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...a brand new gaming sensation like you've never experienced before! Complete USB 3.0 Solution Double USB access, double convenience ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. It features AMD Turbo CORE Technology ...Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for both SLI™ and CrossFireX. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. The SABERTOOTH 990FX affords greater convenience to high speed connectivity....
...a brand new gaming sensation like you've never experienced before! Complete USB 3.0 Solution Double USB access, double convenience ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. It features AMD Turbo CORE Technology ...Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for both SLI™ and CrossFireX. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. The SABERTOOTH 990FX affords greater convenience to high speed connectivity....
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2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 2 Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (single a t x16, dual at x16/x16, triple at x16/x8/x8 mode) 2 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 3 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot 4 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot 5 PCI slot 1 6 PCIe 2.0 x16_4 slot ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-15 Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 2 Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (single a t x16, dual at x16/x16, triple at x16/x8/x8 mode) 2 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 3 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot 4 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot 5 PCI slot 1 6 PCIe 2.0 x16_4 slot ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-15 Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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VGA configuration PCI Express operating mode PCIe 2.0 x16_1 PCIe 2.0x16_2 PCIe 2.0x16_3 PCIe 2.0x16_4 x16 Single VGA/PCIe card (Recommend N/A N/A N/A for single VGA) Dual VGA/PCIe card x16 N/A x16 N/A 3-way SLI x16 N/A x8 x8 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (beige) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card... slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance. • In 3-way SLI mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1/PCIe 2.0 x16_3/PCIe 2.0 x16_4 slots for PCI Express x16 graphic cards to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide ...
VGA configuration PCI Express operating mode PCIe 2.0 x16_1 PCIe 2.0x16_2 PCIe 2.0x16_3 PCIe 2.0x16_4 x16 Single VGA/PCIe card (Recommend N/A N/A N/A for single VGA) Dual VGA/PCIe card x16 N/A x16 N/A 3-way SLI x16 N/A x8 x8 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (beige) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card... slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance. • In 3-way SLI mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1/PCIe 2.0 x16_3/PCIe 2.0 x16_4 slots for PCI Express x16 graphic cards to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide ...
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2.3.9 Expension Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards To install PCI cards Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-39
2.3.9 Expension Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards To install PCI cards Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-39
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...Tuner CANCEL CPU Ratio Auto Memory Frequency Auto CPU/NB Frequency Auto HT Link Speed Auto 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 ...Frequency Auto VRM Spread Spectrum Disabled CPU Power Duty Control T. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-7 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit ...
...Tuner CANCEL CPU Ratio Auto Memory Frequency Auto CPU/NB Frequency Auto HT Link Speed Auto 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 ...Frequency Auto VRM Spread Spectrum Disabled CPU Power Duty Control T. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-7 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit ...
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... options: [Auto] [Manual] [D.O.C.P.] Loads the optimal settings for enhancing the system performance. The values range from 100 to adjust the PCIE frequency. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to individually set the ...2.500V Auto DRAM Voltage 1.500V Auto NB Voltage 1.100V Auto NB HT Voltage 1.200V Auto NB 1.8V Voltage 1.800V Auto SB Voltage 1.100V Auto VDD PCIE 1.100V Auto VDDR 1.200V Auto VDDR Min = 1.20V Max = 1.80V Standard = 1.20V Oncrement = 0.0050V +/- : Raise/Reduce →←: Select...
... options: [Auto] [Manual] [D.O.C.P.] Loads the optimal settings for enhancing the system performance. The values range from 100 to adjust the PCIE frequency. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to individually set the ...2.500V Auto DRAM Voltage 1.500V Auto NB Voltage 1.100V Auto NB HT Voltage 1.200V Auto NB 1.8V Voltage 1.800V Auto SB Voltage 1.100V Auto VDD PCIE 1.100V Auto VDDR 1.200V Auto VDDR Min = 1.20V Max = 1.80V Standard = 1.20V Oncrement = 0.0050V +/- : Raise/Reduce →←: Select...
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... the default setting. * [DDR3-1866MHz] item is for AM3+ CPU only. PCIe Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. If this happens,... revert to become unstable! Use the and keys to become unstable! CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to the default settings. Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX...
... the default setting. * [DDR3-1866MHz] item is for AM3+ CPU only. PCIe Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. If this happens,... revert to become unstable! Use the and keys to become unstable! CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to the default settings. Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX...
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Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-13 VDDR [Auto] Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage. The values range from 1.20V to 2.50V with a 0.00625V interval. The values range from 1.... voltage requirement below 1.65V. The values range from 0.80000V to 2.20V with a 0.005V interval. DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the SB voltage. VDD PCIE [Auto] Allows you install the DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently. We recommend you to 2.80000V with a 0.005V interval. The...
Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-13 VDDR [Auto] Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage. The values range from 1.20V to 2.50V with a 0.00625V interval. The values range from 1.... voltage requirement below 1.65V. The values range from 0.80000V to 2.20V with a 0.005V interval. DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the SB voltage. VDD PCIE [Auto] Allows you install the DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently. We recommend you to 2.80000V with a 0.005V interval. The...