Performance
Motherboard form factor |
ATX |
Audio system |
ALC887 |
Memory
Supported memory clock speeds |
1066, 1333 MHz |
Non-ECC |
Y |
Number of memory slots |
4 |
Maximum internal memory |
32 GB |
BIOS
BIOS memory size |
32 MB |
ACPI version |
2.0 |
Other features
Controller (2nd) interface type |
VIA VT6415 PATA |
Controller interface type |
Intel H67 Express |
Internal I/O
USB 2.0 connectors |
3 |
S/PDIF out connector |
Y |
Number of SATA connectors |
6 |
Number of Parallel ATA connectors |
1 |
ATX Power connector (24-pin) |
Y |
Power fan connector |
Y |
CPU fan connector |
Y |
Number of COM connectors |
1 |
Chassis intrusion connector |
Y |
Number of chassis fan connectors |
2 |
Number of EATX power connectors |
1 |
Front panel audio connector |
Y |
Graphics
On-board graphics adapter |
N |
Expansion slots
PCI slots |
3 |
PCI Express x16 slots |
2 |
PCI Express x1 slots |
2 |
Back panel I/O ports
PS/2 ports quantity |
2 |
Headphone outputs |
1 |
S/PDIF out port |
Y |
Microphone in |
Y |
USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
2 |
Networking
Networking features |
Gigabit Ethernet |
Additionally
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
1 |
P8H67 - Intel Socket 1155, Intel H67 Express, 4 x DIMM max. 32 GB DDR3 1333/1066 Non-ECC, 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16, 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1, 3 x PCI, 4 xSATA 3.0 Gb/s, 2 xSATA 6.0 Gb/s, 1 xUltraDMA 133/100, Gigabit LAN, ALC887 8-Ch., ATX
LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/ Core™ i3 Processors
This motherboard supports the Intel® second generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors in 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® second generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world.
Intel® H67 Express Chipset
The Intel® H67 Express Chipset is the latest single-chipset design to support the new 1155 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 2nd generation processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, the H67 provides 2 SATA 6.0 Gb/s and 4 SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports for faster data retrieval at double the bandwidth of current bus systems.
Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support
The motherboard’s powerful Intel® H67 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in multiple-GPU configurations of CrossFireX™. This allows you to enjoy a never before-experienced brand new gaming style.
Dual-Channel DDR3 1333 / 1066MHz 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.
EPU
Tap into the world’s first real time PC power saving engine through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Get total system power savings by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity.
MemOK!
Any Memory is A-OK!
MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the button to patch memory issues. MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system boot success. Get your system up and running in no time.
AI Suite II
With its fast user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use software package. It allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. This all-in-one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities.
Auto Tuning
Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to achieve a total system level up. This tool also provides stability testing. Even O.C. beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with Auto Tuning!
TurboV
Easy, Real-Time O.C. Tunings
Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. This easy OC tool allows you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with just a few clicks away. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in TurboV provides the best O.C. settings in different scenarios.
USB 3.0 support
Experience ultra-fast data transfer 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 10 times faster and is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components.
Fanless Design : stylish heatsink solution
The stylish heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution that offers users a noiseless PC environment. Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with the elegant appearance!
True Serial ATA 6Gb/s support
The Intel® H67 Express Chipset natively supports the Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer.
100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors
This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity.
Anti-Surge Protection
This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply (PSU).
S/PDIF out connector at the back I/O
This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via the optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) out connecor at the back I/O. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it to analog format and keeps the best signal quality.
EFI BIOS (EZ Mode)
Flexible & Easy BIOS Interface
The new ASUS EFI BIOS is an Extensible Firmware Interface that complies with uEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. Users can easily navigate the new EFI BIOS with the same smoothness as their operating system. The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup info, while the Advanced Mode is for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand far more intricate system settings.
Supports Hard Drives over 2.2TB
ASUS EFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit, with full storage space utilization, helping deliver far more exciting computing than traditional BIOS versions!
Exclusive ASUS Interface
- EZ Mode - easy to learn, use, and manage
- Advanced Mode - for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand intricate system settings