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...BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 Main menu 3-5 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-7 3.5 Advanced menu 3-14 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-15 3.5.2 North Bridge Configuration 3-16 3.5.3 SATA...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 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS Thermal ...
...BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 Main menu 3-5 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-7 3.5 Advanced menu 3-14 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-15 3.5.2 North Bridge Configuration 3-16 3.5.3 SATA...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 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS Thermal ...
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SABERTOOTH 990FX specifications summary USB Exclusive TUF Features Other Special Features BIOS Features 2 x ASMedia® USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support - ..."Safe & Stable!" Thermal Solution - TUF Thermal Radar "TUF ENGINE!" ASUS DIGI+VRM Utility - Anti Surge Front Panel USB 3.0 Support 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. MemOK! - Power Design - 8+2 Digital phase Power Design - certified...
SABERTOOTH 990FX specifications summary USB Exclusive TUF Features Other Special Features BIOS Features 2 x ASMedia® USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support - ..."Safe & Stable!" Thermal Solution - TUF Thermal Radar "TUF ENGINE!" ASUS DIGI+VRM Utility - Anti Surge Front Panel USB 3.0 Support 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. MemOK! - Power Design - 8+2 Digital phase Power Design - certified...
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...use functions, with the same smoothness as their operating system. Any Memory is often underestimated. MemOK! AI Suite II One-stop Access to Innovative ASUS Features With its damaging effects is A-OK! Certified by Militarystandard) Certified for experienced performance enthusiasts that ...controls. MemOK! Chapter 1 TUF Components (Alloy Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; Users can happen suddenly and its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in no need to switch back and forth between different utilities. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ESD Guards Unique ...
...use functions, with the same smoothness as their operating system. Any Memory is often underestimated. MemOK! AI Suite II One-stop Access to Innovative ASUS Features With its damaging effects is A-OK! Certified by Militarystandard) Certified for experienced performance enthusiasts that ...controls. MemOK! Chapter 1 TUF Components (Alloy Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; Users can happen suddenly and its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in no need to switch back and forth between different utilities. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ESD Guards Unique ...
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... After installing AI Suite II from an updated BIOS file • Save the current BIOS file • View the BIOS version information This utility is available in DOS environment using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is potentially risky. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-31 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to...
... After installing AI Suite II from an updated BIOS file • Save the current BIOS file • View the BIOS version information This utility is available in DOS environment using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is potentially risky. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-31 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to...
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... BIOS, to display the system information, and to the optical drive. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 4-3 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. The AI Suite II icon appears in this user manual are for detailed software configuration...
... BIOS, to display the system information, and to the optical drive. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 4-3 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. The AI Suite II icon appears in this user manual are for detailed software configuration...
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• 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, then, 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 ( ). Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 4-5 You may hide the middle pane (main operation area) by clicking on the 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, then, 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 ( ). Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 4-5 You may hide the middle pane (main operation area) by clicking on the left -click and select Exit.
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Tick the item that you want to 2. The new setting has been applied to see more items 3. Before After Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support then click Apply. Scroll up/down to the main menu bar. Application Allows you to select the application that you want to enable. 1. Click Ok to customize the main menu bar settings and the interface's skin. Customizing the interface From the main menu bar, click Settings to restart AI Suite II and display on the main menu bar, and apply the setting.
Tick the item that you want to 2. The new setting has been applied to see more items 3. Before After Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support then click Apply. Scroll up/down to the main menu bar. Application Allows you to select the application that you want to enable. 1. Click Ok to customize the main menu bar settings and the interface's skin. Customizing the interface From the main menu bar, click Settings to restart AI Suite II and display on the main menu bar, and apply the setting.
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...ideal fan speeds based on different parameters selected by clicking the Thermal Radar icon on the on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Launching Thermal Radar After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch Thermal Radar by users for reference only, but the operation... steps remain the same. 4.3.2 ASUS Thermal Radar The Thermal Radar monitors temps in critical parts of the Thermal Radar main screen...
...ideal fan speeds based on different parameters selected by clicking the Thermal Radar icon on the on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Launching Thermal Radar After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch Thermal Radar by users for reference only, but the operation... steps remain the same. 4.3.2 ASUS Thermal Radar The Thermal Radar monitors temps in critical parts of the Thermal Radar main screen...
