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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 ... 3-22 3.5.6 CPU Core On/Off 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 ... 3-22 3.5.6 CPU Core On/Off 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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... Front panel USB 3.0 support Remote GO! Digital Power Design - 8+2 Digital phase power design - MemOK! - SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 specifications summary USB Exclusive TUF features Other special features 3 x ASMedia® USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x ...ASUS DIGI+ Power Control utility - Profile Ai Charger+ ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo2 Multi-language BIOS (continued on the next page) xi ESD Guards - 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...
... Front panel USB 3.0 support Remote GO! Digital Power Design - 8+2 Digital phase power design - MemOK! - SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 specifications summary USB Exclusive TUF features Other special features 3 x ASMedia® USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x ...ASUS DIGI+ Power Control utility - Profile Ai Charger+ ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo2 Multi-language BIOS (continued on the next page) xi ESD Guards - 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...
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... of a button. Remote GO! Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-3 With this feature, you to shut down or turn on the mouse. * iPad/iPhone can enter the BIOS anytime without having to press the key during boot-up. Remote GO! ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: ...allows you to simply press a button to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup. 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive ...
... of a button. Remote GO! Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-3 With this feature, you to shut down or turn on the mouse. * iPad/iPhone can enter the BIOS anytime without having to press the key during boot-up. Remote GO! ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: ...allows you to simply press a button to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup. 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive ...
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... with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load the BIOS default settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system... boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch to boot after turning on a bare or opencase system. function. • ...
... with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load the BIOS default settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system... boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch to boot after turning on a bare or opencase system. function. • ...
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... system to go through POST (without having to press the key during boot-up. 2. It also allows you reboot your system to go to reboot and enter the BIOS directly. • Turn off your system will shut down. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-25 Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on and you...
... system to go through POST (without having to press the key during boot-up. 2. It also allows you reboot your system to go to reboot and enter the BIOS directly. • Turn off your system will shut down. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-25 Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on and you...
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... and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to re-enter data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data... plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 For system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. function. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 ...
... and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to re-enter data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data... plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 For system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. function. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 ...
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... fit these connectors in only one orientation. The power supply plugs are for details. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with more power-consuming devices. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?...recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you want to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-35 9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support...
... fit these connectors in only one orientation. The power supply plugs are for details. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with more power-consuming devices. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?...recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you want to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-35 9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support...
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...USB storage device and filename/file format error. If the BIOS program is not operating properly. You can also download the BIOS from ASUS official website www.asus.com. In case of a USB storage device. 2. Rename the file as ST990R20.CAP, and save it in BIOS setup, refer... USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to the USB Flashback port. 3. To use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Place the bundled support DVD to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started Chapter 2 USB BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback port For more BIOS update utilities in...
...USB storage device and filename/file format error. If the BIOS program is not operating properly. You can also download the BIOS from ASUS official website www.asus.com. In case of a USB storage device. 2. Rename the file as ST990R20.CAP, and save it in BIOS setup, refer... USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to the USB Flashback port. 3. To use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Place the bundled support DVD to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started Chapter 2 USB BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback port For more BIOS update utilities in...
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... short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. At power on sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting.
... short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. At power on sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting.
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... system. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-1 BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in this user...
... system. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-1 BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in this user...
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... this option only if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Do this section are for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then...
... this option only if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Do this section are for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then...
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... Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press hot key for the advanced BIOS settings. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-3 EZ Mode Monday [03/25/2012] SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 BIOS Version : 0202 CPU Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 965 Processor Total Memory : 2048 MB ...CPU_FAN 3325RPM CPU_OPT_FAN N/A MB +75.2ºF/+40.0ºC 3.3V 3.344V 12V 12.248V CHA_FAN1 N/A CHA_FAN2 N/A System Performance Quiet Performance Boot Priority Energy Saving Normal Chapter 3 Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to display all fan speeds if available Displays the...
... Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press hot key for the advanced BIOS settings. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-3 EZ Mode Monday [03/25/2012] SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 BIOS Version : 0202 CPU Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 965 Processor Total Memory : 2048 MB ...CPU_FAN 3325RPM CPU_OPT_FAN N/A MB +75.2ºF/+40.0ºC 3.3V 3.344V 12V 12.248V CHA_FAN1 N/A CHA_FAN2 N/A System Performance Quiet Performance Boot Priority Energy Saving Normal Chapter 3 Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to display all fan speeds if available Displays the...
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... Repost > Serial Port Configuration > SB HD Azalia Configuration Monitor Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Disabled Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled ASM1061 Storage OPROM →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.... Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for 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...
... Repost > Serial Port Configuration > SB HD Azalia Configuration Monitor Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Disabled Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled ASM1061 Storage OPROM →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.... Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for 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...
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... At the bottom right corner of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that the item has a submenu. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-5 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen ...is not user-configurable. To change the value of a field, select it to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. To display the...
... At the bottom right corner of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that the item has a submenu. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-5 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen ...is not user-configurable. To change the value of a field, select it to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. To display the...
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... menu screen appears when you have Administrator rights Administrator Password User Password Administrator Password User Password Monitor Not Installed Not Installed Boot Tool To clear the administrator password, key in the current password in the Enter Current Password box, and then press when...MBECI-0006 System Language English System Date System Time [Fri 03/12/2012] [16:46:15] Access Level Administrator > Security Boot Tool Choose the system default language Security The Security menu items allow you set the system date, time, language, and security settings...
... menu screen appears when you have Administrator rights Administrator Password User Password Administrator Password User Password Monitor Not Installed Not Installed Boot Tool To clear the administrator password, key in the current password in the Enter Current Password box, and then press when...MBECI-0006 System Language English System Date System Time [Fri 03/12/2012] [16:46:15] Access Level Administrator > Security Boot Tool Choose the system default language Security The Security menu items allow you set the system date, time, language, and security settings...
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... 3: BIOS setup To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in a new password, then press . 4. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Current CPU Speed Target CPU Speed Current Memory Frequency Current NB Frequency Current HT Link Speed : 3400MHz : 3200MHz : 1333MHz : 2000MHz : 2000MHz Ai Overclock Tuner...
... 3: BIOS setup To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in a new password, then press . 4. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Current CPU Speed Target CPU Speed Current Memory Frequency Current NB Frequency Current HT Link Speed : 3400MHz : 3200MHz : 1333MHz : 2000MHz : 2000MHz Ai Overclock Tuner...
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... devices. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. UEFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-17 Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > CPU Configuration > North Bridge > South Bridge > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > CPU Core On/Off Function > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM > Network Stack Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters →←: Select Screen ↑↓...
... devices. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. UEFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-17 Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > CPU Configuration > North Bridge > South Bridge > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > CPU Core On/Off Function > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM > Network Stack Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters →←: Select Screen ↑↓...
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... Cache: 64 KB/2-way L2 Cache: 512 KB/16-way Total L3 Cache per Socket: 6 MB/48-way Cool 'n' Quiet Enabled C1E Enabled SVM Enabled Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled the generation of ACPI _PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects.
... Cache: 64 KB/2-way L2 Cache: 512 KB/16-way Total L3 Cache per Socket: 6 MB/48-way Cool 'n' Quiet Enabled C1E Enabled SVM Enabled Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled the generation of ACPI _PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects.
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...[Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Error Correcting Code (ECC) Mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-19 3.5.2 North Bridge Configuration UEFI BIOS Utility - Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Allows you to... Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced\ North Bridge > North Bridge Configuration IOMMU > Memory Configuration Advanced Monitor Disabled Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled IOMMU Initiate Graphic Adapter Starting Address: 0 KB Ending Address: 2097152 KB DIMM0: Not Present ...
...[Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Error Correcting Code (ECC) Mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-19 3.5.2 North Bridge Configuration UEFI BIOS Utility - Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Allows you to... Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced\ North Bridge > North Bridge Configuration IOMMU > Memory Configuration Advanced Monitor Disabled Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled IOMMU Initiate Graphic Adapter Starting Address: 0 KB Ending Address: 2097152 KB DIMM0: Not Present ...
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... 3: BIOS setup DCT Unganged Mode [Enabled] Allows you to set which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Advanced Mode Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced\ South Bridge > HPET Advanced Monitor Enabled Boot HPET TIMER Exit Tool HPET [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer (HPET...
... 3: BIOS setup DCT Unganged Mode [Enabled] Allows you to set which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Advanced Mode Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced\ South Bridge > HPET Advanced Monitor Enabled Boot HPET TIMER Exit Tool HPET [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer (HPET...