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...1333/1066 MHz, ECC, NonECC and un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture *Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) of AM3+ / AM3 CPU **D ue to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. Refer to...x1 slot 1 x PCI slot *In dual VGA card mode, ensure to install the VGA cards to PCIex16_1 and PCIex16_3 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...
...1333/1066 MHz, ECC, NonECC and un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture *Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) of AM3+ / AM3 CPU **D ue to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. Refer to...x1 slot 1 x PCI slot *In dual VGA card mode, ensure to install the VGA cards to PCIex16_1 and PCIex16_3 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...
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... features the powerful AMD® 990FX chipset, optimizing PCIe allocation in the new 32nm manufacturing process. The SABERTOOTH 990FX affords greater convenience to 8-core native CPU cores and delivers better overclocking capabilities with AMD latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to... brand new gaming sensation like you'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 up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. Enjoy faster throughput...
... features the powerful AMD® 990FX chipset, optimizing PCIe allocation in the new 32nm manufacturing process. The SABERTOOTH 990FX affords greater convenience to 8-core native CPU cores and delivers better overclocking capabilities with AMD latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to... brand new gaming sensation like you'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 up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. Enjoy faster throughput...
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...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 switch 6. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 7. JMicron® Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_E1/E2 [black]) 8. AMD® Serial ...10-1 pin IE1394_2) 15. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 11. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. AM3+ CPU socket 3. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 12. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 13. Front panel audio connector (...
...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 switch 6. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 7. JMicron® Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_E1/E2 [black]) 8. AMD® Serial ...10-1 pin IE1394_2) 15. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 11. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. AM3+ CPU socket 3. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 12. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 13. Front panel audio connector (...
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... designed for AMD® FX Series CPU up to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information The AM3+ socket has a different pinout designe, ensure that you use a CPU designed for AMD® Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors... 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 the AM3+/AM3 socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
... designed for AMD® FX Series CPU up to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information The AM3+ socket has a different pinout designe, ensure that you use a CPU designed for AMD® Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors... 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 the AM3+/AM3 socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
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... - - (4 x 2GB) Crucial BL12864BN1608.8FF(XMP) 2GB SS - - ( 2x 1GB ) Crucial BL25664BN1608.16FF(XMP) 2GB DS - - Size SS/ Chip Brand Chip NO. 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...
... - - (4 x 2GB) Crucial BL12864BN1608.8FF(XMP) 2GB SS - - ( 2x 1GB ) Crucial BL25664BN1608.16FF(XMP) 2GB DS - - Size SS/ Chip Brand Chip NO. 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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...) Super Talent WB160UX6G8(XMP) 6GB(3 x DS 2GB) Super Talent WB160UX6G8(XMP) 6GB(3 x DS 2GB) AEXEA AXA3PS2G1600S18V(XMP) 2GB DS - Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH 990FX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) AM3 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Brand Chip NO. AEXEA AXA3PS4GK1600S18V(XMP) 4GB ( 2x DS 2GB ) Asint SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-11
...) Super Talent WB160UX6G8(XMP) 6GB(3 x DS 2GB) Super Talent WB160UX6G8(XMP) 6GB(3 x DS 2GB) AEXEA AXA3PS2G1600S18V(XMP) 2GB DS - Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH 990FX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) AM3 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Brand Chip NO. AEXEA AXA3PS4GK1600S18V(XMP) 4GB ( 2x DS 2GB ) Asint SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-11
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... TXD32048M1866C9(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-16 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • • Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Size SS/ Chip Brand Chip NO. SABERTOOTH 990FX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) AM3 DDR3 1800 MHz capability Vendors G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON Part No. Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.65 • • •...
... TXD32048M1866C9(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-16 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • • Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Size SS/ Chip Brand Chip NO. SABERTOOTH 990FX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) AM3 DDR3 1800 MHz capability Vendors G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON Part No. Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.65 • • •...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Side(s): SS - 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...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Side(s): SS - 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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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. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket.
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. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket.
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...Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this happens, revert to [Enabled] for AM3+ CPU only. If this menu allow you to the default setting. * [DDR3-1866MHz] item is for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [846MHz] ...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set the EPU Power Saving Mode items to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-9 Use the and keys to [Enabled]. Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between NB clock and the CPU Bus frequency...
...Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this happens, revert to [Enabled] for AM3+ CPU only. If this menu allow you to the default setting. * [DDR3-1866MHz] item is for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [846MHz] ...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set the EPU Power Saving Mode items to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-9 Use the and keys to [Enabled]. Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between NB clock and the CPU Bus frequency...