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...AM3+ / AM3 CPU) This motherboard supports latest AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with up to high speed connectivity. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to 8-core native CPU cores and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. SABERTOOTH 990FX... capabilities. 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 5.2GT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT ...
...AM3+ / AM3 CPU) This motherboard supports latest AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with up to high speed connectivity. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to 8-core native CPU cores and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. SABERTOOTH 990FX... capabilities. 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 5.2GT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT ...
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...one correct orientation. 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! Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information The AM3+ socket has a different pinout designe, ensure that all...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...
...one correct orientation. 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! Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information The AM3+ socket has a different pinout designe, ensure that all...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...
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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