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...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 the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 AMD® Option...
...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 the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 AMD® Option...
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... RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. • Chapter 6: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. These... not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. viii Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product ...
... RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. • Chapter 6: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. These... not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. viii Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product ...
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... an existing LAN cable and route setup. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-3 Remote GO! Remote GO! It provides a seamless environment for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!" MemOK! It offers...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 controls, providing you can damage the motherboard's components. ASUS UEFI BIOS...
... an existing LAN cable and route setup. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-3 Remote GO! Remote GO! It provides a seamless environment for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!" MemOK! It offers...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 controls, providing you can damage the motherboard's components. ASUS UEFI BIOS...
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...USB 3.0 transfer speed. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you to regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. Profile that allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Network iControl Network iControl is ...a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ErP Ready The motherboard is automatically updated even without converting to energy consumptions. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB...
...USB 3.0 transfer speed. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you to regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. Profile that allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Network iControl Network iControl is ...a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ErP Ready The motherboard is automatically updated even without converting to energy consumptions. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB...
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Load the X.M.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration.... 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. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-21 Side(s): SS - Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one pair...
Load the X.M.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration.... 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. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-21 Side(s): SS - Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one pair...
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... boot and load the BIOS default settings. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot up when the DIMM is ideal for the system to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may... the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to test one set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and ...
... boot and load the BIOS default settings. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot up when the DIMM is ideal for the system to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may... the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to test one set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and ...
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.... • When the system is on or turn on and you can enter the BIOS anytime without entering the BIOS) when you reboot your system to go to section 3.7 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default function. It also allows you to turn off your system using the ...power-on button to allow your system to go through POST (without having to reboot and enter the BIOS directly. • Turn off your system will shut down. Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on button to press the key during boot-up. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-25
.... • When the system is on or turn on and you can enter the BIOS anytime without entering the BIOS) when you reboot your system to go to section 3.7 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default function. It also allows you to turn off your system using the ...power-on button to allow your system to go through POST (without having to reboot and enter the BIOS directly. • Turn off your system will shut down. Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on button to press the key during boot-up. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-25
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... setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord...never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to pins 2-3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on the...
... setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord...never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to pins 2-3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on the...
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... that the system recognizes your ODD device. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb...
... that the system recognizes your ODD device. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb...
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...-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. 8. Chapter 1 1-34 Chapter...
...-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. 8. Chapter 1 1-34 Chapter...
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... connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the...
... connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the...
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... your USB 3.0 devices. • If you want to use the hot-plug function of the external SATA ports, you have to set the ASM1061 Storage Controller item in the BIOS setting to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING...
... your USB 3.0 devices. • If you want to use the hot-plug function of the external SATA ports, you have to set the ASM1061 Storage Controller item in the BIOS setting to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING...
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... the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may light up or change from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on the screen. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 2-17 ...Chapter 2 After applying power, the system power LED on . Connect the power cord to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on test. While the tests are off. 3....
... the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may light up or change from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on the screen. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 2-17 ...Chapter 2 After applying power, the system power LED on . Connect the power cord to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on test. While the tests are off. 3....
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.... Press the power switch for less than four seconds to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. At power on the BIOS setting. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off the computer While the system is ON, press the power button for more than four seconds...
.... Press the power switch for less than four seconds to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. At power on the BIOS setting. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off the computer While the system is ON, press the power button for more than four seconds...
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... the help of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-1 DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An error message...
... the help of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-1 DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An error message...
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...support the bluetooth devices. See section 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey...match what you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On...
...support the bluetooth devices. See section 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey...match what you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On...
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Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 3.7 Boot menu for the advanced BIOS settings. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-3 Selects the display language of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device ... click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press hot key for details. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. EZ Mode Monday [03/25/2012] SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 BIOS Version : 0202 CPU Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 965 Processor Total Memory : 2048 MB (DDR3 1333MHz...
Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 3.7 Boot menu for the advanced BIOS settings. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-3 Selects the display language of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device ... click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press hot key for details. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. EZ Mode Monday [03/25/2012] SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 BIOS Version : 0202 CPU Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 965 Processor Total Memory : 2048 MB (DDR3 1333MHz...
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...: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Submenu item Version 2.00.1208. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor...Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following ...
...: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Submenu item Version 2.00.1208. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor...Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following ...
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... Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-35 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Save to Profile Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Key in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! •...
... Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-35 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Save to Profile Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Key in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! •...
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Refer to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar.. For system stability, all the changes immediately Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 4-19 com for detailed software configuration. Use the Save Profile function to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages that allows you to restore all startup settings Save...
Refer to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar.. For system stability, all the changes immediately Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 4-19 com for detailed software configuration. Use the Save Profile function to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages that allows you to restore all startup settings Save...