ASRock B860I Lightning WiFi Motherboard - LGA 1851 - Mini ITX

ASRock B860I Lightning WiFi Motherboard - LGA 1851 - Mini ITX brings compact power and modern connectivity to small-form-factor builds, designed for Intel LGA 1851 processors and ready for the latest DDR5 memory.

This mini ITX motherboard is based on the Intel B860 chipset and supports Intel processors in the LGA 1851 (Socket V1), delivering up to dual-channel DDR5-SDRAM support across two DIMM slots and up to 128 GB of unbuffered memory for responsive multitasking.

Storage and expansion options are generous for its size, with two M.2 slots and three SATA III connectors that also enable RAID configurations (0, 1, 5) for performance or redundancy. The board includes a PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slot for a discrete GPU or high-speed expansion cards while retaining integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics for basic display needs.

Connectivity is a highlight: integrated Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.3 provide fast wireless networking, and a 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port driven by the Dragon RTL8125BG LAN controller handles wired traffic. Multiple USB ports include USB 3.2 Gen 2 and Gen 1 Type-A ports plus legacy USB 2.0, and there is even a Thunderbolt port for high-bandwidth peripherals.

Audio and system controls remain premium with Realtek ALC1220 audio supporting 7.1 channels, an S/PDIF out, front panel audio, an RGB LED header for lighting, and standard power connectors including 24-pin ATX and 8-pin EPS. Cooling is catered for with CPU and chassis fan connectors, useful for compact cases.

Use cases for the ASRock B860I Lightning WiFi include compact gaming rigs using a Gen 5 GPU, a home or office productivity PC with fast Wi‑Fi 6E networking, or a powerful mini workstation that leverages RAID storage and high memory capacity. Its small 170 x 170 mm footprint makes it ideal for space-conscious builds without compromising features.

BIOS comes as UEFI AMI with 256 Mbit memory and Windows 11 x64 support, and the motherboard ships with SATA cables for quick setup. Overall, the ASRock B860I Lightning WiFi offers a balanced mix of modern I/O, high-speed networking, and up-to-date platform support for compact Intel systems.

• Socket: LGA 1851 (Socket V1) for Intel CPUs
• Memory: 2x DDR5 DIMM, up to 128 GB, dual-channel
• Networking: Wi‑Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3 and 2.5 Gb Ethernet
• Storage: 2x M.2, 3x SATA III, RAID 0/1/5
• Audio: Realtek ALC1220, 7.1 channels