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  • Page 1 PRIME B860M-N...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety information ...................... iv About this guide ......................vi Package contents ..................... viii PRIME B860M-N specifications summary..............ix Chapter 1: Product Introduction Before you proceed ................... 1-1 Motherboard layout ..................1-2 CPU installation ..................1-10 DIMM installation ..................1-12 M.2 module installation ................

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
  • Page 5 Button/Coin Batteries Safety Information Remove and immediately recycle or dispose of used batteries according to local regulations and keep out of reach of children. Do not incinerate or dispose of batteries in household trash. If ingested or inserted inside any part of the body, call a local poison control center for treatment information.

  • Page 6: About This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 7: Conventions Used In This Guide

    RAID Configuration Guide Please visit https://www.asus.com/support for more information on the RAID Configuration Guide. Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following notes used throughout this user guide. Information to prevent damage to the components and injuries to yourself CAUTION when trying to complete a task.

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard 1 x PRIME B860M-N motherboard 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 rubber package Miscellaneous 1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD 1 x Screw package for M.2 Key E NOTE: •...

  • Page 9: Prime B860M-N Specifications Summary

    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 B860 Chipset Chipset ®...
  • Page 10 PRIME B860M-N specifications summary Rear USB (Total 5 ports) 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C ® 2 x USB 5Gbps ports (2 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) Front USB (Total 9 ports) 1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C ®...
  • Page 11 PRIME B860M-N specifications summary Miscellaneous 2 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) Internal I/O connectors 1 x 10-1 pin Front Panel System header 1 x M.2 slot (Key E)
  • Page 12 WOL by PME, PXE Windows 11 Operating System micro-ATX Form Factor Form Factor 9.6 inch x 8.3 inch (24.4 cm x 21.08 cm) NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the ASUS website for the latest specifications.

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. CAUTION! • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

  • Page 14: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard layout CPU_FAN CPU_12V_2 CPU_12V_1 AIO_PUMP ADD_GEN 2_2 U20G_C2 ADD_GEN 2_1 HDMI LGA1851 LAN_USB_78 KBMS_U5G_E12 M.2_1(SOCKET3) AUDIO 2242 2260 2280 PCIEX16(G5) M.2_2(SOCKET3) 2280 2260 2242 Intel ® BATTERY B860 M.2(WIFI) PCIEX1(G4) PCIEX16(G4) SPDIF_OUT CHASSIS SPEAKER TB(USB4)_HEADER U5G_34 USB_E12 USB_56 F_AUDIO SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 RGB_HEADER...

  • Page 15: Expansion Slots

    3. Expansion slots This motherboard supports two PCIe x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specification. 4. Fan and Pump headers FAN PWR The Fan and Pump headers allow you to connect fans or pumps to FAN IN cool the system.
  • Page 16 9. USB 5Gbps header The USB 5Gbps header allows you to connect a USB 5Gbps module for additional USB 5Gbps ports. The USB 5Gbps header provides data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s. 10. USB 2.0 header The USB 2.0 header allow you to connect USB modules for additional USB 2.0 ports.
  • Page 17 NOTE: • The Aura RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum power rating of 3A (12V). • Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up, check if the RGB LED extension cable and the RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 12V connector is aligned with the 12V header on the motherboard.
  • Page 18 17. M.2 slot (Key E) The M.2 Wi-Fi slot allows you to install an M.2 Wi-Fi module (E-key, type M.2(WIFI) 2230; CNVi & PCIe interface). 18. S/PDIF Out header The S/PDIF Out header allows you to connect the Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) Out module.
  • Page 19 22. Thunderbolt™ (USB4 ) header ® The Thunderbolt™ (USB4 ) header allows you to ® connect an add-on Thunderbolt™ I/O card that supports Intel ’s Thunderbolt™ Technology, allowing ® you to connect Thunderbolt™-enabled devices to form a daisy-chain configuration. NOTE: Please visit the official website of your purchased add-on card for more details on compatibility.

  • Page 20: Rear Panel Connectors

    1.2.2 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors DisplayPort USB 20Gbps Type-C port C2 ® HDMI™ port Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port* PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port Audio jacks** USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 USB 5Gbps Type-A ports E1 and E2 * and **: Refer to the tables under LAN port LEDs, and Audio I/O connections sections. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you connect your devices to ports with matching data transfer rate.

  • Page 21: Lan Port Leds

    1.2.3 LAN port LEDs Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port LED indications ACT/LINK SPEED Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description No link No link GREEN Linked GREEN 2.5 Gbps connection LAN port 1 Gbps / 100 Mbps / BLINKING Data activity ORANGE 10 Mbps connection...

