Asus PRIME B860-PLUS-CSM LGA 1851 ATX Motherboard
The ASUS PRIME B860-PLUS-CSM is an ATX motherboard designed to serve as a reliable foundation for PCs built with the latest Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) and the LGA 1851 socket. As part of ASUS's PRIME series, it focuses on delivering a balance of performance, features, and durability for both PC builders and professionals. The motherboard supports up to 256GB of DDR5 RAM across four DIMM slots, with overclocked speeds reaching over 8666 MT/s, making it suitable for demanding tasks like content creation and multitasking. For storage, it includes a total of three M.2 slots, with one supporting the blazing-fast PCIe 5.0 x4 standard and the others operating at PCIe 4.0 x4. This allows for a combination of high-speed NVMe drives and traditional SATA storage. For expansion, it features a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for a high-end graphics card and several PCIe 4.0 slots for additional expansion cards. Connectivity is robust, with an integrated Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 module, a Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port, and a variety of USB ports, including a high-speed USB 20Gbps Type-C port on the rear I/O. ASUS has incorporated its signature 5X PROTECTION III for enhanced durability, including features like SafeSlot, LANGuard, and overvoltage protection. The board's design is also DIY-friendly, with a pre-mounted I/O shield and an M.2 Q-Latch to simplify the installation process. Its comprehensive cooling solutions, including VRM and M.2 heatsinks, ensure stable and efficient performance under heavy workloads.
Features of ASUS PRIME B860-PLUS-CSM
- CPU Support: Built for the new Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) with the LGA 1851 socket.
- Memory: Four DIMM slots support a total of up to 256GB of DDR5 RAM. It's capable of reaching overclocked speeds of 8666+ MT/s and supports Intel XMP and ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III) for enhanced performance.
- Power Delivery: Features a robust power design with 8+1+1+1 power stages rated for up to 80 amperes each, ensuring stable power delivery for high-core-count CPUs.
- Storage: It has a total of three M.2 slots and four SATA 6Gb/s ports. The primary M.2 slot supports the ultra-fast PCIe 5.0 x4 standard, while the other two are PCIe 4.0 x4. It also supports SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.
- Expansion Slots: Includes one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for a graphics card, one PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (operates at x4 mode), and three PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (operate at x1 mode).
- Networking: Equipped with a Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port with ASUS LANGuard for a fast and secure wired connection. It also features integrated Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.3 for high-speed wireless connectivity.
- USB Ports: A comprehensive selection of USB ports on the back I/O, including a USB 20Gbps Type-C port with DisplayPort Alt mode support, two USB 10Gbps Type-A ports, one USB 5Gbps Type-A port, and two USB 2.0 ports. There are also multiple headers for front-panel USB ports, including a USB 5Gbps Type-C header.
- Cooling: Comes with VRM and M.2 heatsinks, a passive chipset heatsink, and multiple fan headers to ensure stable and efficient cooling.
- ASUS Q-Design: Includes user-friendly features like an M.2 Q-Latch for toolless M.2 installation, a pre-mounted I/O shield, and Q-LEDs for easy troubleshooting.
- 5X PROTECTION III: Built with overvoltage protection, LANGuard, and a stainless-steel back I/O for enhanced durability.
- TPM: Features a dedicated SPI TPM header for a Trusted Platform Module, which is essential for certain security features and operating systems like Windows 11.
