With NPU support and AI-enhanced solutions, the ROG STRIX B860-A Gaming WiFi is ready for advanced AI PC applications. Featuring a USB4^® (20Gbps) port, PCIe^® 5.0, and Aura Sync RGB lighting, it offers fast data transfers, versatile connectivity, and a customizable aesthetic to match your style.

ASUS AI INTELLIGENCE

ASUS AI ADVISOR

Using AI technology to understand natural-language questions or scenario descriptions, ASUS AI Advisor allows users to explore the functionality and advanced features of ASUS motherboards in a simple and straightforward way.

AI NETWORKING II

AI Networking II combines intelligent technologies to continuously optimize network performance, provide trustworthy and seamless connectivity, and unleash the full speed of WiFi 7*.

Performance OVERCLOCKING

NPU BOOST

The integrated NPU in Intel^® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) efficiently accelerates AI workflows — and NPU Boost lets you do more with it. This BIOS feature overclocks the NPU with just one click, increasing performance by up to 24%.

Asynchronous Clock

For next-level frequency flexibility, the ROG Strix B860-A features a built-in clock generator that isolates CPU base clock from memory, NPU, D2D and NGU. Drive memory, NPU and others performance to their absolute brink while maintaining the stability of CPU clock domains.
Separate CPU BCLK from other domains for unfettered overclocking.

DDR5 DOMINATION

Enhanced signal routing can push enthusiast-grade kits well beyond the 9 GT/s threshold on the Strix B860-A.

ROG STRIX ULTIMATE
POWER DESIGN
14(80A)+1(80A)+2(80A)+1(80A)
Power Stages

OUTSHINE THE COMPETITION

ROG Strix motherboards feature ASUS Aura technology, enabling full lighting control and a variety of presets for both onboard RGB LEDs and third-party accessories. Effects can be easily synced across compatible ROG graphics cards, monitors, keyboards, and mice to give your setup a unified look.

Specification

General

• Model: ROG STRIX B860-A GAMING WIFI
• Chipset: Intel® B860
• Form Factor: ATX (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
• Operating System: Windows 11 (22H2 & later)

CPU Support

• Socket: LGA1851
• Supports:
  • Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)
• Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0
• Intel® Turbo Boost Max 3.0

Memory

• Slots: 4 x DIMM
• Max Capacity: 256GB
• Type: DDR5 (CUDIMM, Non-ECC)
• Speed: Up to 8600+ MT/s (OC)
• Dual Channel Architecture
• Intel® XMP Support
• ASUS AEMP III
• DIMM Fit optimization
• On-Die ECC support

Graphics & Display

• 1 x DisplayPort (Up to 8K @ 30Hz)
• 1 x HDMI™ (4K @ 60Hz)
• 1 x USB4 Type-C (20Gbps) with Display Output

Expansion Slots

• 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (GPU ready)
• 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 mode)

Storage

• M.2 Slots (4 Total):
  • 1 x PCIe 5.0 x4 (Primary SSD )
  • 3 x PCIe 4.0 x4
• SATA: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
• RAID support (0 / 1 / 5 / 10)
• Note: M.2_4 shares bandwidth with PCIe slot

Networking

• LAN: Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet (Better than Realtek )
• ASUS LANGuard protection
• Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
  • Tri-band (2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz)
  • Up to 2.9Gbps
• Bluetooth 5.4

USB Connectivity

Rear I/O (10 Ports)

• 1 x USB4 (20Gbps Type-C)
• 3 x USB 10Gbps (Type-A + Type-C)
• 2 x USB 5Gbps
• 4 x USB 2.0

Front Panel

• 1 x USB Type-C (10Gbps)
• 2 x USB 5Gbps
• 2 x USB 2.0

Audio (Premium ROG Grade)

• ROG SupremeFX (ALC1220P Codec)
• 120 dB SNR playback / 113 dB recording
• 32-bit / 192 kHz support
• Savitech AMP
• Optical S/PDIF out
• Audio shielding + premium capacitors

Back Panel I/O

• USB4 Type-C (with display support)
• USB 10Gbps / 5Gbps / 2.0 ports
• DisplayPort + HDMI
• Wi-Fi module
• Intel 2.5Gb LAN
• Optical audio + audio jacks
• BIOS FlashBack button 
• Clear CMOS button 

Internal Connectors

• 1 x CPU fan + 1 x CPU OPT + 1 x AIO pump
• 4 x chassis fan headers
• Dual 8-pin CPU power (high-end stability)
• 4 x M.2 + 4 x SATA
• USB Type-C header (10Gbps)
• Thunderbolt (USB4) header
• Thermal sensor header

Cooling & Build

• VRM heatsink design
• M.2 heatsinks + backplate
• Pre-mounted I/O shield
• ProCool connectors
• SafeDIMM & SafeSlot

ROG Q-Design (DIY Features )

• M.2 Q-Latch / Q-Release / Q-Slide
• PCIe Q-Release Slim
• Q-Antenna
• Q-Dashboard
• Q-LED diagnostics

Special Features

• Extreme Engine Digi+ VRM
• 5K Black metallic capacitors
• BIOS FlashBack + Clear CMOS
• Aura Sync RGB

Software Suite

• Armoury Crate (Aura, Fan Xpert 4)
• GameFirst networking
• ASUS AI Advisor
• ASUS GlideX
• TurboV Core
• Dolby Atmos
• AIDA64 (Trial), HWiNFO
• Adobe Creative Cloud Trial
• Norton 360, WinRAR

BIOS & Management

• 256 Mb UEFI BIOS
• AI Overclocking Guide
• EZ Flash / CrashFree BIOS
• NPU Boost support
• WOL, PXE

In the Box

• 2 x SATA cables
• WiFi Q-Antenna
• Cable ties
• M.2 Q-Latch + Q-Slide kit
• ROG keychain + stickers
• M.2 rubber pads
• Quick start guide