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Thermal Solution 1-2 1.1.3 "TUF ENGINE!" Guardian Angel 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-3 1.1.6 Other special features 1-4 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-5 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.2.3 Central Processing...2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 iii 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 ...
Thermal Solution 1-2 1.1.3 "TUF ENGINE!" Guardian Angel 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-3 1.1.6 Other special features 1-4 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-5 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.2.3 Central Processing...2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 iii 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 ...
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... II / Athlon II™ / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports AMD® 140W CPU AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet Technology Supports 32nm CPU AMD® 990FX / SB950 Chipset Up to 5.2 GT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, ECC, non-... memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com for Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) of AM3+ / AM3 CPU for details. ** Due to OS limitation, when installing a total memory of less than 3GB. BD audio layer content protection - retasking - SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus...
... II / Athlon II™ / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports AMD® 140W CPU AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet Technology Supports 32nm CPU AMD® 990FX / SB950 Chipset Up to 5.2 GT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, ECC, non-... memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com for Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) of AM3+ / AM3 CPU for details. ** Due to OS limitation, when installing a total memory of less than 3GB. BD audio layer content protection - retasking - SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus...
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... BIOS EZ Mode USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard DirectKey AI Suite II ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS O.C. SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 specifications summary USB Exclusive TUF features Other special features 3 x ASMedia® USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports...
... BIOS EZ Mode USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard DirectKey AI Suite II ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS O.C. SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 specifications summary USB Exclusive TUF features Other special features 3 x ASMedia® USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports...
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... ROM, UEFI 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 . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii x 9.6 in . SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS...
... ROM, UEFI 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 . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii x 9.6 in . SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS...
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Actual product specifications may vary with different models. 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. xiii
Actual product specifications may vary with different models. 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. xiii
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... with AMD AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. AMD® 990FX Chipset AMD 990FX Chipset is designed to support up to 5200MT/s rate via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. PCIe ...unprecedented data speeds, combined with the convenience and seamless transition offered by complete backward compatibility with less power consumption. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights The Ultimate Force The TUF series delivers ...
... with AMD AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. AMD® 990FX Chipset AMD 990FX Chipset is designed to support up to 5200MT/s rate via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. PCIe ...unprecedented data speeds, combined with the convenience and seamless transition offered by complete backward compatibility with less power consumption. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights The Ultimate Force The TUF series delivers ...
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... to simply press a button to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup. 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS... more flexibility, convenience, and easy to play multimedia contents. • Remote Desktop: Operate and control your computer and directly enter the BIOS during POST. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-3
... to simply press a button to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup. 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS... more flexibility, convenience, and easy to play multimedia contents. • Remote Desktop: Operate and control your computer and directly enter the BIOS during POST. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-3
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... you uninstall any component, place it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-5 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the...
... you uninstall any component, place it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-5 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the...
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..., USB1112) 15. 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 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18. ASmedia® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12 [gray]) 9. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 11. AMD...
..., USB1112) 15. 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 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18. ASmedia® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12 [gray]) 9. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 11. AMD...
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Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-9 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. 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-9 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. 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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... DS L (XMP) - - - - - - - - - - - - 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/ DS F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4G DS (2x2G) GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 4GB DS (2x2GB) FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) 4GB DS (2x2GB) Chip Brand...
... DS L (XMP) - - - - - - - - - - - - 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/ DS F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4G DS (2x2G) GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 4GB DS (2x2GB) FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) 4GB DS (2x2GB) Chip Brand...
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...-GJ1D - - • • • - • • • - • • • - • • • SAMSUNG K4B2G08460 - 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...
...-GJ1D - - • • • - • • • - • • • - • • • SAMSUNG K4B2G08460 - 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 Size SanMax SanMax Silicon Power Silicon Power Team Team Team Team Team SMD-4G68HP-16KZ 4GB SMD-4G68NG-16KK 4GB SP002GBLTU160V02 2GB (XMP) SP004GBLTU160V02...
... 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 Size SanMax SanMax Silicon Power Silicon Power Team Team Team Team Team SMD-4G68HP-16KZ 4GB SMD-4G68NG-16KK 4GB SP002GBLTU160V02 2GB (XMP) SP004GBLTU160V02...
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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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... 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! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during ...location of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! button ... the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-25 Chapter 1
... 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! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during ...location of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! button ... the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-25 Chapter 1
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... will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-27 Chapter 1 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. You must turn ON the computer. 4.
... will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-27 Chapter 1 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. You must turn ON the computer. 4.
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...; When creating a RAID set, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-29 Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using NCQ, set the...
...; When creating a RAID set, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-29 Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using NCQ, set the...
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Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. 4. 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. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-31
Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. 4. 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. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-31
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The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. 6. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-33 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. 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. 6. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-33 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. 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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... Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-35 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD] or [AC97...
... Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-35 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD] or [AC97...