Description
Gigabyte B860M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E LGA 1851 micro-ATX DDR5 Motherboard
GA-B860M-A-ELITE-WIFI6E
The Gigabyte B860M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E is a compact mATX motherboard based on the Intel B860 chipset, designed for Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors using the LGA 1851 platform. It delivers DDR5 memory, blazing-fast storage, immersive audio, and modern networking including Wi‑Fi 6E and 2.5 GbE LAN—perfectly balanced for powerful yet space-efficient builds.
Key Features
Power & Memory
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12+1+2-phase digital VRM (Twin Digital design) with 6-layer, 2× Copper PCB for stable power delivery
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Supports DDR5 memory across four DIMM slots with XMP support and AI-enhanced “D5 Bionic Corsa” for optimized overclocking
Storage & Expansion
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Three M.2 SSD slots (1 × PCIe 5.0 x4, 2 × PCIe 4.0) plus full-length PCIe 5.0 x16 and a PCIe 4.0 x4 slot for maximum flexibility
Thermal & Cooling
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VRM Thermal Armor Advanced with integrated I/O shield and high-conductivity thermal pads (5 W/mK).
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M.2 Thermal Guard Ext. for effective SSD cooling.
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Smart Fan 6 with four PWM/DC headers and dual fan curve modes ensures dynamic cooling
Connectivity
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USB4 Type‑C with DisplayPort Alt-Mode, HDMI, DisplayPort, front-panel USB‑C (10 Gb/s), USB 3.2 Gen 2 & Gen 1, and USB 2.0.
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2.5 GbE LAN and Wi‑Fi 6E with high-gain directional antenna for fast, versatile networking
Audio & Aesthetics
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High-fidelity 8‑channel HD audio featuring premium capacitors.
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RGB Fusion lighting with 1 × RGB and 3 × ARGB headers for aesthetic customization
DIY & Usability Features
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EZ-Latch Plus for tool-free PCIe slot access, M.2 EZ-Latch Click for screwless SSD installs.
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EZ-Debug Zone with multi-key, debug LEDs, power button, and Q‑Flash Plus for BIOS recovery.
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Sensor Panel Link for convenient front-panel video.
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AI PerfDrive, multi-theme UI, AIO fan control, and Q‑Flash Auto-Scan enhance firmware usability
The Gigabyte B860M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E marries future-ready features—like PCIe 5.0, USB4, Wi-Fi 6E, and DDR5—with builder-focused conveniences, all in a compact micro-ATX frame. It’s a standout option for mainstream users who demand speed, versatility, and ease-of-use without breaking the bank.
SPECIFICATIONS |
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| Brand | Gigabyte |
| Series | AORUS ELITE Series |
| Model | B860M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E (GA-B860M-A-ELITE-WIFI6E) |
| CPU Support | Intel Socket LGA 1851 for Core Ultra Series Processors (Series 2) |
| Chipset | Intel B860 Express |
| Memory Support | |
| Intel Core Ultra Series Processors (Series 2) | Support for DDR5 9200(O.C) / 8800(O.C) / 8600(O.C) / 8400(O.C) / 8266(O.C) / 8200(O.C) / 8000(O.C) / 7950(O.C) / 7900(O.C) / 7800(O.C) / 7600(O.C.) / 7400(O.C.) / 7200(O.C.) / 7000(O.C.) / 6800(O.C.) / 6600(O.C.) / 6400 / 5600 MT/s memory modules |
| 4x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity)of system memory | |
| Dual channel memory architecture | |
| Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode) | |
| Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules | |
| Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules | |
| Video | |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS port, supporting a maximum resolution of UHD 4K 3840×2160 @ 60Hz, Support for HDCP 2.3, and HDR |
| 1x HDMI 1.4 TMDS port, supporting a maximum resolution of Full HD 1080P @ 30Hz (Internal connector) | |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 2.1 port, supporting a maximum resolution of 8K @ 30Hz, Support for HDCP 2.3, and HDR |
| 1x USB 4 40Gbps Type-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode, supporting a maximum resolution of 8K @ 30Hz, Support for HDCP 2.3, and HDR | |
| Integrated graphics required. Actual support may vary by CPU. | |
| Expansion Slots | |
| CPU Direct | 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 Physical, x16 Electrical slot |
| Intel B860 Chipset | 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 Physical, x4 Electrical slot |
| Storage | |
| CPU Direct | 1x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSD support)(M2A_CPU) |
| Intel B860 Chipset | 1x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2580/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_SB) |
| 1x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 PCIe 4.0×4/x2 SSD support) (M2N_SB) | |
| 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports | |
| Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. | |
| Networking | |
| LAN | Realtek 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500Mbps |
| WiFi | WiFi 6E 2×2 MIMO Tri-Band Adapter |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Audio | |
| Codec | Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound CODEC |
| Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking, Impedence sense for front-panel headphones | |
| Connectivity | |
| Ports | 1x USB 40Gbps Type-C Port with DisplayPort Alt Mode |
| 2x USB 10Gbps Type-A Ports | |
| 4x USB 5Gbps Type-A Ports | |
| 4x USB 2.0 Type-A Ports | |
| 1x HDMI 2.1 (TMDS) | |
| 1x DisplayPort 2.1 Port | |
| 2x 3.5mm Audio Jacks | |
| 1x Optical S/PDIF Audio Port | |
| 2x Antenna Connectors | |
| 1x Realtek 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN | |
| General | |
| Internal Connectors | 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector |
| 2x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors | |
| 1x CPU fan header | |
| 1x CPU fan/water cooling pump header | |
| 3x system fan headers | |
| 1x system fan/water cooling pump header | |
| 3x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers | |
| 1x RGB LED strip header | |
| 3x M.2 Socket 3 connectors | |
| 4x SATA 6Gb/s connectors | |
| 1x front panel header | |
| 1x front panel audio header | |
| 1x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support | |
| 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header | |
| 2x USB 2.0/1.1 headers | |
| 2x Thunderbolt add-in card connectors | |
| 1x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0/GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 module only) | |
| 1x HDMI port* | |
| 1x power button | |
| 1x reset button | |
| 1x Q-Flash Plus button | |
| 1x reset jumper | |
| 1x Clear CMOS jumper | |
| Buttons | 1x Q-Flash Plus Button |
| LED Displays | Gigabyte EZ-Debug Diagnostic LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) |
| BIOS | 256Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS |
| Remote Management | WOL by PME, PXE |
| Form Factor | Micro-ATX Form Factor, 244 x 244 mm (H x W) |
| Operating System Support | Windows 11 64-bit |
| Box Contents | User’s Manual |
| Quick Installation Guide | |
| One antenna MN | |
| Two SATA cables | |
| One G Connector | |
| Three packs of M.2 thick/thin rubber pads | |
| Warranty Information | |
| Warranty | 3 Year Warranty |






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