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......vii About this guide...viii SABERTOOTH 990FX 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 "Ultimate COOL!" 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 ...SATA device connection 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 iii Power Design 1-2 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!"
......vii About this guide...viii SABERTOOTH 990FX 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 "Ultimate COOL!" 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 ...SATA device connection 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 iii Power Design 1-2 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!"
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... Audio I/O connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-17 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3-1 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 Main menu 3-6 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-8 3.5 Advanced... menu 3-31 3.8 Tools menu 3-33 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-33 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-34 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-35 3.9 Exit menu 3-36 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-37 3.10.1 ASUS Update 3-37 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-40 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-41 Chapter 4: Software support 4-1 ...
... Audio I/O connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-17 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3-1 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 Main menu 3-6 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-8 3.5 Advanced... menu 3-31 3.8 Tools menu 3-33 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-33 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-34 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-35 3.9 Exit menu 3-36 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-37 3.10.1 ASUS Update 3-37 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-40 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-41 Chapter 4: Software support 4-1 ...
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... Thermal Radar 4-4 4.3.3 Remote GO 4-8 4.3.4 TurboV EVO 4-19 4.3.5 DIGI+ Power 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...
... Thermal Radar 4-4 4.3.3 Remote GO 4-8 4.3.4 TurboV EVO 4-19 4.3.5 DIGI+ Power 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...
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... information and for product and software updates. 1. It includes description of the standard package. viii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need...
... information and for product and software updates. 1. It includes description of the standard package. viii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need...
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... 3.0 Boost Network iControl ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode USB BIOS Flashback 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. ASUS DIGI+ Power Control utility - MemOK! - Profile Ai Charger+ ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo2 Multi-language BIOS (continued on the next page) xi Efficient Switching Power (E.S.P.) design Safe & Stable! SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 specifications summary USB...
... 3.0 Boost Network iControl ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode USB BIOS Flashback 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. ASUS DIGI+ Power Control utility - MemOK! - Profile Ai Charger+ ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo2 Multi-language BIOS (continued on the next page) xi Efficient Switching Power (E.S.P.) design Safe & Stable! SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 specifications summary USB...
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x 9.6 in . SABERTOOTH 990FX 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 6Gb/s ports [red] 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports [blue] 8 x USB...panel (Q-Connector) 64 Mb Flash 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...
x 9.6 in . SABERTOOTH 990FX 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 6Gb/s ports [red] 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports [blue] 8 x USB...panel (Q-Connector) 64 Mb Flash 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...
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... lifestyle with only a right click on your computer and directly enter the BIOS during POST. You can damage the motherboard's components. MemOK! links PCs, tablets, smartphones, and TVs wirelessly together through an existing LAN cable and route setup. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-3 Guardian Angel ESD Guards ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Guards provides protection against electrostatic...
... lifestyle with only a right click on your computer and directly enter the BIOS during POST. You can damage the motherboard's components. MemOK! links PCs, tablets, smartphones, and TVs wirelessly together through an existing LAN cable and route setup. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-3 Guardian Angel ESD Guards ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Guards provides protection against electrostatic...
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... requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to energy consumptions. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS F lashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for a more ...ultimate convenience. S/PDIF-out on Back I/O port This motherboard provides a convenient connectivity to store or load multiple BIOS settings. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology, which supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), automatically accelerates the data transfer speed of...
... requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to energy consumptions. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS F lashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for a more ...ultimate convenience. S/PDIF-out on Back I/O port This motherboard provides a convenient connectivity to store or load multiple BIOS settings. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology, which supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), automatically accelerates the data transfer speed of...
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Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-21 We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides...
Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-21 We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides...
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...for the exact 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 download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs... during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on a bare or...
...for the exact 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 download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs... during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on a bare or...
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With DirectKey, you can enter the BIOS anytime without entering the BIOS) when you reboot your system and conveniently enter the BIOS during POST. DirectKey button This feature allows your system will shut down. Ensure to save your data before using the power-on ... to reboot and enter the BIOS directly. • Turn off your system. • Refer to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. It also allows you press the DirectKey button, your system to go through POST (without having to press the key during boot-up. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-25 2.
With DirectKey, you can enter the BIOS anytime without entering the BIOS) when you reboot your system and conveniently enter the BIOS during POST. DirectKey button This feature allows your system will shut down. Ensure to save your data before using the power-on ... to reboot and enter the BIOS directly. • Turn off your system. • Refer to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. It also allows you press the DirectKey button, your system to go through POST (without having to press the key during boot-up. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-25 2.
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... RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to enable C.P.R. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. For system failure due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in... automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to overclocking. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the...
... RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to enable C.P.R. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. For system failure due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in... automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to overclocking. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the...
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... for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode in the... BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Chapter 1 • These connectors are using NCQ, set to [AHCI Mode]. The ...
... for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode in the... BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Chapter 1 • These connectors are using NCQ, set to [AHCI Mode]. The ...
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... (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable 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. Chapter 1 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect one...
... (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable 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. Chapter 1 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect one...
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... connector is for the system power button. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power...
... connector is for the system power button. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power...
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...to automatically download the latest BIOS version. 4. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to the optical drive and install the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard. You can also download the BIOS from ASUS official website www.asus.com. Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to boot ...up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started In case...
...to automatically download the latest BIOS version. 4. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to the optical drive and install the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard. You can also download the BIOS from ASUS official website www.asus.com. Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to boot ...up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started In case...
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USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 5. External SATA ports 7. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 Combo port 2. LAN (RJ-45) port* 4. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 9. USB BIOS Flashback button 10. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 3. Optical S/PDIF Out port 6. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. USB 2.0 ports 3, 4, 5, and 6 8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 11. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 2-13
USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 5. External SATA ports 7. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 Combo port 2. LAN (RJ-45) port* 4. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 9. USB BIOS Flashback button 10. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 3. Optical S/PDIF Out port 6. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. USB 2.0 ports 3, 4, 5, and 6 8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 11. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 2-13
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...; 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 Data activity...
...; 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 Data activity...
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... to connect the rear speaker to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. After applying power, the system power LED on the devices in the...the system LED lights up when you turned on the power, the system may light up for assistance. If your retailer for the first time 1. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 2-17 Chapter 2 Connect the power cord to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on . Monitor b.
... to connect the rear speaker to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. After applying power, the system power LED on the devices in the...the system LED lights up when you turned on the power, the system may light up for assistance. If your retailer for the first time 1. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 2-17 Chapter 2 Connect the power cord to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on . Monitor b.
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...soft-off mode, depending on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps ...One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off the computer While the system is ON, press the power button for more than...
...soft-off mode, depending on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps ...One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off the computer While the system is ON, press the power button for more than...