ASROCK B860 Steel Legend WiFi
ASROCK B860 Steel Legend WiFi
The ASROCK B860 Steel Legend WiFi motherboard, with an Intel B860 chipset and LGA 1851 socket in an ATX format, features an advanced 14+1+1+1+1 phase power design with 80A Dr.MOS. It supports four DDR5 slots with speeds of up to 8666MHz (OC), two PCIe slots (5.0 x16 and 4.0 x16), and extensive connectivity including Thunderbolt 4/USB4 Type-C with a transfer speed of 40Gb/s. It also comes with Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax supporting the 6GHz band, 2.5G LAN, one Blazing M.2 PCIe Gen5 slot, three additional M.2 slots, four SATA III connectors, and a seven-channel Realtek ALC1220 sound card with Nahimic Audio.
Intel B860
Chipset
Intel 1851
Socket
ATX
Format
DDR5
Memory type
4×
Number of RAM slotsKey features of the ASROCK B860 Steel Legend WiFi motherboard
- Advanced 14+1+1+1+1 phase power design with 80A Dr.MOS ensures a stable power supply and overclocking potential for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors
- DDR5 memory support up to 8666MHz in overclocking mode with XMP 3.0 profiles for maximum memory subsystem performance
- Blazing M.2 slot with PCI Express 5.0 achieves transfer speeds of up to 128Gb/s, preparing the system for future-generation ultra-fast SSDs
- Thunderbolt 4/USB4 Type-C port offers universal connectivity with 40Gb/s transfer speeds and up to 15W power delivery
- Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax with an extension into the 6GHz band delivers faster wireless connectivity with lower latency and higher capacity
- Multi-layer XXL M.2 heatsink with screwless installation efficiently dissipates heat from high-speed SSDs, ensuring stable performance
Performance components and power
The board uses an optimised VRM with a 14+1+1+1+1 phase design, ensuring a stable power supply to the processor. Integrated Dr.MOS modules are an advanced solution delivering higher current to each phase, which results in better thermal properties and higher performance. A dual-layer PCB with 2oz copper layers provides stable signal traces and ensures lower temperatures when overclocking. High-quality 20K capacitors guarantee long-term system reliability. Support for DDR5 XMP and EXPO profiles lets you use pre-tested profiles and achieve maximum memory performance.
Cooling and thermal management
The intelligent cooling system uses optimised aluminium heatsinks that efficiently dissipate heat during demanding tasks. The extra-large aluminium M.2 heatsink effectively improves heat dissipation from high-speed M.2 SSDs, ensuring system stability. The M.2 backplate heatsink efficiently dissipates heat through the motherboard's PCB. The board is equipped with a screwless multi-layer M.2 heatsink featuring a Toolless Design and an extended latch for easy graphics card installation. A temperature sensor with a cable offers an additional source for temperature monitoring.
Connectivity and expandability
The board provides comprehensive connectivity thanks to Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax technology, which extends the spectrum into the new 6GHz band. The Thunderbolt 4/USB4 Type-C port offers fast data transfers of up to 40Gb/s and lets you connect external monitors and devices with a single cable. The intelligent 2.5G LAN platform increases bandwidth up to 2.5× compared to standard gigabit ethernet. Ultra USB Power transforms the 5V supply from the +12V line to provide stable power. The front USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C connector offers transfer speeds of up to 20Gb/s. High-quality sound is delivered by the Realtek ALC1220 codec with seven-channel HD Audio and Nahimic Audio technology.
Port configuration
Storage
- Number of SATA III: 4
- Number of M.2: 4
- M.2 Slot 1 – M.2 PCI-E NVMe Gen5x4
- 2× M.2 Slot 2 – M.2 PCI-E NVMe Gen4x4
- M.2 Slot 4 – M.2 PCI-E NVMe Gen4x2
- Features: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10
USB ports
- Internal USB 2.0: 4
- Internal USB 3.2 Gen 1: 4
- Internal USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2: 1
- Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2: 2
- Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1: 4
- Rear USB 2.0: 3
- Rear Thunderbolt 4/USB4 Type-C: 1
Graphics
- HDMI 2.1
- DisplayPort 1.4
Sound
- Number of channels: 7.1
- Rear connectors: Line Out (gold jack), Microphone Input (gold jack), Optical S/PDIF
Other
- Rear: BIOS Flashback, 2× Wi-Fi antenna, RJ-45 LAN
- Power: 1× 24pin, 2× 8pin
- Cooling: 2× CPU Fan (4-pin), 5× Chassis Fan (4-pin), 1× AIO Pump (4-pin)
- Internal: Temperature sensor, RGB LED (4-pin), Addressable RGB LED (3× connector), SPI TPM Header
Choosing a motherboard
When choosing a motherboard, it is important to pay particular attention to the motherboard's socket type, format, and chipset. These are the most critical parameters that ensure the board's compatibility with the processor, expansion cards, and other components. The specific socket determines your choice of a suitable processor, while the remaining connectors dictate which other components you will need to select for your future computer.Specifications
Socket and chipset
Format & functions
Memory
Advanced parameters
Connectors
Compatibility
Colour
| Code: | ASb860s1 |
| Warranty: | 36 months |
| Links: | Producer's Website: |