Asus P7H57D-V EVO - Manual (Page 16)

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1
1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights
Intel ® LGA1156 Lynnfield / Clarkdale Processor Ready
This motherboard supports the latest Intel ® Lynnfield / Clarkdale processors in LGA1156
package, which has memory and PCI Express controller integrated to support 2-channel
(4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes, enabling higher graphics
performance. Intel ® Lynnfield / Clarkdale processor is one of the most powerful and energy
efficient CPU in the world. Refer to page 2-5 for details.
Intel ® H57
The Intel ® H57 Express Chipset is the latest one-chipset design to support the latest 1156
socket Intel ® Lynnfield / Clarkdale processors. Intel ® H57 provides improved performance
by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Using Intel ®
Core™ i5 6 Series and Core™ i3 5 Series CPU with H57 Express Chipset to enjoy the latest
Intel integrated graphic performance!
Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ support!
P7H57D-V EVO brings you the multi-GPU choice of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. The
motherboard features the most powerful Intel ® H57 platform to optimize PCIe allocation in
multiple GPU configurations. Expect a brand-new gaming style you’ve never experienced
before! Refer to Chapter 5 for details.
SLI™ and CrossFireX™ modes are availlable only for Intel ® Non-Integrated Graphics
(Lynnfield) processors.
Dual-Channel DDR3 2133(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 support
The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2133(O.C.) /
1600 / 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. Refer to page 2-10 for details.
Unique PCIe X4 Bridge Chip for Ultra Performance
True USB 3.0 Support
Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8 Gb/s 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.
True Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s Support
Supporting 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. Refer to page 2-31 for details.
1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design—Hybrid Processor
TurboV EVO
The ultimate O.C. processor satisfies every level of overclockers—from die-hard enthusiasts
to beginners. Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to the fastest clock speeds while
maintaining stability. Turbo Key boosts performance with just one touch; while TurboV offers
more options to advanced overclockers to achieve world O.C. record. Moreover, upgrade
your CPU at no additional cost with CPU Level UP! Refer to page 4-11 for details.