EX-B860M-V5
ASUS EX-B860M-V5, an Intel® B860 (LGA 1851) mATX motherboard with PCIe 4.0, two M.2 slots, DDR5, Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet, HDMI™, DP, SATA 6 Gbps, front USB 5Gbps Type-C®, Luminous anti-moisture coating, Lightning Boot
- Non-stop action: The best choice for iCafé, configure-to-order gaming systems and quality-driven businesses
- Non-stop durability: Unbeatable features including 8-pin ProCool connector, Luminous anti-moisture coating, LANGuard, USBGuard, SafeSlot Core+ and 5X Protection III
- Non-stop gaming: VRM heatsinks, DDR5, two PCIe 4.0 x16 slots, two M.2 slots and Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet
- Non-stop challenger: ASUS iCafé LAB-certified reboot and compatibility tested for diskless-system use
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HDMI™
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DP
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USB 2.0
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USB 5Gbps
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2.5Gb Ethernet
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Audio
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Expansion Slots
● 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16
SafeSlot Core+
● 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16(@x4)
● 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16
SafeSlot Core+
● 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16(@x4)
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8-pin ProCool connector
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2 x DDR5
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Support Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors
(Series 2), LGA1851
(Series 2), LGA1851
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Front USB 5Gbps
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Front USB 5Gbps Type-C®
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M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4 mode
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M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 mode
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Intel® B860 Chipset
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SATA 6Gb/s ports
BUILT FOR NON STOP ACTION
ASUS Expedition: Ready for non-stop battle
ASUS Expedition 800 series motherboards are made for non-stop action, featuring Lightning Boot for faster BIOS boot-up. These Expedition motherboards are engineered for long-lasting durability to protect against moisture, corrosion and overvoltage damage. They have been subjected to stringent 144-hour diskless-system tests. Expedition motherboards provide the best stability, reliability and performance.
NON STOP DURABILITY
Exceptional stability and protection
ASUS Expedition motherboards offer an exclusive package of unbeatable hardware and features to ensure non-stop durability, including a luminous anti-moisture coating, SafeSlot Core+, LANGuard, USBGuard protection for 120%-higher overvoltage toleration, and exclusive 5X Protection III for absolute reliability.
Luminous Anti-moisture Coating
Protects against moisture and corrosion
An innovative moisture-resistant coating provides comprehensive protection to prolong the life of your Expedition motherboard. It combats the negative effects of high humidity often found in crowded environments — such as iCafé , data centers and libraries — and minimizes internal corrosion by preventing the adhesion and migration of moisture. The coating even has a luminous effect when viewed under ultraviolet light, letting you clearly see where it is applied.
* Anti-moisture coating is applied to the selected components and crucial design on the motherboard accordingly.
USBGuard
120% higher overvoltage protection
Exclusive USBGuard technology detects voltage changes in real time, and has 120%-higher overvoltage tolerances than standard to ensure stable and reliable input voltages — minimizing the risk of damage, and protecting your equipment.
* Only the USB ports under the LAN port support USBGuard.
8-pin ProCool Connector
Proprietary connector augment the motherboard’s link to the power supply with 8-pin connector that pass 12 volts of power directly to the processor. This connector features solid pins that can handle more current than hollow-pin connectors.
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SafeSlot Core+
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Surge-Protected Networking
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Overvoltage Protection
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Stable Power Supply
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Stainless-Steel Back I/O
ASUS Expedition motherboards are engineered with industry-leading 5X Protection III, employing the finest components, excellent circuit design, and exacting standards to guarantee the quality and long-term durability of your motherboard. That means exceptional protection and stability for your build — thanks to decades of engineering experience from the world's leading motherboard brand.
Safeslot Core+
SafeSlot Core+ is the ASUS-exclusive PCIe slot fortified with a one-piece stainless-steel brace that shields the slot to protect it from damage. The metal cover is tightly secured to the slot with hooks, and the entire assembly is firmly anchored to the PCB with strengthened solder points to provide a secure foundation for heavyweight graphics cards.
