Support Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) , LGA1851*
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
*Refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for CPU support list.
**Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Intel® Socket 2066 Processors,Supports Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC),Supports Intel® 14nm CPU,Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0,* The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Intel^® B860 Chipset

Intel® C422

4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5
Supports up to 8666+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC,Un-buffered ,Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)*
Dual channel memory architecture
DIMM Fit
Supports Intel^® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III(AEMPIII)
*Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/.
* Adjustments will be made based on the specifications of mass-produced memory products available on the market.
* Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.

8 x DIMM, Max. 1024GB, DDR4 2933(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz RDIMM, LR-DIMM Memory *¹,* Only on Select SKUs, With 1 DIMM per channel. Additional DIMM loading on any channel may impact maximum memory speed by one bin.,Quad Channel Memory Architecture

Windows 11 (22H2 & later), Windows 10 64-bit(21H2 & later)

Fan and Cooling Related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header
3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
Power Related
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
1 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connector
Storage Related
2 x M.2 slots (Key M)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB
1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® )
1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports
1 x USB 2.0 header supports 2 additionalUSB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous
3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
1 x Aura RGB header
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x Chassis Intrusion header
1 x COM Port header
1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO)
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x SPI TPM header (14-1 pin)
1 x 10-1 pin Front System Panel header
1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header

1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 10Gbps port (1 x Type-A)
2 x USB 5Gbps ports (2 x Type-A)
4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A )
2 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI™ port
1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port
3 x Audio jacks

Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC*
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback
Audio Features
- Audio Shielding
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.

Realtek® ALC S1220A7.1-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC,- High quality120dBSNR stereo playback output(Line-out at rear)and113dB(Line-in),- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback *⁴,- DTS Connect,- DTS Headphone:X,- Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance,- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs,- Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers,- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking,Audio Feature :,- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel,- Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference,- Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity,- Unique de-pop circuit: Reduces start-up popping noise to audio outputs,Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality

Intel® C422 Chipset :,1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (1 at mid-board),6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (4 at back panel, , 2 at mid-board),2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (2 at back panel, , Type-A + USB Type-C^TM),ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller :

ASUS Control Center (ACC)

ASUS 5X PROTECTION III
- DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS)
- ESD Guards
- LANGuard
- Overvoltage protection
- SafeSlot
- Stainless-steel back I/O
ASUS Q-Design
- Q-Dashboard
- Q-DIMM
- Q-LED Core
- Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
- M.2 heatsink
- VRM heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY
- ProCool
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
Aura Sync
- Aura RGB header
- Addressable Gen2 headers

- Ai Charger+,- CPU Power: Digital 8-phase power design,DIGI + Power Control :,- DRAM Power: Digital 2-phase power design,- ASUS USB BIOS Flashback^®,Asus Control Center (ACC) IT management software supported,Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC) ready,ASMedia USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controller supports Multiple-Ins function,Thunderbolt 3 support,- MemOK!,- Onboard Button : Power/Reset,- File Transfer,Turbo APP,Fan Xpert4,- Fan Xpert 4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control,ASUS 5X Protection III :
- ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage,- ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design,- ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability!,- ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Short circuit damage prevention,- ASUS ESD Guards - Enhanced ESD protection,AURA :,- Aura RGB Strip Headers,- Aura Addressable Strip Header(s),ASUS Exclusive Features :,ASUS EZ DIY :,- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode,ASUS Q-Design :,- ASUS Q-Shield,- ASUS Q-Code,- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED),- ASUS Q-Slot,- ASUS Q-DIMM,- ASUS Q-Connector,M.2 and U.2 Onboard (The Latest Transfer Technology with up to 32Gb/s Data-transfer Speeds for M.2 and U.2)

Windows® 10 64-bit

1 x AAFP connector,2 x U.2 port,1 x 6-pin ATX Power connector,1 x EZ XMP switch,1 x MemOK! Button,1 x CPU_OV jumper,1 x Aura Addressable Strip Header(s),1 x VROC_HW_Key,1 x Thunderbolt header(s),1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector,1 x AAFP connector,1 x Aura RGB Strip Header,1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s),1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode),1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode),1 x TPM header,1 x COM port(s) connector(s),8 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s),1 x CPU Fan connector(s),1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s),2 x Chassis Fan connector(s),1 x AIO_PUMP connector,1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s),2 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s),1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector,1 x Power-on button(s),1 x Reset button(s),1 x Water Pump header (4-pin),1 x System panel connector,1 x Thermal sensor connector,1 x M.2 Fan Header

2 x DisplayPort**
1 x HDMI™ port***
* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.
** Supports max. 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.
*** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.
***** VGA resolution support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution.
******While installing the operating system, please ensure that your monitor is connected to the HDMI port on the back I/O panel or to a discrete graphics card.

Operation temperature: 10℃ ~ 35℃
Non operation temperature: -40℃ ~ 70℃
Non operation humidity: 20% ~ 90% ( Non condensing)

*1 Memory capacity supported depends on both CPU and Memory installed.
*2 Please refer to the block diagrams in the Appendix for more details in the manual.
*3 Intel® VROC is supported via RSTe, and Intel® VROC_HW_key. VROC_HW_Key is purchased separately. NVMe RAID type and function will depend on the Intel® VROC_HW_key installed.
*4 Due to limitations in HAD bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-channel audio. 32-Bit/192kHz is only available under Windows® 10.