Asus P8H61-M - Manual (Page 14)

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
Intel ® H61 Express Chipset
The Intel ® H61 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 H61 provides 4 SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports for faster data
retrieval at double the bandwidth of current bus systems.
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.
PCI Express 2.0 support
This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for double speed
and bandwidth which enhances system performance.
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 connector at the back I/O. The S/PDIF transfers digital
audio without converting it to analog format and keeps the best signal
quality.
Gigabit LAN solution
The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. It is
enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power
management for advanced operating systems.
100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors
This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for
durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity.