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... Chapter 5: RAID Support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-7 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-7 5.3 ASUS AMD Series SATA Mode Notice 5-8 5.3.1 Installing AHCI driver in Windows® XP 5-8 5.3.2 Converting an existing system drive from IDE...
... Chapter 5: RAID Support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-7 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-7 5.3 ASUS AMD Series SATA Mode Notice 5-8 5.3.1 Installing AHCI driver in Windows® XP 5-8 5.3.2 Converting an existing system drive from IDE...
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...motherboard package and the software. 5. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. vii About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for ... contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI® graphics cards. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components...
...motherboard package and the software. 5. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. vii About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for ... contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI® graphics cards. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components...
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..., Non-ECC, un-buffered Memory Dual Channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com for left and right track, ensuring both SATA & PCIE mode) Intel® 211 Gigabit LAN controller Turbo LAN TUF LANGuard Realtek® ALC1150 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Audio shielding ensures... on the next page) ix Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless Sound - SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU up to 8-core Compatible with M Key, type 2242/...
..., Non-ECC, un-buffered Memory Dual Channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com for left and right track, ensuring both SATA & PCIE mode) Intel® 211 Gigabit LAN controller Turbo LAN TUF LANGuard Realtek® ALC1150 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Audio shielding ensures... on the next page) ix Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless Sound - SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU up to 8-core Compatible with M Key, type 2242/...
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...) AMD® SB950 Chipset - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) "Ultimate COOL!" ASUS Q-DIMM - Thermal Solution - TUF LANGuard - ASUS Q-Connector - USB 3.1 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.1 transmission - DRCT header - ASUS Q-Slot - Profile - Guardian Angel - MemOK! - Digital Power Design - 8+2 Digital Phase Power Design - Multi-language BIOS (continued on the next page) x TUF ESD Guards 2 - SABERTOOTH 990FX R3...
...) AMD® SB950 Chipset - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) "Ultimate COOL!" ASUS Q-DIMM - Thermal Solution - TUF LANGuard - ASUS Q-Connector - USB 3.1 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.1 transmission - DRCT header - ASUS Q-Slot - Profile - Guardian Angel - MemOK! - Digital Power Design - 8+2 Digital Phase Power Design - Multi-language BIOS (continued on the next page) x TUF ESD Guards 2 - SABERTOOTH 990FX R3...
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xiii Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM3+ CPU AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan DDR3 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
xiii Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM3+ CPU AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan DDR3 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
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...) 17. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 1-17 1-19 1-4 1-5 1-10 1-14 1-13 1-16 1-11 1-20 1-21 1-15 1-21 2-21 1-9 1-16 1-18 1-14 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-3 MemOK! Power-on button 16. button 6. AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-5) 8. Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_E56, USB3_E78) 7.
...) 17. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 1-17 1-19 1-4 1-5 1-10 1-14 1-13 1-16 1-11 1-20 1-21 1-15 1-21 2-21 1-9 1-16 1-18 1-14 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-3 MemOK! Power-on button 16. button 6. AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-5) 8. Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_E56, USB3_E78) 7.
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... the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to 8-core, also compatible with AMD® socket AM3 for the AM3+/AM3 socket. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. The CPU fits in only one... correct orientation. The AM3+ socket has a different pinout design. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors.
... the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to 8-core, also compatible with AMD® socket AM3 for the AM3+/AM3 socket. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. The CPU fits in only one... correct orientation. The AM3+ socket has a different pinout design. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors.
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ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-13 Chapter 1 • These connectors are using these connectors, ...If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 chipset. Refer to section 3.6.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service... Pack 3 or later versions before using NCQ, set to [AHCI Mode]. AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-5) These connectors connect to ensure that the system recognizes your ODD ...
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-13 Chapter 1 • These connectors are using these connectors, ...If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 chipset. Refer to section 3.6.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service... Pack 3 or later versions before using NCQ, set to [AHCI Mode]. AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-5) These connectors connect to ensure that the system recognizes your ODD ...
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DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 2-3 Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket. 2.1.2 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors.
DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 2-3 Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket. 2.1.2 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors.
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...overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 3-11 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following sub-items vary depending on the CPU/DIMMs you to start auto tuning. Configuration options: ...[OK] [Cancel] The configuration options for several times until auto tuning is defined by AMD VRM spec and affects CPU voltage. If this happens, revert to the default settings. Use the and keys to adjust...
...overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 3-11 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following sub-items vary depending on the CPU/DIMMs you to start auto tuning. Configuration options: ...[OK] [Cancel] The configuration options for several times until auto tuning is defined by AMD VRM spec and affects CPU voltage. If this happens, revert to the default settings. Use the and keys to adjust...
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...Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to enable Memory Bank Interleaving function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SVM [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the AMD Secure Virtual Machine mode. 3.6.2 North Bridge Configuration Chapter 3 IOMMU [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the input/output memory management unit (IOMMU) Configuration options... that supports LINUX-based systems to convert 32bit I/O to save power consumption. C1E [Disabled] This item allows your system to utilize the AMD specific ACPI states to 64-bit memory-mapped I/O.
...Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to enable Memory Bank Interleaving function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SVM [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the AMD Secure Virtual Machine mode. 3.6.2 North Bridge Configuration Chapter 3 IOMMU [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the input/output memory management unit (IOMMU) Configuration options... that supports LINUX-based systems to convert 32bit I/O to save power consumption. C1E [Disabled] This item allows your system to utilize the AMD specific ACPI states to 64-bit memory-mapped I/O.
