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Power Design 1-2 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!" 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 Central...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...
Power Design 1-2 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!" 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 Central...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...
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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 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 iv 2.3.1 Rear I/O ...Function 3-23 3.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-24 3.5.8 APM 3-26 3.5.9 Network Stack 3-27 3.6 Monitor menu 3-28 3.7 Boot 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...
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 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 iv 2.3.1 Rear I/O ...Function 3-23 3.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-24 3.5.8 APM 3-26 3.5.9 Network Stack 3-27 3.6 Monitor menu 3-28 3.7 Boot 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...
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... 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 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in...
... 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 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in...
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...; Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty...
...; Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty...
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... Presence Detect) memory information 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...
... Presence Detect) memory information 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...
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... is an intuitive one-step network control center that allows you to automatically connect to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that makes it easier for you to ... schedule the bandwidth priorities for your network programs. It allows you to a PPPoE network for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. Profile This motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for your favorite overclocking...
... is an intuitive one-step network control center that allows you to automatically connect to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that makes it easier for you to ... schedule the bandwidth priorities for your network programs. It allows you to a PPPoE network for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. Profile This motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for your favorite overclocking...
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... after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and...
... after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and...
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...allows you to automatically download the latest BIOS version. 4. You can also download the BIOS from ASUS official website www.asus.com. Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Simply insert a USB storage device to... operating properly. Place the bundled support DVD to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started To use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. If the BIOS program is updated automatically. Insert the USB storage device to the USB Flashback port. 3. Press the ...
...allows you to automatically download the latest BIOS version. 4. You can also download the BIOS from ASUS official website www.asus.com. Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Simply insert a USB storage device to... operating properly. Place the bundled support DVD to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started To use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. If the BIOS program is updated automatically. Insert the USB storage device to the USB Flashback port. 3. Press the ...
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We strongly recommend that you to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only ...UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. The term "BIOS" in this user manual refers to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed...
We strongly recommend that you to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only ...UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. The term "BIOS" in this user manual refers to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed...
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... with its parameters. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines.
... with its parameters. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines.
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... available devices. Select an item then press to confirm your choice. Profile Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-33 UEFI BIOS Utility - For more details, refer to configure options for special functions. Advanced Mode Exit Main...
... available devices. Select an item then press to confirm your choice. Profile Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-33 UEFI BIOS Utility - For more details, refer to configure options for special functions. Advanced Mode Exit Main...
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... from one to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Save to Profile Allows you to eight, press , and then select Yes. 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile > Advanced O.C. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-35 Profile Configuration Setup Profile 1 Status : Setup Profile 2 Status : Setup Profile 3 Status : Setup Profile 4 Status : Setup... The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. Load from Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile Monitor Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not...
... from one to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Save to Profile Allows you to eight, press , and then select Yes. 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile > Advanced O.C. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-35 Profile Configuration Setup Profile 1 Status : Setup Profile 2 Status : Setup Profile 3 Status : Setup Profile 4 Status : Setup... The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. Load from Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile Monitor Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not...
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... 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-37 Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the future. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using a USB flash drive. 3. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. However, BIOS updating is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. If there is no problem using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is...
... 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-37 Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the future. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using a USB flash drive. 3. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. However, BIOS updating is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. If there is no problem using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is...
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.... Quit all Windows® applications before you want to avoid network traffic. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to enable the BIOS downgrade and auto backup...
.... Quit all Windows® applications before you want to avoid network traffic. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to enable the BIOS downgrade and auto backup...
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Click Yes if you want to change the BIOS boot logo. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-39 From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, and then click Next. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 4. Chapter 3 3. You can decide whether to the software manual .... • Refer to change the boot logo or No to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file and click ...
Click Yes if you want to change the BIOS boot logo. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-39 From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, and then click Next. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 4. Chapter 3 3. You can decide whether to the software manual .... • Refer to change the boot logo or No to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file and click ...
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ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 VER: 0202 fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ Folder Info 03/15/12 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 03/12/2012 ST990R20.CAP Chapter 3 File Infor MODEL: ... BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Before you to update the BIOS without having to find the USB flash disk that contains the...
ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 VER: 0202 fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ Folder Info 03/15/12 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 03/12/2012 ST990R20.CAP Chapter 3 File Infor MODEL: ... BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Before you to update the BIOS without having to find the USB flash disk that contains the...
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... floppy disk due to update the BIOS in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under DOS environment. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-41 • ...This function can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
... floppy disk due to update the BIOS in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under DOS environment. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-41 • ...This function can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
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... 3 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Booting the system in DOS environment 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . C:\>d: D:\> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using defaults 3. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to Drive D (USB flash drive). Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup...
... 3 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Booting the system in DOS environment 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . C:\>d: D:\> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using defaults 3. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to Drive D (USB flash drive). Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup...
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Yes No Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-43 2. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to update BIOS? Are you to confirm BIOS update. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2012/12/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD:SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 VER: 0204 DATE: 05/30/2012 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH...
Yes No Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-43 2. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to update BIOS? Are you to confirm BIOS update. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2012/12/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD:SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 VER: 0204 DATE: 05/30/2012 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH...
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DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. Select Yes and press ....Restart your motherboard user manual for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS Updater. When BIOS update is done, press to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ...
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. Select Yes and press ....Restart your motherboard user manual for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS Updater. When BIOS update is done, press to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ...