Pro B860M-CT-CSM

Pro B860M-CT-CSM
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Pro B860M-CT-CSM
Ready for Advanced AI PCs: Designed for the future of AI computing, with the power and connectivity needed for demanding AI applications
Intel® LGA 1851 Socket: Ready for Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)
ASUS CSM Program: A stable motherboard supply, end-of-life notifications, and IT software for business motherboards
ASUS Control Center Express: Integrated IT monitoring and management software that simplifies enterprise-level system administration
Enhanced System Security: A self-recovering BIOS, TXT, TPM to safeguard PCs and NIST SP 800-193 compliance
Consistent and Reliable Performance: High-quality components and rigorous testing to help ensure durability in harsh environments
Efficient Management and Customization: BIOS EZ Deploy, an event log and commercial BIOS kit to enable easy maintenance
Better Serviceability: Q-LED Core diagnostic display and COM debug header to facilitate building and support processes
Ultrafast Connectivity: PCIe 5.0, DDR5, rear and front USB 10Gbps Type-C®
DIY Friendly Design: SafeSlot, Dual DIMM clips, Box headers
Product Name:
PRO B860M-CT-CSM
Part Number:
90MB1MBM-MVAAYC

Delivery Most orders ship out within 24 hours
Pickup A click away from your pick
Warranty 3 year manufacturer warranty
Free Shipping & Returns Conditions apply. See Shopping FAQs for more details
Get help buying You can email, chat, or call us any time
Safe and secure payment Your data is encrypted for your protection


Key features

Tech Specs

Shopping FAQ

News & Updates

Please see the updated OS support requirements for the Intel® Core Ultra 200S series below:

•Intel® Core Ultra 200S Series: Supports Windows 10 (version 21H2 and later) and Windows 11 (version 22H2 and later).

•Intel® Core Ultra 200S Plus Series: Windows 11 (version 25H2 and later) for full compatibility.


Please visit our GLOBAL website to check and download the latest updates.

CPU

Supports 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.

Chipset

Intel® B860 Chipset

Memory

4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5, dual DIMM clips
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 (AEMP III)
* 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/.
* *Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.

Graphics

2 x DisplayPort**
1 x HDMI™ port***  
* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.
** DP1 Supports max. 4K@60Hz and DP2 Supports max. 8K@30Hz as all 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.

Expansion Slots

Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors(series 2)*
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot
Intel® B860 Chipset
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
1 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slot
- To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for the list of supported peripherals.

Storage

Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors(series 2) *
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280  (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
Intel® B860 Chipset
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 modes)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
* Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.

Ethernet

1 x Intel®1Gb
ASUS LANGuard
*With Intel® I219-V LAN, Wake-on-LAN is not supported in S5 after the system transitions from G3.

Wireless & Bluetooth

M.2 slot only 2230 (Key E, CNVi & PCIe)*
*Wi-Fi module is sold separately.

USB

Rear USB (Total 4 ports)
1 x USB 10Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 10Gbps port (1 x Type-A )
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
Front USB (Total 7 ports)
1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® )
1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports

Audio

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
* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.

Back Panel I/O Ports

1 x USB 10Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 10Gbps port (1 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A )
2 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI™ port
1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple) port
1 x PS/2 mouse (green) port
1 x Intel® 1Gb Ethernet
3 x Audio jacks

Internal I/O Connectors

Fan and Cooling Related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
2 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
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x Chassis Intrude header
2 x COM Port headers
1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
1 x COM debug header
1 x LPT header
1 x Mono-Out Audio header (with Amp IC)
1 x M.2 slot (Key E)
1 x Speaker header
1x SMBUS header
1 x 10-1 pin Front Panel System header
1x SPI header(14-5 pin)

Special Features

ASUS Q-Design
- Q-LED Core
- Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
- Aluminum heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY
- Box headers
- Dual DIMM clips
- SafeSlot
Bespoke Motherboard Design & Business Focused Features
- ASUS Self-Recovering BIOS
- ASUS Event Log
- ASUS Commercial BIOS Kit*
- Anti-moisture coating
- BIOS EZ Deploy
- 24/7 reliability
- Overcurrent protection
TXT support
TPM IC onboard
* Please contact local FAE for Commercial BIOS kit.

