AORUS

AORUS B860M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E — Intel Core Ultra 200 ready with PCIe 5.0 and Wi-Fi 6E

An enthusiast Micro-ATX motherboard on the Intel B860 chipset engineered for Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) on Socket LGA 1851. Armed with a Digital Twin 12+1+1 Phases VRM, PCIe 5.0 x16 UD Slot PG with EZ-Latch, dual PCIe 4.0 M.2 sockets with full Thermal Guard armor, and high-gain Wi-Fi 6E plus 2.5GbE LAN.

AORUS B860M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E retail box, Micro-ATX motherboard and directional Wi-Fi antenna with LGA 1851 badge
SocketLGA 1851
ChipsetIntel B860
MemoryDDR5 · 4 DIMM
Form FactorMicro-ATX
WirelessWi-Fi 6E
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Board Map

Every connector, located before you unbox
AORUS B860M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E top-down layout showing LGA 1851 socket, Twin 12+1+1 VRM, PCIe 5.0 UD slot and full M.2 armor
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Intel Socket LGA 1851 — Centre

Designed for Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2 / Arrow Lake-S) with dedicated NPU support and advanced power efficiency.

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Digital Twin 12+1+1 Phase VRM Heatsinks — Top & Left

Full coverage heatsinks with RGB AORUS illuminated shroud dissipate heat from high-current power stages during intense gaming.

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4 × DDR5 DIMM Slots with D5 Bionic Corsa — Right

Supports dual-channel DDR5 up to 256 GB and extreme overclocking speeds reaching 8800+ MT/s (O.C.).

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PCIe 5.0 x16 UD Slot PG with EZ-Latch Click — Centre

Heavy-duty PCIe slot with zinc alloy shielding and effortless tool-free GPU installation latch.

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2 × M.2 NVMe Sockets with Thermal Guard Armor — Across PCB

Dual high-speed PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 sockets encased under full-coverage aluminum Thermal Guard heatsinks.

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4 × SATA 6Gb/s Ports — Lower Right

Standard SATA connectors for mass storage drives.

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Power Delivery & Thermals

What feeds the socket, and what keeps it steady
Twin 12+1+1Digital VRM phases
LGA 1851Intel Core Ultra socket
Thermal GuardFull M.2 armor cooling
Wi-Fi 6EDirectional high-gain antenna

Digital Twin 12+1+1 VRM Architecture

Precision digital PWM controller and high-current power stages deliver clean power delivery to Intel Core Ultra processors under full load.

Full M.2 Thermal Guard Armor

Complete extruded heatsink covers both M.2 slots to ensure continuous maximum throughput on Gen4 NVMe SSDs without thermal drops.

PCIe EZ-Latch Click Design

Tool-free and screw-less quick release latch allows you to detach and install high-end graphics cards in seconds.

High-Gain Directional Wi-Fi 6E Aerial

Included specialized antenna provides superior reception across the clean 6 GHz band for ultra-low ping gaming.

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Lane Map

Interface speed rating & capability relative to modern motherboard standards
PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (UD Slot PG)Graphics card · zinc alloy shield
~128 GB/s
M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 (Primary)Direct to Core Ultra CPU
~64 Gb/s
M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 (Secondary)Through Intel B860 Chipset
~64 Gb/s
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)Rear high-speed Type-A & Type-C
10 Gb/s each
SATA 6 Gb/s × 4Storage drives & SSDs
6 Gb/s each
Realtek 2.5 GbE LANWired gaming network
2.5 Gb/s
Wi-Fi 6E WirelessTri-band 2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz
802.11ax
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Rear I/O Bay

High-speed USB, video and wireless connections
Port inventoryEverything on the panel, counted — not in physical order
USB Type-C (10Gbps)USB 3.2 Gen 2 high-speed reversible connection
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A10 Gbps ultra-fast red port
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A5 Gbps blue ports for high-speed peripherals
USB 2.0 Type-AFor keyboard, mouse, and accessory dongles
DisplayPortHigh-resolution digital display output
HDMI Port4K digital output with HDCP support
2.5 GbE LAN (RJ45)Realtek 2.5 Gbps ultra-low latency Ethernet
Wi-Fi Antenna (SMA)For the included high-gain directional Wi-Fi 6E aerial
Audio Jacks + S/PDIFLine Out, Mic In and Optical S/PDIF digital audio output
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Will It Fit Your Build?

Check these before you add to cart

Processor

Requires Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2 / Arrow Lake-S) on Socket LGA 1851.

Memory

DDR5 only — 4 DIMM slots supporting up to 256 GB and speeds up to 8800+ MT/s (O.C.).

Graphics

PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with UD Slot PG protection for modern high-performance GPUs.

Storage

2 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe sockets (both covered by full Thermal Guard armor) plus 4 SATA ports.

Networking

Integrated Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 wireless and Realtek 2.5 GbE wired Ethernet.

Case

Micro-ATX form factor (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) — fits standard Micro-ATX and ATX cases.

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Full Specification Sheet

AORUS B860M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E
CPU Socket Intel Socket LGA 1851
CPU Support Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
Chipset Intel B860 Express
Form Factor Micro-ATX (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)
Power Design Digital Twin 12+1+1 phase VRM with full heatsinks
Memory Slots 4 × DDR5 DIMM, dual channel
Max Memory 256 GB (up to DDR5-8800+ MT/s OC with XMP)
Primary Graphics Slot 1 × PCIe 5.0 x16 (UD Slot PG, EZ-Latch Click)
Secondary PCIe Slot 1 × PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 mode)
M.2 Storage Sockets 2 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 (both with full M.2 Thermal Guard armor)
SATA Ports 4 × SATA 6 Gb/s
Wireless Networking Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 + Bluetooth 5.3
Ethernet LAN Realtek 2.5GbE LAN (2.5 Gbps / 1 Gbps)
Audio Realtek High Definition Audio, 7.1-channel support
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Technical & Policy Q&A

Common questions about this motherboard
Does this motherboard support the new Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors?+
Yes, the AORUS B860M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E features the Intel LGA 1851 socket specifically engineered for Intel Core Ultra 200 series (Arrow Lake-S) desktop processors.
What is EZ-Latch Click on the PCIe slot?+
EZ-Latch Click is a screw-less and tool-free quick release mechanism that makes installing and removing high-end graphics cards fast, safe, and effortless.
What antenna is included with the Wi-Fi 6E module?+
It includes an ultra-high gain directional AORUS antenna that boosts signal strength and stability across the 6 GHz, 5 GHz, and 2.4 GHz bands.
Does AHW Store update the BIOS before shipping?+
Every motherboard ships sealed in its original retail packaging with the factory BIOS. Our engineers can flash the latest vendor BIOS free of charge on request when you order a CPU with the board, which guarantees first-boot compatibility with the newest supported CPU generation.
What warranty coverage is included?+
All motherboards sold at AHW Store carry the official authorized distributor warranty with local technical support and replacement. Full terms in our Warranty Policy ↗.
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Can AHW Store build the complete PC around this motherboard?+
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