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Refer to "2.5 Expansion slots" for better performance. BD Audio Layer Content Protection - 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 - 1 x Power eSATA 3Gb/s port (... 2 x IEEE 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)
Refer to "2.5 Expansion slots" for better performance. BD Audio Layer Content Protection - 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 - 1 x Power eSATA 3Gb/s port (... 2 x IEEE 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)
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...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 provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. AMD 990FX Chipset AMD 990FX Chipset is optimized with any chassis. SABERTOOTH 990FX brings multi-GPU configurations through both the ...and extreme durability FX™/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors (AM3+ / AM3 CPU) This motherboard supports latest AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with less power consumption.
...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 provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. AMD 990FX Chipset AMD 990FX Chipset is optimized with any chassis. SABERTOOTH 990FX brings multi-GPU configurations through both the ...and extreme durability FX™/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors (AM3+ / AM3 CPU) This motherboard supports latest AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with less power consumption.
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...port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 11. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 10. 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. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112,...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 switch 6. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1.
...port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 11. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 10. 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. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112,...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 switch 6. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1.
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... 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 power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with AMD® socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom...™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. + Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM3+/AM3 socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
... 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 power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with AMD® socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom...™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. + Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM3+/AM3 socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
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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 Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket. 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. 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. 2.3.2 1 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors.
