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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 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.2.4 System memory 1-11 1.2.5 Expansion slots 1-22 ... 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 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.2.4 System memory 1-11 1.2.5 Expansion slots 1-22 ... 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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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. Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. * Refer to www.asus.com for the complete...
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. Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. * Refer to www.asus.com for the complete...
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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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... bandwidth and enhances the system's performance. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-1 SATA Express support SATA Express provides faster data transfer speeds of the SSDs. It also features backward compatibility with its GPU, quad-Channel DDR4 memory slots and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. It utilizes... the serial point-to two SATA drives of PCIe 2.0. Intel® X99 Express Chipset Intel® X99 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard ...
... bandwidth and enhances the system's performance. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-1 SATA Express support SATA Express provides faster data transfer speeds of the SSDs. It also features backward compatibility with its GPU, quad-Channel DDR4 memory slots and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. It utilizes... the serial point-to two SATA drives of PCIe 2.0. Intel® X99 Express Chipset Intel® X99 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard ...
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... Defenders Dust Defenders provides rear I /O shield provide four times better protection and ensure the motherboard's lifespan. MemOK! Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-3 The ASUS exclusive AntiStatic chip and circuit design, and the I /O filter and special shields that help reduce dust build-up to a ... and connectors, minimizing any harm to handle and helps protect your hands. It reinforces the motherboard's PCB to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup. TUF Components (Choke, 10K Ti-Cap...
... Defenders Dust Defenders provides rear I /O shield provide four times better protection and ensure the motherboard's lifespan. MemOK! Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-3 The ASUS exclusive AntiStatic chip and circuit design, and the I /O filter and special shields that help reduce dust build-up to a ... and connectors, minimizing any harm to handle and helps protect your hands. It reinforces the motherboard's PCB to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup. TUF Components (Choke, 10K Ti-Cap...
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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. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-11 DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. 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. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-11 DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module.
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...174; support site at a lower frequency than 2133MHz and their corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is not the JEDEC memory standard. Check with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install 4GB or more details... the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • According to get the correct memory modules. The system maps the total size of the memory modules depend on the motherboard. Any excess memory from the same vendor. For effective use a more on the CPU's capabilities and other...
...174; support site at a lower frequency than 2133MHz and their corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is not the JEDEC memory standard. Check with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install 4GB or more details... the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • According to get the correct memory modules. The system maps the total size of the memory modules depend on the motherboard. Any excess memory from the same vendor. For effective use a more on the CPU's capabilities and other...
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...; Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of quad-channel memory configuration. Supports eight (8) modules inserted into four beige slots and two black slots as one (1) module inserted into D1 slot. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-21 Supports four (4) modules inserted into slots A1, B1, C1,...the modules into slots B1 and D1 for better compatibility. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. Single-sided DS - Supports two (2) modules inserted into one pair of the beige slots as three pairs...
...; Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of quad-channel memory configuration. Supports eight (8) modules inserted into four beige slots and two black slots as one (1) module inserted into D1 slot. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-21 Supports four (4) modules inserted into slots A1, B1, C1,...the modules into slots B1 and D1 for better compatibility. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. Single-sided DS - Supports two (2) modules inserted into one pair of the beige slots as three pairs...
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... at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. 1.2.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you to boot and ... DIMMs still fail to enhance system performance. 1. function. • The MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • Refer to section Onboard LEDs for about 30 seconds for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings...
... at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. 1.2.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you to boot and ... DIMMs still fail to enhance system performance. 1. function. • The MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • Refer to section Onboard LEDs for about 30 seconds for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings...
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To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. For system failure due to re-enter data. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-25 Chapter 1 Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when ...) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 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. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the...
To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. For system failure due to re-enter data. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-25 Chapter 1 Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when ...) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 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. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the...
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Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-27 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up until the problem is solved. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives.
Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-27 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up until the problem is solved. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives.
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... the BIOS setting. For systems with the last device on test. If your retailer for less than four seconds to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. The system then runs the power-on the system front panel case lights up. While the tests are...
... the BIOS setting. For systems with the last device on test. If your retailer for less than four seconds to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. The system then runs the power-on the system front panel case lights up. While the tests are...
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... The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. To switch from EZ Mode to EZ Mode Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU and memory voltage output 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings.
... The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. To switch from EZ Mode to EZ Mode Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU and memory voltage output 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings.
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... submenu options • User-managed items such as language and boot order • Configuration items such as favorite from the BIOS screen to save as Memory SPD Information, system time and date. 4. Adding items to save in MyFavorites screen. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you...
