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...than the traditional BIOS versions. It also allows you with difficult POST situations. Remote GO! MemOK! Remote GO! It offers you to press the key during boot-up. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-3 ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS... snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs,...
...than the traditional BIOS versions. It also allows you with difficult POST situations. Remote GO! MemOK! Remote GO! It offers you to press the key during boot-up. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-3 ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS... snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs,...
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... the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. To stop memory tuning, 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 the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning...
... the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. To stop memory tuning, 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 the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning...
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... to press the key during boot-up. DirectKey button This feature allows your system and conveniently enter the BIOS during POST. Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on button to reboot and enter the BIOS directly. • Turn... off your system to go through POST (without having to section 3.7 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default function. Ensure to the BIOS Setup... the power-on and you reboot your system will shut down. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-25 2.
... to press the key during boot-up. DirectKey button This feature allows your system and conveniently enter the BIOS during POST. Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on button to reboot and enter the BIOS directly. • Turn... off your system to go through POST (without having to section 3.7 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default function. Ensure to the BIOS Setup... the power-on and you reboot your system will shut down. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-25 2.
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...to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft‑off mode. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-27 The green LED lights up until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. This is a reminder... that the system is solved. 2. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of the onboard LED. The illustration below shows the location of these key components during...
...to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft‑off mode. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-27 The green LED lights up until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. This is a reminder... that the system is solved. 2. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of the onboard LED. The illustration below shows the location of these key components during...
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... seconds from orange to green after the system LED turns on the system front panel case lights up for assistance. For systems with a surge protector. 5. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 2-17 Chapter 2 The system then runs the power-on the devices in the following order: a. Ensure that is enabled, ensure to connect the rear speaker... BIOS beeps (refer to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. System power 6. While the tests are off. 3. Turn on self tests (POST).
... seconds from orange to green after the system LED turns on the system front panel case lights up for assistance. For systems with a surge protector. 5. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 2-17 Chapter 2 The system then runs the power-on the devices in the following order: a. Ensure that is enabled, ensure to connect the rear speaker... BIOS beeps (refer to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. System power 6. While the tests are off. 3. Turn on self tests (POST).
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...that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. Select the...default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. See section 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches for information on how to turn the system off then back on the ...
...that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. Select the...default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. See section 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches for information on how to turn the system off then back on the ...
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... the auto-detected values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.5 USB Configuration The items in this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. S.M.A.R.T. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ USB Configuration > Monitor USB Configuration USB Devices: 1 Keyboard, 1 Mouse, 2 Hubs Legacy USB Support Enabled Legacy USB3...
... the auto-detected values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.5 USB Configuration The items in this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. S.M.A.R.T. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ USB Configuration > Monitor USB Configuration USB Devices: 1 Keyboard, 1 Mouse, 2 Hubs Legacy USB Support Enabled Legacy USB3...
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... messages will be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on the number of the following: • Press when ASUS Logo appears. • Press after POST. • To select the boot device during legacy boot. Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen...
... messages will be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on the number of the following: • Press when ASUS Logo appears. • Press after POST. • To select the boot device during legacy boot. Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen...
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... file and update (or do not update) this BIOS to locate the BIOS file. 2. From the BIOS file field, click Browse to the motherboard 1. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 4-37 From the Picture File field, click Browse the image for your boot logo, click Next and follow the instructions below. Using MyLogo Select the... allows you to customize the boot logo, which is the image that you want to use to update your boot logo, then click Next. Launching ASUS Update To launch MyLogo2, click Update > MyLogo on the screen during the Power On Self Tests...
... file and update (or do not update) this BIOS to locate the BIOS file. 2. From the BIOS file field, click Browse to the motherboard 1. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 4-37 From the Picture File field, click Browse the image for your boot logo, click Next and follow the instructions below. Using MyLogo Select the... allows you to customize the boot logo, which is the image that you want to use to update your boot logo, then click Next. Launching ASUS Update To launch MyLogo2, click Update > MyLogo on the screen during the Power On Self Tests...
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... item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID sets using SATA HDDs. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Refer to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when...
... item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID sets using SATA HDDs. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Refer to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when...
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Chapter 5 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 5-3 Option ROM Utility (c) 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [ Main Menu ] View Drive Assignments .......[ 1 ] LD View / LD Define Menu ......[ 2 ] Delete LD Menu 3 ] Controller Configuration ......[ 4 ] [ Keys Available ] ... the existing RAID set information / creates a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 configuration. • Delete LD Menu: deletes a selected RAID set to [RAID] mode. During POST, press + to exit the utility. press to display the utility main menu. Turn on your screen. To create a RAID volume using more than four hard...
Chapter 5 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 5-3 Option ROM Utility (c) 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [ Main Menu ] View Drive Assignments .......[ 1 ] LD View / LD Define Menu ......[ 2 ] Delete LD Menu 3 ] Controller Configuration ......[ 4 ] [ Keys Available ] ... the existing RAID set information / creates a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 configuration. • Delete LD Menu: deletes a selected RAID set to [RAID] mode. During POST, press + to exit the utility. press to display the utility main menu. Turn on your screen. To create a RAID volume using more than four hard...
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...a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 4. Place the motherboard support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Chapter 5 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 5-7 Select USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive. 5. Write-protect the floppy ... a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. To work around this OS limitation, refer to Windows® XP limitation. Press during POST to create a RAID driver disk. 7. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. When the Make Disk menu appears, press to enter the BIOS...
...a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 4. Place the motherboard support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Chapter 5 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 5-7 Select USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive. 5. Write-protect the floppy ... a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. To work around this OS limitation, refer to Windows® XP limitation. Press during POST to create a RAID driver disk. 7. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. When the Make Disk menu appears, press to enter the BIOS...