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...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 ...5-2 5.1.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-7 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5-7 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-7 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation......... 5-8 5.2.4 Using a USB floppy disk...
...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 ...5-2 5.1.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-7 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5-7 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-7 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation......... 5-8 5.2.4 Using a USB floppy disk...
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6.2.1 6.2.2 6.2.3 6.2.4 Requirements 6-6 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 6-6 Installing the device drivers 6-7 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 6-8 Appendices A-1 Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 vi
6.2.1 6.2.2 6.2.3 6.2.4 Requirements 6-6 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 6-6 Installing the device drivers 6-7 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 6-8 Appendices A-1 Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 vi
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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 ... 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 Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30...
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 ... 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 Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30...
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... Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you have to set the ASM1061 Storage Controller...; If you want to use the hot-plug function of the external SATA ports, you connect USB 3.0 devices to [Enabled] and install the ASM1061 Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD.
... Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you have to set the ASM1061 Storage Controller...; If you want to use the hot-plug function of the external SATA ports, you connect USB 3.0 devices to [Enabled] and install the ASM1061 Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD.
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...the hard disk to internally optimize the order of commands. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-21 The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to [... Controller Interface). You can only set to internally optimize the order of commands. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to report warning...
...the hard disk to internally optimize the order of commands. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-21 The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to [... Controller Interface). You can only set to internally optimize the order of commands. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to report warning...
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... boot options. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Boot Configuration Fast Boot USB Support PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support Network Stack Driver Support Next Boot after AC Power Loss DirectKey Enabled Partial In... UEFI BIOS Utility - Select [Disable] to go back to accelerate the boot speed. USB...
... boot options. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Boot Configuration Fast Boot USB Support PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support Network Stack Driver Support Next Boot after AC Power Loss DirectKey Enabled Partial In... UEFI BIOS Utility - Select [Disable] to go back to accelerate the boot speed. USB...
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... waiting time to BIOS...] [Disabled] Disables the DirectKey function. Configuration options: [1] - [10] [Until Press ESC] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-31 This feature will only be available when the system boots up or rebooted when the PS/2 devices have not been reconnected or... devices will not be available during POST. [Enabled] Select to use ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. If you to 10 seconds. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from 1 to select a desired post report waiting time. Set this item...
... waiting time to BIOS...] [Disabled] Disables the DirectKey function. Configuration options: [1] - [10] [Until Press ESC] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-31 This feature will only be available when the system boots up or rebooted when the PS/2 devices have not been reconnected or... devices will not be available during POST. [Enabled] Select to use ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. If you to 10 seconds. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from 1 to select a desired post report waiting time. Set this item...
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...type of storage devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OpROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to launch. CSM...on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. For better compatibility, enable the CSM to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to...
...type of storage devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OpROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to launch. CSM...on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. For better compatibility, enable the CSM to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to...
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... keys This item appears only when you to clear all default Secure Boot keys. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-33 Secure Boot Mode [Standard] Allows you to select how the Secure Boot prevents unauthorized firmware, operating systems, or UEFI drivers from running during POST. This item only appears when you set Secure Boot Mode to...
... keys This item appears only when you to clear all default Secure Boot keys. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-33 Secure Boot Mode [Standard] Allows you to select how the Secure Boot prevents unauthorized firmware, operating systems, or UEFI drivers from running during POST. This item only appears when you set Secure Boot Mode to...
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... with time-based authenticated variable. db Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you to store the KEK to load the downloaded db from your system. Key-exchange Key (KEK) refers to a USB storage device. Delete the...
... with time-based authenticated variable. db Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you to store the KEK to load the downloaded db from your system. Key-exchange Key (KEK) refers to a USB storage device. Delete the...
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... item to install Chapter 4 If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for reference only. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 4-1 Click each menu tab and select the items you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive...
... item to install Chapter 4 If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for reference only. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 4-1 Click each menu tab and select the items you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive...
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...the support DVD have wizards that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II on your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1....system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 4-3 Place the support DVD to Remote GO! Shortcut to Thermal Radar Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Shortcut to the optical ...
...the support DVD have wizards that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II on your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1....system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 4-3 Place the support DVD to Remote GO! Shortcut to Thermal Radar Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Shortcut to the optical ...
