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Guardian Angel 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.1.6 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-5 1.1.7 Other special features 1-6 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-7 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.2.3...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 tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1...
Guardian Angel 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.1.6 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-5 1.1.7 Other special features 1-6 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-7 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.2.3...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 tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1...
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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 setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard...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 setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard...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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...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 information 4-4 4.4 AI Suite 3...4-4 4.4.1 Ai Charger 4-10 4.4.2 EZ Update 4-11 4.4.3 USB BIOS... ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® ...
...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 information 4-4 4.4 AI Suite 3...4-4 4.4.1 Ai Charger 4-10 4.4.2 EZ Update 4-11 4.4.3 USB BIOS... ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® ...
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... description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. ... documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter lists ...
... description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. ... documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter lists ...
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... Design - 8+2 Digital Phase Power Design - TUF Components (10K Ti-Cap, Choke & MOSFET; TUF Detective - ASUS Remote GO! ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring user-friendly graphics user interface - AI Suite 3 - Profile - Multi-language BIOS (continued on the next page) xi SABERTOOTH X99 specifications summary Exclusive TUF Features Other Special Features "Ultimate COOL!" Guardian Angel - MemOK! - Turbo...
... Design - 8+2 Digital Phase Power Design - TUF Components (10K Ti-Cap, Choke & MOSFET; TUF Detective - ASUS Remote GO! ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring user-friendly graphics user interface - AI Suite 3 - Profile - Multi-language BIOS (continued on the next page) xi SABERTOOTH X99 specifications summary Exclusive TUF Features Other Special Features "Ultimate COOL!" Guardian Angel - MemOK! - Turbo...
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... 5 x Assistant Fan connectors (4 x 4-pin [beige]; 1 x 4-pin for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x Clear CMOS jumper xii 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...
... 5 x Assistant Fan connectors (4 x 4-pin [beige]; 1 x 4-pin for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x Clear CMOS jumper xii 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...
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xiii x 9.6 in . 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...
xiii x 9.6 in . 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...
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... SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with dual selectable modes and native support for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • New My Favorites function allows you to quickly access the frequently used items • New quick Note function...
... SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with dual selectable modes and native support for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • New My Favorites function allows you to quickly access the frequently used items • New quick Note function...
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leads the way to transfer files between different utilities. Conveniently use software package. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-5 With ASUS Remote GO!, you to DLNA devices, remotely control and access your computer using your smart device and easily transfer files between ...and ease to use functions, with no need to regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is powered off, in real-time from your smart device. • File...
leads the way to transfer files between different utilities. Conveniently use software package. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-5 With ASUS Remote GO!, you to DLNA devices, remotely control and access your computer using your smart device and easily transfer files between ...and ease to use functions, with no need to regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is powered off, in real-time from your smart device. • File...
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... hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of dual-channel memory configuration. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-21 Double-sided DIMM support: Supports one pair of individual CPUs. Supports two (2) modules inserted into one pair of the beige...install the modules into slots A1, B1, C1, and D1 for better compatibility. Load the X.M.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. Single-sided DS - We suggest that you install the modules into slots A1, B1, B2...
... hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of dual-channel memory configuration. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-21 Double-sided DIMM support: Supports one pair of individual CPUs. Supports two (2) modules inserted into one pair of the beige...install the modules into slots A1, B1, C1, and D1 for better compatibility. Load the X.M.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. Single-sided DS - We suggest that you install the modules into slots A1, B1, B2...
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...process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. 1.2.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you 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 system to boot and load the BIOS default settings. Press and hold the MemOK! If...
...process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. 1.2.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you 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 system to boot and load the BIOS default settings. Press and hold the MemOK! If...
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...values. • Due to enable C.P.R. function. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. For system failure due to pins 2-3. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-25 Chapter 1 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system... of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap...
...values. • Due to enable C.P.R. function. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. For system failure due to pins 2-3. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-25 Chapter 1 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system... of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap...
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...can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X99 chipset. 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel® X99 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-2 [beige]; If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create... a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 5.1 RAID configurations or...
...can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X99 chipset. 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel® X99 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-2 [beige]; If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create... a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 5.1 RAID configurations or...
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Thermal Sensor connectors (2-pin T_SENSOR1; ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-33 Chapter 1 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect the thermistor ...'s high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD] or [AC97]. 7. 6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for the thermistor cables that you want to connect a high...
Thermal Sensor connectors (2-pin T_SENSOR1; ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-33 Chapter 1 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect the thermistor ...'s high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD] or [AC97]. 7. 6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for the thermistor cables that you want to connect a high...
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... message. 15. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) These connectors are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps and enable the related options in BIOS if you reconnect the sensor or switch to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install...
... message. 15. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) These connectors are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps and enable the related options in BIOS if you reconnect the sensor or switch to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install...
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... to the optical drive and install the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard. This may have risks. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 2-11 Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port, press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds, and the BIOS is not operating properly. Please refer to Chapter 3: BIOS setup for five seconds and turns into a solid...
... to the optical drive and install the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard. This may have risks. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 2-11 Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port, press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds, and the BIOS is not operating properly. Please refer to Chapter 3: BIOS setup for five seconds and turns into a solid...
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Intel LAN port* 4. USB 3.0 ports (support ASUS USB 3.1 Boost) 8. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 7-10 2. Realtek LAN port* 5. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. USB 3.0 ports (support ASUS USB 3.1 Boost, bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback) 9. TUF Detective 3. USB 3.1 ports (support ASUS USB 3.1 Boost) 7. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** *and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation USB BIOS Flashback button 6.
Intel LAN port* 4. USB 3.0 ports (support ASUS USB 3.1 Boost) 8. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 7-10 2. Realtek LAN port* 5. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. USB 3.0 ports (support ASUS USB 3.1 Boost, bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback) 9. TUF Detective 3. USB 3.1 ports (support ASUS USB 3.1 Boost) 7. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** *and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation USB BIOS Flashback button 6.
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...runs the power-on the chain) c. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. 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... continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Chapter 2 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic installation After applying power, the system power LED on the ...
...runs the power-on the chain) c. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. 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... continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Chapter 2 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic installation After applying power, the system power LED on the ...
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... manual refers to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as your operating system. Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with...
... manual refers to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as your operating system. Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with...
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... that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. After doing either of the three options.... See section 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on . Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. If you in this option only if you failed to...
... that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. After doing either of the three options.... See section 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on . Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. If you in this option only if you failed to...