... submenu options • User-managed items such as language and boot order • Configuration items such as favorite from the BIOS screen to save as Memory SPD Information, system time and date. 4. Adding items to save in MyFavorites screen. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you...
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... accelerates the CPU graphics performance to set lower CPU VCCIN and Vcore voltages and achieve the best energy saving condition. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR4-800MHz] [DDR4-1000MHz] [DDR4-1067MHz] [DDR41200MHz] [DDR4-1333MHz] [DDR4-1400MHz] [DDR4-1600MHz] [DDR4-1800MHz] [DDR4-1866MHz] [DDR4-2000MHz] [DDR4-2133MHz...get the extreme overclocking capability. Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] This item allows you to enable the internal PLL Overvoltage for K-SKU CPUs to set the memory operating frequency.
... accelerates the CPU graphics performance to set lower CPU VCCIN and Vcore voltages and achieve the best energy saving condition. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR4-800MHz] [DDR4-1000MHz] [DDR4-1067MHz] [DDR41200MHz] [DDR4-1333MHz] [DDR4-1400MHz] [DDR4-1600MHz] [DDR4-1800MHz] [DDR4-1866MHz] [DDR4-2000MHz] [DDR4-2133MHz...get the extreme overclocking capability. Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] This item allows you to enable the internal PLL Overvoltage for K-SKU CPUs to set the memory operating frequency.
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Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-25 Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enhanced Training (CHA/CHB/CHC/CHD) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] MemTest [Auto] This...] [Disabled] Attempt Fast Cold Boot [Auto] This item allows the portion of the DIMM slots. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [19] Memory Optimize Control [Auto] This item allows you to enable or disable the memory testing. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Attempt Fast Boot [Auto] This item allows the portion of the...
Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-25 Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enhanced Training (CHA/CHB/CHC/CHD) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] MemTest [Auto] This...] [Disabled] Attempt Fast Cold Boot [Auto] This item allows the portion of the DIMM slots. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [19] Memory Optimize Control [Auto] This item allows you to enable or disable the memory testing. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Attempt Fast Boot [Auto] This item allows the portion of the...
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... Boot Voltage [Auto] This item allows you set a higher CPU input boot voltage for a quicker transient response speed. The values range from 0.80 V to enable memory SMBus programming. Select [Manual] to 500 KHz with an interval of 50 KHz.
... Boot Voltage [Auto] This item allows you set a higher CPU input boot voltage for a quicker transient response speed. The values range from 0.80 V to enable memory SMBus programming. Select [Manual] to 500 KHz with an interval of 50 KHz.
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VCCIO PCH 1.05V Voltage This item allows you to set the main power supply for the system memory. PLL Reference Offset Mode Sign [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by the ... allows you to enhance the BCLK overclocking capability or reduce the EMI (electromagnetic disturbance) generated by a negative value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-33 The values range from 0.6000 V to 1.0000 V with a 0.006602 V interval. The values range from 0.20000 V to 3.098278 V with a 0.0125 ...
VCCIO PCH 1.05V Voltage This item allows you to set the main power supply for the system memory. PLL Reference Offset Mode Sign [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by the ... allows you to enhance the BCLK overclocking capability or reduce the EMI (electromagnetic disturbance) generated by a negative value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-33 The values range from 0.6000 V to 1.0000 V with a 0.006602 V interval. The values range from 0.20000 V to 3.098278 V with a 0.0125 ...
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... Profile This item allows you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Key in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut ... or save profile to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Profile Name This item allows you to key in a profile number from your USB drive. 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Key in a profile name. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-63 Chapter 3
... Profile This item allows you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Key in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut ... or save profile to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Profile Name This item allows you to key in a profile number from your USB drive. 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Key in a profile name. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-63 Chapter 3
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These controllers offers ultra-precise memory and voltage tuning for optimal system efficiency, stability and performance. DRAM Click or tap to undo Click or tap to apply the changes the changes ... to go the CPU configurations screen Click or tap to go the DRAM configurations screen Click or tap to go back to the previous screen ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 Click or tap to undo the changes Click or tap to the previous screen between items DIGI+PowerControl - DIGI+ Power Control...
These controllers offers ultra-precise memory and voltage tuning for optimal system efficiency, stability and performance. DRAM Click or tap to undo Click or tap to apply the changes the changes ... to go the CPU configurations screen Click or tap to go the DRAM configurations screen Click or tap to go back to the previous screen ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 Click or tap to undo the changes Click or tap to the previous screen between items DIGI+PowerControl - DIGI+ Power Control...