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ASUS TUF Gaming B860M-Plus WiFi motherboard and Intel Ultra 9 285K processor in box

ASUS

ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS WIFI & Intel Ultra 9 285K Combo

SKU CH-1VDT-YFX8M

Bundled LGA 1851 motherboard and Intel Ultra 9 285K CPU with DDR5 support up to 8800 MT/s, PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 and included thermal grease

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1851
  • ChipsetIntel B860
  • Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Memory StandardUp to 8800+ MT/s (OC)
  • Maximum Memory Supported192GB
  • Channel SupportedDual Channel

model TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS WIFI

+CPU +Ultra 9 285K

  • Ready for AI workloads with Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
  • Stable power delivery via 12+2+1 80A DrMOS stages
  • DDR5 memory up to 8800 MT/s and 192 GB capacity
  • PCIe 5.0 graphics slot plus one PCIe 5.0 M.2 and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots
  • Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 and 2.5 Gb Ethernet for fast networking

TUF B860M combo for AI workloads

This bundle pairs the ASUS TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS WIFI motherboard with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor and Shin-Etsu X-23-7868-2D thermal grease. The board uses the Intel B860 chipset on an LGA 1851 socket and is marketed as ready for advanced AI PC applications. Four DDR5 slots support up to 192 GB of memory running at 8800 MT/s when overclocked. The package targets builders who want a matched platform for compute-intensive tasks.

Thermals and power at typical loads

The motherboard delivers power through 12+2+1 80 A DrMOS stages fed by dual 8-pin ProCool connectors with alloy chokes and durable capacitors. Large VRM heatsinks, dedicated M.2 heatsinks and a PCH heatsink work with hybrid fan headers controlled by Fan Xpert 4 to manage heat. The CPU has a 125 W base power rating and includes Intel Graphics, while the bundled Shin-Etsu grease aids thermal transfer between die and cooler. A 2.5 Gb Ethernet port and Wi-Fi 7 provide network connectivity without adding significant thermal load.

Behaviour under sustained load

The single PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and three M.2 slots — one PCIe 5.0 x4 and two PCIe 4.0 x4 — maintain bandwidth during extended storage and GPU workloads. Rear I/O includes a USB 20 Gbps Type-C port with DisplayPort Alt mode, two USB 10 Gbps Type-A ports and four USB 5 Gbps Type-A ports for persistent peripheral throughput. Bluetooth 5.4 and Realtek 7.1 audio remain active during long sessions. DIY features such as PCIe Slot Q-Release, M.2 Q-Latch and BIOS FlashBack simplify maintenance when the system runs continuously.

Highlights

  • Ready for AI workloads with Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
  • Stable power delivery via 12+2+1 80A DrMOS stages
  • DDR5 memory up to 8800 MT/s and 192 GB capacity
  • PCIe 5.0 graphics slot plus one PCIe 5.0 M.2 and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots
  • Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 and 2.5 Gb Ethernet for fast networking

Specifications

BrandASUS
ModelTUF GAMING B860M-PLUS WIFI+Ultra 9 285K
Part NumberTUF GAMING B860M-PLUS WIFI+Ultra 9 285K
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1851
ChipsetIntel B860
Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
Memory StandardUp to 8800+ MT/s (OC)
Maximum Memory Supported192GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
Memory FeatureSupport up to 8800+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC,Un-buffered ,Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)*
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
DIMM Fit
Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III(AEMPIII)
* Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.
PCI Express 5.0 x16Intel Core Ultra Processors(series 2)
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
PCI Express x4Intel B860 Chipset
1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot
Serial ATA (SATA)4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2Intel Core Ultra Processors(series 2)*
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
Intel B860 Chipset
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
SATA RAID* Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.
Audio ChannelsRealtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback
Audio Features
- Audio Shielding
- Rear optical S/PDIF out port
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
Max LAN Speed2.5Gbps
Wireless LANWi-Fi 802.11 be
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4
Back I/O Ports1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C with DP Alt mode)
2 x USB 10Gbps ports (2 x Type-A)
4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
1 x USB 2.0 port (1 x Type-A)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI port
1 x Wi-Fi Module
1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port
5 x Audio jacks
1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
Onboard USB1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C)
1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports
1 x USB 2.0 header supports 2 additional USB 2.0 ports
Other ConnectorsFan and Cooling related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header
3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
Miscellaneous
3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x Chassis Intrusion header
1 x Front panel audio header (F_AUDIO)
1 x 10-1 pin Front System Panel header
1 x Thunderbolt (USB4) header
BIOS Feature2 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
SoftwareASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
- AURA Creator
- AURA Sync
- Fan Xpert 2+
- Power Saving
ASUS DriverHub
ASUS GlideX
TurboV Core
TUF GAMING CPU-Z
DTS Audio Processing
Norton 360 for Gamers (60 Days Free Trial)
WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial)
UEFI BIOS
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- ASUS MyHotkey
NPU Boost
Windows 11Windows 11
Form FactorMicro ATX
Dimensions (W x L)9.6" x 9.6"
Power Pin1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connectors
FeaturesASUS TUF PROTECTION
- DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS)
- ESD Guards
- TUF LANGuard
- Overvoltage Protection
- SafeSlot
- Stainless-steel back I/O
ASUS Q-Design
- M.2 Q-Latch
- PCIe Slot Q-Release
- Q-Antenna
- Q-Dashboard
- Q-DIMM
- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
ASUS Thermal Solution
- M.2 heatsinks
- VRM heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY
- CPU Socket lever protector
- ProCool
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
- SafeDIMM
AURA Sync
- Addressable Gen 2 headers
Package Contents1 x Intel Ultra 9 285K CPU
1 x Thermal grease: Shin-Etsu X-23-7868-2D
Cables
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Miscellaneous
1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna
2 x M.2 Rubber Packages
1 x TUF Gaming sticker
1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD
Documentation
1 x Quick start guide

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Questions about this item

How do I install the Intel Ultra 9 285K into the LGA 1851 socket and what step do builders often miss?

Align the notches, lower the CPU gently, close the retention lever, then apply the included Shin-Etsu X-23-7868-2D thermal grease before mounting the cooler; skipping the paste causes overheating.

What maintenance or replacement will the board need later?

The CMOS battery that keeps BIOS settings will eventually need replacement when the system starts losing date or time.

What limit appears first under sustained load with the 125W CPU?

The 12+2+1 80A DrMOS power stages and VRM heatsinks set the thermal ceiling; prolonged heavy work pushes VRM temperatures up before the CPU hits its own throttle point.

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