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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 less than 3GB. 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...
.../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 less than 3GB. 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...
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... USB access, double convenience ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for pursuing the preeminent stability, all-round compatibility, and extreme durability FX™/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors (AM3+ / AM3 CPU) This motherboard supports latest AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with less power consumption. The SABERTOOTH 990FX affords greater convenience to...
... USB access, double convenience ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for pursuing the preeminent stability, all-round compatibility, and extreme durability FX™/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors (AM3+ / AM3 CPU) This motherboard supports latest AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with less power consumption. The SABERTOOTH 990FX affords greater convenience to...
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...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. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 12. IEEE 1394a port connector... pin IE1394_2) 15. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 10. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 14. AM3+ CPU socket 3. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 11. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin...16 2-23 2-17 2-13 2-18 2-15 2-19 2-21 2-19 Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-3 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 16.
...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. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 12. IEEE 1394a port connector... pin IE1394_2) 15. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 10. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 14. AM3+ CPU socket 3. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 11. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin...16 2-23 2-17 2-13 2-18 2-15 2-19 2-21 2-19 Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-3 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 16.
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... 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for AMD® FX Series CPU up to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to 8-core, also compatible with AMD® socket AM3 for the AM3+/AM3 socket.
... 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for AMD® FX Series CPU up to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to 8-core, also compatible with AMD® socket AM3 for the AM3+/AM3 socket.
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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 2.3.2 1 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors.