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... Expansion slots" for details. BD Audio Layer Content Protection - With ASUS design, this mptherboard can support up to Chapter 2 for slot configurations. (continued on the next page) SABERTOOTH 990FX specifications summary CPU AMD® socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU up to 8-core Compatible with ...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 OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB.
... Expansion slots" for details. BD Audio Layer Content Protection - With ASUS design, this mptherboard can support up to Chapter 2 for slot configurations. (continued on the next page) SABERTOOTH 990FX specifications summary CPU AMD® socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU up to 8-core Compatible with ...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 OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB.
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... to support up to high speed connectivity. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction SABERTOOTH 990FX brings multi-GPU configurations through both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in total. The SABERTOOTH 990FX affords greater convenience to 5.2GT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface...AMD® 990FX chipset, optimizing PCIe allocation in the new 32nm manufacturing process. PCIe 2.0 Double Speed; Front Panel USB 3.0 Support Convenient USB 3.0 Front Panel Compatibility ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support, compatible with AMD latest AM3+ and multi...
... to support up to high speed connectivity. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction SABERTOOTH 990FX brings multi-GPU configurations through both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in total. The SABERTOOTH 990FX affords greater convenience to 5.2GT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface...AMD® 990FX chipset, optimizing PCIe allocation in the new 32nm manufacturing process. PCIe 2.0 Double Speed; Front Panel USB 3.0 Support Convenient USB 3.0 Front Panel Compatibility ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support, compatible with AMD latest AM3+ and multi...
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...USB1112, USB1314) 13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-21 2-4 2-20 2-5 2-14 2-18 2-17 2-16 2-23 2-17 2-13 2-18 2-15 2-19 2-21 2-19 Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-3 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 10. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 7. JMicron® Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_E1/E2 [black]) 8. AMD® ... 6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 16. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 12. MemOK! AM3+ CPU socket 3. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1.
...USB1112, USB1314) 13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-21 2-4 2-20 2-5 2-14 2-18 2-17 2-16 2-23 2-17 2-13 2-18 2-15 2-19 2-21 2-19 Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-3 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 10. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 7. JMicron® Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_E1/E2 [black]) 8. AMD® ... 6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 16. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 12. MemOK! AM3+ CPU socket 3. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1.
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... cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to 8-core, also compatible with AMD® socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. + Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the... AM3+/AM3 socket. 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for AMD® FX Series CPU up to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the...
... cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to 8-core, also compatible with AMD® socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. + Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the... AM3+/AM3 socket. 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for AMD® FX Series CPU up to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the...
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... 2GB ) GEIL GUP34GB1600C7DC(XMP) 4GB DS - - ( 2x 2GB ) GEIL GVP38GB1600C8QC(XMP) 8GB DS - - ( 4x 2GB ) KINGMAX FLGD45F-B8MF7(XMP) 1GB SS - - Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH 990FX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) AM3 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Brand Chip NO. KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX(XMP) 12GB DS N/A - ( 3x 4GB ) KINGSTON KHX1600C7D3K2...
... 2GB ) GEIL GUP34GB1600C7DC(XMP) 4GB DS - - ( 2x 2GB ) GEIL GVP38GB1600C8QC(XMP) 8GB DS - - ( 4x 2GB ) KINGMAX FLGD45F-B8MF7(XMP) 1GB SS - - Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH 990FX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) AM3 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Brand Chip NO. KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX(XMP) 12GB DS N/A - ( 3x 4GB ) KINGSTON KHX1600C7D3K2...
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...DS 2GB) Super Talent WB160UX6G8(XMP) 6GB(3 x DS 2GB) AEXEA AXA3PS2G1600S18V(XMP) 2GB DS - Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH 990FX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) AM3 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Mushkin 996805(XMP) 4GB ( 2x DS 2GB ) Mushkin 998805(XMP)...• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-11 AEXEA AXA3PS4GK1600S18V(XMP) 4GB ( 2x DS 2GB ) Asint SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D(XMP) 2GB DS Asint EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I16(XMP) 4GB( 2x DS 2GB ) EK...
...DS 2GB) Super Talent WB160UX6G8(XMP) 6GB(3 x DS 2GB) AEXEA AXA3PS2G1600S18V(XMP) 2GB DS - Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH 990FX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) AM3 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Mushkin 996805(XMP) 4GB ( 2x DS 2GB ) Mushkin 998805(XMP)...• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-11 AEXEA AXA3PS4GK1600S18V(XMP) 4GB ( 2x DS 2GB ) Asint SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D(XMP) 2GB DS Asint EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I16(XMP) 4GB( 2x DS 2GB ) EK...
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SABERTOOTH 990FX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) AM3 DDR3 1800 MHz capability Vendors G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support DS (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP... Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.65 • • • 1.6 • • • 1.65 • • • SABERTOOTH 990FX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) AM3 DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing DS F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS F3...
SABERTOOTH 990FX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) AM3 DDR3 1800 MHz capability Vendors G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support DS (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP... Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.65 • • • 1.6 • • • 1.65 • • • SABERTOOTH 990FX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) AM3 DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing DS F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS F3...
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... way of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may operate at a lower frequency than 3GB. Single-sided DS - 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 Gingle Patriot Part No...
... way of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may operate at a lower frequency than 3GB. Single-sided DS - 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 Gingle Patriot Part No...
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Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM3+ CPU AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-29
Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM3+ CPU AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-29
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2.3.2 1 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2 Chapter 2 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
2.3.2 1 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2 Chapter 2 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
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...using the keyboard and press the key. Changing the values in this happens, revert to the default setting. * [DDR3-1866MHz] item is for AM3+ CPU only. CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to [Enabled] for EMI control. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to set...appears only when you to become unstable! If this menu allow you set the ratio between NB clock and the CPU Bus frequency. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-9 If this menu may cause the system to set the DRAM timing control features. The configuration options: [DDR3800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-...
...using the keyboard and press the key. Changing the values in this happens, revert to the default setting. * [DDR3-1866MHz] item is for AM3+ CPU only. CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to [Enabled] for EMI control. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to set...appears only when you to become unstable! If this menu allow you set the ratio between NB clock and the CPU Bus frequency. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-9 If this menu may cause the system to set the DRAM timing control features. The configuration options: [DDR3800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-...