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...1066 MHz, ECC, NonECC and un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture *Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) of AM3+ / AM3 CPU **D ue to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. Absolute ...panel) *Refer to DDR3 1333MHz. With ASUS design, this mptherboard can support up to Chapter 2 for slot configurations. (continued on the next page) Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking - SABERTOOTH 990FX specifications summary CPU AMD® socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU ...
...1066 MHz, ECC, NonECC and un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture *Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) of AM3+ / AM3 CPU **D ue to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. Absolute ...panel) *Refer to DDR3 1333MHz. With ASUS design, this mptherboard can support up to Chapter 2 for slot configurations. (continued on the next page) Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking - SABERTOOTH 990FX specifications summary CPU AMD® socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU ...
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... performance. Flexible Multi-GPU Solutions, Your Weapon of USB 3.0 without relegating cables or devices to the hard-to-reach rear I/O. SABERTOOTH 990FX brings multi-GPU configurations through both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in the new 32nm manufacturing process. PCIe...This motherboard features the powerful AMD® 990FX chipset, optimizing PCIe allocation in multiple GPU setups. Front Panel USB 3.0 Support Convenient USB 3.0 Front Panel Compatibility ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support, compatible with AMD latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to 10 ...
... performance. Flexible Multi-GPU Solutions, Your Weapon of USB 3.0 without relegating cables or devices to the hard-to-reach rear I/O. SABERTOOTH 990FX brings multi-GPU configurations through both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in the new 32nm manufacturing process. PCIe...This motherboard features the powerful AMD® 990FX chipset, optimizing PCIe allocation in multiple GPU setups. Front Panel USB 3.0 Support Convenient USB 3.0 Front Panel Compatibility ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support, compatible with AMD latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to 10 ...
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..., CHA_FAN1~3, 3-pin CHA_FAN4) 4. Digital audio connector (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 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 15. AM3+ CPU socket 3. switch 6. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 11.
..., CHA_FAN1~3, 3-pin CHA_FAN4) 4. Digital audio connector (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 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 15. AM3+ CPU socket 3. switch 6. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 11.
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...II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. + Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM3+/AM3 socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. The AM3+ socket has a different pinout designe, ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. 2.2.2 Central ...Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for AMD® FX Series CPU up...
...II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. + Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM3+/AM3 socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. The AM3+ socket has a different pinout designe, ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. 2.2.2 Central ...Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for AMD® FX Series CPU up...
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...; • 7-7-7-24 1.6 • • • 8-8-8-28 1.6 • • • - • • • - 1.65 • • • - 1.65 • • • 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH 990FX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) AM3 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
...; • 7-7-7-24 1.6 • • • 8-8-8-28 1.6 • • • - • • • - 1.65 • • • - 1.65 • • • 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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 Timing Voltage DS KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB DS - ( 2x 2GB ) KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX(XMP)...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. AEXEA AXA3PS4GK1600S18V(XMP) 4GB ( 2x DS 2GB ) Asint SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D(XMP) 2GB DS Asint EK Memory...
...• • • • • • • • • • ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-11 Timing Voltage DS KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB DS - ( 2x 2GB ) KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX(XMP)...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. AEXEA AXA3PS4GK1600S18V(XMP) 4GB ( 2x DS 2GB ) Asint SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D(XMP) 2GB DS Asint EK Memory...
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...Optional) 1 DIMM 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. Timing DS F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS... KHX1800C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB (3 x 2GB) DS - - 6-8-6-24 - 9-9-9-24 - - 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.
...Optional) 1 DIMM 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. Timing DS F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS... KHX1800C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB (3 x 2GB) DS - - 6-8-6-24 - 9-9-9-24 - - 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.
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... or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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.
... or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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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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 2.3.2 1 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket.
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 2.3.2 1 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket.
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...Auto] [846MHz] [1080MHz] [1296MHz] [1512MHz] [1728MHz] [1944MHz] [2160MHz] [2376MHz] [2592MHz] [2808MHz] [3024MHz] [3240MHz] [3456MHz] HT Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to [Enabled] for AM3+ CPU only. CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto...Timing Control The sub-items in this happens, revert to set the ratio between NB clock and the CPU Bus frequency. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-9 If this menu may cause the system to adjust the value.
...Auto] [846MHz] [1080MHz] [1296MHz] [1512MHz] [1728MHz] [1944MHz] [2160MHz] [2376MHz] [2592MHz] [2808MHz] [3024MHz] [3240MHz] [3456MHz] HT Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to [Enabled] for AM3+ CPU only. CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto...Timing Control The sub-items in this happens, revert to set the ratio between NB clock and the CPU Bus frequency. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-9 If this menu may cause the system to adjust the value.