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... are used only for which is valid to infringe. ASUSTeK is distributed without the express written permission of shipment with you. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ... request please provide the name, model number and version, as the corresponding binary/object code. 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. or (2) the serial number of the product...
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4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS TUF Thermal Radar 4-4 4.3.3 Remote GO 4-8 4.3.4 TurboV EVO 4-19 4.3.5 DIGI+ Power Control 4-22 4.3.6 Sensor Recorder 4-25 4.3.7 Ai Charger 4-27 4.3.8 USB 3.0 Boost 4-28 4.3.9 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-29 4.3.10 Network iControl 4-31 4.3.11 ASUS Update 4-36 4.3.12 MyLogo2 4-37 4.3.13 Audio configurations...
4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS TUF Thermal Radar 4-4 4.3.3 Remote GO 4-8 4.3.4 TurboV EVO 4-19 4.3.5 DIGI+ Power Control 4-22 4.3.6 Sensor Recorder 4-25 4.3.7 Ai Charger 4-27 4.3.8 USB 3.0 Boost 4-28 4.3.9 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-29 4.3.10 Network iControl 4-31 4.3.11 ASUS Update 4-36 4.3.12 MyLogo2 4-37 4.3.13 Audio configurations...
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.... These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you are...
.... These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you are...
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... more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). ix If you must press the Enter or Return key. Conventions used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. . CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete...
... more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). ix If you must press the Enter or Return key. Conventions used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. . CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete...
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Actual product specifications may vary with different models. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 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 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x TUF Five-year warranty manual • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. xiii
Actual product specifications may vary with different models. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 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 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x TUF Five-year warranty manual • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. xiii
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... the same vendor. b) Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you install memory modules of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: a) Use a maximum of 3GB system memory...
... the same vendor. b) Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you install memory modules of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: a) Use a maximum of 3GB system memory...
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...DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to boot and load the BIOS default settings. Press and hold the MemOK! function. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-25 Chapter 1 function. • The MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after .... • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on a bare or opencase system. switch lights continuously. The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also ...
...DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to boot and load the BIOS default settings. Press and hold the MemOK! function. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-25 Chapter 1 function. • The MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after .... • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on a bare or opencase system. switch lights continuously. The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also ...
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ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-29 AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) These connectors connect to ensure that the system recognizes your ODD device. • When using ... drives, you intend to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.4 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 item in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set...
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-29 AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) These connectors connect to ensure that the system recognizes your ODD device. • When using ... drives, you intend to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.4 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 item in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set...
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...manual refers to instability or boot failure. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2... settings except in the motherboard CMOS. 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 user-friendly interface that ...
...manual refers to instability or boot failure. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2... settings except in the motherboard CMOS. 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 user-friendly interface that ...
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...PCIE frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [D.O.C.P.] Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. AMD Turbo CORE ...Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] [2200MHz] [2400MHz] [2600MHz] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-9 The values range from 100 to 600. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to set the AMD Turbo CORE technology. The following ...
...PCIE frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [D.O.C.P.] Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. AMD Turbo CORE ...Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] [2200MHz] [2400MHz] [2600MHz] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-9 The values range from 100 to 600. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to set the AMD Turbo CORE technology. The following ...
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... mode. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-13 DIGI+ Power Control CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by AMD VRM specification and affects CPU voltage. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to Extreme and Manual Mode. Higher value ...[Extreme] The actual performance boost may vary depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] CPU Current Capability [Auto] This...
... mode. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-13 DIGI+ Power Control CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by AMD VRM specification and affects CPU voltage. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to Extreme and Manual Mode. Higher value ...[Extreme] The actual performance boost may vary depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] CPU Current Capability [Auto] This...
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... [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty Control adjusts the current and thermal conditions of every component's phase. [T. Probe Current] Select to Manual Mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [Fast] [Ultra Fast] The actual performance boost may vary depending on your...[Fast] [Medium] [Regular] CPU Voltage Frequency [Auto] Frequency switching affects the VRM transient response, and the thermal component. Probe] Select to [Manual Adjustment]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [Fast] [Ultra Fast] Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The thermal conditions should ...
