The ASRock B860M PRO-A is a Micro-ATX motherboard designed for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors using the LGA1851 socket. It features a 10+1+1+1+1 power phase design with Dr.MOS and a 6-layer PCB, providing a stable foundation for demanding workloads. You can install up to 256GB of DDR5 memory across four slots, with overclocking support reaching speeds of 8666+ MHz via Intel XMP or AMD EXPO. For high-speed storage and graphics, the board includes a reinforced PCIe 5.0 x16 steel slot and three M.2 slots, one of which is a Blazing M.2 PCIe Gen5x4 for exceptionally fast drive performance. Connectivity is handled by a Realtek 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet controller and a versatile rear panel featuring a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port, HDMI 2.1, and DisplayPort 1.4. Internal options include a front-panel USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C header and multiple RGB headers for Polychrome RGB or SignalRGB lighting. The aluminum heatsinks help manage temperatures, while the BIOS Flashback and Auto Driver Installer simplify the setup process for anyone building a modern, compact system.