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... Configuration 3-19 3.5.5 CPU Core On/Off Fuction 3-20 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...
... Configuration 3-19 3.5.5 CPU Core On/Off Fuction 3-20 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...
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... match what you want to ensure optimum performance. Otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to boot. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Being a menu-driven program, it as easy to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program....on the system chassis to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-1 You can be used under the Exit menu. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the ...
... match what you want to ensure optimum performance. Otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to boot. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Being a menu-driven program, it as easy to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program....on the system chassis to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-1 You can be used under the Exit menu. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the ...
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...access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. The default screen for details. EZ Mode Monday [4/11/2011] SABERTOOTH P67 BIOS Version : 0121 CPU Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 965 Processor Total Memory : 1024 MB Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date...right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to decide the boot priority. Selects the display ...
...access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. The default screen for details. EZ Mode Monday [4/11/2011] SABERTOOTH P67 BIOS Version : 0121 CPU Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 965 Processor Total Memory : 1024 MB Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date...right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to decide the boot priority. Selects the display ...
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... Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. 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 3-3 To...
... Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. 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 3-3 To...
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... keys for that item. A configurable field is a brief description of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar displays the specific items for the BIOS setup program. General help...
... keys for that item. A configurable field is a brief description of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar displays the specific items for the BIOS setup program. General help...
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The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to change the system security settings. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-5 See section 2.2.5 Jumper for when entering Setup If ONLY the User's password is set a password, these items show the default Not...asked for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. UEFI BIOS Utility - UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Main\ Security > Advanced Password Description...
The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to change the system security settings. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-5 See section 2.2.5 Jumper for when entering Setup If ONLY the User's password is set a password, these items show the default Not...asked for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. UEFI BIOS Utility - UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Main\ Security > Advanced Password Description...
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...-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 ...: Raise/Reduce →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-7 Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Current CPU Speed : Target CPU Speed : Current Memory Frequency :...CPU Spread Spectrum Auto PCIe Spread Spectrum Auto EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled Boot Tool [D.O.C.P.] When DOCP is enabled CPU Bus frequency, CPU ratio and memory...
...-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 ...: Raise/Reduce →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-7 Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Current CPU Speed : Target CPU Speed : Current Memory Frequency :...CPU Spread Spectrum Auto PCIe Spread Spectrum Auto EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled Boot Tool [D.O.C.P.] When DOCP is enabled CPU Bus frequency, CPU ratio and memory...
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...3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup UEFI BIOS Utility - Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it to select items in the menu and change the settings for the BIOS setup program. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: ... > CPU Configuration > North Bridge > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > CPU Core On/Off Fuction > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Be cautious when changing the settings of the...
...3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup UEFI BIOS Utility - Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it to select items in the menu and change the settings for the BIOS setup program. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: ... > CPU Configuration > North Bridge > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > CPU Core On/Off Fuction > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Be cautious when changing the settings of the...
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...\ CPU Configuration > Monitor CPU Configuration Cool 'n' Quiet Disabled C1E Disabled SVM Enabled Boot Tool Enable/disable the geberation of ACPI _PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects.. →...Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the AMD Cool'n'Quiet function. [Disabled] Disables this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in... this function. SVM [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables AMD virtualization in this function. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-15 3.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in CPU. This secure virtual mode will let you...
...\ CPU Configuration > Monitor CPU Configuration Cool 'n' Quiet Disabled C1E Disabled SVM Enabled Boot Tool Enable/disable the geberation of ACPI _PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects.. →...Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the AMD Cool'n'Quiet function. [Disabled] Disables this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in... this function. SVM [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables AMD virtualization in this function. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-15 3.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in CPU. This secure virtual mode will let you...
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... the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off Disabled Mass Storage Devices: TDK LoR Trans-It Drive PMAP > SB USB Configuration Auto Boot Tool Enables Legacy USB support. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for EFI applications. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker ...Enabled Legacy USB3.0 Support Enabled EHCI Hand-off feature. If no USB device is enabled. UEFI BIOS Utility - 3.5.4 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-19
... the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off Disabled Mass Storage Devices: TDK LoR Trans-It Drive PMAP > SB USB Configuration Auto Boot Tool Enables Legacy USB support. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for EFI applications. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker ...Enabled Legacy USB3.0 Support Enabled EHCI Hand-off feature. If no USB device is enabled. UEFI BIOS Utility - 3.5.4 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-19
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...V 5V Voltage +4.842 V 12V Voltage +11.531 V VDDA2.5V Voltage +2.520 V CPU FAN Speed N/A CPU OPT FAN Speed 4192 RPM Boot CPU Temperature Tool →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. ...Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. UEFI BIOS Utility - 3.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to display the following items: CPU FAN Speed N/A CPU OPT FAN Speed ...
