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... Power connection 2-8 2.1.6 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 Thermal Solution 1-2 1.1.3 "TUF ENGINE!" 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 introduction 1-1 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product...
... Power connection 2-8 2.1.6 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 Thermal Solution 1-2 1.1.3 "TUF ENGINE!" 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 introduction 1-1 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product...
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... may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent ...
... may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent ...
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... of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 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 procedures that comes with...
... of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 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 procedures that comes with...
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...II / Athlon II™ / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports AMD® 140W CPU AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet Technology Supports 32nm CPU AMD® 990FX / SB950 Chipset Up to 5.2 GT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, ECC, non... 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 of less than 3GB. BD audio layer content protection - With ASUS design, this motherboard ...
...II / Athlon II™ / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports AMD® 140W CPU AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet Technology Supports 32nm CPU AMD® 990FX / SB950 Chipset Up to 5.2 GT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, ECC, non... 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 of less than 3GB. BD audio layer content protection - With ASUS design, this motherboard ...
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Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xiii 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.
Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xiii 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.
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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 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.
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... to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. AMD® 990FX Chipset AMD 990FX Chipset is optimized with less power consumption. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-1 It is designed to support up to 5200MT/s rate via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. This motherboard features the AMD® 990FX/SB950 platform, optimizing PCIe allocation in the new 32nm manufacturing...
... to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. AMD® 990FX Chipset AMD 990FX Chipset is optimized with less power consumption. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-1 It is designed to support up to 5200MT/s rate via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. This motherboard features the AMD® 990FX/SB950 platform, optimizing PCIe allocation in the new 32nm manufacturing...
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... Chokes are certified through a third-party, military-grade testing. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction This innovative and industry-leading ASUS technology provides accurate voltage tuning for better heat dissipation. TUF Components (Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; It consists of vibration noise, ...under extreme conditions. Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. Complete USB 3.0 Solution This motherboard offers you the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both CPU and DRAM. Heatsink Coating Technology This feature offers better cooling...
... Chokes are certified through a third-party, military-grade testing. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction This innovative and industry-leading ASUS technology provides accurate voltage tuning for better heat dissipation. TUF Components (Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; It consists of vibration noise, ...under extreme conditions. Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. Complete USB 3.0 Solution This motherboard offers you the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both CPU and DRAM. Heatsink Coating Technology This feature offers better cooling...
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... Anti-Static chip and circuit design, and the I/O shield provide four times better protection and ensure the motherboard's lifespan. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for a futuristic connected lifestyle ... Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-3 You can enter the BIOS anytime without having to navigate EFI BIOS than 2.2 TB. DirectKey DirectKey allows you with the press of a button. Remote GO! It offers you to shut down or turn on the mouse. * iPad/iPhone can damage the motherboard's components. MemOK...
... Anti-Static chip and circuit design, and the I/O shield provide four times better protection and ensure the motherboard's lifespan. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for a futuristic connected lifestyle ... Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-3 You can enter the BIOS anytime without having to navigate EFI BIOS than 2.2 TB. DirectKey DirectKey allows you with the press of a button. Remote GO! It offers you to shut down or turn on the mouse. * iPad/iPhone can damage the motherboard's components. MemOK...
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...USB BIOS F lashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for a more convenient online experience. Profile This motherboard features the ASUS O.C. S/PDIF-out on Back I/O port This motherboard provides a convenient connectivity to regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. ... faster than the standard USB 3.0 transfer speed. ErP Ready The motherboard is a user-friendly utility that allows you the freedom to store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready...
...USB BIOS F lashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for a more convenient online experience. Profile This motherboard features the ASUS O.C. S/PDIF-out on Back I/O port This motherboard provides a convenient connectivity to regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. ... faster than the standard USB 3.0 transfer speed. ErP Ready The motherboard is a user-friendly utility that allows you the freedom to store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready...
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... ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-5 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
... ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-5 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
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1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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.../ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. Chapter 1 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with AMD® socket AM3 for the AM3+/AM3 socket.
.../ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. Chapter 1 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with AMD® socket AM3 for the AM3+/AM3 socket.
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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. 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.
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... Windows OS. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. c) For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to the memory address limitation on the ...a maximum of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 3GB system memory if you want to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Under the default...
... Windows OS. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. c) For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to the memory address limitation on the ...a maximum of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 3GB system memory if you want to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Under the default...
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.... Kingmax N/A Timing Voltage 7-10-10-28 1.65 9-10-9-28 1.65 - - DS - - DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 • • • • • • • • Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-11 SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 MHz capability Vendors Part No. DS - - Size SS/ DS F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4G DS (2x2G) GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 4GB...
.... Kingmax N/A Timing Voltage 7-10-10-28 1.65 9-10-9-28 1.65 - - DS - - DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 • • • • • • • • Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-11 SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 MHz capability Vendors Part No. DS - - Size SS/ DS F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4G DS (2x2G) GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 4GB...
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1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (single at x16, dual at x16/x16, triple at x16/x8/x8 mode) PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot PCI slot PCIe 2.0 x16_4 slot 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (single at x16, dual at x16/x16, triple at x16/x8/x8 mode) PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot PCI slot PCIe 2.0 x16_4 slot 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... - shared - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-23 PCIe x16_3 shared - - PCIe x1_1 - - - ASM 1042 (Front) - - - Onchip SATA [Brown] - - - PCIe x16_4 ...recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard A B C PCIe x16_1 shared - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - D E F...
... - shared - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-23 PCIe x16_3 shared - - PCIe x1_1 - - - ASM 1042 (Front) - - - Onchip SATA [Brown] - - - PCIe x16_4 ...recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard A B C PCIe x16_1 shared - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - D E F...
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...processes. • Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch lights continuously. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If .... The blinking speed of failsafe settings. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. 1.2.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you ...
...processes. • Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch lights continuously. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If .... The blinking speed of failsafe settings. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. 1.2.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you ...