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4.3.10 Network iControl ASUS Network iControl is an intuitive one-stop network control center that makes it easier for you to manage your network bandwidth and allows you to ... top currently running program. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 4-31 Using EZ Start EZ Start allows you to automatically connect to quickly activate Network iControl, and set the highest bandwidth priority for a more convenient online experience. Tick Set current network program as the highest priority to install the LAN drivers before using this function. •...
4.3.10 Network iControl ASUS Network iControl is an intuitive one-stop network control center that makes it easier for you to manage your network bandwidth and allows you to ... top currently running program. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 4-31 Using EZ Start EZ Start allows you to automatically connect to quickly activate Network iControl, and set the highest bandwidth priority for a more convenient online experience. Tick Set current network program as the highest priority to install the LAN drivers before using this function. •...
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... Logo in BIOS to use this feature. 4.3.13 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. Double-click on the taskbar. Do any of the following: • Click Auto Tune to...
... Logo in BIOS to use this feature. 4.3.13 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. Double-click on the taskbar. Do any of the following: • Click Auto Tune to...
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...5.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the entire system. Chapter 5 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 5-1 Refer to section 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is best suited for this setup. A ... disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. With the RAID 10 configuration you to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to read and write data in...
...5.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the entire system. Chapter 5 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 5-1 Refer to section 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is best suited for this setup. A ... disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. With the RAID 10 configuration you to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to read and write data in...
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... DVD into the optical drive. 5. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click Intel AHCI/RAID Driver Disk to create a RAID driver disk. 7. When the Make Disk menu appears, press to create a RAID driver disk. 5. Chapter 5 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 5-7 Insert a formatted floppy disk into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Save changes and exit...
... DVD into the optical drive. 5. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click Intel AHCI/RAID Driver Disk to create a RAID driver disk. 7. When the Make Disk menu appears, press to create a RAID driver disk. 5. Chapter 5 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 5-7 Insert a formatted floppy disk into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Save changes and exit...
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...device you to press the key to complete the installation. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to the USB flash drive. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to select the ...the installation. Chapter 5 5-8 Chapter 5: RAID configurations 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP: 1. Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk ...
...device you to press the key to complete the installation. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to the USB flash drive. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to select the ...the installation. Chapter 5 5-8 Chapter 5: RAID configurations 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP: 1. Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk ...
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... 4. A window appears, allowing you install the RAID driver from the pop-up window. Right-click My Computer on the Windows® desktop or start menu, and then select Manage from the pop-up window. Chapter 5 5. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 5-9 To solve this issue, add the USB floppy ...disk drive's Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) to the steps below: 1. or 3. Refer to the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. Using another computer, plug the USB floppy...
... 4. A window appears, allowing you install the RAID driver from the pop-up window. Right-click My Computer on the Windows® desktop or start menu, and then select Manage from the pop-up window. Chapter 5 5. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 5-9 To solve this issue, add the USB floppy ...disk drive's Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) to the steps below: 1. or 3. Refer to the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. Using another computer, plug the USB floppy...
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... Close all existing graphics card drivers before installing AMD CrossFireX graphics cards to Control Panel > Programs and Features. 3. Chapter 6 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 6-1 Turn off your system. For Windows 7, select Uninstall. 5. To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1. For Windows XP, go...; In Dual CrossFireX mode, you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Select your graphics card driver supports the AMD CrossFireX technology. Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support Multiple GPU support 6 6.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology...
... Close all existing graphics card drivers before installing AMD CrossFireX graphics cards to Control Panel > Programs and Features. 3. Chapter 6 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 6-1 Turn off your system. For Windows 7, select Uninstall. 5. To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1. For Windows XP, go...; In Dual CrossFireX mode, you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Select your graphics card driver supports the AMD CrossFireX technology. Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support Multiple GPU support 6 6.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology...
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... Control Center to configure the displays and settings of your graphics card package to the documentation that your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the AMD Catalyst™ Control Center in Windows environment. Launching the AMD Catalyst Control Center ...To launch the AMD Catalyst Control Center: 1. Ensure that came with your AMD graphic cards. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 6.1.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your PCI Express graphics card...
... Control Center to configure the displays and settings of your graphics card package to the documentation that your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the AMD Catalyst™ Control Center in Windows environment. Launching the AMD Catalyst Control Center ...To launch the AMD Catalyst Control Center: 1. Ensure that came with your AMD graphic cards. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 6.1.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your PCI Express graphics card...