Gigabyte B860 EAGLE WiFi 6E Motherboard Specifications
The Gigabyte B860 EAGLE WiFi 6E is a feature-rich, mainstream motherboard designed for the latest generation of Intel Core processors. It strikes a balance between high-end connectivity, including the ultra-fast WiFi 6E standard, and robust power delivery for stable performance in gaming and professional workloads.
Core Specifications
- Socket: Intel® Socket LGA 1851 / 1700 (Depending on specific CPU generation support)
- Chipset: Intel® B860
- Form Factor: ATX
- CPU Support: Supports Intel® Core™ Ultra processors and 14th/13th/12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors (depending on the specific socket revision).
Memory Support
- Slots: 4 x DDR5 DIMM
- Max Capacity: Up to 192GB (48GB per slot)
- Architecture: Dual Channel
- Speeds: Supports up to 8000+(OC) MHz with XMP 3.0 profiles.
Expansion & Storage
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PCIe Slots:
- 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (Primary reinforced slot for GPUs)
- 2 x PCIe 3.0/4.0 x1 slots
- M.2 Slots: * 3 x M.2 slots (Key M) supporting PCIe 4.0 x4 performance.
- SATA Ports: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports.
Connectivity & Networking
- Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 6GHz band support and Bluetooth 5.3.
- Ethernet: 1 x Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN port.
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Rear I/O Ports:
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-A)
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1
- 1 x HDMI 2.1 / 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
- 3 x Audio Jacks
Internal Features & Cooling
- Digital VRM Design: 12+1+1 phases for stable power delivery under heavy loads.
- M.2 Thermal Guard: Heatsinks included for M.2 slots to prevent throttling of high-speed NVMe SSDs.
- Smart Fan 6: Multiple temperature sensors and hybrid fan headers with FAN STOP technology.
- Q-Flash Plus: Update the BIOS without installing the CPU, memory, or graphics card.
Key Highlights
- WiFi 6E Technology: Access to the 6GHz frequency band ensures lower latency and less interference in crowded wireless environments.
- DDR5 Optimized: Enhanced circuitry to unlock the full potential of high-frequency DDR5 memory modules.
- PCIe 5.0 Ready: Future-proofed for the next generation of high-end graphics cards with double the bandwidth of PCIe 4.0.
- Advanced Thermal Design: Large VRM heatsinks and optimized airflow paths ensure the motherboard stays cool during intense gaming or rendering sessions.
