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...OS. c) For more details, refer to install 4 GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency,... refer to get the correct memory modules. For effective use a more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, Channel B, Channel C, and Channel D. Memory configurations You may install 2GB, 4GB and 8GB ...
...OS. c) For more details, refer to install 4 GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency,... refer to get the correct memory modules. For effective use a more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, Channel B, Channel C, and Channel D. Memory configurations You may install 2GB, 4GB and 8GB ...
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.... 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 button 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 system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. function. ...to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues...
.... 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 button 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 system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. function. ...to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues...
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...) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the... power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-25 Chapter 1 Plug the power cord and turn off is required to pins 2-3. You must turn ON the computer. 4. Except when ...
...) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the... power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-25 Chapter 1 Plug the power cord and turn off is required to pins 2-3. You must turn ON the computer. 4. Except when ...
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To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to pins 1-2. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3. Chapter 1 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2.
To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to pins 1-2. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3. Chapter 1 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2.
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...to instability or boot failure. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. The term "BIOS" in ...user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-1 DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to run the BIOS...
...to instability or boot failure. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. The term "BIOS" in ...user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-1 DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to run the BIOS...
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Refer to the system. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-3 Click the button to manually tune the fans Shows the bootable devices Saves the changes and resets the system Loads optimized default settings Displays the ... screen appears when you to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage...
Refer to the system. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-3 Click the button to manually tune the fans Shows the bootable devices Saves the changes and resets the system Loads optimized default settings Displays the ... screen appears when you to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage...
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...It also allows you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to MyFavorites menu. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-5 For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing... the fan settings. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Refer to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your fans. Language This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of the screen has the following main...
...It also allows you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to MyFavorites menu. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-5 For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing... the fan settings. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Refer to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your fans. Language This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of the screen has the following main...
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... best settings. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-9 Chapter 3 The system automatically detects the CPU fan type. 4. If you are not sure of the CPU fan type, click I'm not sure. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3. Press on your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to overclock your keyboard...
... best settings. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-9 Chapter 3 The system automatically detects the CPU fan type. 4. If you are not sure of the CPU fan type, click I'm not sure. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3. Press on your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to overclock your keyboard...
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Confirm the password when prompted. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the screen shows Not Installed. 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker ...to malfunction. From the Create New Password box, key in changing a user password, but press when prompted to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-15 Scroll down to create/confirm the password. Select the User Password item and press . 2. To clear the user password, follow the same...
Confirm the password when prompted. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the screen shows Not Installed. 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker ...to malfunction. From the Create New Password box, key in changing a user password, but press when prompted to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-15 Scroll down to create/confirm the password. Select the User Password item and press . 2. To clear the user password, follow the same...
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...following item appears only when you set the value based on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may affect the function of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the BIOS to adjust the value. Configuration options: [8Ohm dbl] [7Ohm dbl] [6Ohm... that need precise clock jitters. Select SB PLL when the BCLK (base clock) frequency is set on the assigned CPU strap for a better overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Low BCLK mode] [High BCLK mode] BCLK Frequency [100] This item allows you to select a strap...
...following item appears only when you set the value based on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may affect the function of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the BIOS to adjust the value. Configuration options: [8Ohm dbl] [7Ohm dbl] [6Ohm... that need precise clock jitters. Select SB PLL when the BCLK (base clock) frequency is set on the assigned CPU strap for a better overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Low BCLK mode] [High BCLK mode] BCLK Frequency [100] This item allows you to select a strap...
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...memory operating frequency. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings. Enable this item to set to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for CPU and ...an enhanced system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-19 DRAM Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to the extreme depending on the CPU graphics loading. To keep the current overclocking tuner status, select [Keep Current Settings]. Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto]...
...memory operating frequency. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings. Enable this item to set to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for CPU and ...an enhanced system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-19 DRAM Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to the extreme depending on the CPU graphics loading. To keep the current overclocking tuner status, select [Keep Current Settings]. Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto]...
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... values range from 0% to 2.7 V with an interval of 10 V. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Configuration options [Auto] [Level 1] - [Level 9] The actual performance ...boost may vary depending on your system to configure a higher frequency for better overclocking capability. Select [Manual] to set a higher CPU input boot voltage for a quicker transient response speed. The thermal conditions should be monitored....
