Gigabyte B860M D3W — business-ready Micro-ATX for Intel Core Ultra
Intel B860 · LGA1851DDR5 up to 9066 MT/s (OC)PCIe 5.0 x16HDMI 2.1 + 2x DP 2.1
The Gigabyte B860M D3W (part number B860M D3W) is a Micro-ATX motherboard for Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors on Socket LGA1851, based on the Intel B860 chipset — a practical base for office, business and entry workstation PCs.
A 4+1+2 hybrid VRM powers mainstream Core Ultra 5 and Core Ultra 7 chips, and four DDR5 slots take up to 256GB, with XMP kits up to 9066 MT/s (OC). ECC unbuffered DIMMs are accepted but run in non-ECC mode.
The graphics slot runs PCIe 5.0 x16, and two M.2 slots (one from the CPU, one from the chipset) support PCIe 4.0 x4 SSDs, alongside four SATA ports. Business-friendly touches include a PS/2 port, a serial (COM) header and three display outputs — HDMI 2.1 plus two DisplayPort 2.1.
Compatibility note: Rear USB is limited to 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1) and USB 2.0, LAN is 1 Gbps and there is no Wi-Fi. The B860 chipset does not allow CPU overclocking, and the modest 4+1+2 VRM is best matched with Core Ultra 5/7 rather than a sustained-load Core Ultra 9. Display outputs require a CPU with integrated graphics (not F models).
Best For
✓ Business and office desktops on Intel Core Ultra
✓ Multi-monitor productivity (3 displays)
✓ Legacy peripherals via PS/2 and COM header
✓ Budget Core Ultra 5 gaming with a PCIe 5.0 GPU
✓ Education and lab PCs
✓ System integrators building wired fleets
Key Features
PCIe 5.0 graphics slot
The CPU-attached x16 slot runs PCIe 5.0, ready for current and next-generation graphics cards.
Two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots
M2A_CPU and M2Q_SB both take 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs, plus four SATA ports with RAID 0/1/5/10.
Business connectivity
PS/2 keyboard/mouse port, internal serial (COM) header and TPM header for GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 — useful in corporate and industrial setups.
Triple display with DP 2.1
HDMI 2.1 (4096x2160@60) and two DisplayPort 2.1 (3840x2160@144) drive up to three monitors from Intel integrated graphics.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Part Number |
B860M D3W |
| EAN/GTIN |
4719331880613 |
| MPN |
B860M D3W |
| Brand |
Gigabyte |
| Processor & Chipset |
| Socket |
Intel LGA1851 |
| Supported CPUs |
Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) desktop processors |
| Chipset |
Intel B860 Express |
| VRM |
4+1+2 hybrid phases |
| CPU power |
1x 8-pin ATX 12V + 24-pin ATX |
| Memory |
| Slots |
4x DDR5 DIMM, dual channel |
| Maximum |
256GB (64GB per DIMM) |
| Speed |
5600–6400 MT/s, up to 9066 MT/s (OC) |
| Type |
Non-ECC unbuffered · ECC UDIMM in non-ECC mode · Intel XMP |
| Expansion & Storage |
| PCIe x16 (CPU) |
1x PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| PCIe x1 (chipset) |
2x PCIe 3.0 x1 |
| M.2 |
M2A_CPU PCIe 4.0 x4 (2280) · M2Q_SB PCIe 4.0 x4 (2280) |
| SATA |
4x SATA 6Gb/s |
| RAID |
SATA RAID 0/1/5/10 |
| Networking & Audio |
| LAN |
Realtek Gigabit (1 Gbps) |
| Wireless |
Not included |
| Audio |
Realtek HD audio codec, 7.1-channel |
| Rear I/O |
| USB |
3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 · 3x USB 2.0 |
| Video |
1x HDMI 2.1 (4096x2160@60) · 2x DisplayPort 2.1 (3840x2160@144) |
| Other |
PS/2 · RJ-45 · 3 audio jacks |
| Internal Connectors |
| USB headers |
1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 · 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 · 1x USB 2.0 |
| Fans |
CPU fan · CPU fan/pump · system fan · system fan/pump |
| Other |
4x SATA · serial (COM) header · TPM header (GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2) |
| General |
| Form factor |
Micro-ATX, 24.4 x 24.4 cm |
| BIOS |
256 Mbit AMI UEFI · Q-Flash |
| OS |
Windows 11 64-bit · Windows 10 64-bit |
| Software |
GIGABYTE Control Center |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which processors does the B860M D3W support?
Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) desktop processors for LGA1851, such as Core Ultra 5 225/245 and Core Ultra 7 265. Check the Gigabyte CPU support list for the required BIOS. Older LGA1700 CPUs do not fit.
Can I use ECC memory?
ECC unbuffered DDR5 DIMMs are supported, but they operate in non-ECC mode, so there is no error correction on this platform.
Does it have Wi-Fi or USB-C on the back?
No. Rear I/O has USB-A 5 Gbps and USB 2.0 ports; USB-C is only available through the internal front-panel header, and wireless needs an add-in card or USB adapter.
Is Windows 10 supported?
Yes, Windows 10 and 11 64-bit are supported, although the Intel NPU driver and 800-series platform package are Windows 11 only.
Singular Expert Insight
The B860M D3W is a sensible, no-frills board for Core Ultra office and business PCs — PS/2, a COM header and three display outputs make it easy to deploy with existing peripherals. Gamers and enthusiasts will want Z890 boards with stronger VRMs, faster USB and 2.5GbE. Add DDR5 from our
DDR5 memory range.
✓ Buy it if you are building Intel Core Ultra office, business or integrator PCs that need wired LAN, triple display and legacy ports.
✕ Skip it if you want Wi-Fi, fast rear USB, 2.5GbE or a Core Ultra 9 under heavy sustained loads.
→ Also consider the Z890 EAGLE WIFI7 PLUS or Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS for enthusiast Core Ultra builds.