GIGABYTE B860 EAGLE WIFI6E Intel B860 LGA1851 DDR5 Motherboard

Intel B860 ATX Motherboard for Core Ultra Series 2

The GIGABYTE B860 EAGLE WIFI6E is a performance-focused ATX motherboard designed for compatible Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors using the LGA1851 socket. Built around the Intel B860 platform, it combines high-speed DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0 expansion, multiple M.2 storage slots and modern networking for gaming, productivity and professional desktop systems.

With four DDR5 DIMM slots supporting speeds up to 9066MHz (OC), a 12+1+2+1 power design, three M.2 slots, WiFi 6E and 2.5GbE LAN, the B860 EAGLE WIFI6E provides a strong foundation for a modern Intel PC build.

Product Features

Intel Core Ultra Series 2 Support: Designed for compatible Intel Core Ultra Series 2 desktop processors using the LGA1851 socket.

Intel B860 Platform: The Intel B860 chipset provides a modern foundation for DDR5 memory, PCIe expansion, high-speed storage and current-generation connectivity.

12+1+2+1 Power Design: A 12+1+2+1 power solution with 50A PPAK components provides stable power delivery for compatible Intel processors.

Four DDR5 DIMM Slots: Four DDR5 DIMM slots provide flexible memory capacity and dual-channel operation for gaming, content creation and demanding multitasking.

DDR5 Up to 9066MHz (OC): Support for high-speed DDR5 memory configurations up to 9066MHz (OC) provides extensive memory performance potential with compatible components.

PCIe 5.0 Expansion: PCIe 5.0 support provides high-bandwidth connectivity for compatible graphics cards and expansion hardware.

Three M.2 Slots: Three M.2 slots provide extensive high-speed NVMe SSD expansion for the operating system, games, applications and professional data.

M.2 Thermal Guard: Integrated M.2 thermal protection helps manage temperatures of compatible NVMe SSDs during sustained workloads.

MOSFET Thermal Heatsink: Dedicated thermal hardware helps dissipate heat generated by the motherboard power delivery components.

WiFi 6E: Integrated WiFi 6E provides high-speed wireless networking with compatible routers and network equipment.

2.5GbE LAN: Integrated 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet provides fast wired networking for gaming, streaming, downloads, NAS access and large local file transfers.

USB Type-C: USB-C connectivity provides convenient support for compatible modern storage devices, peripherals and accessories.

EZ-Latch: GIGABYTE EZ-Latch technology simplifies compatible component installation and removal during system assembly, maintenance and upgrades.

ATX Form Factor: The full-size ATX layout provides additional room for memory, storage and expansion, making the motherboard suitable for performance-focused desktop builds.

Product Specifications

*Processor compatibility and achievable DDR5 memory speeds depend on the installed processor, memory modules, motherboard revision, BIOS version and system configuration.

Intel Core Ultra Series 2 and LGA1851 Support

The GIGABYTE B860 EAGLE WIFI6E uses the LGA1851 socket and is designed for compatible Intel Core Ultra Series 2 desktop processors. This provides a current-generation Intel platform suitable for gaming, productivity, content creation and professional applications.

DDR5 Memory Up to 9066MHz (OC)

Four DDR5 DIMM slots provide flexible memory configurations and support speeds up to 9066MHz (OC) with compatible hardware. High-speed DDR5 provides increased memory bandwidth for demanding applications and multitasking workloads.

12+1+2+1 Power Design

The 12+1+2+1 power solution with 50A PPAK components provides stable power delivery for compatible Intel processors. Dedicated MOSFET thermal hardware helps manage power delivery temperatures during demanding system workloads.

PCIe 5.0 Expansion

PCIe 5.0 connectivity provides high bandwidth for compatible graphics and expansion hardware, giving the motherboard a modern platform for performance-focused desktop configurations.

Three M.2 Storage Slots

Three M.2 slots provide flexible NVMe SSD expansion. Users can configure multiple compatible high-speed drives for the operating system, applications, games and project files.

WiFi 6E Wireless Networking

Integrated WiFi 6E provides fast wireless connectivity with compatible networking equipment, making the motherboard suitable for systems where wired Ethernet is unavailable or wireless connectivity is preferred.

2.5GbE Wired Networking

Integrated 2.5GbE LAN provides higher network bandwidth than conventional Gigabit Ethernet when connected to compatible equipment. This can benefit high-speed internet connections, gaming, NAS access and large local file transfers.

Thermal Management

The motherboard combines a MOSFET thermal heatsink with M.2 Thermal Guard technology to help manage operating temperatures around key power delivery and storage components.

EZ-Latch Design

GIGABYTE EZ-Latch helps simplify compatible component installation and removal, making system assembly, maintenance and future hardware upgrades more convenient.

Important Compatibility Information

Before purchasing, confirm compatibility between the intended Intel Core Ultra processor, motherboard revision and installed BIOS version.

DDR5-9066 is an overclocked memory specification. Actual achievable memory speed depends on the processor memory controller, installed memory modules, DIMM configuration and BIOS settings.

PCIe and M.2 bandwidth allocation may vary according to the installed processor and system configuration. Refer to the motherboard documentation when installing multiple storage and expansion devices.