Asus H87-PLUS - Manual (Page 16)

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1
S/PDIF out connector
This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems
via the optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) out connector. The S/PDIF transfers
digital audio without converting it to analog format and keeps the best signal quality.
100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors
This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved
lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity.
Intel ® Smart Response Technology
Intel ® Smart Response Technology, an important part of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing,
reduces load and wait time, eliminates unecessary hard drive spin thus lowering power
usage, and uses an installed SSD (requires 18.6 GB available space) as a cache for
frequently accessed data or applications. It combines SSD performance and hard drive
capacity, operating up to six times faster than a hard-drive-only system to boost the system’s
overall performance.
* 4th generation Intel ® Core™ processors support Intel ® Smart Response Technology.
** An operating system must be installed on the HDD to launch Intel ® Smart Response Technology.
*** The SSD is reserved for caching function.
Intel ® Smart Connect Technology
Intel ® Smart Connect Technology allows your system to receive updates for your web
applications in real-time even when your system is in sleep mode. This saves wait time for
applications to update and sync with the cloud for a more efficient computing experience.
Intel ® Rapid Start Technology
Intel ® Rapid Start Technology allows your computer to quickly resume from a low-power
hibernate state in seconds. Saving your system memory to the designated SSD, it provides
your computer a faster wake-up response time, while still keeping the energy use low.
1.1.2 5X Protection
5X Protection
ASUS motherboard guards your PC with 5X PROTECTION. We use components like
ESD units tested to strict standards that eliminate electrostatic interference, polyswitches
(resettable fuses) around DRAM slots to prevent overcurrent and short-circuit damage, and
a corrosion-resistant back I/O shield. All examples of ASUS providing the best possible
reliability and durability.
DIGI+ VRM
Voltage regulator modules (VRMs) are among the most essential motherboard components.
A good VRM intelligently delivers CPU power based on actual needs at any given time.
Quickly-changing digital signal (SVID) requests from the CPU may prove too much for
generic VRMs, and ASUS was first with digital controllers featuring faster sensing and
response to deliver precise CPU power on demand. This great accuracy reduces energy
waste and improves system stability.