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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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...™ 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...features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that...
...™ 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...features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that...
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... Power Design - certified by military-standard) - Guardian Angel - ESD Guards - TUF CeraM!X Heatsink Coating Tech. - MemOK! - S. ASUS DIGI+VRM Utility - P. : Efficient Switching Power Disign "Safe & Stable!" 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 at mid-board for front panel support - 2 x USB 3.0 ports...
... Power Design - certified by military-standard) - Guardian Angel - ESD Guards - TUF CeraM!X Heatsink Coating Tech. - MemOK! - S. ASUS DIGI+VRM Utility - P. : Efficient Switching Power Disign "Safe & Stable!" 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 at mid-board for front panel support - 2 x USB 3.0 ports...
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...Users can happen suddenly and its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in-one simple to use functions, 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. Exclusive ASUS anti-static chip, a protective circuit design, and the I/O...
...Users can happen suddenly and its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in-one simple to use functions, 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. Exclusive ASUS anti-static chip, a protective circuit design, and the I/O...
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... Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows you to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash disk before...file, giving users freedom to install. You can be stored in one easy step with customizable and animated boot logos. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 1-5 Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Design DIY quickly, DIY easily! With better electric conductivity, it convenient and easy to share and distribute their favorite ...
... Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows you to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash disk before...file, giving users freedom to install. You can be stored in one easy step with customizable and animated boot logos. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 1-5 Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Design DIY quickly, DIY easily! With better electric conductivity, it convenient and easy to share and distribute their favorite ...
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... cord before rebooting the system. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information You must turn ON the computer. 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. 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. The onboard button cell battery powers...
... cord before rebooting the system. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information You must turn ON the computer. 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. 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. The onboard button cell battery powers...
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... whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. 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 unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the... change settings to enhance system performance. Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. function. • The MemOK! ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-19
... whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. 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 unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the... change settings to enhance system performance. Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. function. • The MemOK! ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-19
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...installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section... are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 chipset. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-21 AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial...
...installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section... are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 chipset. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-21 AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial...
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...-definition front panel audio module to [HD]; ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in the BIOS setup to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Chapter 2 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information By default...
...-definition front panel audio module to [HD]; ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in the BIOS setup to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Chapter 2 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information By default...
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... PWRSW) This connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power...
... PWRSW) This connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power...
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...; If you want to use the hot-plug function of the external SATA ports, 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. 2.3.10 Rear panel connection Chapter 2 Rear...
...; If you want to use the hot-plug function of the external SATA ports, 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. 2.3.10 Rear panel connection Chapter 2 Rear...
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...if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on . The system then runs the power-on the BIOS setting. 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...a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. 2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware information If you press the ATX power button. Monitor b. While the tests are off mode regardless of the system chassis...
...if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on . The system then runs the power-on the BIOS setting. 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...a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. 2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware information If you press the ATX power button. Monitor b. While the tests are off mode regardless of the system chassis...
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...-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you wish to enter Setup after POST, press + + , or press the reset button on the system chassis to restart the system. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-1 We recommend that you ...not change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as easy to use the...
...-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you wish to enter Setup after POST, press + + , or press the reset button on the system chassis to restart the system. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-1 We recommend that you ...not change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as easy to use the...
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...performance mode and boot device priority. The EZ Mode provides you an overview 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 devices you installed to the system. ...Mode item in s��e�c�t�i�o�n� 3.7 Boot memu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. 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...
...performance mode and boot device priority. The EZ Mode provides you an overview 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 devices you installed to the system. ...Mode item in s��e�c�t�i�o�n� 3.7 Boot memu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. 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...
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... Megatrends, Inc. 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 Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. For changing the system boot configuration For... an example of the screen has the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields UEFI...
... Megatrends, Inc. 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 Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. For changing the system boot configuration For... an example of the screen has the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields UEFI...
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... highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is not user-configurable. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. Press or use the USB mouse...
... highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is not user-configurable. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. Press or use the USB mouse...
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...confirm the password. • If you set , then this is set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-5 UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Main\ Security > Advanced Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then ...Administrator or User Password items on password and must be entered to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. UEFI BIOS Utility - 3.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you to boot or enter Setup. The Main menu provides you an ...
...confirm the password. • If you set , then this is set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-5 UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Main\ Security > Advanced Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then ...Administrator or User Password items on password and must be entered to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. UEFI BIOS Utility - 3.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you to boot or enter Setup. The Main menu provides you an ...
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... you might be able to see or change only selected fields in a password, then press . 3. From the Create New Password box, key in the BIOS setup program. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. To set a password, this item shows Installed. Select the User Password item and press ..., then press . 3. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. Chapter 3 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. To set a user password, you must enter the user password...
... you might be able to see or change only selected fields in a password, then press . 3. From the Create New Password box, key in the BIOS setup program. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. To set a password, this item shows Installed. Select the User Password item and press ..., then press . 3. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. Chapter 3 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. To set a user password, you must enter the user password...
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Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-7 Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Current CPU Speed : Target CPU Speed : Current Memory Frequency : Current NB Frequency : Current HT Link Speed : 3426MHz ... Capability 100% CPU/NB Current Capability 100% CPU Power Phase Control Standard CPU Voltage Frequency Auto VRM Spread Spectrum Disabled CPU Power Duty Control T. UEFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc.
Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-7 Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Current CPU Speed : Target CPU Speed : Current Memory Frequency : Current NB Frequency : Current HT Link Speed : 3426MHz ... Capability 100% CPU/NB Current Capability 100% CPU Power Phase Control Standard CPU Voltage Frequency Auto VRM Spread Spectrum Disabled CPU Power Duty Control T. UEFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc.