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Thermal Solution 1-2 1.1.3 "TUF ENGINE!" Guardian Angel 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-3 1.1.6 Other special features 1-4 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-5 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-6 ...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 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 ...
Thermal Solution 1-2 1.1.3 "TUF ENGINE!" Guardian Angel 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-3 1.1.6 Other special features 1-4 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-5 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-6 ...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 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 ...
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...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 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... 3.8 Tools menu 3-33 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-33 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-34...
...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 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... 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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... 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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...ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS... support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Refer to install and configure multiple...
...ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS... support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Refer to install and configure multiple...
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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 combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Output port 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s ports [red] 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB ...BIOS, PnP, SLP2.1, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update...
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 combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Output port 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s ports [red] 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB ...BIOS, PnP, SLP2.1, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update...
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... OS-based utility. This is an intuitive one-step network control center that allows you the freedom to regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology, which supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), automatically accelerates the data transfer speed of the product and thus...
... OS-based utility. This is an intuitive one-step network control center that allows you the freedom to regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology, which supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), automatically accelerates the data transfer speed of the product and thus...
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...• Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of failsafe settings. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near... 30 seconds for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to boot after turning on a bare or opencase system. switch to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot and load the...
...• Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of failsafe settings. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near... 30 seconds for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to boot after turning on a bare or opencase system. switch to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot and load the...
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... this means that the BIOS Flashback is updated automatically. You can also download the BIOS from ASUS official website www.asus.com. Insert the USB storage device to turn off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. This may have risks. If the BIOS program is damaged during ...to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to complete the installation. Rename the file as ST990R20.CAP, and save it in BIOS setup, refer to the section 3.10 Updating BIOS. • Do not unplug portable ...
... this means that the BIOS Flashback is updated automatically. You can also download the BIOS from ASUS official website www.asus.com. Insert the USB storage device to turn off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. This may have risks. If the BIOS program is damaged during ...to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to complete the installation. Rename the file as ST990R20.CAP, and save it in BIOS setup, refer to the section 3.10 Updating BIOS. • Do not unplug portable ...
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... performance. We strongly recommend that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture...CMOS. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply ...
... performance. We strongly recommend that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture...CMOS. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply ...
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... details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Do this section are for information on . Chapter... 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup You can be used under the Exit menu or...
... details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Do this section are for information on . Chapter... 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup You can be used under the Exit menu or...
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... used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. When you to confirm your choice. For more details, refer to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to configure options for special functions. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-33 Click...
... used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. When you to confirm your choice. For more details, refer to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to configure options for special functions. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-33 Click...
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..., 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 load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from Profile Monitor Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not ... CMOS Profile Load from one to Profile The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to store or load multiple BIOS settings. UEFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-35
..., 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 load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from Profile Monitor Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not ... CMOS Profile Load from one to Profile The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to store or load multiple BIOS settings. UEFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-35
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... original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-37 Carefully follow the instructions of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility, or performance. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the future. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result...
... original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-37 Carefully follow the instructions of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility, or performance. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the future. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result...
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From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Click Next. Select the BIOS version that you want to download. Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup If you want to avoid network traffic. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using this utility. Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main...
From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Click Next. Select the BIOS version that you want to download. Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup If you want to avoid network traffic. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using this utility. Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main...
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Click Yes if you want to change the BIOS boot logo. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to continue. 4. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-39 Chapter 3 3. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, and then click Next. 2. Locate the BIOS file and click Next. You can decide whether to complete...
Click Yes if you want to change the BIOS boot logo. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to continue. 4. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-39 Chapter 3 3. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, and then click Next. 2. Locate the BIOS file and click Next. You can decide whether to complete...
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... compatibility and stability. The succeeding utility screens are for details. 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to prevent system boot failure! Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under DOS environment. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to low disk capacity. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-41 The actual utility screen displays may not be same as...
... compatibility and stability. The succeeding utility screens are for details. 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to prevent system boot failure! Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under DOS environment. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to low disk capacity. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-41 The actual utility screen displays may not be same as...
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... and prompts you sure to confirm BIOS update. Are you to update BIOS? The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2012/12/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD:SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 VER: 0204 DATE: 05/30/2012 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH: A:\ A: ST990R20.CAP 2097152 2012-05-30 ...[Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. 2. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to select the BIOS file and press . Yes No Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-43
... and prompts you sure to confirm BIOS update. Are you to update BIOS? The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2012/12/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD:SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 VER: 0204 DATE: 05/30/2012 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH: A:\ A: ST990R20.CAP 2097152 2012-05-30 ...[Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. 2. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to select the BIOS file and press . Yes No Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-43
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... manual for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS Updater. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Chapter 3 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup When BIOS update is done, press to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select Yes and press...
... manual for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS Updater. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Chapter 3 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup When BIOS update is done, press to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select Yes and press...
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... of days for the system to check the latest BIOS firmware. Downloading the updated BIOS Before you start downloading, ensure that you to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. Click Apply to cancel the changes made. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 4-29 Click Cancel to save the BIOS download schedule. Just connect the USB storage device...
... of days for the system to check the latest BIOS firmware. Downloading the updated BIOS Before you start downloading, ensure that you to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. Click Apply to cancel the changes made. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 4-29 Click Cancel to save the BIOS download schedule. Just connect the USB storage device...
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... a USB storage device for later use. • Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com and save , and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update> ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Using ASUS Update Select any of these options to update the BIOS: • Update BIOS from Internet Allows you to download the...
... a USB storage device for later use. • Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com and save , and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update> ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Using ASUS Update Select any of these options to update the BIOS: • Update BIOS from Internet Allows you to download the...