Asrock B860M Challenger WiFi

Asrock B860M Challenger WiFi. Processor manufacturer: Intel, Processor socket: LGA 1851 (Socket V1), Compatible processor series: Intel Core Ultra (Series 2). Supported memory types: DDR5-SDRAM, Maximum internal memory: 256 GB, Memory slots type: DIMM. Supported storage drive interfaces: M.2, SATA III, Supported storage drive types: HDD SSD. Ethernet interface type: 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, LAN controller: Dragon RTL8125BG, Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be). Component for: PC, Motherboard form factor: micro ATX, Motherboard chipset family: Intel
The Challenger Series motherboard represents fearless play, bold breakthroughs, and relentless evolution. With solid specs, Wi-Fi 7, and gamer-focused features like Lightning Gaming Ports and toolless installation, it's a perfect choice for gamers.
Forge the Future Dominate the Game
Challenger Series is all about fearless play, bold breakthroughs, and relentless evolution. Packed with solid specs at a gamer-friendly price, it's the ultimate option for gamers.
DDR5 XMP EXPO Support
Derived from the "built for stable and reliable" designing concept, ASRock does not compromise on any details. This motherboard is built with high quality materials, enthusiasts are able to enjoy the boost of DDR5 memory overclocking performance by enabling the pre-tested profiles. Make sure the memory modules are Intel® XMP/AMD EXPO™ capable and overclocking can be made so affordable, satisfying and absolutely no sweat at all.
PCIe Gen5 Blazing M.2
The Blazing M.2 accommodates the latest PCI Express 5.0 standard to perform twice the bandwidth compared to previous generation, with a breathtaking 128Gb/s transfer speed, it is ready to unleash the full potential of future ultrafast SSDs.
Aluminum Heatsink
The first thing that catches the eye is the optimized Aluminum Heatsink Design. Heatsinks are crucial for efficient heat dissipation, especially during heavy workloads like gaming or productivity tasks. Motherboard that built with heatsinks can effectively manage thermal performance, hence ensure system stability and durability effortlessly.
Dragon 2.5 Gb/s LAN
The intelligent 2.5Gb/s LAN platform is built for maximum networking performance for the demanding requirements of home networking, content creators, online gamers and high-quality streaming media. Boost networking performance up to 2.5X the bandwidth compared to the standard gigabit Ethernet, you'll enjoy the faster and uncompromised connectivity experience for gaming, file transfers and backups.
Front USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C
Front USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C header delivers up to 5 Gbps data transfer rate and next generation reversible USB design to the front panel of computer case.
POLYCHROME RGB
This motherboard features onboard RGB headers and addressable RGB headers that allow motherboard to be connected to compatible LED devices such as strip, CPU fans, coolers, chassis and so on. Users may also synchronize RGB LED devices across the Polychrome RGB Sync-certified accessories to create their own unique lighting effects.

Processor

Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor socket: LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Compatible processor series: Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Maximum number of SMP processors: 1

Memory

Supported memory types: DDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slots: 2
Memory slots type: DIMM
Memory channels: Dual-channel
ECC сompatibility: Non-ECC
Maximum internal memory: 256 GB
Unbuffered memory: Yes

Storage controllers

Supported storage drive types: HDD SSD
Supported storage drive interfaces: M.2, SATA III

Graphics

HDCP: Yes
HDCP version: 2.3

Internal I/O

USB 2.0 connectors: 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors: 2
Number of SATA III connectors: 4
Front panel audio connector: Yes
ATX Power connector (24-pin): Yes
CPU fan connector: Yes
Number of CPU fan connectors: 2
Number of chassis fan connectors: 2
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin): 1
EPS power connector (8-pin): Yes
TPM connector: Yes
RGB LED pin header: Yes
Number of RGB LED pin headers: 4

Rear panel I/O ports

USB 2.0 ports quantity: 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity: 3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity: 1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 1
HDMI ports quantity: 1
Headphone outputs: 1
Line-in: Yes
Microphone in: Yes

Network

Ethernet LAN: Yes
Ethernet interface type: 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controller: Dragon RTL8125BG
Wi-Fi: Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standards: 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth: Yes
Bluetooth version: 5.4

Features

Motherboard chipset: Intel B860
Audio chip: Realtek ALC897
Audio output channels: 7.1 channels
Component for: PC
Motherboard form factor: micro ATX
Motherboard chipset family: Intel
Windows operating systems supported: Windows 11 x64

Expansion slots

PCI Express x4 (Gen 4.x) slots: 1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots: 1
Number of M.2 (M) slots: 1

BIOS

BIOS type: UEFI AMI
BIOS memory size: 256 Mbit

Weight dimensions

Width: 244 mm
Depth: 244 mm

Packaging content

Cables included: SATA
Antenna included: Yes