GIGABYTE B860M DS3H Wifi6e DDR5 Intel Motherboard

The GIGABYTE B860M DS3H WiFi 6E is a Micro-ATX motherboard built on the Intel B860 chipset for the LGA1851 socket, designed to pair with Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors. Its compact mATX footprint does not compromise on connectivity or future-readiness, making it a well-rounded platform for home office builders, content creators, and gaming system integrators alike. At the heart of the board’s power delivery is a Hybrid 5+1+2 phase VRM solution, engineered to provide stable voltage regulation across a wide range of workloads. Two M.2 Socket 3 connectors give you fast NVMe storage expansion, and the primary M.2 slot operates at PCIe 5.0 x4 speeds — an important consideration when pairing with next-generation solid-state drives. An included M.2 Thermal Guard helps maintain SSD temperatures under sustained read and write loads. Four SATA 6 Gb/s ports round out internal storage options. Networking is a standout area: onboard 2.5GbE LAN delivers wired throughput well above standard Gigabit connections, while the integrated Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) module adds a dedicated 6 GHz wireless band alongside Bluetooth 5.3. The WIFI EZ-Plug design consolidates antenna connectors into a single adapter for straightforward installation. For display output, the rear I/O carries one HDMI port and two DisplayPort outputs, supporting multi-monitor configurations through the CPU’s integrated graphics. The PCIe 5.0 x16 primary expansion slot accommodates discrete graphics cards or NVMe SSDs, while three additional PCIe 4.0 x1 chipset slots provide flexibility for expansion cards. RGB enthusiasts will find three addressable RGB Gen 2 headers and one standard RGB header on board. The BIOS features GIGABYTE’s UC BIOS interface with AI Perfdrive for automated profile tuning, Q-Flash Plus for offline firmware updates via USB, and Q-Flash Auto Scan to simplify the process. EZ-Latch on the PCIe x16 slot enables tool-free graphics card removal, and onboard debug LEDs assist with post troubleshooting. Verified Specifications: – Socket: LGA1851 – Chipset: Intel B860 – Form Factor: Micro-ATX – Memory: DDR5, Dual Channel, up to 9066 MT/s (XMP), max 256 GB; ECC Un-buffered (non-ECC mode) supported – Expansion: 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 (CPU), 3x PCIe 4.0 x1 (Chipset) – Storage: 2x M.2 (1x PCIe 5.0 x4 + 1x PCIe 4.0), 4x SATA 6 Gb/s – Display Output: 1x HDMI, 2x DisplayPort – Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.3 – LAN: 2.5GbE – Rear USB: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 3x USB 2.0 – Internal USB: 1x USB Type-C (3.2 Gen 1), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header, 2x USB 2.0 headers – RGB Headers: 3x ARGB Gen 2, 1x RGB – Warranty: 3 Years