The MSI B860M GAMING PLUS WIFI is a feature-rich micro-ATX motherboard designed for Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) with the latest LGA 1851 socket. It supports up to 256GB DDR5 memory across 4 UDIMM slots, leveraging high-frequency memory standards including XMP 3.0 and OC profiles, ensuring exceptional performance for gaming and content creation.

Connectivity excels with an onboard Intel® Killer™ BE1750x Wi-Fi 7 module complemented by Bluetooth 5.4 support, offering robust and ultra-fast wireless networking. Wired networking is powered by Intel® Killer™ E5000 5Gbps LAN. The motherboard features extensive USB options including Thunderbolt 4 (USB 40 Gbps) via a rear Type-C port and multiple USB 10Gbps and 5Gbps ports.

Display outputs include HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 supporting up to 4K 60Hz, dependent on integrated graphics support from compatible CPUs.

Storage capabilities are expansive, with three M.2 slots (one PCIe Gen5 x4 from CPU and two PCIe Gen4 from chipset) plus four SATA 6Gb/s ports supporting RAID configurations. For graphics and expansion, the board includes a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and three additional PCIe 4.0 x16 slots optimized for multiple GPUs or high-bandwidth devices.

Engineered for durability and sustained performance, it employs a multi-phase 12+1+1+1 power design with premium heatsinks, M.2 Shield Frozr cooling, and a 6-layer server-grade PCB. Audio is powered by the Realtek ALC897 codec supporting 7.1-channel HD audio with Audio Boost.

MSI’s EZ DIY features like EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II, EZ M.2 Clip II, EZ PCIe Clip II, and a pre-installed I/O shield simplify installation and maintenance. The package also includes a Wi-Fi antenna.

Compatible with Windows 11 64-bit, the MSI B860M GAMING PLUS WIFI is an excellent motherboard for gamers and professionals seeking high-end functionality on a compact Micro-ATX form factor.