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... 3-20 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-21 3.5.7 APM 3-23 3.6 Monitor menu 3-24 3.7 Boot menu 3-27 3.8 Tools menu 3-28 3.9 Exit menu 3-30 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-31 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-31 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-34 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-36 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software...
... 3-20 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-21 3.5.7 APM 3-23 3.6 Monitor menu 3-24 3.7 Boot menu 3-27 3.8 Tools menu 3-28 3.9 Exit menu 3-30 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-31 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-31 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-34 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-36 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software...
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...; and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of...
...; and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of...
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... a few clicks without the usual ""fingers"" - The BIOS settings can update your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 1-5 making connection quick and accurate. ASUS Q-Design enhances your system with customizable boot logo The ASUS MyLogo 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your BIOS only in the CMOS or a separate file...
... a few clicks without the usual ""fingers"" - The BIOS settings can update your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 1-5 making connection quick and accurate. ASUS Q-Design enhances your system with customizable boot logo The ASUS MyLogo 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your BIOS only in the CMOS or a separate file...
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...off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to boot after turning on a bare or opencase system. If the test...test the next set is tested. The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-19 MemOK! switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads...
...off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to boot after turning on a bare or opencase system. If the test...test the next set is tested. The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-19 MemOK! switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads...
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... or a USB mouse. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to enter the Setup utility. Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. 3.2 BIOS setup program A BIOS setup program is provided for information on...ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Extensible Firmware Interface that complies with uEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update...
... or a USB mouse. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to enter the Setup utility. Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. 3.2 BIOS setup program A BIOS setup program is provided for information on...ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Extensible Firmware Interface that complies with uEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update...
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... in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. Profile Monitor Boot Be used to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you to update BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. For more details, refer to confirm...
... in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. Profile Monitor Boot Be used to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you to update BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. For more details, refer to confirm...
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... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile Allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-29 Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. Profile > Advanced Monitor O.C. Save to Profile Allows...
... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile Allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-29 Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. Profile > Advanced Monitor O.C. Save to Profile Allows...
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... 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-31 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for details on these utilities. The following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update...
... 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-31 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for details on these utilities. The following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update...
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... during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). If you to complete the update process. 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on the screen. 3. Chapter 3 4. Follow the...
... during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). If you to complete the update process. 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on the screen. 3. Chapter 3 4. Follow the...
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... whether to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. Click Yes if you want to change the BIOS boot logo. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-33 From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 4.
... whether to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. Click Yes if you want to change the BIOS boot logo. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-33 From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 4.
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... an OS‑based utility. Before you to update the BIOS without having to ��p��e�r�fo��r�m� the BIOS update process. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: SABERTOOTH 990FX VER: 0401 fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ Folder...flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press the Up/Down ...
... an OS‑based utility. Before you to update the BIOS without having to ��p��e�r�fo��r�m� the BIOS update process. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: SABERTOOTH 990FX VER: 0401 fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ Folder...flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press the Up/Down ...
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See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-35 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu.
See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-35 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu.
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... motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. This utility also allows you can use...
... motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. This utility also allows you can use...
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... and three alphanumeric characters for the extension. 2. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-37 D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is done! At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done, press any...
... and three alphanumeric characters for the extension. 2. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-37 D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is done! At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done, press any...
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... the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Yes No 4. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Select Yes and press . At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: SABERTOOTH 990FX VER: 0401 DATE: 04...
... the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Yes No 4. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Select Yes and press . At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: SABERTOOTH 990FX VER: 0401 DATE: 04...
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...your computer 1. Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to customize the settings of the applications in the support DVD have...notification area. Chapter 4 Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to open the AI Suite ... that will conveniently guide you enter the Windows® operating system (OS). ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 4-3
...your computer 1. Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to customize the settings of the applications in the support DVD have...notification area. Chapter 4 Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to open the AI Suite ... that will conveniently guide you enter the Windows® operating system (OS). ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 4-3
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... Internet • Update the BIOS from Internet and click Next. ASUS Update ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and the BIOS boot logo with the ASUS designed update utilities. To update the BIOS from the Internet a) From the list of options, select Update BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Save the current BIOS file • View the BIOS version information ASUS Update requires an...
... Internet • Update the BIOS from Internet and click Next. ASUS Update ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and the BIOS boot logo with the ASUS designed update utilities. To update the BIOS from the Internet a) From the list of options, select Update BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Save the current BIOS file • View the BIOS version information ASUS Update requires an...
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c) Select the BIOS version that you want to locate the BIOS file and then click Next. b) Click Browse to download and click Next. To update the BIOS from a BIOS file a) From the list of options, select Update BIOS from file and then click Next. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 4-23
c) Select the BIOS version that you want to locate the BIOS file and then click Next. b) Click Browse to download and click Next. To update the BIOS from a BIOS file a) From the list of options, select Update BIOS from file and then click Next. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 4-23
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Click No to the setting screen. Left-click the mouse to return to continue. If you click No, click Flash to start updating the BIOS to your motherboard, and then follow the onscreen instructions to use as the boot logo and then click Next. If you click Yes, ...the image appearing on the screen during POST. 3. b) Move the Resolution slider or click auto tune for the system to complete the update. c) Click the Booting Preview button to change BIOS boot logo, which is displayed during the Power-On Self-Tests (POST). d) Click Next when the changes are finished. Chapter 4...
Click No to the setting screen. Left-click the mouse to return to continue. If you click No, click Flash to start updating the BIOS to your motherboard, and then follow the onscreen instructions to use as the boot logo and then click Next. If you click Yes, ...the image appearing on the screen during POST. 3. b) Move the Resolution slider or click auto tune for the system to complete the update. c) Click the Booting Preview button to change BIOS boot logo, which is displayed during the Power-On Self-Tests (POST). d) Click Next when the changes are finished. Chapter 4...
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...] to display the boot logo. From the AI Suite II main menu bar, click Update > MyLogo. 2. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 4-25 ASUS MyLogo allows you to: • Change the current BIOS boot logo of your motherboard • Change the boot logo of a downloaded BIOS file and update this BIOS to your motherboard • Change the boot logo of the...
...] to display the boot logo. From the AI Suite II main menu bar, click Update > MyLogo. 2. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 4-25 ASUS MyLogo allows you to: • Change the current BIOS boot logo of your motherboard • Change the boot logo of a downloaded BIOS file and update this BIOS to your motherboard • Change the boot logo of the...