ASUS AI ADVISOR

ASUS AI Advisor is an ASUS technical expert that's always available to answer your questions. Owners of compatible ASUS motherboards can interact with this AI-powered technology using natural language to learn more about their hardware. For DIY beginners, it can provide easy-to-understand explanations of one-click optimization features like AI Overclocking and AI Cooling II, and for seasoned PC-building veterans, it can offer guidance and instructions on the latest features offered by ASUS.

*Availability of ASUS AI Advisor may vary by region.
**AI Advisor functions may vary by platform.

AI NETWORKING II?

• 

  Traffic Monitor

  Armoury Crate's Traffic Monitor tracks your current WiFi channel usage. Move to a less congested channel by clicking the “Channel Switch” button* for improved network performance.

  *The "Channel Switch" function requires pairing with an ASUS router. If not paired with an ASUS router, the channel change process can be performed in the "Router IP" section of the Traffic Monitor.

• 

  Fast Check

  Armoury Crate's Fast Check empowers users to rapidly detect WiFi signal strength

• 

  Direction Finder

  Armoury Crate's Direction Finder* helps users detect the optimal antenna orientation for achieving the best WiFi signal strength.

  *The Direction Finder is only compatible with connections in the 5GHz and 6GHz bands

• 

  Gamefirst

  GameFirst is now integrated into Armoury Crate for an even better user experience. GameFirst optimizes networking performance by allocating bandwidth in real time, based on intelligent algorithms designed for various application customizable usage scenarios and corresponding learning algorithms. The latest update includes dedicated support for NVIDIA^® GeForce NOW to ensure the lowest latency possible during intense game streamingcloud gaming sessions. To provide a better user's experience, GameFirst is now integrated into Armoury Crate.

EZ PC DIY

• 

  PCIE^® SLOT Q-Release Slim

  With PCIe^® Slot Q-Release Slim, simply tilt the card toward the latching mechanism to automatically unlock it from the PCIe slot. This makes upgrades and maintenance easier than ever before. Users will no longer need to fiddle with a tricky latch or even press a button to release their graphics card from the slot.

• 

  M.2 Q-RELEASE

  The M.2 heatsink features a convenient switch* to quickly remove it, eliminating the need for tiny screws during SSD installation. Its strong locking mechanism also provides a snug contact surface, helping to ensure reliable heat dissipation for your SSD.

  *Switch may be a lever or button, depending on motherboard model.

• 

  NEW M.2 Q-LATCH

  The new Q-Latch design allows for tool-free installation or removal of M.2 SSDs with just one press.

• 

  M.2 Q-SLIDE

  This new sliding M.2 latch design supports sizes 2242, 2260 and 2280 for easy device installation.

• 

  Q-ANTENNA

  With Q-Antenna, attaching a WiFi antenna to your PC is now easy and fast. Instead of slowly rotating two fasteners until they finally lock in, they just snap into place. Less hassle, and more consistent performance.

PCIE 5.0

The Strix B860-F offers end-to-end PCIe 5.0 support, and the topmost x16 expansion slot is protected with a SafeSlot retention bracket to bear the weight of the latest graphics cards. One onboard M.2 slot is rated for blistering read and write speeds up to 16 GB/s, while the remainder can deliver still-impressive 8 GB/s transfers. And every M.2 slot is covered with substantial heatsinks to dispatch the heat of next-gen drives.

Power Design

• POWER ARCHITECTURE

  The VRM features 16+1+2+1 power stages, each rated to handle up to 80 amps

• ALLOY CHOKES AND DURABLE CAPACITORS?

  Hi-end chokes and durable capacitors are engineered to resist extreme temperatures, enabling performance that exceeds industry standards.

• EIGHT-LAYER PCB

  A multi-layered printed circuit board design quickly dissipates heat around the voltage regulators to improve overall system stability and provide the CPU with more overclocking headroom.

MEMORY

DDR5 Strength

ROG has a rich history of delivering top-tier memory performance, and DDR5 is no exception. Enhanced signal routing can push enthusiast-grade kits well beyond the 9 GT/s threshold on the Strix B860-F, with even greater speeds on the horizon. For experienced users, the UEFI offers a wide range of options to fine-tune and push performance to its limits.

• DIMM FIT

  DIMM Fit is an ASUS-exclusive BIOS feature that precisely analyzes individual memory modules to optimize performance and pinpoint potential issues. This offers peak efficiency, compatibility, and system stability.
  Whether you are an overclocker seeking ultimate performance, a competitor pursuing the most responsive gameplay, or a content creator prioritizing rock-solid stability, DIMM Fit provides optimizations tailored to your needs and your hardware configuration.

• AEMP III

  ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III) is an advanced firmware feature that empowers users to achieve unparalleled memory performance with cutting-edge CUDIMM memory. Through a two-phase comprehensive tuning process, AEMP III first optimizes the clock driver and then the memory frequency. This results in the best balance between performance and stability, even at cutting-edge speeds of DDR5-8000 or higher.*

  *Results may vary according to individual system specifications. Currently, only 2-DIMM configurations are supported. Results are based on a test with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor and 2x16GB SK Hynix DDR5-6400 Clocked Unbuffered DIMM RAM, model HMCG78AHBCA326N.

COOLING?

• VRM HEATSINK ARRAY

  Two thick heatsinks covering the power delivery section provide strategic airflow channels for increased heat dissipation while empowering high-performance Intel^® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)

• M.2 BACKPLATE

  An integrated backplate helps ensure that high-performance drives can deliver peak performance, even when airflow is restricted.

• M.2 HEATSINKS

  Heatsinks cover every slot to help keep onboard NVME SSDs at optimal temperatures for consistent performance and reliability.

NETWORKING

• WIFI 7

  The revolutionary WiFi 7 is faster than standard WiFi 6*, thanks to tech like 160 MHz channels** on the 6GHz band and 4K QAM*. Multi-Link Operation (MLO) provides a more stable WiFi connection and lower latency, unlocking the realms of the unknown in gaming, streaming and industrial IoT.
  Learn more about https://www.asus.com/content/wifi7/

  * WiFi 7 features require onboard WiFi chipset, WiFi AP, and WiFi 7-supported operating systems to support the corresponding features.
  ** Specifications vary by model.

• Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet

  Onboard Intel^® 2.5Gb Ethernet gives your wired connection a boost, with speeds that are 2.5 times faster than standard Ethernet connections for speedy file transfers, low-latency gaming, and high-res video streaming.

ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna

Dual transceivers support the 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands to enable faster throughput, with directional sensitivity to improve signal quality and cover greater distances.?

Disclaimer: The availability of WiFi 7 varies according to regional regulations.

Wireless Signal Reception Improvement

Versus previous-generation antenna

• Up to +6%

   

  6 GHz

• Up to +18%

   

  5/2.4 GHz

THUNDERBOLT™ 4

THUNDERBOLT 4 TYPE-C^® PORT

The port delivers up to 40 Gbps of bidirectional bandwidth for the latest super-speed devices and drives. Besides, it can be employed for up to two external 4K displays, and PCIe bandwidth extends to up to 32 Gbps.

*VGA resolution support depends on CPU or graphic card capabilities.