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... Devices Configuration 3-21 3.5.7 APM 3-23 3.6 Monitor menu 3-24 3.7 Boot menu 3-27 3.8 Tools menu 3-28 3.9 Exit menu 3-30 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-31 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-31 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-34 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-36 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals...
... Devices Configuration 3-21 3.5.7 APM 3-23 3.6 Monitor menu 3-24 3.7 Boot menu 3-27 3.8 Tools menu 3-28 3.9 Exit menu 3-30 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-31 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-31 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-34 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-36 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals...
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Contents 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-30 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-30 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-31 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-34 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-34 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk ...
Contents 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-30 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-30 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-31 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-34 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-34 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk ...
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It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. viii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. Refer to perform when installing system components. About this ...SLI™ graphics cards. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This ...
It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. viii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. Refer to perform when installing system components. About this ...SLI™ graphics cards. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This ...
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...!" S. ESD Guards - TUF CeraM!X Heatsink Coating Tech. - Profile ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 Multi-language BIOS 32 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2 (continued on the next page) xi SABERTOOTH 990FX specifications summary USB Exclusive TUF Features Other Special Features BIOS Features 2 x ASMedia® USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0 ports...
...!" S. ESD Guards - TUF CeraM!X Heatsink Coating Tech. - Profile ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 Multi-language BIOS 32 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2 (continued on the next page) xi SABERTOOTH 990FX specifications summary USB Exclusive TUF Features Other Special Features BIOS Features 2 x ASMedia® USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0 ports...
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... protection of motherboard components from unexpected electrostatic discharges (ESD) Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with no time! 1.3.4 ASUS DIY UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) Flexible & Easy BIOS Interface ASUS brand new UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that demand far more flexible and convenient mouse controls. Users can happen suddenly and its...
... protection of motherboard components from unexpected electrostatic discharges (ESD) Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with no time! 1.3.4 ASUS DIY UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) Flexible & Easy BIOS Interface ASUS brand new UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that demand far more flexible and convenient mouse controls. Users can happen suddenly and its...
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... in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to your system with customizable boot logo The ASUS MyLogo 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. MyLogo2 Personalize your DIY experience. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 1-5 ASUS Q-Connector Make connection quick and accurate! O.C. You can be stored in a few clicks without the usual ""fingers"" - All of plugging in the...
... in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to your system with customizable boot logo The ASUS MyLogo 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. MyLogo2 Personalize your DIY experience. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 1-5 ASUS Q-Connector Make connection quick and accurate! O.C. You can be stored in a few clicks without the usual ""fingers"" - All of plugging in the...
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Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to enable C.P.R. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. ...You must turn ON the computer. 4. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to clear...
Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to enable C.P.R. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. ...You must turn ON the computer. 4. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to clear...
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... starts blinking to boot and load BIOS default settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after using the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-19 function. • The ... continues memory tuning after turning on a bare or opencase system. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the...
... starts blinking to boot and load BIOS default settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after using the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-19 function. • The ... continues memory tuning after turning on a bare or opencase system. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the...
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...® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-21 If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 chipset. Refer to [RAID Mode]. 2.2.8 ...for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6...
...® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-21 If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 chipset. Refer to [RAID Mode]. 2.2.8 ...for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6...
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... connector is for ATX power supply plugs. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in the BIOS setup to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. Connect one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely...
... connector is for ATX power supply plugs. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in the BIOS setup to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. Connect one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely...
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... Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is...
... Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is...
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... 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you have to set the JMB Storage Controller item in the BIOS setting to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for details. 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information IEEE 1394a port 11. Audio I/O ports** 7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 5. Refer...
... 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you have to set the JMB Storage Controller item in the BIOS setting to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for details. 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information IEEE 1394a port 11. Audio I/O ports** 7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 5. Refer...
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..., the system may light up or change from the time you press the ATX power button. At power on, hold down the key to the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the chain) c. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Connect the power cord to a ... If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from orange to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One ...
..., the system may light up or change from the time you press the ATX power button. At power on, hold down the key to the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the chain) c. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Connect the power cord to a ... If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from orange to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One ...
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... screens shown in the motherboard CMOS. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-1 When you start up the computer, the system provides you want to use as their operating system. If...
... screens shown in the motherboard CMOS. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-1 When you start up the computer, the system provides you want to use as their operating system. If...
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...program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode UEFI BIOS Utility - The default screen for details. EZ Mode Monday [4/11/2011] SABERTOOTH P67 BIOS Version : 0121 CPU Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 965 Processor Total Memory : 1024 MB Exit...Chapter 3 Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to the system. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Selects the display language of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the...
...program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode UEFI BIOS Utility - The default screen for details. EZ Mode Monday [4/11/2011] SABERTOOTH P67 BIOS Version : 0121 CPU Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 965 Processor Total Memory : 1024 MB Exit...Chapter 3 Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to the system. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Selects the display language of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the...
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.... Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields UEFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. For ... Mode. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-3 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Submenu item Version 2.00.1201. The figure below shows an example of ...
.... Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields UEFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. For ... Mode. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-3 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Submenu item Version 2.00.1201. The figure below shows an example of ...
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...show the values for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of options. A configurable field is not user-configurable. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the field opposite the item. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Press the... Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the right side of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is user-configurable...
...show the values for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of options. A configurable field is not user-configurable. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the field opposite the item. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Press the... Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the right side of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is user-configurable...
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...allow you set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. After you to change the system security settings. UEFI BIOS Utility - In Setup the User will have Administrator rights Administrator Password User Password Administrator Password User Password Monitor Not Installed Not...on how to set , then this is only asked for information on password and must be entered to clear the BIOS password. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-5 UEFI BIOS Utility - 3.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the basic system information,...
...allow you set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. After you to change the system security settings. UEFI BIOS Utility - In Setup the User will have Administrator rights Administrator Password User Password Administrator Password User Password Monitor Not Installed Not...on how to set , then this is only asked for information on password and must be entered to clear the BIOS password. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-5 UEFI BIOS Utility - 3.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the basic system information,...
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From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. Chapter 3 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. User Password If you have... in the current password, then press . 3. Select the User Password item and press . 2. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. Confirm the password when prompted. To...
From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. Chapter 3 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. User Password If you have... in the current password, then press . 3. Select the User Password item and press . 2. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. Confirm the password when prompted. To...
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... allow you installed on the motherboard. UEFI BIOS Utility - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Probe Th... F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-7 Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced...
... allow you installed on the motherboard. UEFI BIOS Utility - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Probe Th... F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.00.1201. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-7 Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced...