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... less than 3GB is recommended. ***D ue to CPU spec, AMD 100 Series CPUs support up to Chapter 2 for slot configurations. (continued on the next page) SABERTOOTH 990FX specifications summary CPU AMD® socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU up to 8-core Compatible with RAID ...AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology AMD® 140W CPU Support Chipset AMD® 990FX/SB950 System Bus Up to 5.2 GT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 Memory *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...
... less than 3GB is recommended. ***D ue to CPU spec, AMD 100 Series CPUs support up to Chapter 2 for slot configurations. (continued on the next page) SABERTOOTH 990FX specifications summary CPU AMD® socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU up to 8-core Compatible with RAID ...AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology AMD® 140W CPU Support Chipset AMD® 990FX/SB950 System Bus Up to 5.2 GT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 Memory *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...
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... supports AMD® CPUs in total. Front Panel USB 3.0 Support Convenient USB 3.0 Front Panel Compatibility ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support, compatible with less power consumption. Flexible Multi-GPU Solutions, Your Weapon of USB 3.0 without relegating cables or devices to the hard-to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. The SABERTOOTH 990FX...
... supports AMD® CPUs in total. Front Panel USB 3.0 Support Convenient USB 3.0 Front Panel Compatibility ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support, compatible with less power consumption. Flexible Multi-GPU Solutions, Your Weapon of USB 3.0 without relegating cables or devices to the hard-to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. The SABERTOOTH 990FX...
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... 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 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, CPU_OPT FAN, CHA_FAN1~3, 3-pin CHA_FAN4) 4. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 7. JMicron® ...Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_E1/E2 [black]) 8. AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) 9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. USB 2.0 connectors (10...
... 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 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, CPU_OPT FAN, CHA_FAN1~3, 3-pin CHA_FAN4) 4. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 7. JMicron® ...Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_E1/E2 [black]) 8. AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) 9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. USB 2.0 connectors (10...
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... 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 AMD® socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron...™ 100 Series Processors. + Ensure that you use a CPU designed for AMD® FX Series CPU up to prevent bending the connectors ...
... 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 AMD® socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron...™ 100 Series Processors. + Ensure that you use a CPU designed for AMD® FX Series CPU up to prevent bending the connectors ...
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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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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. 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