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... 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...
... 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...
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... - 8+2 Digital phase Power Design - E. Guardian Angel - Profile ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 Multi-language BIOS 32 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2 (continued on the next page) xi TUF Components (Alloy choke... ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface AI Suite II ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS O.C. ASUS DIGI+VRM Utility - SABERTOOTH 990FX specifications summary USB Exclusive TUF Features Other Special Features BIOS ...
... - 8+2 Digital phase Power Design - E. Guardian Angel - Profile ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 Multi-language BIOS 32 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2 (continued on the next page) xi TUF Components (Alloy choke... ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface AI Suite II ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS O.C. ASUS DIGI+VRM Utility - SABERTOOTH 990FX specifications summary USB Exclusive TUF Features Other Special Features BIOS ...
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..., retasking functions and multi-streaming technology. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 1-5 Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. With better electric conductivity, it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). EZ Flash2 Simply update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS EZ...
..., retasking functions and multi-streaming technology. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 1-5 Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. With better electric conductivity, it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). EZ Flash2 Simply update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS EZ...
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The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power ... system power. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This...
The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power ... system power. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This...
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...of devices installed in the system. Select an iteExmit then press to configure options for entering the BIOS setup program. When you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the selected device. 3.8 ... submenu. Click an item to start booting from the available devices. UEFI BIOS Utility - Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. For more details, refer to confirm your choice. Boot Override...
...of devices installed in the system. Select an iteExmit then press to configure options for entering the BIOS setup program. When you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the selected device. 3.8 ... submenu. Click an item to start booting from the available devices. UEFI BIOS Utility - Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. For more details, refer to confirm your choice. Boot Override...
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... Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-29 Key in a profile number from one to Profile The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. Profile Configuration Setup ..., press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Save to Profile Allows you to input the label of setup profile. Load from Profile Allows you...
... Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-29 Key in a profile number from one to Profile The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. Profile Configuration Setup ..., press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Save to Profile Allows you to input the label of setup profile. Load from Profile Allows you...
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... original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-31 If there is available in Windows® environment. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the future. Launching ASUS Update After...
... original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-31 If there is available in Windows® environment. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the future. Launching ASUS Update After...
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...;to enable it. Reboot the system when the update process is done. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: SABERTOOTH 990FX VER: 0401 fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ Folder Info 04/27/11 10:23p 4194304 Exit...
...;to enable it. Reboot the system when the update process is done. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: SABERTOOTH 990FX VER: 0401 fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ Folder Info 04/27/11 10:23p 4194304 Exit...
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Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-35 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.
Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-35 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.
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... Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Before updating BIOS 1. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). When the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS ...type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to update BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS ...
... Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Before updating BIOS 1. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). When the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS ...type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to update BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS ...
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At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is done! Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-37 Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write-protected and has enough free space to continue. ASUSTek...
At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is done! Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-37 Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write-protected and has enough free space to continue. ASUSTek...
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d) Click Next when the changes are finished. If you click No, click Flash to start updating the BIOS to your motherboard, and then follow the steps below: a) Locate the picture file that you want to the setting screen. b) Move the Resolution slider or ... logo and then click Next. Click Yes if you want to continue. Click No to change BIOS boot logo, which is displayed during the Power-On Self-Tests (POST). e) Click Flash to start updating the BIOS to your motherboard, and then follow the onscreen instructions to preview the way the picture is the...
d) Click Next when the changes are finished. If you click No, click Flash to start updating the BIOS to your motherboard, and then follow the steps below: a) Locate the picture file that you want to the setting screen. b) Move the Resolution slider or ... logo and then click Next. Click Yes if you want to continue. Click No to change BIOS boot logo, which is displayed during the Power-On Self-Tests (POST). e) Click Flash to start updating the BIOS to your motherboard, and then follow the onscreen instructions to preview the way the picture is the...