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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 ...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 ...
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 ...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 ...
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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 ... 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...
.... 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 ... 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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...utilizes the serial point-to eight (8) USB 3.0 ports, fourteen (14) SATA 6Gb/s ports, and M.2 support for the Intel® Core™ i7 processors. It also enables the iGPU function for intel® Core™ i7 processors This motherboard supports Intel® Core™ ...devices. 3-WAY/QUAD-GPU SLI and 3-WAY CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard features NVIDIA 3 WAY/Quad SLI and 3-Way AMD CrossfireX support that provides twice the performance and speed of the latest graphics technologies. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-1 PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is...
...utilizes the serial point-to eight (8) USB 3.0 ports, fourteen (14) SATA 6Gb/s ports, and M.2 support for the Intel® Core™ i7 processors. It also enables the iGPU function for intel® Core™ i7 processors This motherboard supports Intel® Core™ ...devices. 3-WAY/QUAD-GPU SLI and 3-WAY CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard features NVIDIA 3 WAY/Quad SLI and 3-Way AMD CrossfireX support that provides twice the performance and speed of the latest graphics technologies. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-1 PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is...
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...-compatible with dual Type-A ports for the very fastest USB data transfers - 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 control motherboard temperatures, automatically adjusting fan speeds for a complete motherboard cool down . It is the world's first ever ... cool air circulation, directing it towards every important part for better system stability and power efficiency. that displays real-time motherboard, CPU and VGA zone cooling status, and promotes extended system longevity, power saving solution, and noise reduction. With its...
...-compatible with dual Type-A ports for the very fastest USB data transfers - 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 control motherboard temperatures, automatically adjusting fan speeds for a complete motherboard cool down . It is the world's first ever ... cool air circulation, directing it towards every important part for better system stability and power efficiency. that displays real-time motherboard, CPU and VGA zone cooling status, and promotes extended system longevity, power saving solution, and noise reduction. With its...
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... install the Q-Connector (USB) to 48 MBps connection speed. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112; DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-31 4.
... install the Q-Connector (USB) to 48 MBps connection speed. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112; DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-31 4.
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Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Realtek LAN port* 5. USB BIOS Flashback button 6. USB 2.0 ports 7-10 2. TUF Detective 3. Intel LAN port* 4. USB 3.0 ports (support ASUS USB 3.1 Boost) 8. 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. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. 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
Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Realtek LAN port* 5. USB BIOS Flashback button 6. USB 2.0 ports 7-10 2. TUF Detective 3. Intel LAN port* 4. USB 3.0 ports (support ASUS USB 3.1 Boost) 8. 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. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. 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
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...Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to ensure system compatibility and stability. Do this section are for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST:...: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your motherboard if you in this option only if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The BIOS...
...Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to ensure system compatibility and stability. Do this section are for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST:...: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your motherboard if you in this option only if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The BIOS...
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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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... this user guide for this chapter to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Chapter 3 3-66 Chapter 3: BIOS setup If...
... this user guide for this chapter to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Chapter 3 3-66 Chapter 3: BIOS setup If...
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...; This function can cause system boot failure! You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at http://support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. If you press...
...; This function can cause system boot failure! You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at http://support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. If you press...
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...launch the select boot device screen. 3. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-69 Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file... and BIOS Updater from http://support.asus.com and save them in FAT32/16 format. •...
...launch the select boot device screen. 3. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-69 Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file... and BIOS Updater from http://support.asus.com and save them in FAT32/16 format. •...
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...in this user guide may vary depending on the motherboard model. • Refer to what's going on motherboard model. The AI Suite main menu includes is a quick-access menu bar that allows you to optimize performance settings while at www.asus.com for reference only and can vary depending on... with your computer - AI Suite 3 main menu bar Thermal Radar 2 Ai Charger+ EZ Update USB BIOS...
...in this user guide may vary depending on the motherboard model. • Refer to what's going on motherboard model. The AI Suite main menu includes is a quick-access menu bar that allows you to optimize performance settings while at www.asus.com for reference only and can vary depending on... with your computer - AI Suite 3 main menu bar Thermal Radar 2 Ai Charger+ EZ Update USB BIOS...
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...**. Ai Charger+ screen Tick to enable or disable Ai Charger+ Click or tap to fast-charge your portable BC 1.1* mobile devices on your USB device is a Battery Charging Specification 1.1 (BC 1.1) compliant or compatible device. • ** Actual charging speeds may vary depending on the top-...right corner of the AI Suite 3 main Ai Charger+ is available only in selected motherboard models. Launching Ai Charger+ To launch Ai Charger+, click or tap menu, then select Ai Charger+. 4.4.1 Ai Charger+ Ai Charger+ allows you ...
...**. Ai Charger+ screen Tick to enable or disable Ai Charger+ Click or tap to fast-charge your portable BC 1.1* mobile devices on your USB device is a Battery Charging Specification 1.1 (BC 1.1) compliant or compatible device. • ** Actual charging speeds may vary depending on the top-...right corner of the AI Suite 3 main Ai Charger+ is available only in selected motherboard models. Launching Ai Charger+ To launch Ai Charger+, click or tap menu, then select Ai Charger+. 4.4.1 Ai Charger+ Ai Charger+ allows you ...
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... Setting field, tick Schedule (days) then select the number of the AI Suite 3 USB BIOS Flashback is available only in selected motherboard models. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 4-13 Launching USB BIOS Flashback To launch USB BIOS Flashback, click or tap main menu, then select USB BIOS Flashback. Click or tap Apply to save the latest BIOS version to...
... Setting field, tick Schedule (days) then select the number of the AI Suite 3 USB BIOS Flashback is available only in selected motherboard models. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 4-13 Launching USB BIOS Flashback To launch USB BIOS Flashback, click or tap main menu, then select USB BIOS Flashback. Click or tap Apply to save the latest BIOS version to...
