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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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... guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Chapter 5: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. 6. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4. Chapter 2: Basic Installation ... the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Chapter 6: Multiple GPU Support This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI® graphics cards.
... guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Chapter 5: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. 6. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4. Chapter 2: Basic Installation ... the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Chapter 6: Multiple GPU Support This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI® graphics cards.
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...asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (Dual at x16/x16, triple at back I/O (continued on the next page) ix BD Audio Layer Content Protection - 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 ...
...asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (Dual at x16/x16, triple at back I/O (continued on the next page) ix BD Audio Layer Content Protection - 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 ...
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... 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports @back panel (teal blue, Type A) ASMedia® USB 3.0 Hub - Thermal Solution - DRCT header - ASUS SafeSlot - USB 3.1 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.1 transmission - Digital Power Design - 8+2 Digital Phase Power Design - Ai Suite 3 - TUF Thermal Radar 2 "TUF ENGINE!" ASUS Q-Connector - SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 specifications summary USB Exclusive TUF Features Other Special Features 2 x ASMedia® USB 3.1 controllers - standard) "Safe & Stable!" MemOK! -
... 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports @back panel (teal blue, Type A) ASMedia® USB 3.0 Hub - Thermal Solution - DRCT header - ASUS SafeSlot - USB 3.1 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.1 transmission - Digital Power Design - 8+2 Digital Phase Power Design - Ai Suite 3 - TUF Thermal Radar 2 "TUF ENGINE!" ASUS Q-Connector - SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 specifications summary USB Exclusive TUF Features Other Special Features 2 x ASMedia® USB 3.1 controllers - standard) "Safe & Stable!" MemOK! -
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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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... (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 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 10. AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-5) 8. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_E56, USB3_E78) 7. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM...
... (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 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 10. AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-5) 8. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_E56, USB3_E78) 7. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM...
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... that you use a CPU designed for the AM3+/AM3 socket. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to 8-core, also compatible with AMD® socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. The AM3+ socket has a different pinout design. Ensure that... all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. Chapter 1 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for AMD® FX Series CPU up to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
... that you use a CPU designed for the AM3+/AM3 socket. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to 8-core, also compatible with AMD® socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. The AM3+ socket has a different pinout design. Ensure that... all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. Chapter 1 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for AMD® FX Series CPU up to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-13 Chapter 1 • These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to section 3.6.4 SATA Configuration for details... to [IDE Mode] to ensure that the system recognizes your ODD device. • When using these connectors, set to [RAID Mode]. AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-5) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives... 1. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 chipset.
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-13 Chapter 1 • These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to section 3.6.4 SATA Configuration for details... to [IDE Mode] to ensure that the system recognizes your ODD device. • When using these connectors, set to [RAID Mode]. AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-5) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives... 1. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 chipset.
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The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.1.2 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 2-3 Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket.
The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.1.2 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 2-3 Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket.
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... Use the and keys to start auto tuning. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 3-11 To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press . Changing the values in this menu allow you to set...the system to CPU loading. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] The configuration options for several times until auto tuning is defined by AMD VRM spec and affects CPU voltage. DIGI+ Power Control CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is completed. Configuration options: [...
... Use the and keys to start auto tuning. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 3-11 To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press . Changing the values in this menu allow you to set...the system to CPU loading. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] The configuration options for several times until auto tuning is defined by AMD VRM spec and affects CPU voltage. DIGI+ Power Control CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is completed. Configuration options: [...
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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 ...following item appears: IOMMU Mode [Disabled] Allows you to 64-bit memory-mapped I/O. C1E [Disabled] This item allows your system to utilize the AMD specific ACPI states to enable Memory Bank Interleaving function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Channel Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to set the IOMMU...
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 ...following item appears: IOMMU Mode [Disabled] Allows you to 64-bit memory-mapped I/O. C1E [Disabled] This item allows your system to utilize the AMD specific ACPI states to enable Memory Bank Interleaving function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Channel Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to set the IOMMU...
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... 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 Allows... 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.
... 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 Allows... 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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... 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. The RAID 5 configuration is required for this setup. ... software directs all the benefits of the same size or larger than the existing drive. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 5-1 The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5. • You must be of both data ...
... 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. The RAID 5 configuration is required for this setup. ... software directs all the benefits of the same size or larger than the existing drive. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 5-1 The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5. • You must be of both data ...
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... the items on the system. 2. Press , , , or to enter the option you to select an operation to [RAID] mode. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 5-3 Turn on your screen. Chapter 5 5.1.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility To enter the AMD® Option ROM utility: 1. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are set and partition. • Controller...
... the items on the system. 2. Press , , , or to enter the option you to select an operation to [RAID] mode. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 5-3 Turn on your screen. Chapter 5 5.1.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility To enter the AMD® Option ROM utility: 1. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are set and partition. • Controller...
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... Windows® OS is installed to complete the installation. For Windows® XP operating system, load the AMD® AHCI 32/64 bit WinXP Driver with the AHCI driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. Chapter 5 5.3 ASUS AMD Series SATA Mode Notice The SATA6G_1-4 and SATA6G_5 connectors of the OS for details. 5.3.1 Installing AHCI...
... Windows® OS is installed to complete the installation. For Windows® XP operating system, load the AMD® AHCI 32/64 bit WinXP Driver with the AHCI driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. Chapter 5 5.3 ASUS AMD Series SATA Mode Notice The SATA6G_1-4 and SATA6G_5 connectors of the OS for details. 5.3.1 Installing AHCI...
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... 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. Select your computer. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. Turn off your current graphics card driver/s. 4. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 6-1 Follow the installation procedures in this section. 6.1.1 Requirements • In Dual...
... 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. Select your computer. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. Turn off your current graphics card driver/s. 4. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 6-1 Follow the installation procedures in this section. 6.1.1 Requirements • In Dual...
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... Control Center To launch the AMD Catalyst Control Center: 1. Click Catalyst Control Center to install the device drivers. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 6.1.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your AMD graphic cards. 6.1.4 Installing the device drivers Refer ...to the documentation that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology. Right-click on the Windows® desktop and select Catalyst Control Center. 2. Ensure that ...
... Control Center To launch the AMD Catalyst Control Center: 1. Click Catalyst Control Center to install the device drivers. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 6.1.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your AMD graphic cards. 6.1.4 Installing the device drivers Refer ...to the documentation that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology. Right-click on the Windows® desktop and select Catalyst Control Center. 2. Ensure that ...
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Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology 1. Click Apply to save and activate the GPU settings made. In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Performance > AMD CrossFireXTM. 2. Select Enable CrossFireXTM. 3. Select a GPU combination from the drop-down list. 4. Chapter 6 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 6-5
Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology 1. Click Apply to save and activate the GPU settings made. In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Performance > AMD CrossFireXTM. 2. Select Enable CrossFireXTM. 3. Select a GPU combination from the drop-down list. 4. Chapter 6 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 6-5