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... companies, and are included in any form or by any warranty to this product. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Copies of reproduction and shipment, which... service will be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in this email address). ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...
... companies, and are included in any form or by any warranty to this product. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Copies of reproduction and shipment, which... service will be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in this email address). ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...
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... 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...
... 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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.... • Ensure that your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area.
.... • Ensure that your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area.
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... greater-than sign means that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Conventions used throughout this manual. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to emphasize a word or a phrase.
... greater-than sign means that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Conventions used throughout this manual. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to emphasize a word or a phrase.
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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. xii
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..., you intend to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-13 If 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. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. 1.1.9 Internal...
..., you intend to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-13 If 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. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. 1.1.9 Internal...
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...NOT change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same ... device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise...
...NOT change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same ... device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise...
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..., load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. After doing either of the three options, press key to the default value. Please visit ASUS website for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your... startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Do this section are for the detailed BIOS content manual. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
..., load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. After doing either of the three options, press key to the default value. Please visit ASUS website for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your... startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Do this section are for the detailed BIOS content manual. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
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... Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [D.O.C.P.] Allows you to set the ratio between the NB (in CPU) Clock and the CPU ... [2800MHz] [3000MHz] [3200MHz] HT Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to [Enabled] for EMI control. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows user can manually adjust the maximum non-CPB mode CPU ratio. CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto...
... Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [D.O.C.P.] Allows you to set the ratio between the NB (in CPU) Clock and the CPU ... [2800MHz] [3000MHz] [3200MHz] HT Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to [Enabled] for EMI control. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows user can manually adjust the maximum non-CPB mode CPU ratio. CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto...
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... a higher frequency gets faster transient response. [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Spread Spectrum item. [Manual] Allows you to enhance system stability. VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled] This item allows you to enable the spread spectrum to... VRM efficiency. [Standard] Proceeds phase control depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. Increasing phase number under light system loading to get more transient and better thermal performance. ...
... a higher frequency gets faster transient response. [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Spread Spectrum item. [Manual] Allows you to enhance system stability. VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled] This item allows you to enable the spread spectrum to... VRM efficiency. [Standard] Proceeds phase control depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. Increasing phase number under light system loading to get more transient and better thermal performance. ...
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... to enlarge the overclocking potential. Configuration options: [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] The following item appears only when you set the CPU Offset voltage. Configuration options: [+] [-] CPU Offset Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set CPU Voltage Frequency to [Offset Mode]. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 3-13 The values range from 0.006250V to 400 KHz...
... to enlarge the overclocking potential. Configuration options: [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] The following item appears only when you set the CPU Offset voltage. Configuration options: [+] [-] CPU Offset Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set CPU Voltage Frequency to [Offset Mode]. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 3-13 The values range from 0.006250V to 400 KHz...
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...DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set CPU & NB Voltage to 1.900000V with an interval of 0.06250V. The values range from 0.500000V to [Manual Mode]. The values range from 1.801800V to set the Northbridge voltage. Use the or to adjust the value. Use the or to adjust the value.... NB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 2.805000V with a 0.006250V interval. The values range from 1.200000V to 2.135000V with a 0.006250V interval. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU VDDA voltage. CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. Use ...
...DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set CPU & NB Voltage to 1.900000V with an interval of 0.06250V. The values range from 0.500000V to [Manual Mode]. The values range from 1.801800V to set the Northbridge voltage. Use the or to adjust the value. Use the or to adjust the value.... NB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 2.805000V with a 0.006250V interval. The values range from 1.200000V to 2.135000V with a 0.006250V interval. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU VDDA voltage. CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. Use ...
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... turn off 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc core manually. 3.6.6 CPU Core On/Off Function The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when you installed on the... CPU you set CPU Core Activation to [Manual]. 3rd & 4th Core [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5th & 6th Core [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 3-21...
... turn off 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc core manually. 3.6.6 CPU Core On/Off Function The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when you installed on the... CPU you set CPU Core Activation to [Manual]. 3rd & 4th Core [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5th & 6th Core [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 3-21...
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...] [100 RPM] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 3-27 CPU Fan Min. CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item allows you to set CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. The CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. CPU Fan Max. The following items...Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 100%. Chassis Fan 1-3 Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item allows you set the chassis fan warning speed. Duty Cycle(%) [30]...
...] [100 RPM] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 3-27 CPU Fan Min. CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item allows you to set CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. The CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. CPU Fan Max. The following items...Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 100%. Chassis Fan 1-3 Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item allows you set the chassis fan warning speed. Duty Cycle(%) [30]...
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... mode] Enable the Water Pump control in PWM mode for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Ignore] [100 RPM] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Chassis Fan 1-3 Profile...
... mode] Enable the Water Pump control in PWM mode for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Ignore] [100 RPM] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Chassis Fan 1-3 Profile...
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... an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is available in Windows® environment. 2. 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. 3.11..., BIOS updating is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to...
... an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is available in Windows® environment. 2. 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. 3.11..., BIOS updating is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to...
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...actual software manuals containing in the support DVD. Support DVD main menu Shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Click an item to open the folder of the user guide Click to display product related information Click to display the ASUS contact information... Click to read about your motherboard's software manual: 1. Click to display the applications and other software that you wish to browse the file list of ...
...actual software manuals containing in the support DVD. Support DVD main menu Shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Click an item to open the folder of the user guide Click to display product related information Click to display the ASUS contact information... Click to read about your motherboard's software manual: 1. Click to display the applications and other software that you wish to browse the file list of ...
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... can vary depending on motherboard model. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 4-5 Click to launch AI Suite 3 menu bar AI Suite 3 main menu bar Chapter 4 • Some functions in the AI Suite 3 main menu in this user guide may vary depending on the motherboard model. • Refer to the software manual in this section are for detailed...
... can vary depending on motherboard model. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 4-5 Click to launch AI Suite 3 menu bar AI Suite 3 main menu bar Chapter 4 • Some functions in the AI Suite 3 main menu in this user guide may vary depending on the motherboard model. • Refer to the software manual in this section are for detailed...
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...Manually adjust the acceleration and deceleration time of an installed ASUS graphics card. • The VGA tab on Thermal Radar 2 appears only when you to save a new profile VGA - Click to load a saved profile Click to save a new profile 4-7 Chapter 4 VGA Allows you install an optional ASUS... 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 configure the thermal settings of the...
...Manually adjust the acceleration and deceleration time of an installed ASUS graphics card. • The VGA tab on Thermal Radar 2 appears only when you to save a new profile VGA - Click to load a saved profile Click to save a new profile 4-7 Chapter 4 VGA Allows you install an optional ASUS... 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 configure the thermal settings of the...
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Move the slider up or down to adjust the settings Click to load a saved profile Click to save a new profile Thermal Status Displays the current status of the thermal condition of your system. Click or tap to manually adjust the fan's speed (in rpm). RPM Mode Allows you to run the assessment report of your current thermal settings 4-8 Chapter 4: Software Support Chapter 4 VGA -
Move the slider up or down to adjust the settings Click to load a saved profile Click to save a new profile Thermal Status Displays the current status of the thermal condition of your system. Click or tap to manually adjust the fan's speed (in rpm). RPM Mode Allows you to run the assessment report of your current thermal settings 4-8 Chapter 4: Software Support Chapter 4 VGA -