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... ROM Utility 4-31 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-34 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-34 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-34 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-35 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-36 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before...
... ROM Utility 4-31 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-34 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-34 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-34 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-35 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-36 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before...
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...1394a ports (1 port at midboard; 1 port at back panel) *Refer to Chapter 2 for better performance. With ASUS design, this mptherboard can support up to "2.5 Expansion slots" for details. Expansion Slots 3 x PCI Express 2.0 ...next page) Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. ... - Refer to DDR3 1333MHz. Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking - SABERTOOTH 990FX specifications summary CPU AMD® socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU up to ...
...1394a ports (1 port at midboard; 1 port at back panel) *Refer to Chapter 2 for better performance. With ASUS design, this mptherboard can support up to "2.5 Expansion slots" for details. Expansion Slots 3 x PCI Express 2.0 ...next page) Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. ... - Refer to DDR3 1333MHz. Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking - SABERTOOTH 990FX specifications summary CPU AMD® socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU up to ...
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...Channel B. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. Use a maximum ... can be about 3GB or less. The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you do any of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of the following: - For effective ...
...Channel B. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. Use a maximum ... can be about 3GB or less. The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you do any of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of the following: - For effective ...
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...beige or the brown slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • When installing total memory 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 Hence, a total...• The default DIMM frequency depends on its Seriel Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of less than 3GB. 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 ...
...beige or the brown slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • When installing total memory 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 Hence, a total...• The default DIMM frequency depends on its Seriel Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of less than 3GB. 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 ...
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... near the MemOK! MemOK! switch to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-19 Press and hold the MemOK! Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you...
... near the MemOK! MemOK! switch to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-19 Press and hold the MemOK! Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you...
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...When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard... ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 chipset. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-21 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) These connectors connect to [RAID Mode].
...When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard... ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 chipset. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-21 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) These connectors connect to [RAID Mode].
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... to the external SATA port. • DO NOT connect a keyboard/mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as...
... to the external SATA port. • DO NOT connect a keyboard/mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as...
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To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode ...American Megatrends, Inc. For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading 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...
To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode ...American Megatrends, Inc. For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading 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...
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To display the submenu, select the item and press . Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a list of options. To change the settings. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the ... item. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the value of a field, select it and press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that...
To display the submenu, select the item and press . Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a list of options. To change the settings. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the ... item. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the value of a field, select it and press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that...
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...• To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. Advanced Mode Tool Main Ai Tweaker Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash Utility > ASUS SPD Information > ASUS O.C. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. For more details...confirm your choice. Click an item to configure options for entering the BIOS setup program. Profile Monitor Boot Be used to update BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the...
...• To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. Advanced Mode Tool Main Ai Tweaker Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash Utility > ASUS SPD Information > ASUS O.C. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. For more details...confirm your choice. Click an item to configure options for entering the BIOS setup program. Profile Monitor Boot Be used to update BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the...
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... exit�. Chapter 3 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Save Changes & Reset Once you are saved. Select Yes to load the default values. ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit...you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from filesystem device Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option or if you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes. �W�h��e�n�...
... exit�. Chapter 3 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Save Changes & Reset Once you are saved. Select Yes to load the default values. ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit...you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from filesystem device Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option or if you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes. �W�h��e�n�...
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... backups the BIOS in the future. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-31 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on these utilities. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to boot. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network...
... backups the BIOS in the future. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-31 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on these utilities. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to boot. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network...
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...3. Click Yes if you want 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, and click Next. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to change the BIOS...the boot logo or No to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-33 Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through ...
...3. Click Yes if you want 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, and click Next. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to change the BIOS...the boot logo or No to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-33 Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through ...
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... the applications and other software that you want to install. Click the Contact tab to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 4-1 The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Click an item to run the DVD... vary. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer. Chapter 4: Chapter 4 Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 6��4�-�b��it��V��is NOT enabled in ...
... the applications and other software that you want to install. Click the Contact tab to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 4-1 The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Click an item to run the DVD... vary. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer. Chapter 4: Chapter 4 Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 6��4�-�b��it��V��is NOT enabled in ...
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...or readme file that came with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in the Windows® notification area. Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II on your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. Using ... vary with models. • Refer to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 4-3 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you enter the Windows® operating system (OS). Place the support DVD to customize the settings of...
...or readme file that came with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in the Windows® notification area. Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II on your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. Using ... vary with models. • Refer to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 4-3 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you enter the Windows® operating system (OS). Place the support DVD to customize the settings of...
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Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Other feature buttons • Click to minimize the main menu bar as a tab Tab Desktop • When on a function screen, click on the side of the screen to switch back to restore the main menu bar. Click the tab again to the main menu bar. Click to minimize the main menu bar as a tab on the upper-right corner of the Windows desktop.
Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Other feature buttons • Click to minimize the main menu bar as a tab Tab Desktop • When on a function screen, click on the side of the screen to switch back to restore the main menu bar. Click the tab again to the main menu bar. Click to minimize the main menu bar as a tab on the upper-right corner of the Windows desktop.
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Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 4-5 You may hide the middle pane (main operation area) by clicking on the left side of the middle pane. • Click to close the main menu bar and keep the AI Suite II icon in the Windows notification area, then, left-click and select Exit. • When on a function screen, you may hide the right pane (system information area) by clicking on the right side of the middle pane. AI Suite II is still running. • To exit AI Suite II, right click the AI Suite II icon in the Windows notification area ( ).
Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 4-5 You may hide the middle pane (main operation area) by clicking on the left side of the middle pane. • Click to close the main menu bar and keep the AI Suite II icon in the Windows notification area, then, left-click and select Exit. • When on a function screen, you may hide the right pane (system information area) by clicking on the right side of the middle pane. AI Suite II is still running. • To exit AI Suite II, right click the AI Suite II icon in the Windows notification area ( ).
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... system component reaches to VCCSA and click Apply, Thermal Radar automatically sets the required fan speed by calculating the overall temperature of the Thermal Radar window. To fast customize the fan speed 1. To customize the fan speed with advanced options 1. Adjust the slider(s) under each component you assign 60% to motherboard...
... system component reaches to VCCSA and click Apply, Thermal Radar automatically sets the required fan speed by calculating the overall temperature of the Thermal Radar window. To fast customize the fan speed 1. To customize the fan speed with advanced options 1. Adjust the slider(s) under each component you assign 60% to motherboard...
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...by clicking Tool > TurboV EVO on the next system boot. Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. For system stability, all changes made in real-time without applying Applies all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. Use ...setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. 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 in TurboV will not be saved to the ...
...by clicking Tool > TurboV EVO on the next system boot. Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. For system stability, all changes made in real-time without applying Applies all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. Use ...setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. 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 in TurboV will not be saved to the ...
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...an updated BIOS file • Save the current BIOS file • View the BIOS version information ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Update allows you to : • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • Download ... Tick the two items to update the BIOS from the Internet or from a BIOS file. ASUS Update ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Chapter 4 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support You can choose to enable the ...
...an updated BIOS file • Save the current BIOS file • View the BIOS version information ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Update allows you to : • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • Download ... Tick the two items to update the BIOS from the Internet or from a BIOS file. ASUS Update ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Chapter 4 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support You can choose to enable the ...