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Power Design 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS DIY 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion slots 2-15 2.2.5 Jumper 2-18 2.2.6 Onboard switch 2-19 2.2.7 Onboard ... Contents Notices ...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix SABERTOOTH 990FX specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 "Ultimate COOL...
Power Design 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS DIY 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion slots 2-15 2.2.5 Jumper 2-18 2.2.6 Onboard switch 2-19 2.2.7 Onboard ... Contents Notices ...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix SABERTOOTH 990FX specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 "Ultimate COOL...
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...details. Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. ***D ue to CPU spec, AMD 100 Series CPUs support up to DDR3 1333MHz. SABERTOOTH 990FX specifications summary CPU AMD®... 3Gb/s port (red) LAN Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller High Definition Audio Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - With ASUS design, this mptherboard can support up to Chapter 2 for slot configurations. (continued on the next page) Optical S/PDIF out port at back...
...details. Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. ***D ue to CPU spec, AMD 100 Series CPUs support up to DDR3 1333MHz. SABERTOOTH 990FX specifications summary CPU AMD®... 3Gb/s port (red) LAN Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller High Definition Audio Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - With ASUS design, this mptherboard can support up to Chapter 2 for slot configurations. (continued on the next page) Optical S/PDIF out port at back...
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...the Arrival of the motherboard in system stability. Digital 8+2 power phase design also expands the modulation spectrum for each one individually. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 1-3 Larger area for other key components such as graphics cards, LAN and USB 3.0. Efficient Switching Power Design Optimal power efficiency ...for key components Exclusively for this motherboard, the switching power design is provided not only for the CPU and memory, but also for heat dissipation with its microscopic irregular surface and enlarged area. E.S.P. TUF Thermal Radar Real Time Temp ...
...the Arrival of the motherboard in system stability. Digital 8+2 power phase design also expands the modulation spectrum for each one individually. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 1-3 Larger area for other key components such as graphics cards, LAN and USB 3.0. Efficient Switching Power Design Optimal power efficiency ...for key components Exclusively for this motherboard, the switching power design is provided not only for the CPU and memory, but also for heat dissipation with its microscopic irregular surface and enlarged area. E.S.P. TUF Thermal Radar Real Time Temp ...
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...as well as their operating system. MemOK! Users can happen suddenly and its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in-one simple to patch memory issues. Exclusive ASUS anti-static chip, a protective circuit design, and the I/O shield provides four times better protection ...to supervise energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. Any Memory is for Tough Duty Get rugged performance...
...as well as their operating system. MemOK! Users can happen suddenly and its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in-one simple to patch memory issues. Exclusive ASUS anti-static chip, a protective circuit design, and the I/O shield provides four times better protection ...to supervise energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. Any Memory is for Tough Duty Get rugged performance...
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2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
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... is the standard way of the following: - To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to CPU behavior, DDR3 1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1600 MHz frequency as default. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. The system maps the total size....com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. Chapter 2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You...
... is the standard way of the following: - To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to CPU behavior, DDR3 1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1600 MHz frequency as default. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. The system maps the total size....com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. Chapter 2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You...
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... AXA3PS4GK1600S18V(XMP) 4GB ( 2x DS 2GB ) Asint SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D(XMP) 2GB DS Asint EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I16(XMP) 4GB( 2x DS 2GB ) EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I16(XMP) 4GB(2 x DS 2GB) Elixir M2P2G64CB8HC9N-DG(XMP) 2GB DS - Size ...• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-11 Mushkin 996805(XMP) 4GB ( 2x DS 2GB ) Mushkin 998805(XMP) 6GB ( 3x DS 2GB ) Patriot PX7312G1600LLK(XMP) 12GB ( 3x DS 4GB ) Patriot PGS34G1600LLKA2 4GB...
... AXA3PS4GK1600S18V(XMP) 4GB ( 2x DS 2GB ) Asint SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D(XMP) 2GB DS Asint EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I16(XMP) 4GB( 2x DS 2GB ) EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I16(XMP) 4GB(2 x DS 2GB) Elixir M2P2G64CB8HC9N-DG(XMP) 2GB DS - Size ...• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-11 Mushkin 996805(XMP) 4GB ( 2x DS 2GB ) Mushkin 998805(XMP) 6GB ( 3x DS 2GB ) Patriot PX7312G1600LLK(XMP) 12GB ( 3x DS 4GB ) Patriot PGS34G1600LLKA2 4GB...
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... beige or the brown slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • When installing total memory of accessing information from a memory module. Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB is recommended. • The default DIMM...• • • • • • • • • • • • • Side(s): SS - Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH 990FX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) AM3+ DDR3 2000 MHz capability Vendors A-DATA A-DATA Apacer G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON...
... beige or the brown slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • When installing total memory of accessing information from a memory module. Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB is recommended. • The default DIMM...• • • • • • • • • • • • • Side(s): SS - Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH 990FX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) AM3+ DDR3 2000 MHz capability Vendors A-DATA A-DATA Apacer G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON...