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... loads the optimal values for the graphic card's thermal settings. Displays the graph of Click the sliders to the thermal settings adjust the settings ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 Click to apply changes Click to undo changes Click to load a saved profile Click to save a new profile VGA - VGA - Click...appears only when you install an optional ASUS graphics card into your system. • The VGA feature of the graphic card's fans. Smart Mode Manually adjust the acceleration and deceleration time of Thermal Radar 2 supports ASUS NVidia 700/900 Series and AMD R7/R9 Series graphics card only....
... loads the optimal values for the graphic card's thermal settings. Displays the graph of Click the sliders to the thermal settings adjust the settings ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 Click to apply changes Click to undo changes Click to load a saved profile Click to save a new profile VGA - VGA - Click...appears only when you install an optional ASUS graphics card into your system. • The VGA feature of the graphic card's fans. Smart Mode Manually adjust the acceleration and deceleration time of Thermal Radar 2 supports ASUS NVidia 700/900 Series and AMD R7/R9 Series graphics card only....
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Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 5-1 The Serial ATA RAID feature is best suited for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. ...later versions before using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. • Due to Windows® XP / Vista limitation, a RAID array with the AMD® SB950 chipset that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Chapter 5 Chapter 5: RAID Support RAID Support 5 5.1 RAID configurations...
Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 5-1 The Serial ATA RAID feature is best suited for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. ...later versions before using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. • Due to Windows® XP / Vista limitation, a RAID array with the AMD® SB950 chipset that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Chapter 5 Chapter 5: RAID Support RAID Support 5 5.1 RAID configurations...
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During POST, press + to [RAID] mode. Press , , , or to enter the option you to select an operation to perform. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 5-3 Option ROM Utility (c) 2011 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [ Main Menu ] View Drive Assignments .......[ 1 ] LD View / LD Define Menu ......[ 2 ] Delete LD Menu 3 ] Controller ... SATA connectors 5/6 are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on the system. 2. Chapter 5 5.1.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility To enter the AMD® Option ROM utility: 1. press to Select Option [ESC] Exit The Main Menu allows you need;
During POST, press + to [RAID] mode. Press , , , or to enter the option you to select an operation to perform. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 5-3 Option ROM Utility (c) 2011 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [ Main Menu ] View Drive Assignments .......[ 1 ] LD View / LD Define Menu ......[ 2 ] Delete LD Menu 3 ] Controller ... SATA connectors 5/6 are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on the system. 2. Chapter 5 5.1.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility To enter the AMD® Option ROM utility: 1. press to Select Option [ESC] Exit The Main Menu allows you need;
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...When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install, ensure that was set to IDE mode during the OS installation. x86 / x64 platform. 4. Chapter 5 5.3 ASUS AMD Series SATA Mode Notice The SATA6G_1-4 and SATA6G_5 connectors of the OS for complete AHCI support. 5-8 Chapter 5: RAID Support For Windows® XP operating system...; AHCI Compatible RAID Controller - Follow the succeeding screen instructions to a SATA hard drive that you can install the AMD® SATA AHCI Driver from the motherboard support DVD after connecting the hard drive to the new motherboard with the SATA port ...
...When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install, ensure that was set to IDE mode during the OS installation. x86 / x64 platform. 4. Chapter 5 5.3 ASUS AMD Series SATA Mode Notice The SATA6G_1-4 and SATA6G_5 connectors of the OS for complete AHCI support. 5-8 Chapter 5: RAID Support For Windows® XP operating system...; AHCI Compatible RAID Controller - Follow the succeeding screen instructions to a SATA hard drive that you can install the AMD® SATA AHCI Driver from the motherboard support DVD after connecting the hard drive to the new motherboard with the SATA port ...
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... latest certified graphics card and the supported 3D application list. 6.1.2 Before you begin For AMD CrossFireX to work properly, you to your system. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 6-1 To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1. Close all existing graphics card drivers before installing AMD CrossFireX graphics cards to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Chapter 6 Chapter...
... latest certified graphics card and the supported 3D application list. 6.1.2 Before you begin For AMD CrossFireX to work properly, you to your system. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 6-1 To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1. Close all existing graphics card drivers before installing AMD CrossFireX graphics cards to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Chapter 6 Chapter...
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... to configure the displays and settings of your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the AMD Catalyst™ Control Center in Windows environment. Right-click on the Windows® desktop and select Catalyst Control Center. 2. ... Refer to the documentation that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology. Chapter 6 6-4 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU Support Launching the AMD Catalyst Control Center To launch the AMD Catalyst Control Center: 1. Ensure that came with your graphics card package to...
... to configure the displays and settings of your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the AMD Catalyst™ Control Center in Windows environment. Right-click on the Windows® desktop and select Catalyst Control Center. 2. ... Refer to the documentation that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology. Chapter 6 6-4 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU Support Launching the AMD Catalyst Control Center To launch the AMD Catalyst Control Center: 1. Ensure that came with your graphics card package to...
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In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Performance > AMD CrossFireXTM. 2. Click Apply to save and activate the GPU settings made. Chapter 6 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 6-5 Select Enable CrossFireXTM. 3. Select a GPU combination from the drop-down list. 4. Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology 1.
In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Performance > AMD CrossFireXTM. 2. Click Apply to save and activate the GPU settings made. Chapter 6 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 6-5 Select Enable CrossFireXTM. 3. Select a GPU combination from the drop-down list. 4. Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology 1.