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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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...the power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by... To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the system, ensure that your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. Contact a ...
...the power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by... To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the system, ensure that your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. Contact a ...
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... includes description of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. 5. Chapter 4: Software Support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Where to find more information... are also provided. 4. vii 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. Chapter 6: Multiple GPU Support This chapter describes how to perform when installing system components. ...
... includes description of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. 5. Chapter 4: Software Support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Where to find more information... are also provided. 4. vii 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. Chapter 6: Multiple GPU Support This chapter describes how to perform when installing system components. ...
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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. xii Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
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. xii 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 handling components, use a grounded wrist ... ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
... 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 handling components, use a grounded wrist ... ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
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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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The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. Chapter 1 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with AMD® socket AM3 for the AM3+/AM3 socket. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ ...
The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. Chapter 1 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with AMD® socket AM3 for the AM3+/AM3 socket. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ ...
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Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
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... varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. Ensure that the DIMM fan fits to install 4 GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Load the... CAS Latency. The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you install memory modules of individual CPUs. c) For more memory on the motherboard. settings in Channel A and Channel B. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. Any excess...
... varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. Ensure that the DIMM fan fits to install 4 GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Load the... CAS Latency. The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you install memory modules of individual CPUs. c) For more memory on the motherboard. settings in Channel A and Channel B. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. Any excess...
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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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Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-9 Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on button that allows you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or opencase system. 1.1.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you to power up or wake up the system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1.
Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-9 Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on button that allows you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or opencase system. 1.1.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you to power up or wake up the system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1.
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... 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. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off... the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. •...
... 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. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off... the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. •...
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... later versions. 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 SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to section 3.6.4 SATA Configuration for... later versions before using NCQ, set the SATA6G_5 connectors to [IDE Mode] to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-13
... later versions. 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 SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to section 3.6.4 SATA Configuration for... later versions before using NCQ, set the SATA6G_5 connectors to [IDE Mode] to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-13
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Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-15 Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1314, USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. These ... onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 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. Doing so will damage the...
Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-15 Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1314, USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. These ... onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 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. Doing so will damage the...
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... the connector. DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2, or CHA_FAN3 for better thermal environment. These are not jumpers! ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-17 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 to the W_PUMP connector... CHA_ FAN1-3, 4-pin W_PUMP) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on water cooling device. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
... the connector. DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2, or CHA_FAN3 for better thermal environment. These are not jumpers! ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-17 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 to the W_PUMP connector... CHA_ FAN1-3, 4-pin W_PUMP) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on water cooling device. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
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... 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...
... 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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... that supports the DirectKey feature. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-21 Ensure that your chassis comes with the button cable that supports DirectKey, from the chassis to the technical documentation that came with the chassis for the chassis-mounted button that supports the DirectKey function. Refer to this connector on the motherboard. TPM connector (14-1 pin...
... that supports the DirectKey feature. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-21 Ensure that your chassis comes with the button cable that supports DirectKey, from the chassis to the technical documentation that came with the chassis for the chassis-mounted button that supports the DirectKey function. Refer to this connector on the motherboard. TPM connector (14-1 pin...