{"product_id":"gigabyte-b860m-e-gen5-lga1851-micro-atx-ddr5-motherboard","title":"Gigabyte B860M E GEN5 LGA1851 Micro-ATX DDR5 Motherboard","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gigabyte B860M E GEN5 is a micro-ATX motherboard for Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2), built around the B860 Express chipset. It brings PCIe Gen5 support and DDR5 memory to a compact form factor, suiting builders who need high performance without a full-size board.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCIe Gen5 x16 slot doubles bandwidth\u003c\/strong\u003e — The x16 expansion slot runs at PCIe 5.0, doubling data transfer rates to 32 GT\/s per lane. This benefits high-end graphics cards, NVMe storage, and accelerators that demand the fastest connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDDR5 memory up to 128 GB\u003c\/strong\u003e — Two DIMM sockets support up to 128 GB of DDR5, with XMP Booster profiles for overclocked kits. The board handles memory speeds from 5600 to 8800 MT\/s without manual tuning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact micro-ATX form factor\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fits smaller cases and tighter builds while retaining full-sized feature set—24-pin ATX power, 8-pin CPU, dual M.2 slots, and four SATA ports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid 4+1+2 phase VRM\u003c\/strong\u003e — Efficient power delivery for stable overclocking and sustained performance under load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual display outputs via HDMI and DisplayPort\u003c\/strong\u003e — HDMI supports up to 4K60, DisplayPort up to 4K144. Useful for content creation, monitoring, or multi-display setups using integrated graphics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSocket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLGA1851\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eChipset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIntel B860 Express\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMicro-ATX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMemory Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDDR5 up to 128 GB (2 DIMM, dual-channel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePCIe Slot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 x PCIe 5.0 x16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eM.2 Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 x PCIe 4.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSATA Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eUSB Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 6 x USB 2.0\/1.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2) only, via LGA1851 socket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ DDR5 memory modules in dual-channel configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ PCIe Gen5 and Gen4 NVMe drives in the two M.2 slots (both PCIe 4.0).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✗ Not compatible with Intel 12th or 13th generation processors—Core Ultra (Series 2) required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✗ DDR4 memory is not supported.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eBest For \/ Trade-offs\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilders seeking compact builds without compromising on PCIe Gen5 and DDR5 support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContent creators and professionals using integrated Intel graphics for dual or multi-monitor setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnthusiasts planning high-end GPU or accelerator upgrades with PCIe Gen5 bandwidth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsers who want DDR5 overclocking without manual BIOS tweaking via XMP Booster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-offs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOwners of older Intel processors.\u003c\/b\u003e Only Core Ultra Series 2 is supported; no backwards compatibility with 12th or 13th gen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDDR4 users.\u003c\/b\u003e This board requires DDR5 memory; DDR4 slots are not present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLarge form factor builds.\u003c\/b\u003e Micro-ATX limits expansion compared to ATX or E-ATX boards—one GPU slot and limited internal headers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWorkloads needing many SATA drives.\u003c\/b\u003e Four SATA connectors support legacy storage, but NVMe is the preferred path on this platform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe new GIGABYTE B860 motherboards provides the most efficient solution to enjoy boosted performance of PCIe Gen5 on the existing platform. PCIe 5.0 doubles the data transfer rate of PCIe 4.0 from 16 GT\/s to 32 GT\/s per lane. This substantial increase in bandwidth particularly benefits high-performance graphics cards, storage devices, and AI accelerators that demand faster data movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUD motherboards boost DDR5 memory performance and offer top-notch compatibility using various advanced methods. DDR5 XMP Booster feature offers ready-to-use settings derived from analysis of memory IC and PMIC vendor. This allows users to maximize DDR5 memory performance without the hassle of manual tweaking for overclocked DDR5 memory kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGIGABYTE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eB860M E GEN5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCPU \u0026amp; Memory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eCPU Socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLGA1851\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSupported Processors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIntel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eChipset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIntel B860 Express\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMemory Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDDR5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMemory Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 x DIMM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMaximum Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e128 GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMemory Speed Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5600–8800 MT\/s (OC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eECC Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage \u0026amp; 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