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.... It provides better overclocking capabilities with up to 8-core native CPU cores, and AMD® CPUs in multiple GPU setups. QUAD-GPU SLI and QUAD-GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard supports multi-GPU configurations of 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-1 AMD® 990FX Chipset AMD 990FX Chipset is optimized with...
.... It provides better overclocking capabilities with up to 8-core native CPU cores, and AMD® CPUs in multiple GPU setups. QUAD-GPU SLI and QUAD-GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard supports multi-GPU configurations of 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-1 AMD® 990FX Chipset AMD 990FX Chipset is optimized with...
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...Product introduction S/PDIF-out on Back I/O port This motherboard provides a convenient connectivity to store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you the freedom to regularly check for a more convenient online ...ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology, which supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), automatically accelerates the data transfer speed of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for your favorite overclocking...
...Product introduction S/PDIF-out on Back I/O port This motherboard provides a convenient connectivity to store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you the freedom to regularly check for a more convenient online ...ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology, which supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), automatically accelerates the data transfer speed of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for your favorite overclocking...
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...value. Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. The stability and compatibility of the same version or date code (D/C) from a memory module. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This ...motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may operate at http://support.microsoft. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Due to the memory address ...
...value. Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. The stability and compatibility of the same version or date code (D/C) from a memory module. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This ...motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may operate at http://support.microsoft. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Due to the memory address ...
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... MemOK! function. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 MemOK! switch lights continuously. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to test one set of failsafe settings. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set...system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. If the installed DIMMs still fail to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! This is tested. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to the ...
... MemOK! function. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 MemOK! switch lights continuously. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to test one set of failsafe settings. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set...system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. If the installed DIMMs still fail to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! This is tested. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to the ...
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...data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to ...and enter BIOS setup to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. function. 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to enable C.P.R. Plug ...
...data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to ...and enter BIOS setup to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. function. 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to enable C.P.R. Plug ...
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BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the help of a trained service personnel. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings... smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-1 We strongly recommend that ...
BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the help of a trained service personnel. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings... smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-1 We strongly recommend that ...
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... experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. Refer to configure the BIOS settings...
... experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. Refer to configure the BIOS settings...
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From the Enter Current Password box, key in changing a user password, but press when prompted to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the screen shows Not Installed. 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items ... Current CPU Speed Target CPU Speed Current Memory Frequency Current NB Frequency Current HT Link Speed : 3400MHz : 3200MHz : 1333MHz : 2000MHz : 2000MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto CPU Ratio Auto Memory Frequency Auto CPU/NB Frequency Auto HT Link Speed Auto [D.O.C.P.] When DOCP is enabled CPU Bus frequency, CPU ratio...
From the Enter Current Password box, key in changing a user password, but press when prompted to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the screen shows Not Installed. 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items ... Current CPU Speed Target CPU Speed Current Memory Frequency Current NB Frequency Current HT Link Speed : 3400MHz : 3200MHz : 1333MHz : 2000MHz : 2000MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto CPU Ratio Auto Memory Frequency Auto CPU/NB Frequency Auto HT Link Speed Auto [D.O.C.P.] When DOCP is enabled CPU Bus frequency, CPU ratio...
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... Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-9 You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. PCIE Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the HyperTransport link speed. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to select a DRAM voltage. Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to ...] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] [2200MHz] [2400MHz] [2600MHz] [2800MHz] [3000MHz] [3200MHz] HT Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. If this happens, revert to adjust the PCIE frequency. Select any of these preset...
... Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-9 You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. PCIE Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the HyperTransport link speed. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to select a DRAM voltage. Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to ...] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] [2200MHz] [2400MHz] [2600MHz] [2800MHz] [3000MHz] [3200MHz] HT Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. If this happens, revert to adjust the PCIE frequency. Select any of these preset...
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...sub-items in this menu may cause the system to [Enabled]. PCIe Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability [Enabled] Sets to the default settings. Primary Timings DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4] - [12] DRAM ... [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Changing the values in this happens, revert to [Enabled]...
