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... 3-11 3.4 Main menu 3-13 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-15 3.6 Advanced menu 3-34 3.6.1 CPU Configuration 3-35 3.6.2 PCH Configuration 3-38 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration 3-39 3.6.4 System Agent Configuration 3-41 3.6.5 USB Configuration 3-43 3.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration 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...
... 3-11 3.4 Main menu 3-13 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-15 3.6 Advanced menu 3-34 3.6.1 CPU Configuration 3-35 3.6.2 PCH Configuration 3-38 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration 3-39 3.6.4 System Agent Configuration 3-41 3.6.5 USB Configuration 3-43 3.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration 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...
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... 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 Flashback 4-13 4.4.4 Push Notice 4-15 4.4.5 USB 3.1 Boost 4-18 4.4.6 System Information...
... 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 Flashback 4-13 4.4.4 Push Notice 4-15 4.4.5 USB 3.1 Boost 4-18 4.4.6 System Information...
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... - Separate layer for front panel support - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (blue) - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear I/O Intel® X99 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 2 x USB 3.1/3.0 ports at rear) and 104dB SNR recording input (...174; USB 3.1 controller - supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality - Top notch audio sensation delivers according to the audio configuration - SABERTOOTH X99 specifications summary LAN Storage Audio USB Dual ...
... - Separate layer for front panel support - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (blue) - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear I/O Intel® X99 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 2 x USB 3.1/3.0 ports at rear) and 104dB SNR recording input (...174; USB 3.1 controller - supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality - Top notch audio sensation delivers according to the audio configuration - SABERTOOTH X99 specifications summary LAN Storage Audio USB Dual ...
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... BIOS EZ Mode featuring user-friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Disk Unlocker - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - SABERTOOTH X99 specifications summary Exclusive TUF Features Other Special Features "Ultimate COOL!" TUF ICe "We Got Your Back" Shape Force - USB Charger+ featuring quick-charging function for EZ BIOS download scheduling - with smart devices in real time...
... BIOS EZ Mode featuring user-friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Disk Unlocker - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - SABERTOOTH X99 specifications summary Exclusive TUF Features Other Special Features "Ultimate COOL!" TUF ICe "We Got Your Back" Shape Force - USB Charger+ featuring quick-charging function for EZ BIOS download scheduling - with smart devices in real time...
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... System panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! beige) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8 x SATA 6 Gb/s connectors (2 x beige...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 support additional 4 USB...
... System panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! beige) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8 x SATA 6 Gb/s connectors (2 x beige...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 support additional 4 USB...
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...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... Guide 1 x Connector cap set (LAN cap and Front USB 3.0 cap) 5 x Audio connector caps ExSprAeTssA 9 x SATA connector caps 1 x SATA Expresss connector cap 11 x Back I/O USB connector caps 2 x Onboard USB 2.0 connector caps • If any of the above items...
...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... Guide 1 x Connector cap set (LAN cap and Front USB 3.0 cap) 5 x Audio connector caps ExSprAeTssA 9 x SATA connector caps 1 x SATA Expresss connector cap 11 x Back I/O USB connector caps 2 x Onboard USB 2.0 connector caps • If any of the above items...
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...motherboard supports Intel® Core™ i7 processors in the LGA 2011 -v3 package. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-1 Intel® X99 Express Chipset Intel® X99 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that enables multi-GPU setup, giving you the full ...power of PCIe 2.0. It also features backward compatibility with its complete backward compatibility to two SATA drives of the SSDs. It utilizes the serial point-to eight (8) USB...
...motherboard supports Intel® Core™ i7 processors in the LGA 2011 -v3 package. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-1 Intel® X99 Express Chipset Intel® X99 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that enables multi-GPU setup, giving you the full ...power of PCIe 2.0. It also features backward compatibility with its complete backward compatibility to two SATA drives of the SSDs. It utilizes the serial point-to eight (8) USB...
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... by connected cards and components, keeping temps down . With its installed apps work in with your existing USB devices, and you'll be all set for USB 3.1's breakneck speeds. 1.1.2 "Ultimate COOL" Thermal Solutions Thermal Armor The Thermal Armor is a perfect choice ...Thermal Radar 2 uses multiple sensors to control motherboard temperatures, automatically adjusting fan speeds for the very fastest USB data transfers - Complete USB 3.1 integration This motherboard has the latest USB 3.1 connectivity built in a faster pace. that displays real-time motherboard, CPU and VGA zone cooling status...
... by connected cards and components, keeping temps down . With its installed apps work in with your existing USB devices, and you'll be all set for USB 3.1's breakneck speeds. 1.1.2 "Ultimate COOL" Thermal Solutions Thermal Armor The Thermal Armor is a perfect choice ...Thermal Radar 2 uses multiple sensors to control motherboard temperatures, automatically adjusting fan speeds for the very fastest USB data transfers - Complete USB 3.1 integration This motherboard has the latest USB 3.1 connectivity built in a faster pace. that displays real-time motherboard, CPU and VGA zone cooling status...
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...functions, with no need to use and enjoy these ASUS Remote GO! Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for your smart device and easily transfer files between different utilities. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for... sensor readings. It also allows you to regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. USB Charger+ With a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge all your computer and smart device. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-5 ASUS Remote GO!
...functions, with no need to use and enjoy these ASUS Remote GO! Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for your smart device and easily transfer files between different utilities. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for... sensor readings. It also allows you to regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. USB Charger+ With a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge all your computer and smart device. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-5 ASUS Remote GO!
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... (20-1 pin TPM) 16. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) 19. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 14. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 1-11 1-32 1-10 1-34 1-24 1-29 1-28 1-37 1-26 1-38 1-38 1-36 1-34 1-27 1-37 1-33 1-38 1-37 1-33 1-30 Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-9 LGA2011-v3 socket 4. MemOK! DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT...
... (20-1 pin TPM) 16. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) 19. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 14. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 1-11 1-32 1-10 1-34 1-24 1-29 1-28 1-37 1-26 1-38 1-38 1-36 1-34 1-27 1-37 1-33 1-38 1-37 1-33 1-30 Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-9 LGA2011-v3 socket 4. MemOK! DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT...
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... transfer speeds of up to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • Theplugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCi or EHCl mode depending on the operating system's setting. • These USB 3.0 ports support native UASP transfer standard in Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1 and Turbo Mode when using USB 3.1 Boost feature. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-29
... transfer speeds of up to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • Theplugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCi or EHCl mode depending on the operating system's setting. • These USB 3.0 ports support native UASP transfer standard in Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1 and Turbo Mode when using USB 3.1 Boost feature. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-29
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... damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 4. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112; Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 48 MBps connection speed. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-31
... damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 4. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112; Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 48 MBps connection speed. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-31
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HDD LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connector Chapter 2 USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 connector USB 3.0 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 AAFP 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector HDD LED HDD LED+ HDD LED-
HDD LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connector Chapter 2 USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 connector USB 3.0 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 AAFP 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector HDD LED HDD LED+ HDD LED-
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... better compatibility and stability. • Please ensure to use the BIOS file named X99ST.CAP. This may have risks. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 2-11 Follow the onscreen instructions to the optical drive and install the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard. Please refer to Chapter 3: BIOS setup for more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to...
... better compatibility and stability. • Please ensure to use the BIOS file named X99ST.CAP. This may have risks. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 2-11 Follow the onscreen instructions to the optical drive and install the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard. Please refer to Chapter 3: BIOS setup for more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to...
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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 Intel LAN port* 4. USB BIOS Flashback button 6. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. TUF Detective 3. USB 2.0 ports 7-10 2. USB 3.0 ports (support ASUS USB 3.1 Boost, bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback) 9. USB 3.1 ports (support ASUS USB 3.1 Boost) 7. Realtek LAN port* 5. USB 3.0 ports (support ASUS USB 3.1 Boost) 8. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1.
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 Intel LAN port* 4. USB BIOS Flashback button 6. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. TUF Detective 3. USB 2.0 ports 7-10 2. USB 3.0 ports (support ASUS USB 3.1 Boost, bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback) 9. USB 3.1 ports (support ASUS USB 3.1 Boost) 7. Realtek LAN port* 5. USB 3.0 ports (support ASUS USB 3.1 Boost) 8. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1.
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... In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 2-13 • USB 3.1/3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect your devices. &#...to the design of the Intel® 9 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Please connect your USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports and your USB 3.1 devices to USB 3.1 ports for faster and better performance for better compatibility. * LAN...
... In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 2-13 • USB 3.1/3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect your devices. &#...to the design of the Intel® 9 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Please connect your USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports and your USB 3.1 devices to USB 3.1 ports for faster and better performance for better compatibility. * LAN...
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... the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you see on . Do this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you...
... the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you see on . Do this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you...
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.... [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of USB 2.0 devices at USB 3.0 mode when the xHCI driver is enabled. If any USB 3.0 devices are detected, the xHCI legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-43 Chapter 3 xHCI Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Your system supports the USB 3.0 devices in legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your...
.... [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of USB 2.0 devices at USB 3.0 mode when the xHCI driver is enabled. If any USB 3.0 devices are detected, the xHCI legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-43 Chapter 3 xHCI Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Your system supports the USB 3.0 devices in legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your...
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EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an xHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the xHCI Hand-off support. USB Single Port Control This item allows you to section 1.2.2 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports. Refer to enable or disable the individual USB ports. Chapter 3 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup xHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the EHCI Hand-off support.
EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an xHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the xHCI Hand-off support. USB Single Port Control This item allows you to section 1.2.2 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports. Refer to enable or disable the individual USB ports. Chapter 3 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup xHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the EHCI Hand-off support.
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-47 Set the PCIEX16_3 slot bandwidth to enable/disable the ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller of your system. Asmedia USB 3.1 Controller [Enabled] This item allows you to X8 mode for high performance support with ...at x8 mode for a higher performance of the 3-WAY configuration. Asmedia USB 3.1 Battery Charging Support [Disabled] This item allows you set the ASMedia USB 3.1 Controller to enable/disable the Asmedia® USB 3.1 battery charging support of your system. PCI-EX16_3 Slot (Black) ...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-47 Set the PCIEX16_3 slot bandwidth to enable/disable the ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller of your system. Asmedia USB 3.1 Controller [Enabled] This item allows you to X8 mode for high performance support with ...at x8 mode for a higher performance of the 3-WAY configuration. Asmedia USB 3.1 Battery Charging Support [Disabled] This item allows you set the ASMedia USB 3.1 Controller to enable/disable the Asmedia® USB 3.1 battery charging support of your system. PCI-EX16_3 Slot (Black) ...
