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...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 highlights 1-1 1.1.2 "Ultimate COOL!" Guardian Angel 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-3 1.1.6 Other special features 1-4 1.2 Motherboard ...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
...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 highlights 1-1 1.1.2 "Ultimate COOL!" Guardian Angel 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-3 1.1.6 Other special features 1-4 1.2 Motherboard ...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
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... I/O connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-17 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3-1 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 Main menu 3-6 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-8 ...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 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. 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...
... I/O connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-17 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3-1 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 Main menu 3-6 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-8 ...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 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. 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...
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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 5-2 5.1.3 Setting...
... 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 5-2 5.1.3 Setting...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents ...3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information ...
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents ...3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information ...
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... 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. 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/mouse...
... 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. 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/mouse...
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... carbon footprint of a USB 3.0 device up to share and distribute your ultimate convenience. Profile This motherboard features the ASUS O.C. It allows the system to external home theater audio systems via optical S/PDIF-out (Sony-Philips Digital Interface) jacks. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS F lashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for a more convenient online experience. O.C.
... carbon footprint of a USB 3.0 device up to share and distribute your ultimate convenience. Profile This motherboard features the ASUS O.C. It allows the system to external home theater audio systems via optical S/PDIF-out (Sony-Philips Digital Interface) jacks. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS F lashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for a more convenient online experience. O.C.
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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! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic ... at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the exact location of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to boot and load the BIOS default settings. switch to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. 1-24...
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! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic ... at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the exact location of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to boot and load the BIOS default settings. switch to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. 1-24...
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... button for three seconds until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS updating process is enabled. 5. This may have risks. You can also download the BIOS from ASUS official website www.asus.com. If this means that the BIOS Flashback function is completed. Follow the onscreen instructions to the optical drive and install the USB...
... button for three seconds until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS updating process is enabled. 5. This may have risks. You can also download the BIOS from ASUS official website www.asus.com. If this means that the BIOS Flashback function is completed. Follow the onscreen instructions to the optical drive and install the USB...
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... system hardware settings such as your operating system. The term "BIOS" in this user manual refers to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-1 DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings...
... system hardware settings such as your operating system. The term "BIOS" in this user manual refers to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-1 DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings...
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... you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup You can be used under the Exit menu ...or press hotkey . The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to...
... you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup You can be used under the Exit menu ...or press hotkey . The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to...
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.... Boot Override These items displays the available devices. For more details, refer to display the submenu. UEFI BIOS Utility - Profile Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to configure options for special functions. Click an item to start booting from... device. 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you press , a confirmation message appears. When you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to confirm your choice. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-33
.... Boot Override These items displays the available devices. For more details, refer to display the submenu. UEFI BIOS Utility - Profile Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to configure options for special functions. Click an item to start booting from... device. 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you press , a confirmation message appears. When you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to confirm your choice. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-33
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...ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-35 Save to Profile Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Key in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to the BIOS... Flash, and create a profile. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. Key in the BIOS Flash. Profile > Advanced O.C. UEFI BIOS Utility...
...ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-35 Save to Profile Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Key in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to the BIOS... Flash, and create a profile. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. Key in the BIOS Flash. Profile > Advanced O.C. UEFI BIOS Utility...
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... ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is available in the system's failure to restore the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-37 The following utilities allow you to update your BIOS if necessary. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the support DVD that allows you need to boot. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates...
... ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is available in the system's failure to restore the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-37 The following utilities allow you to update your BIOS if necessary. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the support DVD that allows you need to boot. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates...
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Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. 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/...] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the...
Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. 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/...] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the...
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.... • This function can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Before updating BIOS 1. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-41 Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to update the BIOS in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Turn off...
.... • This function can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Before updating BIOS 1. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-41 Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to update the BIOS in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Turn off...
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When the ASUS Logo appears, press to Drive D (USB flash drive). C:\>d: D:\> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using defaults 3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the ... the USB port. 2. Booting the system in DOS environment 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Boot your computer. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and ... Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to boot using BIOS Updater: 1.
When the ASUS Logo appears, press to Drive D (USB flash drive). C:\>d: D:\> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using defaults 3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the ... the USB port. 2. Booting the system in DOS environment 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Boot your computer. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and ... Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to boot using BIOS Updater: 1.
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...-05-30 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. Yes No Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-43 The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. 2. Are you to update BIOS? Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to select the...
...-05-30 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. Yes No Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-43 The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. 2. Are you to update BIOS? Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to select the...
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...computer. Restart your motherboard user manual for details. • Ensure to exit BIOS Updater. When BIOS update is done, press to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. 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...
...computer. Restart your motherboard user manual for details. • Ensure to exit BIOS Updater. When BIOS update is done, press to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. 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...
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.... Wait for the system to check for an update BIOS firmware available for New BIOS Update to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 4-29 Click Cancel to save the BIOS download schedule. Click Apply to cancel the changes made. 4.3.9 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard USB BIOS Flashback allows you have installed the USB storage device...
.... Wait for the system to check for an update BIOS firmware available for New BIOS Update to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 4-29 Click Cancel to save the BIOS download schedule. Click Apply to cancel the changes made. 4.3.9 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard USB BIOS Flashback allows you have installed the USB storage device...
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... 4 4.3.11 ASUS Update ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save it for later use. Using ASUS Update Select any of these options to update the BIOS: • Update BIOS from Internet Allows you to download the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com and follow the onscreen instructions to boot. Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update> ASUS Update on the...
... 4 4.3.11 ASUS Update ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save it for later use. Using ASUS Update Select any of these options to update the BIOS: • Update BIOS from Internet Allows you to download the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com and follow the onscreen instructions to boot. Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update> ASUS Update on the...