...sub-items in this menu may cause the system to [Enabled]. PCIe Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability [Enabled] Sets to the default settings. Primary Timings DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4] - [12] DRAM ... [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Changing the values in this happens, revert to [Enabled]...
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... overclocking frequency range simultaneously. CPU/NB Load Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to adjust the voltage range from the following percentages to select the CPU/NB Load-Line mode. Reduce the phase number under heavy system loading to increase VRM efficiency [Standard] Proceeds phase control depending on your CPU specification. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2...
... overclocking frequency range simultaneously. CPU/NB Load Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to adjust the voltage range from the following percentages to select the CPU/NB Load-Line mode. Reduce the phase number under heavy system loading to increase VRM efficiency [Standard] Proceeds phase control depending on your CPU specification. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2...
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... [Disabled] This item appears only when you to enable the spread spectrum to enhance system stability. Apply a higher value for an extreme overclocking. Apply a higher value for an extreme overclocking. CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty Control adjusts the current and thermal conditions of every component's phase. [T. Configuration options: [Auto...
... [Disabled] This item appears only when you to enable the spread spectrum to enhance system stability. Apply a higher value for an extreme overclocking. Apply a higher value for an extreme overclocking. CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty Control adjusts the current and thermal conditions of every component's phase. [T. Configuration options: [Auto...
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...adjust the value. CPU Power Thermal Control [130] A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to set a fixed CPU voltage. The thermal conditions should be monitored. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears ... power range, and extends the overclocking range simultaneously. Assign a fixed high DRAM frequency to adjust the value. The values range depends on your CPU. Use the and keys to increase the O.C. The values range depends on your CPU. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-15 Configuration options: [100...
...adjust the value. CPU Power Thermal Control [130] A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to set a fixed CPU voltage. The thermal conditions should be monitored. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears ... power range, and extends the overclocking range simultaneously. Assign a fixed high DRAM frequency to adjust the value. The values range depends on your CPU. Use the and keys to increase the O.C. The values range depends on your CPU. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-15 Configuration options: [100...
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.... Refer to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages that offers automatic and easy overclocking and system boost performance. Use the Save Profile function to restore all startup settings Save the...ASUS website at www.asus. Load profile Target values Current values Click to show settings Click to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. TurboV TurboV allows you to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. For system stability, all the changes immediately Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2...
.... Refer to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages that offers automatic and easy overclocking and system boost performance. Use the Save Profile function to restore all startup settings Save the...ASUS website at www.asus. Load profile Target values Current values Click to show settings Click to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. TurboV TurboV allows you to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. For system stability, all the changes immediately Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2...
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... to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. 2 CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides... wider total power range for overclocking. Reduce phase number under heavy system loading to enhance reliability and stability. To launch DIGI... and control the system temperature. 4.3.5 DIGI+ Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control allows you to a lower value for better thermal solution.
... to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. 2 CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides... wider total power range for overclocking. Reduce phase number under heavy system loading to enhance reliability and stability. To launch DIGI... and control the system temperature. 4.3.5 DIGI+ Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control allows you to a lower value for better thermal solution.
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... precise power response rate for your CPU specification. • DO NOT remove the thermal module. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 4-23 Chapter 4 Apply a higher value for detailed software configuration. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Apply a higher value for extreme overclocking. 8 CPU Power Thermal Control A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the...
... precise power response rate for your CPU specification. • DO NOT remove the thermal module. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 4-23 Chapter 4 Apply a higher value for detailed software configuration. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Apply a higher value for extreme overclocking. 8 CPU Power Thermal Control A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the...
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...3 Application help Applies all the changes Undoes all the changes 1 DRAM Current Capability A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. 2 DRAM Voltage Frequency Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency for system stability or to increase the... overclocking range. 3 DRAM Power Phase Control Set Manual Adjustment to faster phase response to increase system performance or to slower phase ...
...3 Application help Applies all the changes Undoes all the changes 1 DRAM Current Capability A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. 2 DRAM Voltage Frequency Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency for system stability or to increase the... overclocking range. 3 DRAM Power Phase Control Set Manual Adjustment to faster phase response to increase system performance or to slower phase ...