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Contents Notices ...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix SABERTOOTH 990FX specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 "Ultimate COOL!" Thermal Solution 1-3 1.3.3 "TUF ENGINE!" Power Design 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS DIY 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion slots 2-15 2.2.5 Jumper 2-...
Contents Notices ...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix SABERTOOTH 990FX specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 "Ultimate COOL!" Thermal Solution 1-3 1.3.3 "TUF ENGINE!" Power Design 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS DIY 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion slots 2-15 2.2.5 Jumper 2-...
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...void the user's authority to comply with the limits for radio noise emissions from that may cause undesired operation. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. The use of the monitor to an ...Changes or modifications to enable proper reuse of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This product has been designed to this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television ...
...void the user's authority to comply with the limits for radio noise emissions from that may cause undesired operation. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. The use of the monitor to an ...Changes or modifications to enable proper reuse of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This product has been designed to this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television ...
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... that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. Do not place the product in your area. Safety information Electrical safety • ...
... that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. Do not place the product in your area. Safety information Electrical safety • ...
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.... 2. viii About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI...
.... 2. viii About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI...
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... in your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 1-1 Before you for the following items. User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x TUF Certification card Five-year warranty 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in the long line of the above items is damaged or...
... in your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 1-1 Before you for the following items. User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x TUF Certification card Five-year warranty 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in the long line of the above items is damaged or...
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...Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for The Ultimate Force. 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. Enjoy faster throughput of Choice! The SABERTOOTH 990FX affords ...features AMD Turbo CORE Technology 2.0 and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. SABERTOOTH 990FX brings multi-GPU configurations through both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in total. It is born for...
...Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for The Ultimate Force. 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. Enjoy faster throughput of Choice! The SABERTOOTH 990FX affords ...features AMD Turbo CORE Technology 2.0 and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. SABERTOOTH 990FX brings multi-GPU configurations through both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in total. It is born for...
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...enlarged area. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 1-3 Larger area for heat dissipation with superior flexibility and perfect precision to monitor each component, keeping everything cooler and longer lasting. 1.3.3 "TUF ENGINE!" Do Not uninstall the heatsink module by users for various components on the motherboard, giving users...Radar Real Time Temp Detection and Heat Removal The TUF Thermal Radar monitors temps in critical parts of the motherboard in system stability. With ASUS DIGI+ VRM, users can easily adjust power phase performance, enabling new PWM voltage and frequency modulation controls. ...
...enlarged area. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 1-3 Larger area for heat dissipation with superior flexibility and perfect precision to monitor each component, keeping everything cooler and longer lasting. 1.3.3 "TUF ENGINE!" Do Not uninstall the heatsink module by users for various components on the motherboard, giving users...Radar Real Time Temp Detection and Heat Removal The TUF Thermal Radar monitors temps in critical parts of the motherboard in system stability. With ASUS DIGI+ VRM, users can easily adjust power phase performance, enabling new PWM voltage and frequency modulation controls. ...
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...enables the support of rated current, 25% higher than conventional component. Users can happen suddenly and its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in-one simple to switch back and forth between different utilities. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ...same smoothness as durability under extreme conditions. Chapter 1 TUF Components (Alloy Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; ESD Guards Unique protection of motherboard components from unexpected electrostatic discharges (ESD) Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with robust TUF chokes, solid...
...enables the support of rated current, 25% higher than conventional component. Users can happen suddenly and its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in-one simple to switch back and forth between different utilities. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ...same smoothness as durability under extreme conditions. Chapter 1 TUF Components (Alloy Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; ESD Guards Unique protection of motherboard components from unexpected electrostatic discharges (ESD) Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with robust TUF chokes, solid...
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...DIY process! Profile Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to personalize and add style to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. 8...lossless sound, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions and multi-streaming technology. MyLogo2 Personalize your system with one complete module. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 1-5 You can be stored in one cable at a time, making it against static electricity and shields it convenient ...
...DIY process! Profile Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to personalize and add style to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. 8...lossless sound, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions and multi-streaming technology. MyLogo2 Personalize your system with one complete module. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 1-5 You can be stored in one cable at a time, making it against static electricity and shields it convenient ...
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Chapter 1 Power eSATA on the Go The motherboard supports hard drives based on external devices. *Power eSATA requires a specially designed signal cable to provide 5V power for high-speed data retrieval and saves.... portable devices. The cable is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to energy consumptions. This is in regards to reduce carbon footprint...
Chapter 1 Power eSATA on the Go The motherboard supports hard drives based on external devices. *Power eSATA requires a specially designed signal cable to provide 5V power for high-speed data retrieval and saves.... portable devices. The cable is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to energy consumptions. This is in regards to reduce carbon footprint...
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ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-1 Chapter 2 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded ...object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any...
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-1 Chapter 2 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded ...object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any...
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.10 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.10 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with AMD® socket AM3 for the AM3+/AM3 socket. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to 8-core, also compatible with an...
... power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with AMD® socket AM3 for the AM3+/AM3 socket. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to 8-core, also compatible with an...
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2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
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... a more on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is dependent on the motherboard. Use a maximum of the following: - Any excess memory from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-...frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 ...
... a more on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is dependent on the motherboard. Use a maximum of the following: - Any excess memory from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-...frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 ...
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... 1.6 • • • - • • • - 1.65 • • • - 1.65 • • • 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Size SS/ Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH 990FX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) AM3 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. DS CORSAIR HX3X12G1600C9(XMP) 12GB DS - - ( 6x 2GB ) CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9(XMP) 16GB DS...
... 1.6 • • • - • • • - 1.65 • • • - 1.65 • • • 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Size SS/ Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH 990FX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) AM3 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. DS CORSAIR HX3X12G1600C9(XMP) 12GB DS - - ( 6x 2GB ) CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9(XMP) 16GB DS...
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... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-11 Size SS/ Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DS KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB DS - ( 2x 2GB ) KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB DS - ( 2x... DS 2GB ) EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I16(XMP) 4GB(2 x DS 2GB) Elixir M2P2G64CB8HC9N-DG(XMP) 2GB DS - Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH 990FX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) AM3 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-11 Size SS/ Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DS KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB DS - ( 2x 2GB ) KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB DS - ( 2x... DS 2GB ) EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I16(XMP) 4GB(2 x DS 2GB) Elixir M2P2G64CB8HC9N-DG(XMP) 2GB DS - Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH 990FX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) AM3 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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...support (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 Voltage DIMM socket support DS (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP... 1.65 • • • Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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.
...support (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 Voltage DIMM socket support DS (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP... 1.65 • • • Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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...