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Contents Safety information...vi 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 ...fan assembly installation 2-4 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-10 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-11 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time ...
Contents Safety information...vi 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 ...fan assembly installation 2-4 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-10 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-11 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time ...
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... 3-24 3.6.9 Network Stack 3-25 3.7 Monitor menu 3-26 3.8 Boot menu 3-29 3.9 Tool menu 3-34 3.10 Exit menu 3-35 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-36 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-36 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-37 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-38 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...
... 3-24 3.6.9 Network Stack 3-25 3.7 Monitor menu 3-26 3.8 Boot menu 3-29 3.9 Tool menu 3-34 3.10 Exit menu 3-35 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-36 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-36 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-37 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-38 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...
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... 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... 6-6 6.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 6-6 6.2.3 Installing the device drivers 6-7 6.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI® technology 6-8 Appendix Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 v
... 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... 6-6 6.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 6-6 6.2.3 Installing the device drivers 6-7 6.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI® technology 6-8 Appendix Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 v
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...174; SLI® graphics cards. Chapter 6: Multiple GPU Support This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. 3. Chapter 4: Software Support ...motherboard. 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. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that may include optional ...
...174; SLI® graphics cards. Chapter 6: Multiple GPU Support This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. 3. Chapter 4: Software Support ...motherboard. 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. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that may include optional ...
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... 3 - ASUS Q-Shield - TUF ESD Guards 2 - TUF Thermal Radar 2 "TUF ENGINE!" ASUS SafeSlot - DRCT header - SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 specifications summary USB Exclusive TUF Features Other Special Features 2 x ASMedia® USB 3.1 controllers - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for EZ BIOS download scheduling - ASUS Q-DIMM - standard) "Safe & Stable!" ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 - TUF LANGuard - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Q-Slot - Multi-language BIOS...
... 3 - ASUS Q-Shield - TUF ESD Guards 2 - TUF Thermal Radar 2 "TUF ENGINE!" ASUS SafeSlot - DRCT header - SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 specifications summary USB Exclusive TUF Features Other Special Features 2 x ASMedia® USB 3.1 controllers - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for EZ BIOS download scheduling - ASUS Q-DIMM - standard) "Safe & Stable!" ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 - TUF LANGuard - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Q-Slot - Multi-language BIOS...
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...SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Manageability Support DVD Form Factor 1 x Optical S/PDIF Output port 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port (Type C) 3 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port (teal blue, Type A) 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports(one port can be used as USB BIOS...1 x MemOK! button 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x Clear CMOS header 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, SLP2.1, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last ...
...SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Manageability Support DVD Form Factor 1 x Optical S/PDIF Output port 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port (Type C) 3 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port (teal blue, Type A) 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports(one port can be used as USB BIOS...1 x MemOK! button 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x Clear CMOS header 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, SLP2.1, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last ...
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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 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3, 4-pin W_PUMP) 2. AM3+ CPU socket 4. button 6. Direct Connector (2-pin DRCT...Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 17. MemOK! USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1314, USB1112) 13. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. USB BIOS Flashback button 15. Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 14. Front panel audio...
... (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 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3, 4-pin W_PUMP) 2. AM3+ CPU socket 4. button 6. Direct Connector (2-pin DRCT...Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 17. MemOK! USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1314, USB1112) 13. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. USB BIOS Flashback button 15. Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 14. Front panel audio...
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... the same CAS Latency. The 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 latest QVL. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Ensure that the DIMM fan fits to the motherboard • Always install the...
... the same CAS Latency. The 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 latest QVL. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Ensure that the DIMM fan fits to the motherboard • Always install the...
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Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning ...after using the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot up due to BIOS overclocking, press the ...
Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning ...after using the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot up due to BIOS overclocking, press the ...
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1.1.7 Jumpers 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. • Due to chipset behavior, AC power off and on the power supply or...such as system passwords. For system failure due to enable C.P.R. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. You must turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-11 Plug the power cord and turn off is required to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature....
1.1.7 Jumpers 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. • Due to chipset behavior, AC power off and on the power supply or...such as system passwords. For system failure due to enable C.P.R. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. You must turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-11 Plug the power cord and turn off is required to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature....
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USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) The BIOS Flashback LED flashes when you press the BIOS Flashback button for BIOS update. Chapter 1 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1.
USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) The BIOS Flashback LED flashes when you press the BIOS Flashback button for BIOS update. Chapter 1 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1.
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... [RAID Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. If you intend to ensure that the system recognizes your ODD device. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to ...; XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using NCQ, set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-13
... [RAID Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. If you intend to ensure that the system recognizes your ODD device. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to ...; XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using NCQ, set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-13
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... you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable to [HD] or [AC97]. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Connect one end of...
... you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable to [HD] or [AC97]. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Connect one end of...
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...USB storage device to the optical drive and install the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard. Shut down your motherboard, press the BIOS Flashback button for three seconds to automatically update the BIOS. Refer to section 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs for this motherboard. 3....three times, indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. On your computer. 5. If the system fails to automatically download the latest BIOS version. 4. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 2-11 Follow the onscreen...
...USB storage device to the optical drive and install the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard. Shut down your motherboard, press the BIOS Flashback button for three seconds to automatically update the BIOS. Refer to section 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs for this motherboard. 3....three times, indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. On your computer. 5. If the system fails to automatically download the latest BIOS version. 4. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 2-11 Follow the onscreen...
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... seconds and turns into a solid light, this scenario happens, please restart the system to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section 3.11 Updating BIOS in Chapter 3. • Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while...
... seconds and turns into a solid light, this scenario happens, please restart the system to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section 3.11 Updating BIOS in Chapter 3. • Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while...
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Connect the power cord to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the screen. Monitor b. System power 6. While the tests are off. 3. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 2-17 External SCSI devices (starting with ATX... c. Turn on self tests (POST). Connect to green after the system LED turns on. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds ...
Connect the power cord to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the screen. Monitor b. System power 6. While the tests are off. 3. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 2-17 External SCSI devices (starting with ATX... c. Turn on self tests (POST). Connect to green after the system LED turns on. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds ...
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... is ON, press the power button for more than four seconds to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Chapter 2 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Press the power switch for less than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off ...depending on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on the BIOS setting. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One ...
... is ON, press the power button for more than four seconds to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Chapter 2 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Press the power switch for less than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off ...depending on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on the BIOS setting. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One ...
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... to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error message... on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as your operating system. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a...
... to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error message... on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as your operating system. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a...
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... or from the Exit/Advanced Mode screen. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. Please visit ASUS website for information on how to update the BIOS or configure its routines. See section 1.1.7 Jumpers ...for the detailed BIOS content manual. If you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system ...
... or from the Exit/Advanced Mode screen. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. Please visit ASUS website for information on how to update the BIOS or configure its routines. See section 1.1.7 Jumpers ...for the detailed BIOS content manual. If you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system ...
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...changed. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, and CPU/chassis fan speed Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Chapter 3 Selects... Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you to the Setup Mode item in section 3.7 Boot menu for details. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 3-3 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) ...
...changed. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, and CPU/chassis fan speed Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Chapter 3 Selects... Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you to the Setup Mode item in section 3.7 Boot menu for details. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 3-3 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) ...
