Gigabyte B860M Eagle WiFi 6 LGA 1851 mATX Motherboard (DDR5, B860 Chipset)

The GIGABYTE B860M Eagle WiFi6 is a Micro-ATX motherboard built on Intel's B860 chipset and designed for the LGA1851 socket, making it fully compatible with Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors. Aimed at compact PC builders who want modern performance without sacrificing connectivity, this board packs a capable 6+1+2 digital VRM phase design that delivers stable power delivery to the CPU under sustained workloads. Memory support runs on dual-channel DDR5 across two DIMM slots, with XMP profiles supported and speeds reaching up to 9066 MT/s (subject to CPU and module compatibility). Maximum addressable RAM is 128 GB. GIGABYTE's D5 Bionic Corsa memory technology and AI Perfdrive BIOS profiling allow enthusiasts to dial in optimal settings without extensive manual tuning. Storage options are generous for the form factor: two M.2 slots are included — one running PCIe 5.0 x4 for flagship NVMe drives and one running PCIe 4.0 for secondary storage. Four SATA 6 Gb/s ports round out the board storage ecosystem. The primary PCIe x16 slot runs at full PCIe 5.0 bandwidth for discrete graphics, while a secondary PCIe 4.0 x4 slot handles expansion cards. Networking is handled by a Realtek 2.5GbE LAN port alongside integrated Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.3 via a 2T2R antenna configuration using GIGABYTE's EZ-Plug antenna system. The rear I/O panel provides HDMI and DisplayPort outputs for integrated graphics, three USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, three USB 2.0/1.1 ports, a PS/2 combo port, and three audio jacks. Internal headers include a USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1), an additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 header, two USB 2.0 headers, and three addressable RGB Gen 2 headers for lighting customisation. Assembly-friendly features include EZ-Latch screwless retention on PCIe and M.2 slots, EZ-Latch Click heatsinks for M.2 thermal guards, and a Q-Flash Plus button for BIOS updates without a CPU installed. Thermal management is addressed via VRM Thermal Armor Advanced and M.2 Thermal Guard heatsinks. The board is covered by a 3-year manufacturer warranty. Key Verified Specifications: - Form Factor: Micro-ATX - Socket: LGA1851 - Chipset: Intel B860 - CPU Support: Intel Core Ultra Series 2 - Memory: 2x DDR5 DIMM, Dual Channel, up to 128 GB, up to 9066 MT/s (XMP), ECC Un-buffered supported in non-ECC mode - Storage: 1x PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2, 1x PCIe 4.0 M.2, 4x SATA 6 Gb/s - PCIe Slots: 1x PCIe 5.0 x16, 1x PCIe 4.0 x4 - LAN: 2.5GbE (Realtek) - Wireless: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 (2T2R) - Rear I/O: HDMI, DisplayPort, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 3x USB 2.0/1.1, PS/2, RJ-45, 3x audio jacks - RGB: 3x Addressable RGB Gen 2 headers - VRM: 6+1+2 digital phases - PCB: 6-layer mid-loss - Warranty: 3 Years