...V 5V Voltage +4.842 V 12V Voltage +11.531 V VDDA2.5V Voltage +2.520 V CPU FAN Speed N/A CPU OPT FAN Speed 4192 RPM Boot CPU Temperature Tool →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. ...Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. UEFI BIOS Utility - 3.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to display the following items: CPU FAN Speed N/A CPU OPT FAN Speed ...
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...the system waits for 'F1' If Error Enabled Option ROM Messages Force BIOS Interrupt 19 Capture Disabled Setup Mode EZ Mode Boot Option Priorities Boot Override Boot Tool Select the keyboard NumLock state →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. ... Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to do so. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-27 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When set the add-on state of the ...
...the system waits for 'F1' If Error Enabled Option ROM Messages Force BIOS Interrupt 19 Capture Disabled Setup Mode EZ Mode Boot Option Priorities Boot Override Boot Tool Select the keyboard NumLock state →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. ... Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to do so. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-27 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When set the add-on state of the ...
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...the BIOS setup program. Profile Monitor Boot Be used to update BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to display the submenu. Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the selected device. 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press ,...the number of devices installed in Safe Mode, do any of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets ...
...the BIOS setup program. Profile Monitor Boot Be used to update BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to display the submenu. Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the selected device. 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press ,...the number of devices installed in Safe Mode, do any of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets ...
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...or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Carefully follow the instructions of this motherboard. The ASUS Update utility allows you to the corresponding sections for this chapter to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-31 ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the current version of the original motherboard BIOS ...utility that comes with the motherboard package. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for details on the AI Suite II main menu bar. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to manage and update...
...or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Carefully follow the instructions of this motherboard. The ASUS Update utility allows you to the corresponding sections for this chapter to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-31 ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the current version of the original motherboard BIOS ...utility that comes with the motherboard package. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for details on the AI Suite II main menu bar. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to manage and update...
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Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-35 • 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. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu.
Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-35 • 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. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu.
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... and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and... when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the ASUS Logo appears, press to update BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported ...
... and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and... when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the ASUS Logo appears, press to update BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported ...
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... select the BIOS file and press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Yes No 4. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to update BIOS? DO... NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the...BIOS Updater. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: SABERTOOTH 990FX VER: 0401 DATE: 04/26/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\...
... select the BIOS file and press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Yes No 4. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to update BIOS? DO... NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the...BIOS Updater. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: SABERTOOTH 990FX VER: 0401 DATE: 04/26/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\...
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... Refer to the software manual 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... saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch TurboV EVO by clicking... Tool > TurboV EVO on the next system boot. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make ...
... Refer to the software manual 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... saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch TurboV EVO by clicking... Tool > TurboV EVO on the next system boot. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make ...
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... allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and the BIOS boot logo with the ASUS designed update utilities. Follow the steps below based on your selected updating option. Chapter 4 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support b) Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to manage, save, and update the motherboard ...to avoid network traffic. You can choose to enable the BIOS downgradable and auto BIOS backup functions. From the AI Suite II main menu bar, click Update > ASUS Update. 2. 4.3.5 Update The Update section allows you to: • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • Download ...
... allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and the BIOS boot logo with the ASUS designed update utilities. Follow the steps below based on your selected updating option. Chapter 4 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support b) Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to manage, save, and update the motherboard ...to avoid network traffic. You can choose to enable the BIOS downgradable and auto BIOS backup functions. From the AI Suite II main menu bar, click Update > ASUS Update. 2. 4.3.5 Update The Update section allows you to: • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • Download ...
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...Self-Tests (POST). From the AI Suite II main menu bar, click Update > MyLogo. 2. Changing the BIOS boot logo 1. Locate the picture file that you to: • Change the current BIOS boot logo of your motherboard • Change the boot logo of a downloaded BIOS file and update this BIOS... (But do not update this BIOS to your computer using the last two options, ensure that you to customize the boot logo. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 4-25 The boot logo is set to [Enabled] to display the boot logo. Select any of these three options, then click Next: • Change the BIOS...
...Self-Tests (POST). From the AI Suite II main menu bar, click Update > MyLogo. 2. Changing the BIOS boot logo 1. Locate the picture file that you to: • Change the current BIOS boot logo of your motherboard • Change the boot logo of a downloaded BIOS file and update this BIOS... (But do not update this BIOS to your computer using the last two options, ensure that you to customize the boot logo. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 4-25 The boot logo is set to [Enabled] to display the boot logo. Select any of these three options, then click Next: • Change the BIOS...