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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 kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD..., all changes immediately For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more detailed adjustments in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.
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 kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD..., all changes immediately For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more detailed adjustments in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.
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DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to ...DIGI+ VRM Configuration Items CPU Load-line Calibration Load-line is defined by clicking Tool > DIGI+ VRM on the AI Suite II main menu bar. The thermal conditions should be monitored. 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Configuration items and...Undo all changes without applying Introduction on your CPU specification. • Do not remove the thermal module. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ VRM by Intel VRM spec and affects CPU voltage. It also...
DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to ...DIGI+ VRM Configuration Items CPU Load-line Calibration Load-line is defined by clicking Tool > DIGI+ VRM on the AI Suite II main menu bar. The thermal conditions should be monitored. 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Configuration items and...Undo all changes without applying Introduction on your CPU specification. • Do not remove the thermal module. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ VRM by Intel VRM spec and affects CPU voltage. It also...
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... time Click to return to the default mode Click to zoom in/out the Y axis Click to monitor the changes in /out the X axis Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 4-17 The History Record tab allows you to record the changes in the sensors that you want to launch PC Probe II. Configuring Sensor Recorder... the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed, as well as recording the changes. Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder allows you enable. Launching Sensor Recorder After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, click Tool > Sensor Recorder on the...
... time Click to return to the default mode Click to zoom in/out the Y axis Click to monitor the changes in /out the X axis Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 4-17 The History Record tab allows you to record the changes in the sensors that you want to launch PC Probe II. Configuring Sensor Recorder... the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed, as well as recording the changes. Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder allows you enable. Launching Sensor Recorder After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, click Tool > Sensor Recorder on the...
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4.3.4 Monitor The Monitor section includes the Sensor and CPU Frequency panels. Click Monitor > CPU Frequency on the AI Suite II main menu bar to open the CPU Frequency panel. CPU Frequency The CPU Frequency panel displays the current CPU frequency and CPU...The Sensor panel displays the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. Click Monitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar to launch the Sensor panel. Resident in the right pane (system information area) Sensor panel CPU Frequency panel Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 4-21
4.3.4 Monitor The Monitor section includes the Sensor and CPU Frequency panels. Click Monitor > CPU Frequency on the AI Suite II main menu bar to open the CPU Frequency panel. CPU Frequency The CPU Frequency panel displays the current CPU frequency and CPU...The Sensor panel displays the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. Click Monitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar to launch the Sensor panel. Resident in the right pane (system information area) Sensor panel CPU Frequency panel Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 4-21
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... is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and the BIOS boot logo with the ASUS designed update utilities. From the AI Suite II main menu bar, click Update > ASUS Update. 2. To update the BIOS from the Internet a) From the list of options, select Update BIOS from a ...BIOS file. Chapter 4 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Follow the steps below based on your selected updating option. ASUS Update allows you...
... is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and the BIOS boot logo with the ASUS designed update utilities. From the AI Suite II main menu bar, click Update > ASUS Update. 2. To update the BIOS from the Internet a) From the list of options, select Update BIOS from a ...BIOS file. Chapter 4 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Follow the steps below based on your selected updating option. ASUS Update allows you...
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... user manual. See the section Boot Settings Configuration of a downloaded BIOS file without updating this BIOS to customize the boot logo. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 4-25 The boot logo is set to [Enabled] to use as the boot logo (and the downloaded BIOS if required) and then click Next... motherboard) Before using ASUS Update. 3. Locate the picture file that you to your motherboard Ensure that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Changing the BIOS boot logo 1. From the AI Suite II main menu bar...
... user manual. See the section Boot Settings Configuration of a downloaded BIOS file without updating this BIOS to customize the boot logo. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 4-25 The boot logo is set to [Enabled] to use as the boot logo (and the downloaded BIOS if required) and then click Next... motherboard) Before using ASUS Update. 3. Locate the picture file that you to your motherboard Ensure that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Changing the BIOS boot logo 1. From the AI Suite II main menu bar...