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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 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 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.
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.... The TUF series pursues pre-eminent stability, all-around compatibility, and extreme durability. This motherboard features the AMD® 990FX/SB950 platform, optimizing PCIe allocation in the new 32nm manufacturing process. Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights The...PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth that features data transfer rates of both SLI™ and CrossFireX. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-1 QUAD-GPU SLI and QUAD-GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard supports multi-GPU configurations of 1866 MHz to boost ...
.... The TUF series pursues pre-eminent stability, all-around compatibility, and extreme durability. This motherboard features the AMD® 990FX/SB950 platform, optimizing PCIe allocation in the new 32nm manufacturing process. Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights The...PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth that features data transfer rates of both SLI™ and CrossFireX. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-1 QUAD-GPU SLI and QUAD-GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard supports multi-GPU configurations of 1866 MHz to boost ...
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...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 ... boot-up. You can enter the BIOS anytime without having to your computer and directly enter the BIOS during POST. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-3 It offers you to shut down or turn on the mouse. * iPad/iPhone can damage the motherboard's components. With this...
...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 ... boot-up. You can enter the BIOS anytime without having to your computer and directly enter the BIOS during POST. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-3 It offers you to shut down or turn on the mouse. * iPad/iPhone can damage the motherboard's components. With this...
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Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 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 ...
Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 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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...) 13. MemOK! Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 1-33 1-8 1-31 1-9 1-22 1-27 1-26 1-27 1-35 1-34 1-23 1-30 1-24 1-29 1-25 1-35 1-32 1-28 Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-7
...) 13. MemOK! Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 1-33 1-8 1-31 1-9 1-22 1-27 1-26 1-27 1-35 1-34 1-23 1-30 1-24 1-29 1-25 1-35 1-32 1-28 Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-7
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Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-9 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 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 R2.0 1-9 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 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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... Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 MHz capability Vendors Part No. DS - - DS - - DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 • • • • • • • • Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-11 Size G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL Transcend Transcend F3-19200CL10Q-32GBZHD(XMP) 32GB (4x8GB) F3-19200CL11Q-16GBZHD(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) F3-19200CL11Q-16GBZHD(XMP...
... Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 MHz capability Vendors Part No. DS - - DS - - DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 • • • • • • • • Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-11 Size G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL Transcend Transcend F3-19200CL10Q-32GBZHD(XMP) 32GB (4x8GB) F3-19200CL11Q-16GBZHD(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) F3-19200CL11Q-16GBZHD(XMP...
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...; • 1.65 • • • 1.5 • • • 1.5 • • • 1.5 • • • 1.5 • • • 1.6 • • • 1.65 • • • Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-15 Timing DS Brand A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA AM2U16BC2P1 2GB AM2U16BC4P2 4GB AX3U1600GC4G9(XMP) 4GB SS A-DATA 3CCD- - 1509A DS A-DATA 3CCD- - 1509A DS - - - DDR3 1600...
...; • 1.65 • • • 1.5 • • • 1.5 • • • 1.5 • • • 1.5 • • • 1.6 • • • 1.65 • • • Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-15 Timing DS Brand A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA AM2U16BC2P1 2GB AM2U16BC4P2 4GB AX3U1600GC4G9(XMP) 4GB SS A-DATA 3CCD- - 1509A DS A-DATA 3CCD- - 1509A DS - - - DDR3 1600...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-17 Timing Voltage DS Brand KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3LK2/ 4GX (XMP) 4GB DS (2x2GB) Kingston KHX1600C9D3LK2/ 8GX (XMP) 8GB DS (2x4GB) KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3P1K2/ 8G 8GB DS (2x4GB...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-17 Timing Voltage DS Brand KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3LK2/ 4GX (XMP) 4GB DS (2x2GB) Kingston KHX1600C9D3LK2/ 8GX (XMP) 8GB DS (2x4GB) KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3P1K2/ 8G 8GB DS (2x4GB...
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... for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. We suggest that you ... the blue slots or the black slots as one (1) module inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. or D.O.C.P. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-21 Side(s): SS -
... for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. We suggest that you ... the blue slots or the black slots as one (1) module inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. or D.O.C.P. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-21 Side(s): SS -
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... x16_1 shared - - Onchip Audio shared - - Onchip USB2_6-8 - - - PCIe x1_1 - - - shared - - ASM USB3_12 - - - ASM 1042 (Front) - - - shared - shared - - - - - - PCIe x16_2 shared - - ASM eSATA - - - shared - - - - - shared Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-23 ASM USB3_3 shared - - Onchip USB2_11-14 - - - shared - - - - - -
... x16_1 shared - - Onchip Audio shared - - Onchip USB2_6-8 - - - PCIe x1_1 - - - shared - - ASM USB3_12 - - - ASM 1042 (Front) - - - shared - shared - - - - - - PCIe x16_2 shared - - ASM eSATA - - - shared - - - - - shared Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-23 ASM USB3_3 shared - - Onchip USB2_11-14 - - - shared - - - - - -
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... to allow your system to go to go through POST (without having to section 3.7 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default function. 2. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-25 Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on and you press the DirectKey button, your system. • Refer to press the key during...
... to allow your system to go to go through POST (without having to section 3.7 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default function. 2. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-25 Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on and you press the DirectKey button, your system. • Refer to press the key during...
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... the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-27 The green LED lights up until the problem is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up to indicate that you should shut down...
... the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-27 The green LED lights up until the problem is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up to indicate that you should shut down...
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Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-29 If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. 2. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_56) This connector is available from your system chassis, with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. 3. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1-2 [gray]) These connectors connect to 480 MBps connection speed.
Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-29 If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. 2. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_56) This connector is available from your system chassis, with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. 3. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1-2 [gray]) These connectors connect to 480 MBps connection speed.
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5. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-31 Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, ...then install the module to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 48 MBps connection speed. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1314, USB1112) These connectors are for...
5. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-31 Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, ...then install the module to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 48 MBps connection speed. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1314, USB1112) These connectors are for...
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... cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. These are not jumpers! Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-33 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
... cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. These are not jumpers! Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-33 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
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... unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you are designed to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-35 9. Otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that complies with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability. • If you...
... unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you are designed to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-35 9. Otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that complies with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability. • If you...
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... that supports DirectKey, from the chassis to the technical documentation that came with the button cable that your chassis comes with the chassis for details. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-37 Chapter 1 Connect the button cable that supports the DirectKey function. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which...
... that supports DirectKey, from the chassis to the technical documentation that came with the button cable that your chassis comes with the chassis for details. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-37 Chapter 1 Connect the button cable that supports the DirectKey function. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which...
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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 R2.0 2-1
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 R2.0 2-1
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3. Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 2-3
3. Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 2-3