Asus P8H67-M EVO - Manual (Page 14)

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1
1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights
Intel ® LGA1155 Sandy Bridge Processor Ready
This motherboard supports the latest Intel ® Sandy Bridge processors in the LGA1155
package, with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support 2-channel (4
DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics
performance. Intel ® Sandy Bridge processors are among the most powerful and energy
efficient CPUs in the world.
Intel ® H67
The Intel ® H67 Express Chipset is the latest single-chipset design that supports the new
1155 socket Intel ® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 2nd Generation processors. It improves
performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing for increased bandwidth and
stability. Additionally, the H67 comes with 2 SATA 6Gb/s and 4 SATA 3Gb/s ports for faster
data retrieval, doubling the bandwidth of current bus systems. Moreover, Intel ® H67 Express
Chipset also supports iGPU function.
PCIe 2.0
This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth that
enhances system performance.
Quad-GPU CrossFireX Support
P8H67-M EVO brings you the multi-GPU choice of ATI ® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™. The
motherboard features the most powerful Intel H67 platform to optimize PCIe allocation in
multiple GPU configurations. Expect a brand-new gaming style you’ve never experienced
before!
Dual-Channel DDR3 1333 / 1066 support
The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1333 / 1066
MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and
Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your
system memory to boost system performance.
USB 3.0 Support
Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8Gbps with USB 3.0—the latest connectivity
standard. Built-to connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0
transfers data 10X faster and is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components.
Native SATA 6Gb/s Support
The Intel ® H67 Chipset natively supports next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface,
this motherboard delivers up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates. Additionally, get enhanced
scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of current bus systems.
1.3.2 ASUS Exclusive Features
GPU Boost
GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance. The user-
friendly interface facilitates flexible frequency adjustments. It easily delivers stable system-
level upgrades for every use.