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...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 ROM Utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-7 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5-7 5.2.2 Creating...
...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 ROM Utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-7 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5-7 5.2.2 Creating...
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...Chapter 5: RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. • Chapter 6: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package....viii Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Refer to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform ...
...Chapter 5: RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. • Chapter 6: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package....viii Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Refer to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform ...
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...multi-streaming and front panel jack- retasking - Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless Sound - SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support LAN Storage Audio AMD® Socket AM3+ for details. ** Due to OS limitation, when installing a total memory... cards, ensure to insert the card in the first and third PCI Express X16 slot to DDR3 1066MHz. ASUS noise filter (continued on the next page) With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to get the best performance. Hence, a total installed memory of AM3...
...multi-streaming and front panel jack- retasking - Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless Sound - SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support LAN Storage Audio AMD® Socket AM3+ for details. ** Due to OS limitation, when installing a total memory... cards, ensure to insert the card in the first and third PCI Express X16 slot to DDR3 1066MHz. ASUS noise filter (continued on the next page) With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to get the best performance. Hence, a total installed memory of AM3...
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... Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS O.C. TUF Components (alloy choke, Cap & MOSFET certified by military standard) - Efficient Switching Power (E.S.P.) design Safe & Stable! SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 specifications summary USB Exclusive TUF features Other special features 3 x ASMedia® USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support - 4 x USB 3.0 ports at back panel [blue] AMD® SB950...
... Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS O.C. TUF Components (alloy choke, Cap & MOSFET certified by military standard) - Efficient Switching Power (E.S.P.) design Safe & Stable! SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 specifications summary USB Exclusive TUF features Other special features 3 x ASMedia® USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support - 4 x USB 3.0 ports at back panel [blue] AMD® SB950...
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Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM3+ CPU AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan DDR3 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xiv
Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM3+ CPU AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan DDR3 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xiv
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... 1 1.1.1 Product highlights The Ultimate Force The TUF series delivers a tough image with less power consumption. This motherboard features the AMD® 990FX/SB950 platform, optimizing PCIe allocation in the new 32nm manufacturing process. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-1 It provides better overclocking capabilities with its unique design, and high-quality and militarystandard components. PCI Express®...
... 1 1.1.1 Product highlights The Ultimate Force The TUF series delivers a tough image with less power consumption. This motherboard features the AMD® 990FX/SB950 platform, optimizing PCIe allocation in the new 32nm manufacturing process. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-1 It provides better overclocking capabilities with its unique design, and high-quality and militarystandard components. PCI Express®...
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..., USB1112) 15. 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 AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) 8. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 11. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 17. Front panel audio connector...
..., USB1112) 15. 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 AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) 8. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 11. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 17. Front panel audio connector...
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... The AM3+ socket has a different pinout design. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to 8core, also compatible with an AM3+ socket designed for AMD® FX Series CPU up to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! The CPU fits in only one correct orientation... designed for the AM3+/AM3 socket. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with AMD® socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors.
... The AM3+ socket has a different pinout design. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to 8core, also compatible with an AM3+ socket designed for AMD® FX Series CPU up to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! The CPU fits in only one correct orientation... designed for the AM3+/AM3 socket. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with AMD® socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors.
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...SS A-DATA 3CCD- - 1509A DS A-DATA 3CCD- - 1509A DS - - - A-DATA AX3U1600PC4G8(XMP) 4GB DS - - 8-8-8-24 AEXEA AMD Asint Asint Asint Asint Asint Asint ATP CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial AXA3PS4GK1600S18V (XMP) AP38G1608U2K(XMP) SLA302G08EGG1C(XMP) ...• • • 1.5 • • • 1.5 • • • 1.5 • • • 1.6 • • • 1.65 • • • Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-15 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
...SS A-DATA 3CCD- - 1509A DS A-DATA 3CCD- - 1509A DS - - - A-DATA AX3U1600PC4G8(XMP) 4GB DS - - 8-8-8-24 AEXEA AMD Asint Asint Asint Asint Asint Asint ATP CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial AXA3PS4GK1600S18V (XMP) AP38G1608U2K(XMP) SLA302G08EGG1C(XMP) ...• • • 1.5 • • • 1.5 • • • 1.5 • • • 1.6 • • • 1.65 • • • Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-15 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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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 ...1.35 - - 9 1.5 - - 9 1.65 - - 9 1.65 - - 9 1.65 - - - - - - 6-8-6-24 1.65 - - 6-8-6-24 1.65 - - 8-8-8 1.65 AMD 23EY4587 - 1.5 MB6H AMD 23EY4587 - 1.5 MB6H - - - 1.65 - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 - - 7-7-7-20 1.7 - - 8-8-8-24 1.7 - - 8-9-8-24 1.65 - - 8-9-8-24 1.65 Hynix H5TQ2G83 - 1.5 BFRPBC...
