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...-standard), TUF series is optimized with AMD latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to 5.2GT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and dual PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. This motherboard features the powerful AMD® 990FX chipset, optimizing PCIe allocation in the new...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. Front Panel USB 3.0 Support Convenient USB 3.0 Front Panel Compatibility ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support, ...
...-standard), TUF series is optimized with AMD latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to 5.2GT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and dual PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. This motherboard features the powerful AMD® 990FX chipset, optimizing PCIe allocation in the new...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. Front Panel USB 3.0 Support Convenient USB 3.0 Front Panel Compatibility ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support, ...
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DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to 8-core, also compatible with AMD® socket AM3 for the AM3+/AM3 socket. The AM3+ socket has a different pinout designe, ensure that you use a CPU designed for AMD® Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. + Ensure ... the CPU. Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 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 CPU!
DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to 8-core, also compatible with AMD® socket AM3 for the AM3+/AM3 socket. The AM3+ socket has a different pinout designe, ensure that you use a CPU designed for AMD® Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. + Ensure ... the CPU. Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 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 CPU!
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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