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... BIOS 3-66 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-66 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-67 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-68 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 4-3 4.3 Software ... 4-24 4.6.1 Post 4-24 4.6.2 Control 4-25 4.6.3 Monitor 4-26 4.6.4 Information 4-27 4.7 Audio configurations 4-28 Chapter 5: RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 ...
... BIOS 3-66 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-66 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-67 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-68 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 4-3 4.3 Software ... 4-24 4.6.1 Post 4-24 4.6.2 Control 4-25 4.6.3 Monitor 4-26 4.6.4 Information 4-27 4.7 Audio configurations 4-28 Chapter 5: RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 ...
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... for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures...
... for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures...
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... Refer to www.asus.com or this user guide for the complete CPU support list. When M.2 socket is subject to the physical characteristics of these features depends on the next page) ix SABERTOOTH X99 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support New Intel® ...Core™ i7 Processors on LGA 2011-v3 Socket Supports 22nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The support of individual CPUs. at x2 mode,...
... Refer to www.asus.com or this user guide for the complete CPU support list. When M.2 socket is subject to the physical characteristics of these features depends on the next page) ix SABERTOOTH X99 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support New Intel® ...Core™ i7 Processors on LGA 2011-v3 Socket Supports 22nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The support of individual CPUs. at x2 mode,...
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...SATA6G_78, SATA6G_910 ports (black) do not support IRST including RAID ** These functions will work depending on the next page) x supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (teal blue) (continued on the CPU installed. Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel... Quality 112dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at rear I/O Intel® X99 Express Chipset - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - SABERTOOTH X99 specifications summary LAN Storage Audio USB Dual Gigabit LAN controller - 802.3az Energy Efficient...
...SATA6G_78, SATA6G_910 ports (black) do not support IRST including RAID ** These functions will work depending on the next page) x supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (teal blue) (continued on the CPU installed. Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel... Quality 112dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at rear I/O Intel® X99 Express Chipset - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - SABERTOOTH X99 specifications summary LAN Storage Audio USB Dual Gigabit LAN controller - 802.3az Energy Efficient...
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...SABERTOOTH X99 specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors 1 x Optical S/PDIF Output 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 2 x LAN (RJ45) port 2 x USB 3.1/3.0 ports (teal blue, supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost) 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector support additional 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (19-bin; beige) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support... Fan connectors (4 x 4-pin [beige]; 1 x 4-pin for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x Clear CMOS jumper xii button 1 x DRCT (DirectKey) connector...
...SABERTOOTH X99 specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors 1 x Optical S/PDIF Output 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 2 x LAN (RJ45) port 2 x USB 3.1/3.0 ports (teal blue, supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost) 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector support additional 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (19-bin; beige) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support... Fan connectors (4 x 4-pin [beige]; 1 x 4-pin for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x Clear CMOS jumper xii button 1 x DRCT (DirectKey) connector...
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...SABERTOOTH X99 specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS... DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Support DVD contents Form factor Drivers Anti-virus software (OEM version) ASUS/TUF CPU-Z ASUS Utilities ATX form factor: 12...
...SABERTOOTH X99 specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS... DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Support DVD contents Form factor Drivers Anti-virus software (OEM version) ASUS/TUF CPU-Z ASUS Utilities ATX form factor: 12...
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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 slot covers 1 x PCIe x1 slot covers 1 x PCIe...
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 slot covers 1 x PCIe x1 slot covers 1 x PCIe...
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...ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-1 Intel® X99 Express Chipset Intel® X99 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that provides twice the performance and speed of the same speed. It also enables the iGPU function for intel® Core™ i7 processors This motherboard supports...Introduction Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights LGA2011-v3 socket for Intel® integrated graphics performance. It natively supports up with its GPU, quad-Channel DDR4 memory slots and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. It provides an optimal graphics ...
...ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-1 Intel® X99 Express Chipset Intel® X99 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that provides twice the performance and speed of the same speed. It also enables the iGPU function for intel® Core™ i7 processors This motherboard supports...Introduction Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights LGA2011-v3 socket for Intel® integrated graphics performance. It natively supports up with its GPU, quad-Channel DDR4 memory slots and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. It provides an optimal graphics ...
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... fan speeds for select critical areas. Complete USB 3.1 integration This motherboard has the latest USB 3.1 connectivity built in a faster pace. Dual PCle 3.0 x 4 M.2 Support With a 4 x PCL Express 3.0/2.0 bandwidth, the M.2 can support up to 10Gb/s, or twice as fast as USB 3.0. With its installed apps work in with your system and its sophisticated and...
... fan speeds for select critical areas. Complete USB 3.1 integration This motherboard has the latest USB 3.1 connectivity built in a faster pace. Dual PCle 3.0 x 4 M.2 Support With a 4 x PCL Express 3.0/2.0 bandwidth, the M.2 can support up to 10Gb/s, or twice as fast as USB 3.0. With its installed apps work in with your system and its sophisticated and...
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...TUF Fortifier strengthens the base of the motherboard and secures the Thermal Armor and the motherboard in place. MemOK! Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-3 It also makes the motherboard easier to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and ...performance, and durability during the most extreme usage. 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!" These TUF components support up on critical points within slots and connectors, minimizing any harm to support the Thermal Armor, CPU, VGA card, additional expansion cards, and other peripherals. It reinforces ...
...TUF Fortifier strengthens the base of the motherboard and secures the Thermal Armor and the motherboard in place. MemOK! Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-3 It also makes the motherboard easier to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and ...performance, and durability during the most extreme usage. 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!" These TUF components support up on critical points within slots and connectors, minimizing any harm to support the Thermal Armor, CPU, VGA card, additional expansion cards, and other peripherals. It reinforces ...
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...first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that allows you with dual selectable modes and native support for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. ASUS Q-shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to... navigate UEFI BIOS than 2.2 TB. ASUS Q-Design ASUS q-Design enhances your motherboard. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • New My Favorites function allows you to quickly access ...
...first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that allows you with dual selectable modes and native support for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. ASUS Q-shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to... navigate UEFI BIOS than 2.2 TB. ASUS Q-Design ASUS q-Design enhances your motherboard. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • New My Favorites function allows you to quickly access ...
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... the BIOS Flashback button for your ultimate convenience. AI Suite 3 With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all your computer and smart device. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-5 1.1.6 ASUS Exclusive Features Remote GO! functions: • Cloud GO!: Allows you to control files and sync...need to view your computer's desktop and remotely operate your computer in a few clicks. • ASUS Media Streamer: Allows you to stream media files to a DLNA-supported devices. • Remote Desktop: Allows you to regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates, and download ...
... the BIOS Flashback button for your ultimate convenience. AI Suite 3 With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all your computer and smart device. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-5 1.1.6 ASUS Exclusive Features Remote GO! functions: • Cloud GO!: Allows you to control files and sync...need to view your computer's desktop and remotely operate your computer in a few clicks. • ASUS Media Streamer: Allows you to stream media files to a DLNA-supported devices. • Remote Desktop: Allows you to regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates, and download ...
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... may install 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at http://support.microsoft. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to the memory address limitation on...'s capabilities and other installed devices. • Always install the DIMMS with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. Check with the vendor to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with the same CAS Latency. The system maps the total size of ...
... may install 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at http://support.microsoft. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to the memory address limitation on...'s capabilities and other installed devices. • Always install the DIMMS with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. Check with the vendor to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with the same CAS Latency. The system maps the total size of ...
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... socket support (Optional) 2 48 16-16-16-36 1.35V •• 16-16-16-36 1.35V •• 16-16-16-36 1.35V •• 16-18-18-36 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... G.SKILL F4-3333C16Q- 16GRK DIMM socket support Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO.
... socket support (Optional) 2 48 16-16-16-36 1.35V •• 16-16-16-36 1.35V •• 16-16-16-36 1.35V •• 16-18-18-36 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... G.SKILL F4-3333C16Q- 16GRK DIMM socket support Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO.
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DIMM socket support Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. DDR4 3000 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage (Optional) 24 8 G.SKILL F4-3000C15Q-32GRR 32GB(8GB*4) DS ...
DIMM socket support Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. DDR4 3000 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage (Optional) 24 8 G.SKILL F4-3000C15Q-32GRR 32GB(8GB*4) DS ...
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... DS - - 15-15- 1.2V 15-35 DS - - Timing Voltage SS - - DS - - SS - - SS - - 15-15- 1.2V 15-35 15-15- 1.2V 15-35 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 48 •• •• •• •• Chapter 1 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR4 2666 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
... DS - - 15-15- 1.2V 15-35 DS - - Timing Voltage SS - - DS - - SS - - SS - - 15-15- 1.2V 15-35 15-15- 1.2V 15-35 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 48 •• •• •• •• Chapter 1 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR4 2666 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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...-16GNT BLS4G4D240FSA.8FAD 16GB(4GB*4) SS - - 4GB SS - - (continued on the next page) 15-15- 1.2V 15-35 16-16- 1.2V 16-40 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 48 •• ••• Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-17 DDR4 2400 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
...-16GNT BLS4G4D240FSA.8FAD 16GB(4GB*4) SS - - 4GB SS - - (continued on the next page) 15-15- 1.2V 15-35 16-16- 1.2V 16-40 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 48 •• ••• Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-17 DDR4 2400 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
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... PUD42400C154GNJK 4GB panram PUD42400C158GNJK 8GB panram PUD42400C154G2NJK panram PUD42400C158G2NJK 8GB (4GB*2) 16GB (8GB*2) SS/ Chip DS Brand DS SS DS SS - Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 24 8 16-16- 1.2V 16-40 •• 16-16- 1.2V 16-40 •• • 16-16- 1.2V 16-40 •• •...
... PUD42400C154GNJK 4GB panram PUD42400C158GNJK 8GB panram PUD42400C154G2NJK panram PUD42400C158G2NJK 8GB (4GB*2) 16GB (8GB*2) SS/ Chip DS Brand DS SS DS SS - Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 24 8 16-16- 1.2V 16-40 •• 16-16- 1.2V 16-40 •• • 16-16- 1.2V 16-40 •• •...
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...-36 Micron D9RGQ 15-15- 1.2V 15-36 Micron D9RGQ 15-15- 1.2V 15-36 SK hynix H5AN4G8NMFRTFC 15-15- 1.2V 15-36 DIMM socket support (Optional) 124 Chapter 1 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction
...-36 Micron D9RGQ 15-15- 1.2V 15-36 Micron D9RGQ 15-15- 1.2V 15-36 SK hynix H5AN4G8NMFRTFC 15-15- 1.2V 15-36 DIMM socket support (Optional) 124 Chapter 1 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction