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... describing the problem (please do NOT send large attachments such as defined in writing by sending a request to: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF... your request please provide the name, model number and version, as stated in this information. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. If however you . E6674 Second Edition May...
... describing the problem (please do NOT send large attachments such as defined in writing by sending a request to: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF... your request please provide the name, model number and version, as stated in this information. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. If however you . E6674 Second Edition May...
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... 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 information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS Thermal Radar ...
... 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 information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS Thermal Radar ...
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... the voltage of the electrical outlet you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, ensure all power cables are...
... the voltage of the electrical outlet you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, ensure all power cables are...
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... to complete a task. Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete...
... to complete a task. Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete...
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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 .../s HyperTransport™ 3.0 Memory *4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz, ECC, NonECC and un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture *Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) of AM3+ / AM3 CPU **D ue to "2.5 Expansion slots" for better performance. With...
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 .../s HyperTransport™ 3.0 Memory *4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz, ECC, NonECC and un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture *Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) of AM3+ / AM3 CPU **D ue to "2.5 Expansion slots" for better performance. With...
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... Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x TUF Certification card Five-year warranty 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x TUF Five-year warranty manual • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 1-1 Before you for reference only. Chapter 1 Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome...
... Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x TUF Certification card Five-year warranty 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x TUF Five-year warranty manual • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 1-1 Before you for reference only. Chapter 1 Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome...
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... more memory on the motherboard. For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. To operate at the vendor...
... more memory on the motherboard. For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. To operate at the vendor...
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...• The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to boot after using the MemOK! ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-19 Chapter 2 • Refer to boot and load BIOS default settings. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system ...• We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch lights continuously. If the test fails, the system...
...• The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to boot after using the MemOK! ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-19 Chapter 2 • Refer to boot and load BIOS default settings. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system ...• We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch lights continuously. If the test fails, the system...
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...These connectors connect to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set to [RAID Mode]. If you intend to create a Serial ATA ...8226; You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-21 The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD...
...These connectors connect to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set to [RAID Mode]. If you intend to create a Serial ATA ...8226; You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-21 The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD...
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...storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are for system startup in this program. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-1 We strongly recommend that you want to use as easy to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. •...When you start up the computer, the system provides you to run this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Extensible Firmware Interface that complies with the opportunity to run ...
...storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are for system startup in this program. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-1 We strongly recommend that you want to use as easy to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. •...When you start up the computer, the system provides you to run this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Extensible Firmware Interface that complies with the opportunity to run ...
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... 100 to 600. OC Tuner [CANCEL] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [D.O.C.P.] Loads the optimal settings for enhancing the system performance. Use and keys to individually set overclocking parameters. Select any of CPU and DRAM... for the system. Allows you to [manual]. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Press and select Ok to your CPU model. The valid...
... 100 to 600. OC Tuner [CANCEL] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [D.O.C.P.] Loads the optimal settings for enhancing the system performance. Use and keys to individually set overclocking parameters. Select any of CPU and DRAM... for the system. Allows you to [manual]. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Press and select Ok to your CPU model. The valid...
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...Do not remove the thermal module while changing the DIGI+ VRM related parrameters . Some of woorking VRM phase. Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. Allows manual adjustment. This item allows you to adjust the voltage range from the following items are adjusted by Intel VRM spec and affects... to boost the system performance: 0% (Regular), 25% (Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra High) and 100% (Extreme). Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-11 CPU/NB Current Capability [100%] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking.
...Do not remove the thermal module while changing the DIGI+ VRM related parrameters . Some of woorking VRM phase. Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. Allows manual adjustment. This item allows you to adjust the voltage range from the following items are adjusted by Intel VRM spec and affects... to boost the system performance: 0% (Regular), 25% (Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra High) and 100% (Extreme). Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-11 CPU/NB Current Capability [100%] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking.
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... 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. Use the and keys to set the Offset voltage. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the Offset voltage. The values range from 2.20000V to set the CPU & NB Voltage item to... [Manual Mode] and allows you to adjust the value. The values range depends on your CPU. Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you set ...
... 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. Use the and keys to set the Offset voltage. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the Offset voltage. The values range from 2.20000V to set the CPU & NB Voltage item to... [Manual Mode] and allows you to adjust the value. The values range depends on your CPU. Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you set ...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ CPU Core On/Off Function > Monitor ASUS Core Unlocker CPU Core Activation Disabled Auto Boot Tool Enables ASUS Core Unlocker to get full computing power of... processor. [Warning] System might become unstable due to different CPU margins. ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] Allows you to manually turn off the second or the third core. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] System might become unstable ...
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ CPU Core On/Off Function > Monitor ASUS Core Unlocker CPU Core Activation Disabled Auto Boot Tool Enables ASUS Core Unlocker to get full computing power of... processor. [Warning] System might become unstable due to different CPU margins. ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] Allows you to manually turn off the second or the third core. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] System might become unstable ...
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... if you do not wish to 75ºC. The values range from 20ºC to display the detected temperatures. CPU Fan Max. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-25 Select Ignore if you do not wish to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when ...for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to display the detected speed. The values range from 20ºC to [Manual]. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle...
... if you do not wish to 75ºC. The values range from 20ºC to display the detected temperatures. CPU Fan Max. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-25 Select Ignore if you do not wish to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when ...for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to display the detected speed. The values range from 20ºC to [Manual]. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle...
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The following four items appear only when you to set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. The values range from 40ºC to 90ºC. Chapter 3 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum .... [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty...
The following four items appear only when you to set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. The values range from 40ºC to 90ºC. Chapter 3 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum .... [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty...
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Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in DOS environment using a USB flash drive. 3. Quit... motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-31 However, BIOS updating is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. Save a copy of the original motherboard...
Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in DOS environment using a USB flash drive. 3. Quit... motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-31 However, BIOS updating is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. Save a copy of the original motherboard...
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... through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Chapter 3 3. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-33 Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. You can decide whether to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open...
... through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Chapter 3 3. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-33 Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. You can decide whether to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open...
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... switch between screen fields and use the keys to ensure system compatibility and stability. Yes No 4. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: SABERTOOTH 990FX VER: 0401 DATE: 04/26/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: SABER990FX.ROM 4194304 2010-10...
... switch between screen fields and use the keys to ensure system compatibility and stability. Yes No 4. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: SABERTOOTH 990FX VER: 0401 DATE: 04/26/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: SABER990FX.ROM 4194304 2010-10...
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... information The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that the motherboard supports. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 4-1 The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions...drivers for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The contents of supplementary user manuals. Click an icon to avail all motherboard features. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in ...
... information The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that the motherboard supports. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 4-1 The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions...drivers for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The contents of supplementary user manuals. Click an icon to avail all motherboard features. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in ...