Strengthened solder points around the PCIe pins.
Metal inserts keep graphics cards properly aligned during installation.
The metal side-panels feature hooks that firmly clasp the slot body.
LANGuard
Pumped-up throughput. 2.5X higher surge tolerance
ASUS LANGuard is hardware-level networking protection that employs signal-coupling technology and premium anti-EMI surface-mounted capacitors ensuring a more reliable connection and better throughput.
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Overvoltage Protection
An exclusive circuit design with built-in voltage regulators to protect your chipset, connectivity ports, and audio codecs from damage caused by unexpected high-level voltages from unstable or inferior power supplies.
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DIGI+ Voltage-Regulator Module
The ASUS-exclusive Digi+ VRM intelligently delivers power to the processor based on real-time demands, reducing energy waste and improving system stability.
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Stainless-Steel Back I/O
Corrosion-resistant stainless steel back I/O panels bonded with chromium oxide have a lifespan that's three times (3X) longer than ordinary panels.
Acclaimed UEFI BIOS
ASUS Expedition 800 series motherboards include an improved slick mouse-controlled graphical BIOS and the new Lightning Boot feature that enables cloud PCs and diskless systems to boot up BIOS faster. The iCafe and Advanced modes help PC novices and seasoned overclockers get started quickly and easily.
Q-LED Core
The Q-LED Core display produces light patterns by power LED during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) that can help users troubleshoot potential issues.
No DRAM Detected
Fast blinking
4 Hz (0.25s)
No VGA Detected
Slow blinking
1/2 Hz (2s)
No Boot Device Detected
Very slow blinking
1/8 Hz (8s)
Installation Completed
Solid light
NON STOP GAMING
Digital Power Design
Stable power is crucial for maximizing the performance of Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2). The EX-B860M-V5 features an 6+1+1+1 phase design with discrete MOSFETs,ensuring efficient and stable power delivery for Intel® processors plus steady performance for day-to-day use.
VRM heatsinks
VRM heatsinks with underneath thermal pads improve heat transfer from the MOSFETs for better cooling performance.
AEMP III for Ultimate DDR5 Performance
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III) is an advanced firmware feature that empowers users to achieve unparalleled memory performance with cutting-edge CUDIMM memory. Through a two-phase comprehensive tuning process, AEMP III first optimizes the clock driver and then the memory frequency. This results in the best balance between performance and stability, even at cutting-edge speeds of DDR5-7600 or higher.
* Results may vary according to individual system specifications. Currently, only 2-DIMM configurations are supported. Results are based on a test with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor and 2x16GB SK Hynix DDR5-6400 Clocked Unbuffered DIMM RAM, model HMCG78AHBCA326N.
Dual M.2 slots (up to 128 Gbps)
EX-B860M-V5 offers a total of two M.2 slots, including one that supports data-transfer speeds of up to 128Gbps via PCIe 5.0, one that support 64Gbps via PCIe 4.0. This enables quicker boot-up and app load times with OS or application drives.
* Actual transmission speeds will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed.
PCIe® 4.0 Slot
ASUS Expedition motherboards are designed specifically for Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) and offer PCIe® 4.0 connectivity for the GPUs. The wide bandwidth and superfast transmission speeds allow you to create feature-rich builds that can handle high loads effortlessly.
Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet
Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet reduces CPU overhead and offers exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput for faster, smoother data transfer.
Lower CPU workload
High TCP and UDP throughput
Discover a whole new dimension of superior audio and get ready to rule!
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Audio shielding
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Separate layer for left and right tracks
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Premium audio capacitors
Provides warm, natural, and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.
NON STOP CHALLENEGING
144-hr diskless solution compatibility
ASUS operates the iCafé Labs to certify Expedition motherboards for use as diskless systems, subjecting them to 144 hours of dedicated tests, including a 24-hour reboot test and 12-hour 3D Mark test with heavy loading. A total of 1,200 validation hours ensure that Expedition motherboards are ready to run non-stop — with the smooth performance you demand.
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