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Contents 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-30 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-30 4.4.4 AMD® Option 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 ...
Contents 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-30 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-30 4.4.4 AMD® Option 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 ...
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... change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. viii It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and.... • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This...
... change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. viii It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and.... • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This...
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... up to extend component lifespan. Users can happen suddenly and its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in no need to enable more intricate system settings. It allows you to patch memory issues. Certified by Militarystandard) Certified for experienced performance... is for Tough Duty Get rugged performance even in the most challenging conditions with no time! 1.3.4 ASUS DIY UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) Flexible & Easy BIOS Interface ASUS brand new UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that demand far more flexible and convenient mouse controls. Any Memory is ...
... up to extend component lifespan. Users can happen suddenly and its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in no need to enable more intricate system settings. It allows you to patch memory issues. Certified by Militarystandard) Certified for experienced performance... is for Tough Duty Get rugged performance even in the most challenging conditions with no time! 1.3.4 ASUS DIY UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) Flexible & Easy BIOS Interface ASUS brand new UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that demand far more flexible and convenient mouse controls. Any Memory is ...
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... one complete module. All of plugging in a few clicks without the usual ""fingers"" - ASUS Q-Connector Make connection quick and accurate! Profile Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 1-5 The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot...
... one complete module. All of plugging in a few clicks without the usual ""fingers"" - ASUS Q-Connector Make connection quick and accurate! Profile Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 1-5 The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot...
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..., reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. function. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before..., never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You must turn ON the computer...
..., reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. function. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before..., never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You must turn ON the computer...
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... your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-19 MemOK! Chapter 2 • Refer to boot and load BIOS default settings. function. • The MemOK!
... your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-19 MemOK! Chapter 2 • Refer to boot and load BIOS default settings. function. • The MemOK!
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...set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to [AHCI Mode] by default. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 chipset. 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. Chapter 2 • These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX... 2-21 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set to section 3.5.4 ...
...set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to [AHCI Mode] by default. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 chipset. 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. Chapter 2 • These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX... 2-21 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set to section 3.5.4 ...
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...;l�e��to��t�h�i�s�c��o�n�n�e��c�to this connector, set to [AC97]. if you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is for ATX power supply plugs...26 Chapter 2: Hardware information ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in the BIOS setup to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. The power supply plugs are for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I ...
...;l�e��to��t�h�i�s�c��o�n�n�e��c�to this connector, set to [AC97]. if you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is for ATX power supply plugs...26 Chapter 2: Hardware information ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in the BIOS setup to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. The power supply plugs are for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I ...
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... LED. Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. 11. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings.
... LED. Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. 11. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings.
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... for your USB 3.0 devices. • If you want to use the hot-plug function of the external SATA ports, you have to set the JMB Storage Controller item in the BIOS setting to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver...
... for your USB 3.0 devices. • If you want to use the hot-plug function of the external SATA ports, you have to set the JMB Storage Controller item in the BIOS setting to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver...
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... beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. 2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware information Monitor b. If your retailer for the first time 1. Connect the power.... The system then runs the power-on the chain) c. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to green after the system LED turns on the BIOS setting. Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up for assistance. External SCSI devices (starting with the "green" standards or if it has ...
... beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. 2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware information Monitor b. If your retailer for the first time 1. Connect the power.... The system then runs the power-on the chain) c. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to green after the system LED turns on the BIOS setting. Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up for assistance. External SCSI devices (starting with the "green" standards or if it has ...
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...screen. Press during the system bootup and requests you to run this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for BIOS item modification. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-1 Users can be used under the Exit menu. You can also turn the system off and ... is provided for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. If you with the help of the BIOS may not exactly match what you want to use as their operating system. You can...
...screen. Press during the system bootup and requests you to run this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for BIOS item modification. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-1 Users can be used under the Exit menu. You can also turn the system off and ... is provided for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. If you with the help of the BIOS may not exactly match what you want to use as their operating system. You can...
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... configure the BIOS settings. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Submenu item Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields UEFI BIOS Utility - ...settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX...
... configure the BIOS settings. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Submenu item Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields UEFI BIOS Utility - ...settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX...
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... bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is user-configurable, you can change the settings. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a pop-up window Select a menu item and press to the previous... values for that is highlighted when selected. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Pop-up window with the configuration options for the BIOS setup program. You cannot select an item that menu. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter...
... bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is user-configurable, you can change the settings. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a pop-up window Select a menu item and press to the previous... values for that is highlighted when selected. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Pop-up window with the configuration options for the BIOS setup program. You cannot select an item that menu. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter...
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.... Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Main\ Security > Advanced Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this is a power on top of the BIOS Setup program. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-5 After you to set , then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for information on how to erase the...
.... Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Main\ Security > Advanced Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this is a power on top of the BIOS Setup program. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-5 After you to set , then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for information on how to erase the...
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... when prompted. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. Otherwise, you might be able to create/confirm the password. To set a password, this item shows Installed. To clear the administrator password, follow the same... key in a new password, then press . 4. Chapter 3 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup To set a user password: 1. To change an administrator password: 1. Confirm the password when prompted. User Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the...
... when prompted. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. Otherwise, you might be able to create/confirm the password. To set a password, this item shows Installed. To clear the administrator password, follow the same... key in a new password, then press . 4. Chapter 3 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup To set a user password: 1. To change an administrator password: 1. Confirm the password when prompted. User Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the...
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...Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. UEFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Probe Th... Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-7 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00....allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: > DRAM...
...Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. UEFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Probe Th... Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-7 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00....allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: > DRAM...
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...OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [D.O.C.P.] Loads the optimal settings for enhancing the system performance. Use and keys to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. CPU Bus/PEG Frequency [Auto] ...The valid value ranges vary according to start overclocking automatically. Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set overclocking parameters. Allows you to adjust the PCIE frequency. Use the and keys to ...
...OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [D.O.C.P.] Loads the optimal settings for enhancing the system performance. Use and keys to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. CPU Bus/PEG Frequency [Auto] ...The valid value ranges vary according to start overclocking automatically. Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set overclocking parameters. Allows you to adjust the PCIE frequency. Use the and keys to ...
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...current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Load from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Profile > Advanced Monitor O.C. Save to Profile Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Key in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings,...Allows you to input the label of setup profile. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-29 UEFI BIOS Utility - Profile Configuration Setup Profile1 Status : Not Installed Setup Profile2 Status : Not Installed Setup Profile3...
...current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Load from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Profile > Advanced Monitor O.C. Save to Profile Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Key in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings,...Allows you to input the label of setup profile. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-29 UEFI BIOS Utility - Profile Configuration Setup Profile1 Status : Not Installed Setup Profile2 Status : Not Installed Setup Profile3...
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... overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more settings Click to BIOS settings and will not be saved to restore all start-up settings Save the current settings as a new profile Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes made in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration...
... overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more settings Click to BIOS settings and will not be saved to restore all start-up settings Save the current settings as a new profile Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes made in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration...