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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 ...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 Contents Safety information...vii About this guide...viii SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 specifications summary x Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product ...
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 ...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 Contents Safety information...vii About this guide...viii SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 specifications summary x Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product ...
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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 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 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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... sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup ... • Chapter 6: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. How this guide This user guide contains the information you...
... sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup ... • Chapter 6: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. How this guide This user guide contains the information you...
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... by military standard) - ESD Guards - Profile Ai Charger+ ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo2 Multi-language BIOS (continued on the next page) xi Digital Power Design - 8+2 Digital phase power design - SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 specifications summary USB Exclusive TUF features Other special features 3 x...Thermal Solution - MemOK! - 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 - TUF CeraM!X heatsink coating...
... by military standard) - ESD Guards - Profile Ai Charger+ ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo2 Multi-language BIOS (continued on the next page) xi Digital Power Design - 8+2 Digital phase power design - SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 specifications summary USB Exclusive TUF features Other special features 3 x...Thermal Solution - MemOK! - 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 - TUF CeraM!X heatsink coating...
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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...rescue tool, allows you to simply press a button to your PC and smart devices* with the press of a button. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-3 With this feature, you can even use your tablet to control your PC to play multimedia contents. • Remote Desktop: ...lifestyle with difficult POST situations. It provides a seamless environment for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for complete comfort and convenience. • File Transfer: Send and...
...rescue tool, allows you to simply press a button to your PC and smart devices* with the press of a button. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-3 With this feature, you can even use your tablet to control your PC to play multimedia contents. • Remote Desktop: ...lifestyle with difficult POST situations. It provides a seamless environment for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for complete comfort and convenience. • File Transfer: Send and...
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... an OS-based utility. Chapter 1 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS F lashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Profile This motherboard features the ASUS O.C. O.C. It also allows you to 170% faster than the standard...
... an OS-based utility. Chapter 1 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS F lashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Profile This motherboard features the ASUS O.C. O.C. It also allows you to 170% faster than the standard...
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...both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Side(s): SS - Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-21 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 hyper DIMM support function. • ...
...both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Side(s): SS - Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-21 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 hyper DIMM support function. • ...
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...system fails to boot up when the DIMM is tested. button Installing DIMMs that you to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. function. 1-24 Chapter 1: ...Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for the exact location of failsafe settings...
...system fails to boot up when the DIMM is tested. button Installing DIMMs that you to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. function. 1-24 Chapter 1: ...Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for the exact location of failsafe settings...
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...using the DirectKey button. • When the system is on button to reboot and enter the BIOS directly. • Turn off your system and conveniently enter the BIOS during POST. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-25 Ensure to save your data before using the power-on button to the... BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. With DirectKey, you can enter the BIOS anytime without entering the BIOS) when you press the ...
...using the DirectKey button. • When the system is on button to reboot and enter the BIOS directly. • Turn off your system and conveniently enter the BIOS during POST. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-25 Ensure to save your data before using the power-on button to the... BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. With DirectKey, you can enter the BIOS anytime without entering the BIOS) when you press the ...
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...Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. function. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power... RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. 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. You must turn ON the computer...
...Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. function. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power... RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. 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. You must turn ON the computer...
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1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. Chapter 1 • These connectors are using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Windows® XP SP3 or ...]) These connectors connect 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 [AHCI Mode] by default.
1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. Chapter 1 • These connectors are using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Windows® XP SP3 or ...]) These connectors connect 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 [AHCI Mode] by default.
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... 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.
... 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.
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... to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This...
... to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This...
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... results to the system's failure to automatically download the latest BIOS version. 4. To use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. You can also download the BIOS from ASUS official website www.asus.com. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to the USB Flashback port. 3. Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to boot up, please contact your local...
... results to the system's failure to automatically download the latest BIOS version. 4. To use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. You can also download the BIOS from ASUS official website www.asus.com. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to the USB Flashback port. 3. Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to boot up, please contact your local...
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PS/2 Combo port 2. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 5. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 9. USB BIOS Flashback button 10. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 2-13 USB 2.0 ports 3, 4, 5, and 6 8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 11. Optical S/PDIF Out port 6. External SATA ports 7. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 3. 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. LAN (RJ-45) port* 4.
PS/2 Combo port 2. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 5. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 9. USB BIOS Flashback button 10. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 2-13 USB 2.0 ports 3, 4, 5, and 6 8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 11. Optical S/PDIF Out port 6. External SATA ports 7. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 3. 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. LAN (RJ-45) port* 4.
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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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...with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up . If your retailer for the first time 1. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the gray port. 2.4 Starting up or change from the time you do not see anything within 30 seconds from orange to... the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Ensure that is enabled, ensure to connect the rear speaker to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the screen. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 2-17 Chapter 2
...with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up . If your retailer for the first time 1. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the gray port. 2.4 Starting up or change from the time you do not see anything within 30 seconds from orange to... the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Ensure that is enabled, ensure to connect the rear speaker to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the screen. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 2-17 Chapter 2
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...depending on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. 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 to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Chapter 2 2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed...
...depending on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. 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 to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Chapter 2 2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed...