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Refer to "2.5 Expansion slots" for better performance. SABERTOOTH 990FX specifications summary CPU AMD® socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU up to 8-core Compatible with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support 2 x JMicron® JMB362 SATA controllers: - 2 x SATA 3Gb/s ports ...1394a ports (1 port at midboard; 1 port at back panel) *Refer to Chapter 2 for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) of AM3+ / AM3 CPU **D ue to www.asus.com or user manual for slot configurations. (continued on the next page) BD Audio Layer Content Protection - Multi-GPU Technology Support NVIDIA...
Refer to "2.5 Expansion slots" for better performance. SABERTOOTH 990FX specifications summary CPU AMD® socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU up to 8-core Compatible with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support 2 x JMicron® JMB362 SATA controllers: - 2 x SATA 3Gb/s ports ...1394a ports (1 port at midboard; 1 port at back panel) *Refer to Chapter 2 for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) of AM3+ / AM3 CPU **D ue to www.asus.com or user manual for slot configurations. (continued on the next page) BD Audio Layer Content Protection - Multi-GPU Technology Support NVIDIA...
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...'ve never experienced before! Front Panel USB 3.0 Support Convenient USB 3.0 Front Panel Compatibility ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support, compatible with AMD latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. The SABERTOOTH 990FX affords greater convenience to 8-core native CPU cores and delivers better overclocking capabilities with...
...'ve never experienced before! Front Panel USB 3.0 Support Convenient USB 3.0 Front Panel Compatibility ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support, compatible with AMD latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. The SABERTOOTH 990FX affords greater convenience to 8-core native CPU cores and delivers better overclocking capabilities with...
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... RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 12. 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 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, CPU_OPT FAN, CHA_FAN1~3, 3-pin CHA_FAN4) 4. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V...
... RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 12. 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 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, CPU_OPT FAN, CHA_FAN1~3, 3-pin CHA_FAN4) 4. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V...
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... all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to 8-core, also compatible with AMD® socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. + Ensure that you use a CPU designed for AMD® FX Series... CPU up to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for the AM3+/AM3 socket.
... all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to 8-core, also compatible with AMD® socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. + Ensure that you use a CPU designed for AMD® FX Series... CPU up to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for the AM3+/AM3 socket.
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... 4GB ) CORSAIR CMX8GX3M4A1600C9(XMP) 8GB DS - - (4 x 2GB) Crucial BL12864BN1608.8FF(XMP) 2GB SS - - ( 2x 1GB ) Crucial BL25664BN1608.16FF(XMP) 2GB DS - - Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH 990FX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) AM3 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBNQ(XMP) 4GB DS - - ( 2x 2GB ) G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D4GBECO(XMP) 4GB DS - - (2 x 2GB...
... 4GB ) CORSAIR CMX8GX3M4A1600C9(XMP) 8GB DS - - (4 x 2GB) Crucial BL12864BN1608.8FF(XMP) 2GB SS - - ( 2x 1GB ) Crucial BL25664BN1608.16FF(XMP) 2GB DS - - Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH 990FX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) AM3 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBNQ(XMP) 4GB DS - - ( 2x 2GB ) G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D4GBECO(XMP) 4GB DS - - (2 x 2GB...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-11 Size SS/ Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH 990FX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) AM3 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Mushkin 996805(XMP) 4GB ( 2x DS 2GB ) Mushkin 998805(XMP) 6GB ( 3x...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-11 Size SS/ Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH 990FX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) AM3 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Mushkin 996805(XMP) 4GB ( 2x DS 2GB ) Mushkin 998805(XMP) 6GB ( 3x...
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...DIMM 4 DIMM 1.65 • • • 1.6 • • • 1.65 • • • SABERTOOTH 990FX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) AM3 DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing DS F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) ...4GB (2 x 2GB) DS KHX1800C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB (3 x 2GB) DS - - 6-8-6-24 - 9-9-9-24 - - SABERTOOTH 990FX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) AM3 DDR3 1800 MHz capability Vendors G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support DS (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4...
...DIMM 4 DIMM 1.65 • • • 1.6 • • • 1.65 • • • SABERTOOTH 990FX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) AM3 DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing DS F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) ...4GB (2 x 2GB) DS KHX1800C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB (3 x 2GB) DS - - 6-8-6-24 - 9-9-9-24 - - SABERTOOTH 990FX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) AM3 DDR3 1800 MHz capability Vendors G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support DS (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4...
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... the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may only recognize less than the vendor-marked value. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH 990FX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) AM3+ DDR3 2000 MHz capability Vendors A-DATA A-DATA Apacer G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Gingle Patriot Part No...
... the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may only recognize less than the vendor-marked value. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH 990FX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) AM3+ DDR3 2000 MHz capability Vendors A-DATA A-DATA Apacer G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Gingle Patriot Part No...
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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. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-29
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The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2 Chapter 2 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.2 1 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors. Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket.
The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2 Chapter 2 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.2 1 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors. Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket.
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... [Max Power Saving Mode] DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this happens, revert to the default setting. * [DDR3-1866MHz] item is for AM3+ CPU only. Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto...Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-9 Use the and keys to set the DRAM timing control features. If this menu allow you to the default settings. To restore ...
... [Max Power Saving Mode] DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this happens, revert to the default setting. * [DDR3-1866MHz] item is for AM3+ CPU only. Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto...Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-9 Use the and keys to set the DRAM timing control features. If this menu allow you to the default settings. To restore ...