Motherboard ASUS ROG STRIX B860-I GAMING WIFI — Intel B860, LGA 1851, mini ITX, 2× DDR5 DIMM (up to 128 GB), Wi‑Fi 7, 2.5Gb LAN

The ASUS ROG STRIX B860-I GAMING WIFI is a Mini ITX motherboard based on the Intel B860 chipset with an LGA 1851 (Socket V1) for Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2). It supports DDR5 memory up to 128 GB across two DIMM slots, M.2 and SATA III storage with RAID 0/1/5/10 support, and provides high-speed connectivity including 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, WiFi 7 (802.11be) and Thunderbolt 4. The board is engineered for compact gaming systems and AI-focused workloads that require modern I/O and fast memory.

Advantages

The ROG Strix B860-I Gaming WiFi combines a compact Mini ITX form factor with advanced power delivery and AI-optimized features to extract performance from Intel Core Ultra processors. Native support for DDR5 memory and high-speed networking (WiFi 7 and 2.5 GbE) ensures low-latency connectivity, while multiple storage interfaces and RAID options provide flexible and fast storage configurations. Integrated Thunderbolt 4 and modern I/O make the board suitable for high-bandwidth peripherals.

Suitable for

• Compact gaming PCs and small-form-factor builds
• AI-assisted applications and workstation tasks that benefit from fast CPU and memory
• High-speed networking and streaming setups using WiFi 7 or 2.5 GbE
• Systems requiring fast NVMe or RAID-capable storage

Key specifications

• Form factor: Mini ITX
• Chipset: Intel B860
• Socket: LGA 1851 (Socket V1) — supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
• Memory: 2 x DDR5 DIMM slots, up to 128 GB
• Storage: M.2 and SATA III; RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10 supported
• Networking: WiFi 7 (802.11be) and 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
• Expansion/connectivity: Thunderbolt 4 support and modern I/O (as provided onboard)

How to use

Install the motherboard into a compatible Mini ITX case and fit an LGA 1851-compatible Intel Core Ultra processor according to the CPU and cooler manufacturer instructions. Insert DDR5 modules into the two DIMM slots, install storage drives into M.2 slots or SATA ports as required, and connect power, front panel, and peripheral cables. Configure RAID in the BIOS if RAID arrays are needed, and install appropriate drivers for the chipset, LAN, WiFi 7, and Thunderbolt 4 to ensure full functionality.

Recommendations

For optimal stability and performance, use matched DDR5 modules listed on ASUS QVL when populating both DIMM slots, keep BIOS and firmware up to date for Intel Core Ultra processor support, and use quality cooling solutions appropriate for the selected CPU within a Mini ITX chassis.