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... with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x TUF Certification card Five-year warranty 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your...
... with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x TUF Certification card Five-year warranty 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your...
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...in critical parts of the motherboard in system stability. E.S.P. It consists of a New Digital Power Design Era The new ASUS DIGI+ VRM design upgrades motherboard power delivery to enhance longer component lifespan and ensure minimal powerloss. Efficient Switching Power Design ... heat to a digital standard. Larger area for each one individually. With ASUS DIGI+ VRM, users can easily adjust power phase performance, enabling new PWM voltage and frequency modulation controls. E.S.P. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 1-3 Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance....
...in critical parts of the motherboard in system stability. E.S.P. It consists of a New Digital Power Design Era The new ASUS DIGI+ VRM design upgrades motherboard power delivery to enhance longer component lifespan and ensure minimal powerloss. Efficient Switching Power Design ... heat to a digital standard. Larger area for each one individually. With ASUS DIGI+ VRM, users can easily adjust power phase performance, enabling new PWM voltage and frequency modulation controls. E.S.P. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 1-3 Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance....
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... logos. Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. making connection quick and accurate. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 1-5 EZ Flash2 Simply update BIOS from a USB flash... disk before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is the new feature present in a few clicks without the usual ""fingers"" - The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to personalize...
... logos. Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. making connection quick and accurate. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 1-5 EZ Flash2 Simply update BIOS from a USB flash... disk before entering the OS EZ Flash 2 is the new feature present in a few clicks without the usual ""fingers"" - The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to personalize...
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ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded ...
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded ...
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... contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-21 2-4 2-20 2-5 2-14 2-18 2-17 2-16 2-23 2-17 2-13 2-18 2-15 2-19 2-21 2-19 Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-3 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 13. MemOK! Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 12. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 7. JMicron® Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors...
... contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-21 2-4 2-20 2-5 2-14 2-18 2-17 2-16 2-23 2-17 2-13 2-18 2-15 2-19 2-21 2-19 Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-3 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 13. MemOK! Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 12. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 7. JMicron® Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors...
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2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-5
2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-5
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-11 Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH 990FX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) AM3 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage DS KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB DS - ( 2x 2GB...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-11 Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH 990FX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) AM3 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage DS KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB DS - ( 2x 2GB...
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Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (single a t x16, dual at x16/x16, triple at x16/x8/x8 mode) 2 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 3 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot 4 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot 5 PCI slot 1 6 PCIe 2.0 x16_4 slot ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-15 Chapter 2 Slot No. Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (single a t x16, dual at x16/x16, triple at x16/x8/x8 mode) 2 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 3 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot 4 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot 5 PCI slot 1 6 PCIe 2.0 x16_4 slot ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-15 Chapter 2 Slot No. Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
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JMicron ATA Controller 1 - - - - - - shared - - - JMicron ATA Controller 0 - - - - Onchip Azaliz shared - - - - - - PCIEX16_4 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - Onchip USB2 - shared - - Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-17 shared - - - - - - shared - Onchip SATA Controller - - - PCI Slot1 - - - - PCIEX16_2 - - - - Onchip USB1 - - shared - - - - - PCIEX16_3 - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - PCIEX16_1 shared - - - - - - - Realtek 8111E (LAN) - shared - - - -...
JMicron ATA Controller 1 - - - - - - shared - - - JMicron ATA Controller 0 - - - - Onchip Azaliz shared - - - - - - PCIEX16_4 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - Onchip USB2 - shared - - Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-17 shared - - - - - - shared - Onchip SATA Controller - - - PCI Slot1 - - - - PCIEX16_2 - - - - Onchip USB1 - - shared - - - - - PCIEX16_3 - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - PCIEX16_1 shared - - - - - - - Realtek 8111E (LAN) - shared - - - -...
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...; The MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-19 switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. •...system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. switch 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 computer. To stop memory tuning, turn off the ...
...; The MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-19 switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. •...system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. switch 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 computer. To stop memory tuning, turn off the ...
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... Pack 3 or later versions. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-21 If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 chipset. 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin...
... Pack 3 or later versions. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-21 If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 chipset. 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin...
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...USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112; These USB connectors comply with this USB 3.0 connector, you can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your system chassis, with USB 2.0 .... Doing so will damage the motherboard! If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is available from your chassis supports front panel USB ports. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-23 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Never connect a 1394...
...USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112; These USB connectors comply with this USB 3.0 connector, you can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your system chassis, with USB 2.0 .... Doing so will damage the motherboard! If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is available from your chassis supports front panel USB ports. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-23 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Never connect a 1394...
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... CHA_FAN4) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-25 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire...
... CHA_FAN4) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-25 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire...
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... more power-consuming devices. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-27 otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 350 W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug; •...
... more power-consuming devices. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-27 otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 350 W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug; •...
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ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-29 Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM3+ CPU AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-29 Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM3+ CPU AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
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3 Chapter 2 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-31
3 Chapter 2 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-31
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Doing so can damage the motherboard. 3 Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-35
Doing so can damage the motherboard. 3 Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-35
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2.3.9 Expension Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards To install PCI cards Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-39
2.3.9 Expension Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards To install PCI cards Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-39