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... About this guide...vii SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 specifications summary ix Package contents...xii Installation tools and components xiii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central ...Jumpers 1-11 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-12 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1-13 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.1.2 CPU installation 2-3 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-4 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX power connection ...
... About this guide...vii SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 specifications summary ix Package contents...xii Installation tools and components xiii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central ...Jumpers 1-11 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-12 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1-13 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.1.2 CPU installation 2-3 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-4 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX power connection ...
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... all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock... any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all power cables from the existing system before the signal...
... all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock... any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all power cables from the existing system before the signal...
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...added by your dealer. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. 5. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFireX... include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Chapter 5: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. 6. It includes description of...
...added by your dealer. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. 5. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFireX... include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Chapter 5: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. 6. It includes description of...
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xii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 motherboard User manual Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x TUF Certification card Five-year warranty 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x Q-Connector 1 x TUF Five-year warranty manual (by region) • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
xii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 motherboard User manual Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x TUF Certification card Five-year warranty 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x Q-Connector 1 x TUF Five-year warranty manual (by region) • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
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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. xiii
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... 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before...as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • ... supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-1
... 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before...as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • ... supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-1
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1.1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.1.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.1.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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... CPU. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM3+/AM3 socket. The AM3+ socket has a different pinout design. Chapter 1 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with AMD® socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors.
... CPU. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM3+/AM3 socket. The AM3+ socket has a different pinout design. Chapter 1 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with AMD® socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors.
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DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-5 Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-5 Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
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...data code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is subject to the physical characteristics of memory, we recommend that the DIMM fan fits to the motherboard • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft. For effective use of individual ... system maps the total size of the DIMM fan may install varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. or D.O.C.P. Chapter 1 Memory configurations You may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB and 8 GB unbuffered and ...
...data code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is subject to the physical characteristics of memory, we recommend that the DIMM fan fits to the motherboard • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft. For effective use of individual ... system maps the total size of the DIMM fan may install varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. or D.O.C.P. Chapter 1 Memory configurations You may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB and 8 GB unbuffered and ...
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1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (single at x16, dual at x16/x16, triple at x16/x8/x8 mode) PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_4 slot ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-7
1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (single at x16, dual at x16/x16, triple at x16/x8/x8 mode) PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_4 slot ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-7
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... get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
... get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to fine-tune performance when working on button that allows you to enhance system performance. 1. 1.1.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you to power up or wake up the system. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or opencase system. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-9
This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to fine-tune performance when working on button that allows you to enhance system performance. 1. 1.1.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you to power up or wake up the system. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or opencase system. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-9
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... its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the computer. It takes about 30 seconds for about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot ...up due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause...
... its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the computer. It takes about 30 seconds for about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot ...up due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause...
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1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-13 Chapter 1 • These connectors are using these connectors, set using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. Refer to section 3.6.4 SATA Configuration for details. ...] by default. Refer to section 3.6.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When creating a RAID set, set the SATA6G_5 connectors to [IDE Mode] to [RAID Mode].
1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-13 Chapter 1 • These connectors are using these connectors, set using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. Refer to section 3.6.4 SATA Configuration for details. ...] by default. Refer to section 3.6.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When creating a RAID set, set the SATA6G_5 connectors to [IDE Mode] to [RAID Mode].
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... if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 48 MBps connection speed. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-15 Doing so will damage the motherboard! Chapter 1 4. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1314, USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports...
... if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 48 MBps connection speed. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-15 Doing so will damage the motherboard! Chapter 1 4. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1314, USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports...
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...the fan cables to the fan connectors. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-17 These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. When using a water cooling device, connect the device's fan connector(s) to the motherboard's CPU_FAN connector, and the water pump connector... 4-pin CHA_ FAN1-3, 4-pin W_PUMP) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2, or CHA_FAN3 for better thermal environment. Do not place jumper caps on...
...the fan cables to the fan connectors. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-17 These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. When using a water cooling device, connect the device's fan connector(s) to the motherboard's CPU_FAN connector, and the water pump connector... 4-pin CHA_ FAN1-3, 4-pin W_PUMP) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2, or CHA_FAN3 for better thermal environment. Do not place jumper caps on...
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... 1 8. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the...
... 1 8. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the...
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... DirectKey, from the chassis to the technical documentation that came with the button cable that supports the DirectKey function. Refer to this connector on the motherboard. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-21 Direct Connector (2-pin DRCT) This connector is for details. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely...
... DirectKey, from the chassis to the technical documentation that came with the button cable that supports the DirectKey function. Refer to this connector on the motherboard. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-21 Direct Connector (2-pin DRCT) This connector is for details. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely...