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Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking - SABERTOOTH 990FX specifications summary CPU AMD® socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU up to 8-core Compatible with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support 2 x JMicron® JMB362 SATA controllers: - 2 x SATA 3Gb/s ports... *4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz, ECC, NonECC and un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture *Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for slot configurations. (continued on the next page) Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows®...
Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking - SABERTOOTH 990FX specifications summary CPU AMD® socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU up to 8-core Compatible with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support 2 x JMicron® JMB362 SATA controllers: - 2 x SATA 3Gb/s ports... *4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz, ECC, NonECC and un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture *Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for slot configurations. (continued on the next page) Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows®...
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... 3.0 Front Panel Compatibility ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support, compatible with less power consumption. Complete USB 3.0 Solution Double USB access, double convenience ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 ...AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to -reach rear I/O. It is optimized with up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. This motherboard features the powerful AMD® 990FX chipset, optimizing PCIe allocation in total. Expect a brand new gaming sensation like you've never experienced before! Enjoy faster throughput of Choice! SABERTOOTH 990FX...
... 3.0 Front Panel Compatibility ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support, compatible with less power consumption. Complete USB 3.0 Solution Double USB access, double convenience ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 ...AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to -reach rear I/O. It is optimized with up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. This motherboard features the powerful AMD® 990FX chipset, optimizing PCIe allocation in total. Expect a brand new gaming sensation like you've never experienced before! Enjoy faster throughput of Choice! SABERTOOTH 990FX...
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... (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-21 2-4 2-20 2-5 2-14 2-18 2-17 2-16 2-23 2-17 2-13 2-18 2-15 2-19 2-21 2-19 Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-3 IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 15. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 11. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 12. Standby power ...LED (SB_PWR) 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 16. AM3+ CPU socket 3. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 13. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN...
... (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-21 2-4 2-20 2-5 2-14 2-18 2-17 2-16 2-23 2-17 2-13 2-18 2-15 2-19 2-21 2-19 Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-3 IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 15. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 11. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 12. Standby power ...LED (SB_PWR) 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 16. AM3+ CPU socket 3. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 13. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN...
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2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for the AM3+/AM3 socket. Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information The AM3+ socket has a different pinout designe, ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. DO NOT force the CPU into... the socket to 8-core, also compatible with AMD® socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. + Ensure that you use a CPU designed for AMD...
2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for the AM3+/AM3 socket. Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information The AM3+ socket has a different pinout designe, ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. DO NOT force the CPU into... the socket to 8-core, also compatible with AMD® socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. + Ensure that you use a CPU designed for AMD...
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...) 4GB DS - - ( 2x 2GB ) GEIL GUP34GB1600C7DC(XMP) 4GB DS - - ( 2x 2GB ) GEIL GVP38GB1600C8QC(XMP) 8GB DS - - ( 4x 2GB ) KINGMAX FLGD45F-B8MF7(XMP) 1GB SS - - Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH 990FX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) AM3 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
...) 4GB DS - - ( 2x 2GB ) GEIL GUP34GB1600C7DC(XMP) 4GB DS - - ( 2x 2GB ) GEIL GVP38GB1600C8QC(XMP) 8GB DS - - ( 4x 2GB ) KINGMAX FLGD45F-B8MF7(XMP) 1GB SS - - Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH 990FX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) AM3 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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... • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-11 GoodRam GR1600D364L9/2G 2GB DS GoodRam KINGTIGER KTG2G1600PG3(XMP) 2GB DS - Timing Voltage DS KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB DS ... 1.65 - 8-8-8 1.65 - 9-9-9 1.65 - 8-8-8 1.65 - 8-8-8 1.65 - 8-8-8 1.65 - 8-8-8 1.65 - 8 - - 9 - - - - - 8 - - - 1.65 - - 1.65 3128M8-GJ1D - - - 9 - - 9 - - - - Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH 990FX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) AM3 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
... • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-11 GoodRam GR1600D364L9/2G 2GB DS GoodRam KINGTIGER KTG2G1600PG3(XMP) 2GB DS - Timing Voltage DS KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB DS ... 1.65 - 8-8-8 1.65 - 9-9-9 1.65 - 8-8-8 1.65 - 8-8-8 1.65 - 8-8-8 1.65 - 8-8-8 1.65 - 8 - - 9 - - - - - 8 - - - 1.65 - - 1.65 3128M8-GJ1D - - - 9 - - 9 - - - - Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH 990FX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) AM3 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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... 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.65 • • • 1.6 • • • 1.65 • • • SABERTOOTH 990FX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) AM3 DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Brand Chip NO. SABERTOOTH 990FX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) AM3 DDR3 1800 MHz capability Vendors G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket...
... 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.65 • • • 1.6 • • • 1.65 • • • SABERTOOTH 990FX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) AM3 DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Brand Chip NO. SABERTOOTH 990FX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) AM3 DDR3 1800 MHz capability Vendors G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Side(s): SS - Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH 990FX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) AM3+ DDR3 2000 MHz capability Vendors A-DATA A-DATA Apacer G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Gingle Patriot Part No...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Side(s): SS - Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH 990FX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) AM3+ DDR3 2000 MHz capability Vendors A-DATA A-DATA Apacer G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Gingle Patriot Part No...
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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 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.
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Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket. 2.3.2 1 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2 Chapter 2 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket. 2.3.2 1 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2 Chapter 2 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.