 with Thermal Guard cooling
- Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5GbE LAN for fast and reliable connectivity
- Integrated Realtek® Audio CODEC with Hi-Fi capacitors
Intelligent performance and efficient cooling
The advanced power architecture, combined with Digital Twin VRM technology and UD Power connectors, provides precise voltage control and stable performance. Smart Fan 6 technology with an enhanced BIOS interface enables detailed cooling management and quiet system operation. Massive metal heatsinks, VRM thermal armour and 5W/mK thermal pads keep component temperatures at optimal levels, extending their lifespan and performance.
AI technology and automatic performance tuning
The board uses artificial intelligence for smart overclocking and performance management. The AORUS AI Snatch and AI PerfDrive features analyse hardware parameters and automatically optimise CPU and memory clock speeds. This lets users boost system performance with a single click, without the need for complex manual adjustments. In addition, AI-ViaFusion and AI-Trace technologies optimise the PCB layout and routing, which improves signal quality, reduces losses and ensures data transfer stability.
Modern connectivity and port selection
The motherboard offers a wide range of connectivity and expansion options. There are three M.2 slots (PCIe 5.0 ×4 and PCIe 4.0 ×4), four SATA ports, a 2.5GbE LAN card and a Wi-Fi 6E wireless interface with Bluetooth 5.3. The rear panel is equipped with a USB4 Type-C with DisplayPort support, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1, several USB 3.2 Gen 1/2 ports, an S/PDIF connector and two antenna outputs. The integrated Realtek® Audio CODEC provides high-quality 8-channel audio with Hi-Fi capacitors. The board supports the Micro ATX form factor and is an ideal choice for powerful and compact gaming or workstation builds.
Port selection
Storage
- SATA III ports: 4
- M.2 slots: 3
- M.2 Slot 1 – M.2 PCIe 5.0
- M.2 Slot 2 – M.2 PCIe 4.0
- M.2 Slot 3 – M.2 PCIe 4.0
- Functions: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10
USB ports
- Rear USB 2.0/1.1: 4
- Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1: 4
- Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A: 2 (red)
- Rear USB4 Type-C: 1
- Internal USB 3.2 Gen 1: 2
- Internal USB 2.0/1.1: 4
- Internal USB-C 3.2 Gen 2: 1
Graphics
- DisplayPort 2.1
- HDMI 2.1
- Front HDMI 1.4 (internal connector)
- USB4 Type-C (with DisplayPort support)
- Support for up to four displays simultaneously
Audio
- Audio codec: Realtek® Audio CODEC
- Number of channels: 7.1
- Rear connectors: 2 × 3.5mm jack, Optical S/PDIF
- Internal connectors: Audio header (front)
Other
- LAN: Realtek® 2.5GbE (2.5Gbps / 1Gbps / 100Mbps)
- Wireless connectivity: Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 or Realtek® Wi-Fi 6E RTL8852CE
- Power: 24-pin ATX, 2 × 8-pin ATX 12V
- Cooling: 1 × CPU fan, 1 × CPU/pump fan, 3 × system fan, 1 × system/pump fan
- Water cooling support
- Support for Fan Stop, Dual Curve Mode, Smart Fan 6
Choosing a motherboard
When choosing a motherboard, it's important to pay close attention to the socket type, form factor, and chipset. These parameters are among the most crucial and ensure the board's compatibility with the processor, expansion cards, and other components. The specific socket determines your choice of a suitable processor, while the remaining connectors will dictate the selection of other components for your future computer.Specifications
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Gigabyte, founded in 1986, is an irreplaceable player in the field of computer components. They put great emphasis on key technologies and the strictest quality standards. The company produces a wide range of basic computer components such as motherboards and graphics cards, but also have many computer peripherals, laptops, tablets, desktops and even network solutions and servers on offer. Recently they also introduced a line of Gigabyte mobile phones.
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