Asus ROG STRIX B860-A GAMING Wi-Fi ATX Gaming Motherboard

Asus ROG STRIX B860-A GAMING Wi-Fi ATX Gaming Motherboard

ROG STRIX B860-A

With NPU support and AI-enhanced solutions, the ROG STRIX B860-A Gaming Wi-Fi is ready for advanced AI PC applications.

Featuring a USB4 (20 Gbps) port, PCIe 5.0, and Aura Sync RGB lighting, it offers fast data transfers, versatile connectivity, and a customizable aesthetic to match your style.

Asus AI Advisor

Using AI technology to understand natural-language questions or scenario descriptions, ASUS AI Advisor allows users to explore the functionality and advanced features of ASUS motherboards in a simple way.

AI Networking II

AI Networking II combines intelligent technologies to continuously optimize network performance, provide trustworthy and seamless connectivity, and unleash the full speed of Wi-Fi 7.

NPU Boost

The integrated NPU in Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) efficiently accelerates AI workflows, and NPU Boost lets you do more with it.

This BIOS feature overclocks the NPU with just one click, increasing performance by up to 24%.

DDR5 Domination

Enhanced signal routing can push enthusiast-grade kits well beyond the 9 GT/s threshold on the Strix B860-A.

Outshine the Competition

ROG Strix motherboards feature ASUS Aura technology, enabling full lighting control and a variety of presets for both onboard RGB LEDs and third-party accessories.

Effects can be easily synced across compatible ROG graphics cards, monitors, keyboards, and mice to give your setup a unified look.

CPU Support

Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
Supports Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
Supports Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0

Chipset

Intel B860

Memory

4 x DIMM slots
Up to 256 GB DDR5
Up to 8600+MT/s (OC)
Dual Channel
Non-ECC Un-buffered
XMP, AEMP III

Graphics

1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI
1 x USB4 (Type-C) with display output

Expansion Slots

1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (CPU)
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (x4 mode, shares with M.2_4)

Storage

4 x M.2 slots:
M.2_1 (PCIe 5.0 x4)
M.2_2 / M.2_3 / M.2_4 (PCIe 4.0 x4)
4 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports

Ethernet

1 x Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet

Wireless & Bluetooth

Wi-Fi 7 (2x2, 2.4/5/6 GHz)
Up to 2.9 Gbps
Bluetooth v5.4

Rear USB Ports

1 x USB4 (20 Gbps, Type-C)
3 x USB 10 Gbps (2 x Type-A, 1 x Type-C)
2 x USB 5 Gbps (Type-A)
4 x USB 2.0 (Type-A)

Front USB Ports

1 x USB 10 Gbps (Type-C)
1 x USB 5 Gbps header (supports 2 ports)
1 x USB 2.0 header (supports 2 ports)

Audio

Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound CODEC
Savitech SV3H712 AMP
SupremeFX, S/PDIF Out
Premium capacitors

Back Panel I/O

USB4 (Type-C)
USB 10 Gbps / 5 Gbps / 2.0 ports
DisplayPort, HDMI
Wi-Fi module
2.5 Gb LAN
- Audio, S/PDIF

Internal I/O

CPU / CPU OPT / AIO Pump / 4 x Chassis Fan headers
24-pin Main Power
2 x 8-pin CPU Power
USB / Audio / Thunderbolt

Special Features

Q-Latch, Q-Release, SafeSlot, SafeDIMM
Q-LED, M.2 & VRM heatsinks
Pre-mounted I/O shield, ProCool

Software

Armoury Crate, Aura Sync, AI Advisor, Fan Xpert 4
ROG CPU-Z, GameFirst
AIDA64 (trial), Norton (trial), Adobe CC (trial)

BIOS

256 Mb Flash ROM
UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability

WOL by PME UEFI PXE

Accessories

2 x SATA cables
Wi-Fi Q-Antenna
M.2 Q-Latch, Q-Slide
Cable ties, ROG keychain, stickers, M.2 rubbers

Form Factor

ATX (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)

Operating System

Windows 11