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..., AMD 100 Series CPUs support up to DDR3 1333MHz. Refer to "2.5 Expansion slots" for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) of AM3+ / AM3 CPU **D ue to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. Multi-GPU Technology Support NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI... NonECC and un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture *Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for details. With ASUS design, this mptherboard can support up to DDR3 1066MHz. SABERTOOTH 990FX specifications summary CPU AMD® socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU up to 8-core Compatible with ...
..., AMD 100 Series CPUs support up to DDR3 1333MHz. Refer to "2.5 Expansion slots" for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) of AM3+ / AM3 CPU **D ue to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. Multi-GPU Technology Support NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI... NonECC and un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture *Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for details. With ASUS design, this mptherboard can support up to DDR3 1066MHz. SABERTOOTH 990FX specifications summary CPU AMD® socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU up to 8-core Compatible with ...
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... supports AMD® CPUs in multiple GPU setups. SABERTOOTH 990FX brings multi-GPU configurations through both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in total. 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...
... supports AMD® CPUs in multiple GPU setups. SABERTOOTH 990FX brings multi-GPU configurations through both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in total. 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...
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...24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 11. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 15. AM3+ CPU socket 3. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 16. MemOK! ...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. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 7. JMicron® Serial ATA 3.0...
...24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 11. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 15. AM3+ CPU socket 3. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 16. MemOK! ...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. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 7. JMicron® Serial ATA 3.0...
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.... + Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to 8-core, also compatible with an AM3+ socket designed for AMD® FX Series CPU up to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! The CPU fits in...
.... + Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to 8-core, also compatible with an AM3+ socket designed for AMD® FX Series CPU up to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! The CPU fits in...
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...; • • 8-8-8-28 1.6 • • • - • • • - 1.65 • • • - 1.65 • • • 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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...
...; • • 8-8-8-28 1.6 • • • - • • • - 1.65 • • • - 1.65 • • • 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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 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 ) KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX(XMP...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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 ) KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX(XMP...
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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. Size SS/ Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support DS (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 ...(XMP) 6GB (3 x 2GB) DS - - 6-8-6-24 - 9-9-9-24 - - Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.65 • • • 1.6 • • • 1.65 • • • SABERTOOTH 990FX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) AM3 DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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. Size SS/ Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support DS (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 ...(XMP) 6GB (3 x 2GB) DS - - 6-8-6-24 - 9-9-9-24 - - Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.65 • • • 1.6 • • • 1.65 • • • SABERTOOTH 990FX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) AM3 DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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...) KHX2000C9AD3W1K2/ 4GX(XMP) KHX2000C9D3T1K2/ 4GX(XMP) KHX2000C9AD3T1K3/ 6GX(XMP) KHX2000C9AD3T1K3/ 6GX(XMP) 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 PVT36G2000LLK(XMP) Size SS/ Chip Brand Chip NO. 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...
...) KHX2000C9AD3W1K2/ 4GX(XMP) KHX2000C9D3T1K2/ 4GX(XMP) KHX2000C9AD3T1K3/ 6GX(XMP) KHX2000C9AD3T1K3/ 6GX(XMP) 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 PVT36G2000LLK(XMP) Size SS/ Chip Brand Chip NO. 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. 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. 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.
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Changing the values in this happens, revert to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-9 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the HyperTransport link speed. PCIe Spread Spectrum [Auto...[1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for AM3+ CPU only. Configuration options: [Auto] [846MHz] [1080MHz] [1296MHz] [1512MHz] [1728MHz] [1944MHz] [2160MHz] [2376MHz] [2592MHz] [2808MHz] [3024MHz] [3240MHz] [3456MHz]...
Changing the values in this happens, revert to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-9 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the HyperTransport link speed. PCIe Spread Spectrum [Auto...[1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for AM3+ CPU only. Configuration options: [Auto] [846MHz] [1080MHz] [1296MHz] [1512MHz] [1728MHz] [1944MHz] [2160MHz] [2376MHz] [2592MHz] [2808MHz] [3024MHz] [3240MHz] [3456MHz]...