Software Features

ASUS Exclusive Software
ASUS DriverHub
UEFI BIOS
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash
- ASUS MyHotkey

Remote Management Features

IT Management software supported
- ASUS Control Center Express (ACCE)
Ready for ASUS DASH LAN Card*
1 x SMBUS header
* ASUS DASH LAN Card is sold separately.

BIOS

256 (128+128) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability

WOL by PME, PXE

Accessories

Cables
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Miscellaneous
1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD
1 x I/O Shield
1 x M.2 Key E screw package
Documentation
1 x ACC Express Activation Key Card
1 x Quick start guide

Operating System

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

Form Factor

micro-ATX Form Factor
9.6 inch x 9.6 inch (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)

News & Updates

Please see the updated OS support requirements for the Intel® Core Ultra 200S series below:

•Intel® Core Ultra 200S Series: Supports Windows 10 (version 21H2 and later) and Windows 11 (version 22H2 and later).

•Intel® Core Ultra 200S Plus Series: Windows 11 (version 25H2 and later) for full compatibility.


Please visit our GLOBAL website to check and download the latest updates.

CPU

Supports 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.

Chipset

Intel® B860 Chipset

Memory

4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5, dual DIMM clips
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 (AEMP III)
* 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/.
* *Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.

Graphics

2 x DisplayPort**
1 x HDMI™ port***  
* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.
** DP1 Supports max. 4K@60Hz and DP2 Supports max. 8K@30Hz as all 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.

Expansion Slots

Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors(series 2)*
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot
Intel® B860 Chipset
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
1 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slot
- To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for the list of supported peripherals.

Storage

Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors(series 2) *
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280  (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
Intel® B860 Chipset
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 modes)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
* Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.

Ethernet

1 x Intel®1Gb
ASUS LANGuard
*With Intel® I219-V LAN, Wake-on-LAN is not supported in S5 after the system transitions from G3.

Wireless & Bluetooth

M.2 slot only 2230 (Key E, CNVi & PCIe)*
*Wi-Fi module is sold separately.

USB

Rear USB (Total 4 ports)
1 x USB 10Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 10Gbps port (1 x Type-A )
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
Front USB (Total 7 ports)
1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® )
1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports

Audio

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
* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.

Back Panel I/O Ports

1 x USB 10Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 10Gbps port (1 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A )
2 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI™ port
1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple) port
1 x PS/2 mouse (green) port
1 x Intel® 1Gb Ethernet
3 x Audio jacks

Internal I/O Connectors

Fan and Cooling Related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
2 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
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x Chassis Intrude header
2 x COM Port headers
1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
1 x COM debug header
1 x LPT header
1 x Mono-Out Audio header (with Amp IC)
1 x M.2 slot (Key E)
1 x Speaker header
1x SMBUS header
1 x 10-1 pin Front Panel System header
1x SPI header(14-5 pin)

Special Features

ASUS Q-Design
- Q-LED Core
- Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
- Aluminum heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY
- Box headers
- Dual DIMM clips
- SafeSlot
Bespoke Motherboard Design & Business Focused Features
- ASUS Self-Recovering BIOS
- ASUS Event Log
- ASUS Commercial BIOS Kit*
- Anti-moisture coating
- BIOS EZ Deploy
- 24/7 reliability
- Overcurrent protection
TXT support
TPM IC onboard
* Please contact local FAE for Commercial BIOS kit.

Software Features

ASUS Exclusive Software
ASUS DriverHub
UEFI BIOS
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash
- ASUS MyHotkey

Remote Management Features

IT Management software supported
- ASUS Control Center Express (ACCE)
Ready for ASUS DASH LAN Card*
1 x SMBUS header
* ASUS DASH LAN Card is sold separately.

BIOS

256 (128+128) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability

WOL by PME, PXE

Accessories

Cables
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Miscellaneous
1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD
1 x I/O Shield
1 x M.2 Key E screw package
Documentation
1 x ACC Express Activation Key Card
1 x Quick start guide

Operating System

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

Form Factor

micro-ATX Form Factor
9.6 inch x 9.6 inch (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)