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Refer to DDR3 1333MHz. Absolute Pitch 192KHz/24bit True BD Lossless Sound - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - With ASUS design, this mptherboard can support up to "2.5 Expansion slots" for details. Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel ... slot *In dual VGA card mode, ensure to install the VGA cards to Chapter 2 for slot configurations. (continued on the next page) 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 ...
Refer to DDR3 1333MHz. Absolute Pitch 192KHz/24bit True BD Lossless Sound - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - With ASUS design, this mptherboard can support up to "2.5 Expansion slots" for details. Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel ... slot *In dual VGA card mode, ensure to install the VGA cards to Chapter 2 for slot configurations. (continued on the next page) 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 ...
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... system bus. 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 8-core native CPU cores and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. SABERTOOTH 990FX brings multi-GPU configurations through both the front and rear panel - 4 USB...
... system bus. 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 8-core native CPU cores and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. SABERTOOTH 990FX brings multi-GPU configurations through both the front and rear panel - 4 USB...
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... 2-17 2-13 2-18 2-15 2-19 2-21 2-19 Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-3 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. MemOK! Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 11. AM3+ CPU socket 3. 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 ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) 9. IEEE...
... 2-17 2-13 2-18 2-15 2-19 2-21 2-19 Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-3 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. MemOK! Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 11. AM3+ CPU socket 3. 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 ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) 9. IEEE...
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2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for AMD® FX Series CPU up to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! The AM3+ socket has a different pinout designe, ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. The CPU ...fits in only one correct orientation. 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 the...
2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for AMD® FX Series CPU up to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! The AM3+ socket has a different pinout designe, ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. The CPU ...fits in only one correct orientation. 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 the...
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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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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 Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 2.3.2 1 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors.
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 Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 2.3.2 1 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors.
