Description
CPU Support
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Supports Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) with LGA1851 socket
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Compatible with:
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Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
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Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 (depending on CPU)
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Chipset
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Intel® B860 Chipset
Memory
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4 x DDR5 DIMM slots, maximum capacity 256GB
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Supports up to 8666+ MT/s (OC) memory speeds
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Supports Non-ECC, un-buffered Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM) modules
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Dual-channel memory architecture
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Memory overclocking and profile support:
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Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
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ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III)
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On-Die ECC supported by DDR5 memory (Non-ECC modules only)
Integrated Graphics
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1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (up to 4K @ 60Hz)
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1 x HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K @ 60Hz)
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1 x USB 20Gbps Type-C® (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode, up to 4K @ 60Hz)
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Note: Display capabilities depend on CPU used. For installation, connect display to HDMI or a discrete GPU.
Expansion Slots
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1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (from CPU)
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1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode, chipset controlled)
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1 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slot
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Note: PCIEX16(G4) shares bandwidth with PCIEX1(G4). If PCIEX1 is used, PCIEX16(G4) runs at x2.
Storage
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3 x M.2 slots:
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M.2_1: PCIe 5.0 x4 (from CPU), supports 2280
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M.2_2: PCIe 4.0 x4 (chipset), supports 2280/22110
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M.2_3: PCIe 4.0 x4 (chipset), supports 2242/2260/2280
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4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
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Supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (RAID 0/1/5/10)
Ethernet & Wireless
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Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet
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Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), dual-band (2.4/5/6GHz), 2×2
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Bluetooth® v5.4
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Wi-Fi 7 full support requires Windows 11 version 24H2 or later
USB Ports
Rear I/O (8 ports)
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1 x USB 20Gbps (Type-C® with DP Alt Mode)
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2 x USB 10Gbps (Type-A)
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3 x USB 5Gbps (Type-A)
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2 x USB 2.0 (Type-A)
Front I/O (via headers)
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1 x USB 10Gbps (Type-C®)
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1 x USB 5Gbps header (supports 2 ports)
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1 x USB 2.0 header (supports 2 ports)
Audio
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Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
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Jack-detection, multi-streaming, and front panel retasking
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Playback up to 24-bit/192 kHz
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Rear optical S/PDIF out port
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Premium capacitors, dedicated PCB layers, and shielding
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Note: 32-bit/192 kHz not supported in 7.1 mode due to HDA limitations
Back Panel I/O
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1 x USB 20Gbps (Type-C®)
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2 x USB 10Gbps (Type-A)
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3 x USB 5Gbps (Type-A)
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2 x USB 2.0 (Type-A)
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1 x HDMI port
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1 x DisplayPort
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1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet
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1 x Optical S/PDIF out
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5 x Audio jacks
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1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button
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1 x Wi-Fi module
Internal Connectors
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CPU and cooling:
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1 x 4-pin CPU Fan
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1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan
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1 x 4-pin AIO Pump
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4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
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Power:
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1 x 24-pin ATX
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2 x 8-pin +12V CPU
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USB:
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1 x USB 10Gbps Type-C® header
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1 x USB 5Gbps header (2 ports)
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1 x USB 2.0 header (2 ports)
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Storage:
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3 x M.2 slots
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4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
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Miscellaneous:
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3 x Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers
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1 x Clear CMOS header
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1 x Thunderbolt (USB4®) header
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1 x Chassis Intrusion header
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1 x COM port header
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1 x Front Panel Audio (F_AUDIO)
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1 x 10-1 pin Front System Panel
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Special Features
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ASUS TUF Protection: DIGI+ VRM, ESD Guards, TUF LANGuard, SafeSlot, Stainless Steel Back I/O
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Q-Design: M.2 Q-Latch, PCIe Slot Q-Release, Q-Antenna, Q-DIMM, Q-LED, Q-Slot
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Thermal Design: M.2 and VRM heatsinks
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EZ DIY: BIOS FlashBack™, pre-mounted I/O shield, CPU socket lever protector, SafeDIMM
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Aura Sync RGB: Addressable Gen 2 headers
Software Features
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Armoury Crate (Aura Sync, Fan Xpert 4, Aura Creator, Power Saving)
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ASUS DriverHub, ASUS GlideX
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TUF Gaming CPU-Z
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DTS Audio Processing
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Norton 360 for Gamers (60-day trial)
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WinRAR (40-day trial)
BIOS
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2 x 128Mb UEFI AMI BIOS
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ASUS EZ Flash, CrashFree BIOS 3, MyHotkey
Operating System
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Supports Windows 11 (version 22H2 and later)
Form Factor
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ATX: 12 x 9.6 inches (30.5 x 24.4 cm)
