ASRock B860M Steel Legend WiFi Intel Motherboard / Micro-ATX Form Factor / Supports Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) / LGA 1851 CPU Socke / Dual Channel DDR5 / Thunderbolt™ 4/USB4 Type-C (40 Gb/s) / 2.5G LAN & Wi-Fi 6E / 90-MXBQF0-A0UAYZ / 90-MXBQF0-A0UAYZ + FREE DELIVERY !

This concept picture visually represents the style and core ethos of the **B860M Steel Legend WiFi** motherboard, highlighting its robust build and aesthetic features designed for high-performance systems.

The upgraded 20K Black capacitor extends its lifespan to 20,000 hours and increases the capacitance value from 560uF to 1000uF, providing greater charge storage for better support under high loads, reduced power output fluctuations for improved quality, a more stable power supply to minimize voltage impacts, and enhanced reliability and system performance for consistent, long-term stability.

Featuring sturdy components and smooth power delivery to the CPU, this design provides exceptional overclocking capabilities and enhanced performance while maintaining low temperatures for advanced gamers. The Dr.MOS design incorporates the latest SPS (Smart Power Stage) technology, optimized to monitor the current and temperature of each phase, ensuring cleaner and more efficient power delivery to the CPU for superior performance and overclocking potential.

CPU overclocking requires higher current. ASRock Hi-Density Power Connectors are designed to withstand higher currents compared to traditional CPU and ATX power connectors, providing a more stable system and reducing the risk of fire during heavy overclocking.

The PCB incorporates **2 ounce copper inner layers** to provide stable signal traces and power shapes. This design is crucial for delivering lower temperatures and achieving higher energy efficiency, especially beneficial for stable overclocking performance.

Engineered for stability and reliability with high-quality materials, this motherboard allows enthusiasts to easily boost **DDR5** memory overclocking performance. Users can enable pre-tested profiles, provided their memory modules are **Intel® XMP/AMD EXPO™** capable, making overclocking affordable and effort-free.

The board supports the latest **PCI Express 5.0** standard with its **Blazing M.2** slot, capable of a breathtaking **128Gb/s** transfer speed and doubling the bandwidth of the previous generation, ready for future ultrafast SSDs. It also supports **Hyper M.2 Gen4 x4** slots for lightning-fast data transferring experiences.

Supports PCI Express 4.0 M.2 SSDs, it is capable of perform twice the speed compared to previous 3rd generation, giving a lightning fast data transferring experience.

Beyond the standard M.2 SSD toolless design, ASRock introduces an industry-first **M.2 heatsink quick release mechanism**. This user-friendly, toolless design simplifies the installation process for M.2 SSDs, making it super easy and fast.

The motherboard features an **extra large aluminum alloy M.2 heatsink** (**XXL M.2 Heatsink**) that effectively dissipates heat from high-speed M.2 SSDs, ensuring better stability while maintaining top performance. Additionally, the heatsink includes an **Anti-Drop Screw** design, which simplifies installation and prevents screws from falling into the chassis.

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.

ASRock fan headers automatically detect whether fans are running in DC or PWM mode, allowing users to fine-tune the fan curve for optimal cooling and quieter operation. The available connectors include a CPU Fan Connector, an AIO Pump Fan Connector, and a Chassis Fan Connector.

The thermistor cable and thermistor header provide an additional source for temperature monitoring, offering customized thermal management solutions based on workload. Thermal management settings can be easily configured via Fan-Tastic Tuning or UEFI.

ASRock Fan-Tastic Tuning function enables users to auto-detect the minimum duty of each fan with a single click. Users can also easily adjust the fan curve via the visualized UI interface, meeting their system's cooling performance and noise reduction requirements.

The **M.2 bottom heatsink** works by efficiently dissipating heat from the M.2 SSD through the motherboard PCB itself. This dedicated cooling feature maximizes SSD performance while maintaining crucial system stability.

**WiFi 6E** technology is extended into the brand-new **6GHz spectrum band**, significantly increasing WiFi capability and traffic speed. Beyond delivering higher speeds, **WiFi 6E** also enhances lower latency and supports service levels equivalent to **5G networks**.

The **Thunderbolt™ 4/USB4** technology brings exceptional speed and versatility to the most advanced USB Type-C interface. This port enables lightning-fast data transfer speeds up to **40Gbps** and allows connecting external monitors, Thunderbolt™, and standard USB devices with a single cable.

The intelligent **2.5Gb/s LAN** platform is optimized for maximum networking performance, meeting the demanding requirements of online gamers, content creators, and high-quality streaming media. It boosts network bandwidth up to **2.5X** the speed of standard gigabit Ethernet for a faster and uncompromised connectivity experience.

**Ultra USB Power** ensures stable power delivery and a better sound experience. It provides **5V** power converted from the **+12V** power rail, reducing voltage drop under heavy loading compared to the +5V from the PSU, and effectively prevents noise interference from other devices or RGB LEDs.

**Nahimic Audio** offers an engaging, vibrant, and rich listening experience across all audio output devices (headphones, speakers, USB, Wi-Fi, analog, HDMI). Powerful algorithms ensure noise-free conversation with features like **Static Noise Suppression**, **Echo Cancellation**, and **Voice Stabilizer**. For gaming, the **Sound Tracker** visually indicates the direction of predominant sounds in 360° for full immersion.

The motherboard is equipped with both standard **RGB headers** and **addressable RGB headers**. This allows users to connect and synchronize compatible LED devices (strips, CPU fans, coolers, chassis). Synchronization across **Polychrome RGB Sync-certified** accessories enables the creation of unique, customized lighting effects.

Through an official partnership, **SignalRGB** software empowers ASRock motherboards with advanced lighting control. It unifies control over all your RGB devices, offering seamless customization, game-reactive effects, macro automation, and comprehensive system monitoring.

This feature provides an additional source for temperature monitoring through a dedicated **thermistor cable** and **thermistor header**. This allows for the configuration of customized thermal management solutions based on the system's current workload.

The **reinforced steel slot** is built to support the **PCI Express 5.0** standard. Its structure includes **extra anchor points** and a **stronger latch**, guaranteeing **signal stability** and ensuring that heavy graphics cards can be securely installed.

The **EZ Setting** package offers convenience with the **Auto Driver Installer**, which preinstalls the LAN driver for easy installation of all other necessary drivers without a disk drive. **BIOS Flashback** enables convenient, one-click BIOS updating with only a USB and power supply. The **Flexible Integrated I/O Shield** is adjustable, ensuring a perfect fit and preventing mechanical issues during chassis installation.