Asus PRIME B860-PLUS-CSM LGA1851 ATX Motherboard

The ASUS PRIME B860-PLUS-CSM is an ATX motherboard designed for the Intel LGA1851 socket, offering native support for Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors. It is built on the B860 chipset and features a robust power design and comprehensive cooling solutions to ensure stable operation under load. This platform provides a versatile foundation for personal computers intended for productivity and content creation, including workloads that leverage AI capabilities. The board's layout includes multiple fan headers and a dedicated CPU fan connector for thermal management within the system chassis.

This model accommodates up to 256GB of dual-channel DDR5 memory across four DIMM slots, enabling substantial multitasking and memory-intensive application performance. For expansion, it provides a primary PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for a graphics card and an additional PCIe 4.0 x16 slot. Storage options are extensive, with three M.2 slots and four SATA III ports that support RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configurations. Connectivity is handled by a 2.5GbE LAN port for high-speed wired networking, along with a range of rear I/O ports including HDMI, DisplayPort, and multiple USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C connectors.

• Supports Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors
• Features the Intel LGA1851 socket
• Built on the Intel B860 chipset
• Standard ATX motherboard form factor
• Four DDR5 DIMM slots supporting up to 256GB
• Three M.2 slots and four SATA III ports for storage
• One PCIe 5.0 x16 and one PCIe 4.0 x16 expansion slot
• Provides one 2.5GbE LAN port for networking
• Onboard Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound audio codec
• Includes internal headers for a Thunderbolt add-in card and RGB lighting
• Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configurations