GIGABYTE B860 EAGLE WIFI6E
For users building complete desktop computer systems (ATX) that require maximum expansion and storage flexibility, the GIGABYTE B860 EAGLE WIFI6E motherboard is the ideal choice; it combines support for Intel Core Ultra processors with an LGA 1851 socket, exceptional flexibility with three M.2 connectors for fast storage, and support for DDR5 memory across four slots with speeds of up to 9066 MT/s in overclocking mode, all backed by ultra-fast Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity, a 2.5GbE wired network, and a USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C port.
Features of the GIGABYTE B860 EAGLE WIFI6E 1.0 Motherboard
Design, Processor, and Socket:
- Form Factor: ATX (Standard Size), with dimensions 30.5 cm × 24.4 cm.
- The socket: LGA 1851, to support Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2).
- Chipset: Intel B860 Express.
Memory and Speed:
- Memory type: DDR5.
- Number of slots: 4 × DDR5 DIMM slots (Dual Channel).
- Maximum capacity: Supports up to 256 GB of system memory.
- Maximum Memory Speed (O.C): Supports overclocking speeds of up to 9066 MT/s, with XMP file support.
Expansion and storage openings:
- PCIe slots:
- 1 × Main PCI Express x16 slot supporting PCIe 5.0 interface (connected to the processor).
- 2 × secondary PCI Express x16 slots support PCIe 4.0 interface and operate at x1 speed.
- M.2 storage interface:
- 3 M.2 connectors in total: 1 × supports PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 (from the processor) and 2 × support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 (from the chipset).
- SATA Ports: 4 × SATA 6Gb/s connectors.
Communication, Networks, and Ports:
- Local Area Network (LAN): Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip.
- Wireless connectivity: Integrated Intel/Realtek Wi-Fi 6E module, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz bands and BLUETOOTH 5.3 technology.
- Rear USB ports: include a USB Type-C® port with support for USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (at 20 Gbps), and a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port.
The GIGABYTE B860 EAGLE WIFI6E motherboard is an integrated ATX platform that offers excellent expansion thanks to 3 M.2 slots, and supports maximum DDR5 memory speeds of up to 9066 MT/s, in addition to advanced connectivity via Wi-Fi 6E.
Specifications of the GIGABYTE B860 EAGLE WIFI6E 1.0 Motherboard
CPU
LGA1851 socket: Support for Intel ® Core™ Ultra Processors
(Go to GIGABYTE’s website for the latest CPU support list.)
L3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset
Intel ® B860 Express Chipset
Memory
Support for DDR5 9066(O.C)/8800(O.C) /8600(O.C) / 8400(O.C) /8266(O.C) / 8200(O.C) / 8000(O.C) / 7950(O.C) / 7900(O.C) / 7800(O.C) / 7600(O.C.) / 7400(O.C.) / 7200(O.C.) / 7000(O.C.) / 6800(O.C.) / 6600(O.C.) /6400/5600 MT/s memory modules
4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)
Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
(The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules, please refer to “Memory Support List” on GIGABYTE’s website for more information.)
Onboard Graphics
- Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support:
– 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2160@60 Hz
* Support for HDMI 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3.
– 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 3840×2160@144 Hz
* Support for DisplayPort 2.1 version.
(Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)
Audio
Realtek® Audio CODEC
High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
* You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings.
Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN
Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
Wireless Communication module
Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (PCB rev. 1.0)
– WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
– BLUETOOTH 5.3
– Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard
Realtek® Wi-Fi 6E RTL8852CE (PCB rev. 1.1)
– WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
– BLUETOOTH 5.3
– Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard
(Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.)
Expansion Slots
- CPU:
– 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16)
* The PCIEX16 slot can only support a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. If only one graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
- Chipset:
– 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x1(PCIEX1_3/4)
Storage Interface
- CPU:
– 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 PCIe 5.0×4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU)
- Chipset:
– 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 PCIe 4.0×4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_SB)
– 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 PCIe 4.0×4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB)
– 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices
USB
- Chipset:
– 1 x USB Type-C® port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support
– 1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support, available through the internal USB header
– 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel
– 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB headers
– 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel
- Chipset+USB 2.0 Hub:
– 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers
Internal I/O Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x CPU fan header
1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header
2 x system fan headers
2 x system fan/water cooling pump headers
3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers
1 x RGB LED strip header
3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 module only)
1 x serial port header
1 x Q-Flash Plus button
1 x reset jumper
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Back Panel Connectors
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
1 x HDMI port (Note)
1 x DisplayPort (Note)
1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
2 x antenna connectors (2T2R)
1 x RJ-45 port
3 x audio jacks
(Note) Actual support may vary by CPU.
I/O Controller
iTE®I/O Controller Chip
H/W Monitoring
Voltage detection
Temperature detection
Fan speed detection
Water cooling flow rate detection
Fan fail warning
Fan speed control
* Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan(pump) you install.
BIOS
1 x 256 Mbit flash
Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
Unique Features
Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)
* Available applications in GCC may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Q-Flash Plus
Support for Smart Backup
Bundled Software
Norton®Internet Security (OEM version)
LAN bandwidth management software
Operating System
Support for Windows 11 64-bit
Support for Windows 10 64-bit
* The Intel® NPU driver is only supported on Windows 11.
Form Factor
ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm