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... plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on...
... plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on...
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... on the computer. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to enhance system performance. function. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-19 switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to boot after using the MemOK! switch does...
... on the computer. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to enhance system performance. function. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-19 switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to boot after using the MemOK! switch does...
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Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. After applying power, the system power LED on the chain) c. While ...
Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. After applying power, the system power LED on the chain) c. While ...
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...Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. Selects the display language of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to select the display language, ..., the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode Monday [4/11/2011] SABERTOOTH P67 BIOS Version : 0121 CPU Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 965 Processor Total Memory : 1024 MB Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 04/11/2011 Speed : 3448 MHz English Temperature Voltage...
...Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. Selects the display language of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to select the display language, ..., the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode Monday [4/11/2011] SABERTOOTH P67 BIOS Version : 0121 CPU Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 965 Processor Total Memory : 1024 MB Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 04/11/2011 Speed : 3448 MHz English Temperature Voltage...
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After you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-5 3.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. In Setup the User will have ...Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date CPU Information AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 965 Processor Memory Information Total Memory EC Version 0121 x64 04/08/2011 1024 MB(DDR3) MBECG-0008 System Language English System Date System Time Access Level > Security [Mon...
After you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-5 3.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. In Setup the User will have ...Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date CPU Information AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 965 Processor Memory Information Total Memory EC Version 0121 x64 04/08/2011 1024 MB(DDR3) MBECG-0008 System Language English System Date System Time Access Level > Security [Mon...
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... Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-7 UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Current CPU Speed : Target CPU Speed : Current Memory Frequency : Current NB Frequency : Current HT Link Speed : 3426MHz 3400MHz 1066MHz...PCIe Spread Spectrum Auto EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled Boot Tool [D.O.C.P.] When DOCP is enabled CPU Bus frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1...
... Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-7 UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Current CPU Speed : Target CPU Speed : Current Memory Frequency : Current NB Frequency : Current HT Link Speed : 3426MHz 3400MHz 1066MHz...PCIe Spread Spectrum Auto EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled Boot Tool [D.O.C.P.] When DOCP is enabled CPU Bus frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1...
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...sub-items in this happens, revert to [Enabled] for EMI control. Changing the values in this happens, revert to set the memory operating frequency. If this menu allow you to the default setting. * [DDR3-1866MHz] item is for AM3+ CPU only. ...]* Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to set the DRAM timing control features. CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to become unstable! To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-9 Configuration options: [Auto...
...sub-items in this happens, revert to [Enabled] for EMI control. Changing the values in this happens, revert to set the memory operating frequency. If this menu allow you to the default setting. * [DDR3-1866MHz] item is for AM3+ CPU only. ...]* Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to set the DRAM timing control features. CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to become unstable! To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-9 Configuration options: [Auto...
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...] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to enable or disable Memory Hole Remapping fuction. IOMMU [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [64MB] Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to enable Memory Channel Interleaving fuction. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DCT Unganged... Advanced Mode Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced\ North Bridge > Advanced Monitor North Bridge Configuration IOMMU Mode Disabled > Memory Configuration Initate Graphic Adapter PEG/PCI Exit Boot Tool IOMMU is support on Linux based systems to convert 32bit I/O ...
...] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to enable or disable Memory Hole Remapping fuction. IOMMU [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [64MB] Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to enable Memory Channel Interleaving fuction. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DCT Unganged... Advanced Mode Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced\ North Bridge > Advanced Monitor North Bridge Configuration IOMMU Mode Disabled > Memory Configuration Initate Graphic Adapter PEG/PCI Exit Boot Tool IOMMU is support on Linux based systems to convert 32bit I/O ...
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... saved in the BIOS Flash. Save to Profile Allows you to eight, press , and then select Yes. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. Key in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while... profile is created. UEFI BIOS Utility - Key in a profile number from Profile 1 Boot Tool Save BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-29 Load from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version...
... saved in the BIOS Flash. Save to Profile Allows you to eight, press , and then select Yes. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. Key in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while... profile is created. UEFI BIOS Utility - Key in a profile number from Profile 1 Boot Tool Save BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-29 Load from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version...
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ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 4-27 Chapter 4 • Click the SPD tab and then select the memory slot to see the details on the memory module installed on the processor and the Cache. 4.3.6 System Information The System Information section displays the information about the motherboard, CPU, and memory slots. • Click the MB tab to see the details on the motherboard manufacturer, product name, version, and BIOS. • Click the CPU tab to see the details on the corresponding slot.
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 4-27 Chapter 4 • Click the SPD tab and then select the memory slot to see the details on the memory module installed on the processor and the Cache. 4.3.6 System Information The System Information section displays the information about the motherboard, CPU, and memory slots. • Click the MB tab to see the details on the motherboard manufacturer, product name, version, and BIOS. • Click the CPU tab to see the details on the corresponding slot.