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......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 highlights 1-1 1.1.2 "Ultimate COOL!" 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... 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!"
......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 highlights 1-1 1.1.2 "Ultimate COOL!" 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... 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!"
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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 connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O ...
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 connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O ...
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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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...• Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup... 6: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that you need when...
...• Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup... 6: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that you need when...
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... & Stable! MemOK! - TUF Components (alloy choke, Cap & MOSFET certified by military standard) - 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. 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...
... & Stable! MemOK! - TUF Components (alloy choke, Cap & MOSFET certified by military standard) - 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. 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...
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... 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. x 9.6 in . xii 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...
... 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. x 9.6 in . xii 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...
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... situations. With this feature, you with only a right click on your computer and directly enter the BIOS during POST. links PCs, tablets, smartphones, and TVs wirelessly together through an existing LAN cable and route setup. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-3 You can damage the motherboard's components. Guardian Angel ESD Guards ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Guards provides...
... situations. With this feature, you with only a right click on your computer and directly enter the BIOS during POST. links PCs, tablets, smartphones, and TVs wirelessly together through an existing LAN cable and route setup. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-3 You can damage the motherboard's components. Guardian Angel ESD Guards ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Guards provides...
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... utility that allows you to automatically connect to share and distribute your network programs. It allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Network iControl Network iControl is automatically updated even without converting ...S/PDIF-out (Sony-Philips Digital Interface) jacks. Profile This motherboard features the ASUS O.C. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS F lashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. It also allows you to set, monitor, and schedule the bandwidth priorities...
... utility that allows you to automatically connect to share and distribute your network programs. It allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Network iControl Network iControl is automatically updated even without converting ...S/PDIF-out (Sony-Philips Digital Interface) jacks. Profile This motherboard features the ASUS O.C. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS F lashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. It also allows you to set, monitor, and schedule the bandwidth priorities...
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...: (1) Supports one pair of individual CPUs. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-21 Single-sided DS - We suggest that you install the modules into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted...
...: (1) Supports one pair of individual CPUs. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-21 Single-sided DS - We suggest that you install the modules into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted...
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... system fails to boot up when the DIMM is not properly installed. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load the BIOS default settings. switch to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. A message will appear during the tuning process...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 ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction ...
... system fails to boot up when the DIMM is not properly installed. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load the BIOS default settings. switch to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. A message will appear during the tuning process...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 ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction ...
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... reboot and enter the BIOS directly. • Turn off your system. • Refer to press the key during boot-up. Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on button to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-25 With DirectKey,... you can enter the BIOS anytime without entering the BIOS) when you press the DirectKey button, your system to go to ...
... reboot and enter the BIOS directly. • Turn off your system. • Refer to press the key during boot-up. Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on button to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-25 With DirectKey,... you can enter the BIOS anytime without entering the BIOS) when you press the DirectKey button, your system to go to ...
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... 1 For system failure due to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. You must turn ON the computer. 4. 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...
... 1 For system failure due to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. You must turn ON the computer. 4. 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...
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... SATA_5-6 connectors to [IDE Mode] to ensure that the system recognizes your ODD device. • When using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk... drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Chapter 1 • These connectors are using these connectors, set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s...
... SATA_5-6 connectors to [IDE Mode] to ensure that the system recognizes your ODD device. • When using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk... drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Chapter 1 • These connectors are using these connectors, set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s...
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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.
... 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.
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... blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. 1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for...
... blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. 1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for...
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... three seconds until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS Flashback is enabled. 5. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to the optical drive and install the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard. You can also download the BIOS from ASUS official website www.asus.com. Wait until a flashing light appears, which indicates that the...
... three seconds until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS Flashback is enabled. 5. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to the optical drive and install the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard. You can also download the BIOS from ASUS official website www.asus.com. Wait until a flashing light appears, which indicates that the...
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USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 5. USB 2.0 ports 3, 4, 5, and 6 8. USB BIOS Flashback button 10. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 2-13 USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 9. PS/2 Combo port 2. External SATA ports 7. LAN (RJ-45) port* 4. 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. Optical S/PDIF Out port 6. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 11.
USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 5. USB 2.0 ports 3, 4, 5, and 6 8. USB BIOS Flashback button 10. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 2-13 USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 9. PS/2 Combo port 2. External SATA ports 7. LAN (RJ-45) port* 4. 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. Optical S/PDIF Out port 6. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 11.
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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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... in the following order: a. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on . Turn on self tests (POST). If your retailer for the first time 1. While the tests are off. 3. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 2-17 Chapter 2 System power 6. If you do not see anything...
... in the following order: a. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on . Turn on self tests (POST). If your retailer for the first time 1. While the tests are off. 3. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 2-17 Chapter 2 System power 6. If you do not see anything...
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... 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. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One... detected Quick boot set to let the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on , hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. At power on the BIOS setting. Press the power switch for less than four seconds to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component...
... 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. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One... detected Quick boot set to let the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on , hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. At power on the BIOS setting. Press the power switch for less than four seconds to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component...