... [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty Control adjusts the current and thermal conditions of every component's phase. [T. Probe Current] Select to Manual Mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [Fast] [Ultra Fast] The actual performance boost may vary depending on your...[Fast] [Medium] [Regular] CPU Voltage Frequency [Auto] Frequency switching affects the VRM transient response, and the thermal component. Probe] Select to [Manual Adjustment]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [Fast] [Ultra Fast] Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The thermal conditions should ...
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...simultaneously. The values range depends on your CPU. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-15 range, or a low DRAM frequency for a better system stability. Refer to increase the O.C. The thermal conditions should be monitored. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the...[Optimized] Allows you to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Allows you to [Offset Mode]. [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. CPU & NB Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a ...
...simultaneously. The values range depends on your CPU. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-15 range, or a low DRAM frequency for a better system stability. Refer to increase the O.C. The thermal conditions should be monitored. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the...[Optimized] Allows you to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Allows you to [Offset Mode]. [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. CPU & NB Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a ...
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...;: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-23 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuration Scroll down to enable or disable the core's activation. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core... Activation to [Manual]. 3rd Core - 4th Core [Enabled] Allows you to automatically or manually activate the CPU cores. F1: General Help F2:...
...;: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-23 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuration Scroll down to enable or disable the core's activation. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core... Activation to [Manual]. 3rd Core - 4th Core [Enabled] Allows you to automatically or manually activate the CPU cores. F1: General Help F2:...
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... 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 adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. When the CPU temperature is under 40ºC, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum...CPU Fan Min. The following four items appear only when you set the CPU fan warning speed. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to [Manual]. The values range from 20% to disable or set the appropriate performance level of the CPU temperature. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 ...
... 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 adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. When the CPU temperature is under 40ºC, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum...CPU Fan Min. The following four items appear only when you set the CPU fan warning speed. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to [Manual]. The values range from 20% to disable or set the appropriate performance level of the CPU temperature. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 ...
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... fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. The values range from 20% to 100%. The values range from 0% to 100%. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-29 Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the chassis temperature. Chassis Fan Max. CPU Fan ... keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. The following four items appear only when you to set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. Chassis Fan 1/4 Profile [...
... fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. The values range from 20% to 100%. The values range from 0% to 100%. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-29 Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the chassis temperature. Chassis Fan Max. CPU Fan ... keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. The following four items appear only when you to set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. Chassis Fan 1/4 Profile [...
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...allows you to immediately load the default Security Boot keys, Platform key (PK), Key-exchange Key (KEK), Signature database (db), and Revoked Signatures (dbx). Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-33 Manage the Secure Boot Keys (PK, KEK, db, dbx) Install Default Secure Boot keys Allows you to clear all default Secure Boot keys. Only... Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys from the BIOS database. Secure Boot Allows you to customize the Secure Boot settings and manually load its keys to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST.
...allows you to immediately load the default Security Boot keys, Platform key (PK), Key-exchange Key (KEK), Signature database (db), and Revoked Signatures (dbx). Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-33 Manage the Secure Boot Keys (PK, KEK, db, dbx) Install Default Secure Boot keys Allows you to clear all default Secure Boot keys. Only... Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys from the BIOS database. Secure Boot Allows you to customize the Secure Boot settings and manually load its keys to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST.
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...a USB flash disk drive. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in the future. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using... a USB flash drive. 3. If there is potentially risky. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Chapter 3 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup...
...a USB flash disk drive. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in the future. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using... a USB flash drive. 3. If there is potentially risky. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Chapter 3 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup...
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...BIOS boot logo. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Locate the BIOS file and click Next. The actual BIOS information vary ...by models. • Refer to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, and then click Next. 2.
...BIOS boot logo. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Locate the BIOS file and click Next. The actual BIOS information vary ...by models. • Refer to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, and then click Next. 2.
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... and press . Restart your motherboard user manual for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS Updater. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-47 DO NOT shut down or...
... and press . Restart your motherboard user manual for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS Updater. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-47 DO NOT shut down or...