Gigabyte B860M Aorus Elite Wifi6E Motherboard

The GIGABYTE B860M AORUS ELITE WIFI 6E DDR5 motherboard is a compact, high-performance micro-ATX platform designed for Intel Core Ultra series CPUs. It combines a robust power design with modern connectivity to support demanding gaming and creative workloads. The Twin Hybrid Digital 12+1+2+1 phase VRM, driven by 60A DrMOS, provides stable power delivery, while comprehensive heatsinks and an extended M.2 Thermal Guard help maintain optimal temperatures under load. Built for enthusiasts, it includes EZ-Latch Plus and EZ-Latch Click for quicker GPU and SSD installation, and it supports DDR5 memory for future-ready performance.

This motherboard enables advanced setups with PCIe 5.0 graphics and fast storage options, including one PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots. Networking is strong with Wi-Fi 6E, 2.5GbE LAN, and USB 4.0 Type-C connectivity. It supports DDR5 memory up to 256 GB, with XMP profiles allowing overclocking up to 9200 MT/s. The design emphasises cooling and control, featuring an advanced thermal design and Smart Fan 6 for precise fan management, plus RGB Fusion for custom lighting.

Features

• Twin Hybrid Digital 12+1+2+1 phases
• 60A DrMOS VRM
• DDR5 up to 256 GB
• Memory up to 9200 MT/s with XMP
• PCIe 5.0 x16 for graphics
• PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots
• Wi‑Fi 6E and 2.5GbE LAN
• USB 4.0 Type‑C
• EZ-Latch Plus and EZ-Latch Click
• M.2 Thermal Guard with covered heatsinks
• Advanced thermal design and Smart Fan 6

Usage

• For upgrading, install DDR5 memory modules and use the EZ-Latch mechanisms to add M.2 storage.
• Connect Wi‑Fi 6E and 2.5GbE LAN for network access, then configure fans with Smart Fan 6.
• Enable XMP profiles to achieve higher DDR5 frequencies up to 9200 MT/s.