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xiii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 motherboard User manual Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x TUF Certification card Five-year warranty 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x TUF Five-year warranty manual • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
xiii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 motherboard User manual Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x TUF Certification card Five-year warranty 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x TUF Five-year warranty manual • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
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...provides better overclocking capabilities with its unique design, and high-quality and militarystandard components. AMD® 990FX Chipset AMD 990FX Chipset is the latest PCI Express bus standard with AMD AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to 8-...to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of both SLI™ and CrossFireX. This motherboard features the AMD® 990FX/SB950 platform, optimizing PCIe allocation in x16 mode). PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (...HT 3.0) interface speed and dual PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-1
...provides better overclocking capabilities with its unique design, and high-quality and militarystandard components. AMD® 990FX Chipset AMD 990FX Chipset is the latest PCI Express bus standard with AMD AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to 8-...to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of both SLI™ and CrossFireX. This motherboard features the AMD® 990FX/SB950 platform, optimizing PCIe allocation in x16 mode). PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (...HT 3.0) interface speed and dual PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-1
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...or tablet for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with only a right click on your DLNA devices via Wi-Fi. Remote GO! Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-3 links PCs, tablets, smartphones, ...and TVs wirelessly together through an existing LAN cable and route setup. 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!" You can damage the motherboard's components. The ASUS exclusive Anti-Static chip and circuit design,...
...or tablet for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with only a right click on your DLNA devices via Wi-Fi. Remote GO! Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-3 links PCs, tablets, smartphones, ...and TVs wirelessly together through an existing LAN cable and route setup. 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!" You can damage the motherboard's components. The ASUS exclusive Anti-Static chip and circuit design,...
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... or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-5 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any component. • Before handling components, use...
... or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-5 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any component. • Before handling components, use...
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... LED 16. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 1-36 1-8 1-34 1-9 1-25 1-30 1-29 1-30 1-38 1-37 1-26 1-33 1-27 1-32 1-28 1-38 1-35 1-31 Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-7
... LED 16. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 1-36 1-8 1-34 1-9 1-25 1-30 1-29 1-30 1-38 1-37 1-26 1-33 1-27 1-32 1-28 1-38 1-35 1-31 Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-7
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Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-9 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-9 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
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... • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • DDR3 2200 MHz capability Vendors G.SKILL GEIL KINGMAX Part No. SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4G DS (2x2G) GET34GB2200C9DC...- Kingmax N/A Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 7-10-10-28 1.65 • • • 9-10-9-28 1.65 • • • - - • • Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-11 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
... • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • DDR3 2200 MHz capability Vendors G.SKILL GEIL KINGMAX Part No. SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4G DS (2x2G) GET34GB2200C9DC...- Kingmax N/A Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 7-10-10-28 1.65 • • • 9-10-9-28 1.65 • • • - - • • Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-11 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
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... - Timing 9-9-9-28 Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 12 4 1.5 • • • 1.65 •• Apacer - NO • • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-15 Size SS/ DS AMD AMD Apacer Apacer Asint Asint Asint Asint Asint Asint ATP AE32G1609U1-U 2GB SS AP38G1608U2K (XMP) 8GB DS (2x4GB) 78.B1GE3...
... - Timing 9-9-9-28 Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 12 4 1.5 • • • 1.65 •• Apacer - NO • • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-15 Size SS/ DS AMD AMD Apacer Apacer Asint Asint Asint Asint Asint Asint ATP AE32G1609U1-U 2GB SS AP38G1608U2K (XMP) 8GB DS (2x4GB) 78.B1GE3...
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... SLA302G08-EDJ1C 2GB SS ASint 302G08-DJ1C - - ATP AQ12M72E8BKH9S 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C(ECC) - - (continued on the next page) DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 24 Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-19 ACTICA ACT2GHU64B8G1333S 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F - - ACTICA ACT4GHU64B8H1333H 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR - - Apacer 78.B1GDE.9L10C 4GB DS Apacer AM5D5908CEHSBG 9 - Timing Voltage ACTICA ACT1GHU64B8F1333S...
... SLA302G08-EDJ1C 2GB SS ASint 302G08-DJ1C - - ATP AQ12M72E8BKH9S 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C(ECC) - - (continued on the next page) DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 24 Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-19 ACTICA ACT2GHU64B8G1333S 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F - - ACTICA ACT4GHU64B8H1333H 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR - - Apacer 78.B1GDE.9L10C 4GB DS Apacer AM5D5908CEHSBG 9 - Timing Voltage ACTICA ACT1GHU64B8F1333S...
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1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 Slot Description PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (single at x16, dual at x16/x16, triple at x16/x8/x8 mode) PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0 x16_3 slot PCI slot PCIe 3.0 x16_4 slot ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-23 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 Slot Description PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (single at x16, dual at x16/x16, triple at x16/x8/x8 mode) PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0 x16_3 slot PCI slot PCIe 3.0 x16_4 slot ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-23 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
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... are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful... tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! This is tested. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-25 Chapter 1 switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and...
... are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful... tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! This is tested. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-25 Chapter 1 switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and...
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... RTC RAM: 1. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to enable C.P.R. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-27 Chapter 1
... RTC RAM: 1. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to enable C.P.R. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-27 Chapter 1
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... create a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Refer to [RAID Mode]. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-29 Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard...
... create a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Refer to [RAID Mode]. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-29 Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard...
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Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-31 Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. 4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately.
Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-31 Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. 4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately.
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The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-33 6. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-33 6. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
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Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-35 8. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of ...
Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-35 8. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of ...
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... power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is read from or written to this connector. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-37 Chapter 1 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the HDD Activity LED.
... power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is read from or written to this connector. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-37 Chapter 1 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the HDD Activity LED.
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Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. 1. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 2-1 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are the same for reference only.
Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. 1. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 2-1 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are the same for reference only.
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ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 2-3 Doing so can damage the motherboard. 3. Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 2-3 Doing so can damage the motherboard. 3. Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
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To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 2-5 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 2-5 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.