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...Weapon of USB 3.0 without relegating cables or devices to the hard-to 8-core native CPU cores and delivers better overclocking capabilities with any chassis. SABERTOOTH 990FX brings multi-GPU configurations through both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in total. Double Bandwidth... Support Convenient USB 3.0 Front Panel Compatibility ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support, compatible with less power consumption. It is designed to support up to -reach rear I/O. This motherboard features the powerful AMD® 990FX chipset, optimizing PCIe allocation in the new ...
...Weapon of USB 3.0 without relegating cables or devices to the hard-to 8-core native CPU cores and delivers better overclocking capabilities with any chassis. SABERTOOTH 990FX brings multi-GPU configurations through both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in total. Double Bandwidth... Support Convenient USB 3.0 Front Panel Compatibility ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support, compatible with less power consumption. It is designed to support up to -reach rear I/O. This motherboard features the powerful AMD® 990FX chipset, optimizing PCIe allocation in the new ...
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... settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS Q-Design enhances your BIOS only in a few clicks without the usual ""fingers"" - Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without preparing an additional...that allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one easy step with customizable and animated boot logos. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 1-5 making connection quick and accurate. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering ...
... settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS Q-Design enhances your BIOS only in a few clicks without the usual ""fingers"" - Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without preparing an additional...that allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one easy step with customizable and animated boot logos. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 1-5 making connection quick and accurate. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering ...
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...174; support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent ... module. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more details, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs...
...174; support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent ... module. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more details, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs...
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... overclocking may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • The default DIMM frequency depends on its Seriel Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH 990FX...
... overclocking may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • The default DIMM frequency depends on its Seriel Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH 990FX...
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...cord and turn off is required to pins 1-2. 3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. The onboard ..., remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to enable C.P.R. 2.2.5 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position...
...cord and turn off is required to pins 1-2. 3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. The onboard ..., remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to enable C.P.R. 2.2.5 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position...
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... turning on the computer. function. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-19 This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings. switch until the DRAM_LED...
... turning on the computer. function. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-19 This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings. switch until the DRAM_LED...
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...your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are for BIOS item modification. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two ... that you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to enter the Setup utility. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-1 If you not change the BIOS settings only with its test routines. Users can also turn the system off and then turn...
...your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are for BIOS item modification. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two ... that you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to enter the Setup utility. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-1 If you not change the BIOS settings only with its test routines. Users can also turn the system off and then turn...
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...keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor VIA 1394 Controller Enabled... default settings Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the ...
...keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor VIA 1394 Controller Enabled... default settings Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the ...
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... Speed : Current Memory Frequency : Current NB Frequency : Current HT Link Speed : 3426MHz 3400MHz 1066MHz 3400MHz 3400MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto OC Tuner CANCEL CPU Ratio Auto Memory Frequency Auto CPU/NB Frequency Auto HT Link Speed Auto CPU Spread...Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Scroll down to malfunction. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-7 CPU & NB Voltage Offset Mode Offset Mode Sign + Min = 0.006250V Max = 0.793750V Standard = By CPU Oncrement = 0.006250V +/- : ...
... Speed : Current Memory Frequency : Current NB Frequency : Current HT Link Speed : 3426MHz 3400MHz 1066MHz 3400MHz 3400MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto OC Tuner CANCEL CPU Ratio Auto Memory Frequency Auto CPU/NB Frequency Auto HT Link Speed Auto CPU Spread...Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Scroll down to malfunction. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-7 CPU & NB Voltage Offset Mode Offset Mode Sign + Min = 0.006250V Max = 0.793750V Standard = By CPU Oncrement = 0.006250V +/- : ...
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... Opt. The values range from 100 to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Allows you to select a DRAM voltage. Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to adjust the PCIE frequency. Use the and keys to manually adjust the maximum non-CPB CPU ratio.... ranges vary according to set the CPU and VGA frequency. Scroll down to display the following two items appear only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner items to [manual]. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. CPU Bus/...
... Opt. The values range from 100 to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Allows you to select a DRAM voltage. Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to adjust the PCIE frequency. Use the and keys to manually adjust the maximum non-CPB CPU ratio.... ranges vary according to set the CPU and VGA frequency. Scroll down to display the following two items appear only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner items to [manual]. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. CPU Bus/...
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... ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-9 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the EPU Power Saving Mode items to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability...happens, revert to the default settings. PCIe Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to ...
... ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-9 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the EPU Power Saving Mode items to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability...happens, revert to the default settings. PCIe Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to ...
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...Adjustment] Proceeds phase control depending on your CPU specifiation. CPU/NB Load Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] CPU Current Capability [100%] ... VRM spec and affects CPU voltage. 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. This item allows you to select the CPU/NB Load-Line mode. Proceeds the ...
...Adjustment] Proceeds phase control depending on your CPU specifiation. CPU/NB Load Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] CPU Current Capability [100%] ... VRM spec and affects CPU voltage. 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. This item allows you to select the CPU/NB Load-Line mode. Proceeds the ...
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...as a new profile Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. 4.3.3 Tool TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces Manual Mode that allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM Bus voltage in WIndows® environment and takes effect ... save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. Refer to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages. Manual Mode Manual Mode allows you to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed ...
...as a new profile Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. 4.3.3 Tool TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces Manual Mode that allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM Bus voltage in WIndows® environment and takes effect ... save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. Refer to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages. Manual Mode Manual Mode allows you to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed ...
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... helps Apply all changes immediately Undo all changes without applying Introduction on the AI Suite II main menu bar. DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance reliability and stability. Higher load-line calibration could ...get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. • Regular: 0% • Medium: 25% • High: 50% • Ultra: 75% •...
... helps Apply all changes immediately Undo all changes without applying Introduction on the AI Suite II main menu bar. DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance reliability and stability. Higher load-line calibration could ...get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. • Regular: 0% • Medium: 25% • High: 50% • Ultra: 75% •...
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... CPU/NB loading. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 4-15 CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for extra power support. Suggestion: choose higher value when overclocking or under high CPU loading for overclocking. Higher load-line calibration could... get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increase the CPU/NB and VRM thermal. • Regular: ...
... CPU/NB loading. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 4-15 CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for extra power support. Suggestion: choose higher value when overclocking or under high CPU loading for overclocking. Higher load-line calibration could... get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increase the CPU/NB and VRM thermal. • Regular: ...
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...thermal balance or the [Extreme] option to increase VRM efficiency. • Standard: Phase control based on CPU command. • Optimized: ASUS optimized phase tuning profile • Extreme: Full phase mode • Manual Adjustment: Phase number adjusted by current (A) step • ...Select Ultra Fast for a faster response. Suggestion: choose higher value when overclocking or under light system loading to maintain VRM current balance. • T.Probe Thermal: Thermal balance • C.Probe Current: Current balance...
...thermal balance or the [Extreme] option to increase VRM efficiency. • Standard: Phase control based on CPU command. • Optimized: ASUS optimized phase tuning profile • Extreme: Full phase mode • Manual Adjustment: Phase number adjusted by current (A) step • ...Select Ultra Fast for a faster response. Suggestion: choose higher value when overclocking or under light system loading to maintain VRM current balance. • T.Probe Thermal: Thermal balance • C.Probe Current: Current balance...