...• • • • • • • • • • 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 ...1.35 - - 9 1.5 - - 9 1.65 - - 9 1.65 - - 9 1.65 - - - - - - 6-8-6-24 1.65 - - 6-8-6-24 1.65 - - 8-8-8 1.65 AMD 23EY4587 - 1.5 MB6H AMD 23EY4587 - 1.5 MB6H - - - 1.65 - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 - - 7-7-7-20 1.7 - - 8-8-8-24 1.7 - - 8-9-8-24 1.65 - - 8-9-8-24 1.65 Hynix H5TQ2G83 - 1.5 BFRPBC...
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... connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 chipset. AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You...
... connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 chipset. AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You...
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2.1.2 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1 2 3 Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket.
2.1.2 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1 2 3 Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket.
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...the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode UEFI BIOS Utility - ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-3 To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press hot key for entering the BIOS setup ...; The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. 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) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 05/08/2012...
...the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode UEFI BIOS Utility - ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-3 To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press hot key for entering the BIOS setup ...; The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. 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) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 05/08/2012...
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... change the system security settings. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date 0211 x64 5/30/2012 CPU Information AMD(R) Phenom(TM) II X4 965 Processor Memory Information Total Memory 2048 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) EC Version MBECI-0006 System Language English System Date System Time...
... change the system security settings. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date 0211 x64 5/30/2012 CPU Information AMD(R) Phenom(TM) II X4 965 Processor Memory Information Total Memory 2048 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) EC Version MBECI-0006 System Language English System Date System Time...
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... phase control depending on your CPU specification. Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may vary depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] ...120%] [130%] CPU Power Phase Control [Standard] Allows you to CPU loading. DIGI+ Power Control CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by AMD VRM specification and affects CPU voltage.
... phase control depending on your CPU specification. Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may vary depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] ...120%] [130%] CPU Power Phase Control [Standard] Allows you to CPU loading. DIGI+ Power Control CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by AMD VRM specification and affects CPU voltage.
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.... [Disabled] Disables the function. Cool'n'Quiet [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the AMD Cool'n'Quiet function. [Disabled] Disables the function. C1E [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the system to utilize the AMD specific ACPI states to save power consumption. [Disabled] Disables the function. SVM ...[Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the AMD virtualization in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically...
.... [Disabled] Disables the function. Cool'n'Quiet [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the AMD Cool'n'Quiet function. [Disabled] Disables the function. C1E [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the system to utilize the AMD specific ACPI states to save power consumption. [Disabled] Disables the function. SVM ...[Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the AMD virtualization in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically...
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... 1 configurations. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Chapter 5 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 5-1 Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and... using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. • Due to Windows® XP / Vista limitation, a RAID array with the AMD® SB950 chipset that of the data in a RAID set as RAID sets. The RAID 5 configuration is required for this setup. Refer...
... 1 configurations. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Chapter 5 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 5-1 Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and... using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. • Due to Windows® XP / Vista limitation, a RAID array with the AMD® SB950 chipset that of the data in a RAID set as RAID sets. The RAID 5 configuration is required for this setup. Refer...
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... 3 ] Controller Configuration ......[ 4 ] [ Keys Available ] Press 1..4 to Select Option [ESC] Exit The Main Menu allows you need; Chapter 5 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 5-3 press to display the utility main menu. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are set and partition. • Controller Configuration: shows...Delete LD Menu: deletes a selected RAID set to perform. During POST, press + to exit the utility. 5.1.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility To enter the AMD® Option ROM utility: 1. Turn on your screen. Press , , , or to enter the option you...
... 3 ] Controller Configuration ......[ 4 ] [ Keys Available ] Press 1..4 to Select Option [ESC] Exit The Main Menu allows you need; Chapter 5 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 5-3 press to display the utility main menu. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are set and partition. • Controller Configuration: shows...Delete LD Menu: deletes a selected RAID set to perform. During POST, press + to exit the utility. 5.1.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility To enter the AMD® Option ROM utility: 1. Turn on your screen. Press , , , or to enter the option you...
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... uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1. Select your computer. For Windows 7, select Uninstall. 5. Chapter 6 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 6-1 For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. For Windows 7, go to your system. Close all existing graphics card drivers before installing AMD CrossFireX graphics cards to Control Panel > Programs and Features. 3. Turn off your current...
... uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1. Select your computer. For Windows 7, select Uninstall. 5. Chapter 6 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 6-1 For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. For Windows 7, go to your system. Close all existing graphics card drivers before installing AMD CrossFireX graphics cards to Control Panel > Programs and Features. 3. Turn off your current...
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...Catalyst Control Center. 2. 6.1.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology. Ensure that came with your graphics card package to configure the displays and settings of your graphics ...cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the AMD Catalyst™ Control Center in Windows environment. Launching the AMD Catalyst Control Center To launch the AMD Catalyst Control Center: 1. Chapter 6 6-4 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support
...Catalyst Control Center. 2. 6.1.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology. Ensure that came with your graphics card package to configure the displays and settings of your graphics ...cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the AMD Catalyst™ Control Center in Windows environment. Launching the AMD Catalyst Control Center To launch the AMD Catalyst Control Center: 1. Chapter 6 6-4 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support