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...double the 16GB/s of 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. This motherboard features the AMD® 990FX/SB950 platform, optimizing PCIe allocation in multiple GPU setups. The TUF series pursues pre-eminent stability, all-around compatibility, and extreme durability.... QUAD-GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard supports multi-GPU configurations of current PCIe 2.0. PCIe 3.0 will become a must-have the latest technology available to them. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-1 Dual-Channel 1866 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory...
...double the 16GB/s of 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. This motherboard features the AMD® 990FX/SB950 platform, optimizing PCIe allocation in multiple GPU setups. The TUF series pursues pre-eminent stability, all-around compatibility, and extreme durability.... QUAD-GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard supports multi-GPU configurations of current PCIe 2.0. PCIe 3.0 will become a must-have the latest technology available to them. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-1 Dual-Channel 1866 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory...
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Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 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 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 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 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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...- ASM eSATA - - - VGA configuration Single or Dual VGA/PCIe card 3-way SLI PCIe 3.0_x16_1 x16 (Recommend for single VGA) x16 PCI Express operating mode PCIe 2.0_x16_2 PCIe 3.0x16_3 x16 x16 x16 x8 PCIe 3.0x16_4 N/A x8 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (beige) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card ... slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance. • In 3-way SLI mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1/PCIe 3.0 x16_3/PCIe 3.0 x16_4 slots for PCI Express x16 graphic cards to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient ...
...- ASM eSATA - - - VGA configuration Single or Dual VGA/PCIe card 3-way SLI PCIe 3.0_x16_1 x16 (Recommend for single VGA) x16 PCI Express operating mode PCIe 2.0_x16_2 PCIe 3.0x16_3 x16 x16 x16 x8 PCIe 3.0x16_4 N/A x8 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (beige) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card ... slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance. • In 3-way SLI mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1/PCIe 3.0 x16_3/PCIe 3.0 x16_4 slots for PCI Express x16 graphic cards to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient ...
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2.1.8 Expansion Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 2-11
2.1.8 Expansion Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 2-11
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... Tuner Auto CPU Ratio Auto AMD Turbo CORE technology Auto Memory Frequency Auto CPU/NB Frequency Auto HT Link Speed Auto CPU Spread Spectrum Auto PCIe Spread Spectrum Auto EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Select the User Password item...
... Tuner Auto CPU Ratio Auto AMD Turbo CORE technology Auto Memory Frequency Auto CPU/NB Frequency Auto HT Link Speed Auto CPU Spread Spectrum Auto PCIe Spread Spectrum Auto EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Select the User Password item...
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.... Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] [2200MHz] [2400MHz] [2600MHz] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-9 CPU Bus Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency. PCIE Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU and VGA frequency. Use and keys to 600. The values range from 100 to adjust the...
.... Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] [2200MHz] [2400MHz] [2600MHz] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-9 CPU Bus Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency. PCIE Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU and VGA frequency. Use and keys to 600. The values range from 100 to adjust the...
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... to [Enabled] for enhancing the system performance. Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to adjust the value. PCIe Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled]. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled...
... to [Enabled] for enhancing the system performance. Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to adjust the value. PCIe Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled]. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled...
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... 0.70000V with a 0.005V interval. The values range from 0.00625V to 2.80000V with a 0.005V interval. DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the memory's voltage. VDD PCIE [Auto] Allows you to set the Northbridge 1.8 voltage. NB 1.8V Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 1.4V with a 0.005V interval. The values range from 1.10V to... Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. The values range from 1.2V to set the VDD PCIE voltage.
... 0.70000V with a 0.005V interval. The values range from 0.00625V to 2.80000V with a 0.005V interval. DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the memory's voltage. VDD PCIE [Auto] Allows you to set the Northbridge 1.8 voltage. NB 1.8V Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 1.4V with a 0.005V interval. The values range from 1.10V to... Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. The values range from 1.2V to set the VDD PCIE voltage.
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... CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices for better compatibility. 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 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 PCIe/PCI expansion devices that you want to launch.
... CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices for better compatibility. 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 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 PCIe/PCI expansion devices that you want to launch.