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... Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.1.2 CPU installation 2-3 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-4 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX Power connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-10 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-11 iii Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii SABERTOOTH X99 specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation...
... Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.1.2 CPU installation 2-3 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-4 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX Power connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-10 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-11 iii Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii SABERTOOTH X99 specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation...
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Profile 3-63 3.9.3 ASUS DRAM SPD Information 3-64 iv 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-12 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-12 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-14 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-16 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-16 Chapter 3: BIOS ... 3-45 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-46 3.6.8 APM Configuration 3-49 3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration 3-50 3.6.10 NVMe Configuration 3-50 3.7 Monitor menu 3-51 3.8 Boot menu 3-56 3.9 Tool menu 3-62 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-62...
Profile 3-63 3.9.3 ASUS DRAM SPD Information 3-64 iv 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-12 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-12 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-14 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-16 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-16 Chapter 3: BIOS ... 3-45 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-46 3.6.8 APM Configuration 3-49 3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration 3-50 3.6.10 NVMe Configuration 3-50 3.7 Monitor menu 3-51 3.8 Boot menu 3-56 3.9 Tool menu 3-62 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-62...
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... and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in your retailer. vi Contact a qualified service technician or your...
... and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in your retailer. vi Contact a qualified service technician or your...
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...that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic installation This ...chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: ...
...that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic installation This ...chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: ...
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Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xiv Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 motherboard Technical documentations, certification and warranty card Support DVD 6 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector (12 cm) 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x 40 mm Assistant fan 4 x DRAM slot covers 2 x PCIe x16...
Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xiv Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 motherboard Technical documentations, certification and warranty card Support DVD 6 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector (12 cm) 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x 40 mm Assistant fan 4 x DRAM slot covers 2 x PCIe x16...
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xv Installation tools and components Graphics card (optional) Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel® LGA2011-v3 CPU Intel® LGA2011-v3 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
xv Installation tools and components Graphics card (optional) Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel® LGA2011-v3 CPU Intel® LGA2011-v3 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
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...data retrieval. It natively supports up to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. 3-WAY/QUAD-GPU SLI and 3-WAY CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard features NVIDIA 3 WAY/Quad SLI and 3-Way AMD CrossfireX support that enables multi-GPU setup, giving you the full power of...performance. It also features backward compatibility with its GPU, quad-Channel DDR4 memory slots and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-1 It provides an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed and seamless transition with up to -point links, which increases bandwidth ...
...data retrieval. It natively supports up to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. 3-WAY/QUAD-GPU SLI and 3-WAY CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard features NVIDIA 3 WAY/Quad SLI and 3-Way AMD CrossfireX support that enables multi-GPU setup, giving you the full power of...performance. It also features backward compatibility with its GPU, quad-Channel DDR4 memory slots and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-1 It provides an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed and seamless transition with up to -point links, which increases bandwidth ...
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... USB 3.1 connectivity built in with your system and its installed apps work in a faster pace. that displays real-time motherboard, CPU and VGA zone cooling status, and promotes extended system longevity, power saving solution, and noise reduction. The nextgeneration ... speeds. 1.1.2 "Ultimate COOL" Thermal Solutions Thermal Armor The Thermal Armor is a perfect choice for a complete motherboard cool down . It is the world's first ever thermal design for the entire motherboard, not just for the very fastest USB data transfers - Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction It also...
... USB 3.1 connectivity built in with your system and its installed apps work in a faster pace. that displays real-time motherboard, CPU and VGA zone cooling status, and promotes extended system longevity, power saving solution, and noise reduction. The nextgeneration ... speeds. 1.1.2 "Ultimate COOL" Thermal Solutions Thermal Armor The Thermal Armor is a perfect choice for a complete motherboard cool down . It is the world's first ever thermal design for the entire motherboard, not just for the very fastest USB data transfers - Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction It also...
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...and other peripherals. TUF Components (Choke, 10K Ti-Cap. & MOSFET; It reinforces the motherboard's PCB to handle and helps protect your hands. MemOK! The ASUS exclusive AntiStatic chip and circuit design, and the I /O filter and special shields that ...shield provide four times better protection and ensure the motherboard's lifespan. TUF ESD Guards 2 TUF ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Guards provides protection against electrostatic discharges, which can damage the motherboard's components. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-3 These controllers offers ultra-precise memory and voltage...
...and other peripherals. TUF Components (Choke, 10K Ti-Cap. & MOSFET; It reinforces the motherboard's PCB to handle and helps protect your hands. MemOK! The ASUS exclusive AntiStatic chip and circuit design, and the I /O filter and special shields that ...shield provide four times better protection and ensure the motherboard's lifespan. TUF ESD Guards 2 TUF ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Guards provides protection against electrostatic discharges, which can damage the motherboard's components. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-3 These controllers offers ultra-precise memory and voltage...
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... and native support for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. ASUS Q-shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it convenient and easy to install on your motherboard against static electricity and shields it ideally protects your motherboard. Chapter 1 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Q-Design ASUS q-Design enhances your modified settings • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey •...
... and native support for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. ASUS Q-shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it convenient and easy to install on your motherboard against static electricity and shields it ideally protects your motherboard. Chapter 1 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Q-Design ASUS q-Design enhances your modified settings • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey •...
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Chapter 1 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction This is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to energy consumptions. 1.1.7 Other special features ErP Ready The motherboard is in regards to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts.
Chapter 1 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction This is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to energy consumptions. 1.1.7 Other special features ErP Ready The motherboard is in regards to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts.
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... ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-7 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 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... or a metal 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.
... ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-7 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 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... or a metal 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.
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1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2011 socket designed Intel® Core™ i7 processors. • Ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any ...damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is ...
... Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2011 socket designed Intel® Core™ i7 processors. • Ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any ...damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is ...
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1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Quad Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-11 A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module.
1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Quad Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-11 A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module.
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... frequency than 2133MHz and their corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is not the JEDEC memory standard. c) For more on the motherboard. The stability and compatibility of the same version or data code (D/C) from a memory module. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend ...Channel A, Channel B, Channel C, and Channel D. com/kb/929605/en-us. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the quadchannel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. ...
... frequency than 2133MHz and their corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is not the JEDEC memory standard. c) For more on the motherboard. The stability and compatibility of the same version or data code (D/C) from a memory module. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend ...Channel A, Channel B, Channel C, and Channel D. com/kb/929605/en-us. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the quadchannel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. ...
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...-18-18-36 1.35V •• 16-18-18-36 1.35V •• 16-16-16-39 1.35V 15-15-15-35 1.35V Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-13 SABERTOOTH X99 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 3333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. G.SKILL F4-3333C16Q- 16GRK DIMM socket support Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO...
...-18-18-36 1.35V •• 16-18-18-36 1.35V •• 16-16-16-39 1.35V 15-15-15-35 1.35V Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-13 SABERTOOTH X99 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 3333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. G.SKILL F4-3333C16Q- 16GRK DIMM socket support Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO...
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1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 Slot Description PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x4_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 Slot Description PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x4_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. shared - - - - - - - shared - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - shared - Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-23 shared - - - PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 PCIe x16_3 PCIe x1_1 PCIe x4_1 ASM 1142 SMBus...
... sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. shared - - - - - - - shared - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - shared - Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-23 shared - - - PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 PCIe x16_3 PCIe x1_1 PCIe x4_1 ASM 1142 SMBus...