- Model:B860M GAMING PLUS WIFI6E
- Intel B860 chipset, LGA 1851 socket
- 4x DDR5 UDIMM up to 256GB, 8800+ MT/s
- PCIe 5.0 slot, 3x M.2 (Gen 5/4/4)
- Wi-Fi 6E, 5G LAN, USB 10Gbps Type-C
- 3 Years Warranty from MSI
Overview
The MSI B860M GAMING PLUS WIFI6E is a micro-ATX motherboard designed for Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) on the LGA 1851 socket. It delivers comprehensive gaming and productivity features with extensive connectivity options including Wi-Fi 6E, 5G LAN, and USB 10Gbps Type-C for seamless data transfer and online performance.
Built with a robust 12+1+1+1 Duet Rail Power System featuring P-PAK technology, 8+4-pin CPU power connectors, and a 6-layer server-grade PCB, this motherboard ensures stable power delivery for demanding workloads. The Frozr Guard thermal design includes extended heatsinks, 7W/mK thermal pads, and M.2 Shield Frozr II for optimal cooling performance.
The board supports DDR5 memory up to 8800+ MT/s with XMP 3.0 and Memory Extension Mode for enhanced performance. Storage connectivity features PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot with 128 Gbps bandwidth, plus two additional PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots and four SATA 6G ports for versatile storage configurations.
EZ DIY features including EZ PCIe Clip II, EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II, and pre-installed I/O Shield simplify assembly. The Click BIOS X interface with AI-powered optimization tools, combined with MSI Center software, provides intuitive system management and one-click overclocking capabilities.
- Intel B860 chipset with LGA 1851 socket for Core Ultra Series 2
- 4x DDR5 UDIMM slots supporting up to 256GB at 8800+ MT/s (OC)
- PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with Lightning Gen 5 M.2 support (128 Gbps)
- Wi-Fi 6E (2.4/5/6GHz up to 2.4Gbps) and Intel Killer 5G LAN
- USB 10Gbps Type-C and Type-A ports for high-speed connectivity
- 12+1+1+1 Duet Rail Power System with P-PAK and Core Boost
- Extended Frozr heatsinks with 7W/mK thermal pads
- 6-layer server-grade PCB with PCB Fabric Technology
- EZ DIY features: EZ PCIe Clip II, EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II, pre-installed I/O Shield
- Click BIOS X with AI Engine, XMP 3.0, and one-click overclocking
- Audio Boost with Realtek ALC897 codec and isolated audio structure
- Mystic Light RGB with A-Rainbow V2 and ARGB Gen2 support
Specifications
- Chipset
- INTEL B860
- CPU
- Supports Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) LGA 1851
- Memory
- 4x DDR5 UDIMM, Maximum Memory Capacity 256GB Memory Support DDR5 8800 - 6400 (OC) MT/s / 6400 - 4800 (JEDEC) MT/s Max. overclocking frequency: • 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 8800+ MT/s • 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 7200+ MT/s • 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ MT/s • 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 5600+ MT/s Supports Intel® POR Speed and JEDEC Speed Supports Memory Overclocking and Intel® XMP 3.0 Supports Dual-Controller Dual-Channel mode Supports Non-ECC, Un-buffered memory Supports CUDIMM • The DIMM slots on this motherboard only have single-sided latches. • Memory compatibility and supported speeds can vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration. For detailed information, please refer to the Memory Compatibility List available on the product’s Support page or visit https://www.msi.com/support/.
- Onboard Graphics
- 1x HDMI™ Support HDMI™ 2.1, maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz* 1x DisplayPort Support DisplayPort 1.4, maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz* *Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.
- Slot
- 4x PCI-E x16 slot PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU) PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset) PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset) PCI_E4 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset)
- Audio
- Realtek® ALC897 Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
- Storage
- 3x M.2 M.2_1 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260/2242 devices M.2_2 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices M.2_3 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x2 , supports 2280 devices 4x SATA 6G *Please refer to the manual for M.2 SSD heatsink restrictions.
- RAID
- Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices
- USB
- 2x USB 2.0 (Rear) 4x USB 2.0 (Front) 2x USB 5Gbps Type A (Rear) 1x USB 5Gbps Type C (Rear) 4x USB 5Gbps Type A (Front) 1x USB 10Gbps Type A (Rear) 1x USB 10Gbps Type C (Front)
- LAN
- Intel® Killer™ E5000 5Gbps LAN
- Internal IO
- 1x Thunderbolt5 card connector(JTBT5, support RTD3) 1x Power Connector(ATX_PWR) 2x Power Connector(CPU_PWR) 1x Power Connector(PCIE_PWR 8pin) 1x CPU Fan 1x Combo Fan (Pump_Sys Fan) 3x System Fan 1x EZ Conn-header (JAF_1) 2x Front Panel (JFP) 1x Chassis Intrusion (JCI) 1x Front Audio (JAUD) 1x Com Port (JCOM) 1x Tuning Controller connector(JDASH) 2x Addressable V2 RGB LED connector (JARGB_V2) 1x RGB LED connector(JRGB) 1x TPM pin header(Support TPM 2.0) 4x USB 2.0 ports 4x USB 5Gbps Type A ports 1x USB 10Gbps Type C ports
- WIRELESS LAN & BLUETOOTH
- Wi-Fi 6E Solution The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz / 5GHz / 6GHz* (160MHz) up to 2.4Gbps Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax Supports Bluetooth® 5.3**, FIPS, FISMA * Wi-Fi 6E 6GHz may depend on every country’s regulations and will be ready in Windows 11. ** Bluetooth 5.3 will be ready in Windows 10 build 21H1 and Windows 11.
- LED FEATURE
- 4x EZ Debug LED
- BACK PANEL PORTS
- 01. Display Port 02. USB 2.0 03. USB 5Gbps (Type-A) 04. 5G LAN 05. Wi-Fi / Bluetooth 06. HDMI™ 07. Clear CMOS Button 08. USB 5Gbps (Type-C) 09. USB 10Gbps (Type-A) 10. Audio Connectors
- OPERATING SYSTEM
- Support for Windows® 11 64-bit
- PCB Info
- mATX 243.84mmx243.84mm
Warranty
3 Years manufacturer warranty from MSI. Warranty service is provided by the brand's authorised service centre under the brand's own terms; keep the original invoice and the serial number for any claim, and we will guide you through the process. Details are in our Warranty Policy.