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... Contents Safety information...vii About this guide...viii SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 specifications summary x Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-1 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 "Ultimate COOL!" Guardian Angel 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-3 1.1.6 Other special features 1-4 ... 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 iii Thermal Solution 1-2 1.1.3 "TUF ENGINE!"
... Contents Safety information...vii About this guide...viii SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 specifications summary x Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-1 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 "Ultimate COOL!" Guardian Angel 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-3 1.1.6 Other special features 1-4 ... 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 iii Thermal Solution 1-2 1.1.3 "TUF ENGINE!"
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...I/O connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-17 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3-1 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 Main menu 3-6 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-8 3.5...Boot menu 3-30 3.8 Tools menu 3-36 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-36 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-37 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-38 3.9 Exit menu 3-39 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-40 3.10.1 ASUS Update 3-40 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-43 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-44 Chapter 4: Software support 4-1 4.1 Installing...
...I/O connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-17 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3-1 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 Main menu 3-6 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-8 3.5...Boot menu 3-30 3.8 Tools menu 3-36 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-36 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-37 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-38 3.9 Exit menu 3-39 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-40 3.10.1 ASUS Update 3-40 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-43 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-44 Chapter 4: Software support 4-1 4.1 Installing...
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... Thermal Radar 4-4 4.3.3 Remote GO 4-8 4.3.4 TurboV EVO 4-19 4.3.5 DIGI+ Power Control 4-22 4.3.6 Sensor Recorder 4-25 4.3.7 Ai Charger 4-27 4.3.8 USB 3.0 Boost 4-28 4.3.9 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-29 4.3.10 Network iControl 4-31 4.3.11 ASUS Update 4-36 4.3.12 MyLogo2 4-37 4.3.13 Audio configurations 4-38 Chapter 5: RAID support 5-1 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting...
... Thermal Radar 4-4 4.3.3 Remote GO 4-8 4.3.4 TurboV EVO 4-19 4.3.5 DIGI+ Power Control 4-22 4.3.6 Sensor Recorder 4-25 4.3.7 Ai Charger 4-27 4.3.8 USB 3.0 Boost 4-28 4.3.9 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-29 4.3.10 Network iControl 4-31 4.3.11 ASUS Update 4-36 4.3.12 MyLogo2 4-37 4.3.13 Audio configurations 4-38 Chapter 5: RAID support 5-1 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Optional ...
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Optional ...
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x 9.6 in . xii SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Output port 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s ports [red] 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x LAN (RJ-45...BIOS, PnP, SLP2.1, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update...
x 9.6 in . xii SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Output port 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s ports [red] 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x LAN (RJ-45...BIOS, PnP, SLP2.1, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update...
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... for about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an intuitive one-step network control center that allows you to a PPPoE network for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS...
... for about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an intuitive one-step network control center that allows you to a PPPoE network for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS...
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...MemOK! function. • The MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-25 Chapter 1 Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! button until the... is tested. button Installing DIMMs that you to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. 1.2.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you download and update to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. Press and...
...MemOK! function. • The MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-25 Chapter 1 Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! button until the... is tested. button Installing DIMMs that you to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. 1.2.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you download and update to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. Press and...
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... filename/file format error. You can also download the BIOS from ASUS official website www.asus.com. This may have risks. If the BIOS program is updated automatically. To use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started Rename the file...
... filename/file format error. You can also download the BIOS from ASUS official website www.asus.com. This may have risks. If the BIOS program is updated automatically. To use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started Rename the file...
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... to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-1 We strongly recommend that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration...Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. The term "BIOS" in...
... to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-1 We strongly recommend that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration...Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. The term "BIOS" in...
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... modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the first two options. • The... BIOS setup screens shown in this option only if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program....
... modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the first two options. • The... BIOS setup screens shown in this option only if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program....
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The following four items appear when you set Launch CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Boot Devices Control [UEFI and Legacy OpROM] Allows you to select the type of PCIe/PCI expansion devices that...
The following four items appear when you set Launch CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Boot Devices Control [UEFI and Legacy OpROM] Allows you to select the type of PCIe/PCI expansion devices that...
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... Flash 2 Utility > ASUS SPD Information > ASUS O.C. Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup UEFI BIOS Utility - For more details, refer to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you to configure options for special functions. 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you press , a confirmation message appears. Profile Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows...
... Flash 2 Utility > ASUS SPD Information > ASUS O.C. Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup UEFI BIOS Utility - For more details, refer to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you to configure options for special functions. 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you press , a confirmation message appears. Profile Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows...
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3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. If there is no problem using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com...
3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. If there is no problem using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com...
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... [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 3. Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to the Drive field. 4. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-43 Press to switch to find the BIOS file, and then press to the Folder Info field. 6. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Before you...
... [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 3. Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to the Drive field. 4. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-43 Press to switch to find the BIOS file, and then press to the Folder Info field. 6. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Before you...
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... under the Exit menu. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to low disk capacity. 3. The succeeding utility screens are for details. 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32.../16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. Prepare...
... under the Exit menu. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to low disk capacity. 3. The succeeding utility screens are for details. 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32.../16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. Prepare...
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... the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device. Welcome to Drive D (USB flash drive). C:\>d: D:\> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using defaults 3. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive)... boot using BIOS Updater: 1. D:\>bupdater /pc /g Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-45 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device ...
... the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device. Welcome to Drive D (USB flash drive). C:\>d: D:\> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using defaults 3. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive)... boot using BIOS Updater: 1. D:\>bupdater /pc /g Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-45 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device ...
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ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2012/12/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD: SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 VER: 0204 DATE: 09/15/2012 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH: A:\ A: ...ST990R20.CAP 2097152 2012-05-30 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to update BIOS? The BIOS Updater...
ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2012/12/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD: SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 VER: 0204 DATE: 09/15/2012 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH: A:\ A: ...ST990R20.CAP 2097152 2012-05-30 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to update BIOS? The BIOS Updater...
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DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. Select Yes and ...user manual for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS Updater. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-47 When BIOS update is done, press to ensure system compatibility and stability. See Chaper 3 of your ...
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. Select Yes and ...user manual for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS Updater. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-47 When BIOS update is done, press to ensure system compatibility and stability. See Chaper 3 of your ...
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... to save the BIOS download schedule. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 4-29 Sets the schedule for BIOS Update download Current BIOS information Click to cancel the changes made. Downloading the updated BIOS Before you start downloading, ensure that you to the USB port, press the BIOS Flashback button, and the BIOS is updated automatically. Click Cancel to check for an update BIOS firmware available for...
... to save the BIOS download schedule. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 4-29 Sets the schedule for BIOS Update download Current BIOS information Click to cancel the changes made. Downloading the updated BIOS Before you start downloading, ensure that you to the USB port, press the BIOS Flashback button, and the BIOS is updated automatically. Click Cancel to check for an update BIOS firmware available for...
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... to manage, save it for later use . Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update> ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Using ASUS Update Select any of these options to update the BIOS: • Update BIOS from Internet Allows you to download the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com and follow the onscreen instructions to boot.
... to manage, save it for later use . Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update> ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Using ASUS Update Select any of these options to update the BIOS: • Update BIOS from Internet Allows you to download the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com and follow the onscreen instructions to boot.