Description

Gigabyte B860I AORUS PRO ICE Mini-ITX Motherboard – LGA 1851, DDR5, PCIe 5.0, Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 7, 2.5GbE LAN

Overview

The Gigabyte B860I AORUS PRO ICE is a premium Mini-ITX motherboard engineered for high-performance compact builds. Supporting the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 2 processors via the LGA 1851 socket, this board offers cutting-edge technologies including DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0 x16, Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 7, and 2.5G Ethernet. Whether you’re building a small form factor gaming rig, workstation, or creator PC, the B860I AORUS PRO ICE delivers top-tier power, speed, and flexibility in a minimalist footprint.

Key Features

CPU & Chipset Support

• Compatible with Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 2) processors
• LGA 1851 socket with support for next-gen performance
• Built on the Intel B860 chipset for stability and reliability

DDR5 Memory Performance

• 2 x DDR5 DIMM slots supporting up to 128GB of system memory
• Supports overclocked memory speeds up to DDR5-9200 MT/s (OC)
• Dual-channel architecture for higher bandwidth and lower latency

Expansion & Graphics Support

• 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with Ultra Durable PCIe Armor for high-end GPUs
• Integrated Intel Xe Graphics support (requires supported CPU)
• Multiple display outputs: HDMI, DisplayPort, and Thunderbolt 4 (DP Alt mode)

High-Speed Storage Options

• 2 x M.2 slots:
  • 1 x PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 (front)
  • 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 (back)
• 4 x SATA III 6Gb/s connectors for HDDs or SSDs
• Full support for NVMe PCIe Gen5 SSDs for ultra-fast boot and load times

Advanced Connectivity

• Thunderbolt 4 Type-C port with DisplayPort and power delivery
• Wi-Fi 7 module with ultra-high gain antenna
• 2.5GbE LAN port for ultra-fast wired networking
• Rear I/O includes USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A/C, USB 3.2 Gen 1, and audio jacks

Robust Power & Cooling

• 8+1+2 digital power phase design with 80A SPS (Smart Power Stage)
• 10-layer PCB with 2x copper for enhanced signal and thermal stability
• VRM Thermal Armor and M.2 Thermal Guard for superior heat dissipation

DIY-Friendly Features

• EZ-Latch Plus tool-less design for M.2 and GPU installation
• Integrated I/O shield for easier mounting
• Smart Fan 6 with multiple hybrid fan headers and temp sensors
• Q-Flash BIOS update functionality without needing a CPU or RAM

Why Choose the Gigabyte B860I AORUS PRO ICE?

• Built for next-gen Intel Core Ultra Series 2 CPUs on LGA 1851
• Offers DDR5 9200+ MHz support and PCIe 5.0 graphics compatibility
• Equipped with Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 7, and 2.5GbE LAN for unmatched connectivity
• Ideal for compact performance systems, including gaming SFF PCs, creator builds, and ITX workstations
• Backed by Gigabyte Ultra Durable components and AORUS-grade engineering