  • Page 22: Cpu Installation

    IMPORTANT! Install a heatsink or AIO cooler after installing the CPU. Please refer to the Motherboard Installation Guide on the ASUS support site, or to the user manual of the heatsink/ AIO cooler for steps on installing the heatsink/AIO cooler.
  • Page 23 IMPORTANT! Ensure the notches on the CPU are properly aligned to the tabs in the CPU socket, and the triangle mark on the CPU is aligned to the same corner as the triangle mark on the socket. Motherboard User Manual 1-11...

  • Page 24: Dimm Installation

    (D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
  • Page 25 Installing a DIMM Removing a DIMM Motherboard User Manual 1-13...

  • Page 26: M.2 Module Installation

    M.2 module installation NOTE: • The illustrations only show the installation steps for selected M.2 slots, the steps are the same for the other M.2 slots. • Use a Phillips screwdriver when removing or installing the screws or screw stands mentioned in this section.
  • Page 27 Install your M.2 module to the M.2 slot. IMPORTANT! Ensure that there is nothing obstructing your M.2 module when installing the M.2 module to the M.2 slot. Remove the plastic film from the thermal pads on the bottom of the heatsink. NOTE: If the thermal pad on the M.2 heatsink becomes damaged, we recommend replacing it with a thermal pad with a thickness of 1.25mm.
  • Page 28 Installing an M.2 module to the M.2_2 slot Install the bundled screw stand to the M.2 length screw hole you wish to install your M.2 module to. Install your M.2 module to the M.2 slot. Secure your M.2 module using the bundled screw stand’s screw. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction...

  • Page 29: Chapter 2: Bios Information

    NOTE: For more details on BIOS configurations, please refer to Manual & Document under the Support tab of the product information site, or visit https://www.asus.com/support. Knowing UEFI BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS.

  • Page 30: Asus Ez Flash

    ASUS EZ Flash The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. IMPORTANT! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press the <F5> hotkey.

  • Page 31: Asus Crashfree Bios 3

    ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file.

  • Page 32: Raid Configurations

    RAID configurations The motherboard supports RAID configurations. RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage.

  • Page 33: Appendix

    Appendix General Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 34: Australia Statement Notice

    ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASUS product is in line with global environmental regulations. In addition, ASUS disclose the relevant information based on regulation requirements.
  • Page 35 ASUS products sold in Vietnam, on or after September 23, 2011,meet the requirements of the Vietnam Circular 30/2011/TT-BCT. Các sản phẩm ASUS bán tại Việt Nam, vào ngày 23 tháng 9 năm2011 trở về sau, đều phải đáp ứng các yêu cầu của Thông tư 30/2011/TT-BCT của Việt Nam.

  • Page 36: Notices For Non Wi-Fi Model

    Français AsusTek Computer Inc. déclare par la présente que cet appareil est conforme aux critères essentiels et autres clauses pertinentes des directives concernées. La déclaration de conformité de l’UE peut être téléchargée à partir du site Internet suivant : www.asus.com/support Deutsch ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
  • Page 37 Español Por la presente, ASUSTeK Computer Inc. declara que este dispositivo cumple los requisitos básicos y otras disposiciones pertinentes de las directivas relacionadas. El texto completo de la declaración de la UE de conformidad está disponible en: www.asus.com/support Svenska ASUSTeK Computer Inc. förklarar härmed att denna enhet överensstämmer med de grundläggande kraven och andra relevanta föreskrifter i relaterade direktiv.

  • Page 38: Warranty

    ASUS offers a voluntary manufacturer’s Commercial Guarantee. • ASUS tilbyder en valgfri handelsmæssig garanti. • ASUS reserves the right to interpret the provisions of the ASUS • ASUS forbeholder sig retten til at fortolke bestemmelserne i ASUS’ Commercial Guarantee. handelsmæssige garanti.
  • Page 39 Si tiene alguna queja o necesidad de un centro de reparación local • ASUS ponuja prostovoljno tržno garancijo proizvajalca. o el periodo de garantía del producto ASUS, por favor visite el sitio • ASUS si pridržuje pravico do razlage določb tržne garancije de Soporte de ASUS en https://www.asus.com/mx/support/ para...
  • Page 40 ASUS. • Bảo hành thương mại này của ASUS được cung cấp độc lập và ngoài Bảo đảm pháp lý theo luật định và không có cách nào ảnh hưởng đến hoặc giới hạn các quyền theo Bảo lãnh pháp lý. Để biết tất cả các thông tin bảo hành, vui lòng truy cập...

  • Page 41: Asus Contact Information

    Address: 1F., No. 15, Lide Rd., Beitou Dist., Taipei City 112 https://qr.asus.com/ProductSafety ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address: Harkortstrasse 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany ASUSTeK (UK) LIMITED Address: 1st Floor, Sackville House, 143-149 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 6BL, England, United Kingdom ASUS GLOBAL PTE.

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