... values range from 0% to 2.7 V with an interval of 10 V. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Configuration options [Auto] [Level 1] - [Level 9] The actual performance ...boost may vary depending on your system to configure a higher frequency for better overclocking capability. Select [Manual] to set a higher CPU input boot voltage for a quicker transient response speed. The thermal conditions should be monitored....
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...Phase Response [Fast] This item allows you to set a faster phase response for CPU overclocking. CPU Current Capability [Auto] This item provides a total power range for the CPU ...overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to [Power Phase Response]. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] CPU Power Thermal Control [120] A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to decrease DRAM power efficiency. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99...
...Phase Response [Fast] This item allows you to set a faster phase response for CPU overclocking. CPU Current Capability [Auto] This item provides a total power range for the CPU ...overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to [Power Phase Response]. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] CPU Power Thermal Control [120] A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to decrease DRAM power efficiency. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99...
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...monitored. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] DRAM AB/CD Switching Frequency (CHA, CHB, CHC, CHD) [Auto] This item affects the overclocking range and system stability. DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-28...manually set the CPU ratio and their features. DRAM Power Phase Control (CHA, CHB, CHC, CHD) [Auto] [Optimized] Set to the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Set to set the DRAM Switching Frequency to 500 KHz with an interval of 50 KHz. Internal CPU ...
...monitored. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] DRAM AB/CD Switching Frequency (CHA, CHB, CHC, CHD) [Auto] This item affects the overclocking range and system stability. DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-28...manually set the CPU ratio and their features. DRAM Power Phase Control (CHA, CHB, CHC, CHD) [Auto] [Optimized] Set to the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Set to set the DRAM Switching Frequency to 500 KHz with an interval of 50 KHz. Internal CPU ...
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... VR Current Limit [Auto] Allows you to set the Turbo Mode to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Auto] [High Performance] [Balanced] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-29 The values range from 0.125 to 1023.875 with a 0.125 interval. Use the or keys to adjust the value. The values range from...from 1 to 127 in high performance at all times. CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Disable this item when overclocking. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set a higher current limit to prevent frequency and power ...
... VR Current Limit [Auto] Allows you to set the Turbo Mode to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Auto] [High Performance] [Balanced] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-29 The values range from 0.125 to 1023.875 with a 0.125 interval. Use the or keys to adjust the value. The values range from...from 1 to 127 in high performance at all times. CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Disable this item when overclocking. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set a higher current limit to prevent frequency and power ...
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... enhance the overclocking capability. CPU Cache Voltage Offset Allows you to set the CPU Core Voltage to [Offset Mode]. CPU System Agent Voltage Offset [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU Cache Voltage override. By default, this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-31 CPU...
... enhance the overclocking capability. CPU Cache Voltage Offset Allows you to set the CPU Core Voltage to [Offset Mode]. CPU System Agent Voltage Offset [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU Cache Voltage override. By default, this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-31 CPU...
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... V with a 0.001 V interval. The values range from 1.20 V to set the SVID Voltage override. Disabling this item stops the CPU from 0.70 V to [Enabled] when overclocking your system. CPU Input Voltage [Auto] This item allows you set the Core voltage for a more stable performance under high voltage settings. Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter...
... V with a 0.001 V interval. The values range from 1.20 V to set the SVID Voltage override. Disabling this item stops the CPU from 0.70 V to [Enabled] when overclocking your system. CPU Input Voltage [Auto] This item allows you set the Core voltage for a more stable performance under high voltage settings. Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter...
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... [-] To offset the voltage by the BCLK. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [20] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] This item allows you to enhance the BCLK overclocking capability or reduce the EMI (electromagnetic disturbance) generated by a negative value. The values range from 0.6000 V to set the termination voltage for the CPU REF...allows you to adjust the value. You can use the or keys to 1.8000 V at 0.0625 V increment. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-33 The values range from 0.7000 V to adjust the value.
... [-] To offset the voltage by the BCLK. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [20] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] This item allows you to enhance the BCLK overclocking capability or reduce the EMI (electromagnetic disturbance) generated by a negative value. The values range from 0.6000 V to set the termination voltage for the CPU REF...allows you to adjust the value. You can use the or keys to 1.8000 V at 0.0625 V increment. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-33 The values range from 0.7000 V to adjust the value.