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...carrier and the location where you give us a notification to this product. No part of the product is authorized in this information. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ... or translated into any language in obtaining the full corresponding source code we can coordinate the terms and cost of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it shipped to, by sending a request to...
...carrier and the location where you give us a notification to this product. No part of the product is authorized in this information. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ... or translated into any language in obtaining the full corresponding source code we can coordinate the terms and cost of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it shipped to, by sending a request to...
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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 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.1.4 System ...
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 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.1.4 System ...
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... architecture * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) of AM3+/ AM3 CPU. ** Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. 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 Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode) Intel® 211 Gigabit LAN controller Turbo LAN TUF...
... architecture * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) of AM3+/ AM3 CPU. ** Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. 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 Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode) Intel® 211 Gigabit LAN controller Turbo LAN TUF...
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... blue, Type A) ASMedia® USB 3.0 Hub - standard) "Safe & Stable!" supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 8 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) AMD® SB950 Chipset - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) "Ultimate COOL!" SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 specifications summary USB Exclusive TUF Features Other Special Features 2 x ASMedia® USB 3.1 controllers - Profile -
... blue, Type A) ASMedia® USB 3.0 Hub - standard) "Safe & Stable!" supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 8 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) AMD® SB950 Chipset - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) "Ultimate COOL!" SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 specifications summary USB Exclusive TUF Features Other Special Features 2 x ASMedia® USB 3.1 controllers - Profile -
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xi 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... Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers Anti-virus software (OEM version) ASUS Update ASUS Utilities ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xi 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... Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers Anti-virus software (OEM version) ASUS Update ASUS Utilities ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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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. 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.
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... SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. 2. The S/PDIF module is available from your system chassis, with the USB 3.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_E56, USB3_E78) This connector is for the additional...
... SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. 2. The S/PDIF module is available from your system chassis, with the USB 3.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_E56, USB3_E78) This connector is for the additional...
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...the module to 48 MBps connection speed. Chapter 1 4. Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the... ASUS Q-Connector first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-15 The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately....
...the module to 48 MBps connection speed. Chapter 1 4. Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the... ASUS Q-Connector first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-15 The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately....
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...; If you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Chapter 1 9. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-19 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to...
...; If you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Chapter 1 9. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-19 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to...
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Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the ... that do not fit on any menu screen means that menu. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to enter notes of options. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 3-5 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is user-configurable, you to display the other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced...
Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the ... that do not fit on any menu screen means that menu. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to enter notes of options. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 3-5 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is user-configurable, you to display the other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced...
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... that supports LINUX-based systems to convert 32bit I/O to enable Memory Channel Interleaving function. C1E [Disabled] This item allows your system to utilize the AMD specific ACPI states to enable Memory Bank Interleaving function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [64MB] Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto...
... that supports LINUX-based systems to convert 32bit I/O to enable Memory Channel Interleaving function. C1E [Disabled] This item allows your system to utilize the AMD specific ACPI states to enable Memory Bank Interleaving function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [64MB] Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto...
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...-containing button cell battery in different regions. You may obtain a copy of the License at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Appendix ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 A-3 This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in ...asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for you may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other components as well as the packaging materials. Google™ License Terms Copyright© 2016 Google Inc. This product has been designed to the highest standards for the specific...
...-containing button cell battery in different regions. You may obtain a copy of the License at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Appendix ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 A-3 This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in ...asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for you may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other components as well as the packaging materials. Google™ License Terms Copyright© 2016 Google Inc. This product has been designed to the highest standards for the specific...
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... interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with ...part 15 of the FCC Rules. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that may cause undesired operation. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus...
... interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with ...part 15 of the FCC Rules. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that may cause undesired operation. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus...