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......vii About this guide...viii SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 specifications summary x Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-1 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 "Ultimate COOL!" Thermal Solution 1-2 1.1.3 "TUF ENGINE!" Guardian Angel 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-3 1.1.6 Other ... device connection 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 iii Power Design 1-2 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!"
......vii About this guide...viii SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 specifications summary x Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-1 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 "Ultimate COOL!" Thermal Solution 1-2 1.1.3 "TUF ENGINE!" Guardian Angel 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-3 1.1.6 Other ... device connection 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 iii Power Design 1-2 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!"
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...Audio I/O connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-17 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3-1 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 Main menu 3-6 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-8 3.5 Advanced... menu 3-30 3.8 Tools menu 3-36 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-36 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-37 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-38 3.9 Exit menu 3-39 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-40 3.10.1 ASUS Update 3-40 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-43 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-44 Chapter 4: Software support 4-1 4.1...
...Audio I/O connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-17 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3-1 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 Main menu 3-6 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-8 3.5 Advanced... menu 3-30 3.8 Tools menu 3-36 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-36 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-37 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-38 3.9 Exit menu 3-39 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-40 3.10.1 ASUS Update 3-40 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-43 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-44 Chapter 4: Software support 4-1 4.1...
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... 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 4-38 Chapter 5: RAID support 5-1 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks...
... 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 4-38 Chapter 5: RAID support 5-1 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks...
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... graphics cards. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. viii How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer.... Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources ...
... graphics cards. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. viii How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer.... Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources ...
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ASUS DIGI+ Power Control utility - MemOK! - TUF Thermal radar TUF ENGINE! ESD Guards - Guardian Angel - Anti Surge Front panel USB 3.0 support Remote GO! SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 specifications summary USB Exclusive TUF features Other special features 3 x ASMedia® USB 3.0 controllers -... & Stable! USB 3.0 Boost Network iControl ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard DirectKey AI Suite II ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS O.C. TUF CeraM!X heatsink coating technology -...
ASUS DIGI+ Power Control utility - MemOK! - TUF Thermal radar TUF ENGINE! ESD Guards - Guardian Angel - Anti Surge Front panel USB 3.0 support Remote GO! SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 specifications summary USB Exclusive TUF features Other special features 3 x ASMedia® USB 3.0 controllers -... & Stable! USB 3.0 Boost Network iControl ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard DirectKey AI Suite II ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS O.C. TUF CeraM!X heatsink coating technology -...
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xii SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Output port 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s ports [red] 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports [blue] 8 x USB ...panel (Q-Connector) 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, SLP2.1, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM...
xii SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Output port 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s ports [red] 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports [blue] 8 x USB ...panel (Q-Connector) 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, SLP2.1, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM...
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... your computer and directly enter the BIOS during POST. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for complete comfort and convenience. • File Transfer: Send and share files between your PC and smart devices* with difficult POST situations. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-3 With this feature, you with the...
... your computer and directly enter the BIOS during POST. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for complete comfort and convenience. • File Transfer: Send and share files between your PC and smart devices* with difficult POST situations. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-3 With this feature, you with the...
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... for about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. S/PDIF-out on Back I/O port This motherboard provides a convenient connectivity to 170% faster than the standard USB 3.0 transfer speed. This is in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental...
... for about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. S/PDIF-out on Back I/O port This motherboard provides a convenient connectivity to 170% faster than the standard USB 3.0 transfer speed. This is in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental...
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... one (1) module inserted into both the beige and brown slots as Single-channel memory configuration. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel... memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration...
... one (1) module inserted into both the beige and brown slots as Single-channel memory configuration. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel... memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration...
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...8226; If your system fails to boot up when the DIMM is ideal for about 30 seconds for the exact location of failsafe settings. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-25 Chapter 1 button Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! The blinking speed of...failsafe settings. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to boot and load the BIOS default settings. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also ...
...8226; If your system fails to boot up when the DIMM is ideal for about 30 seconds for the exact location of failsafe settings. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-25 Chapter 1 button Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! The blinking speed of...failsafe settings. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to boot and load the BIOS default settings. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also ...
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Ensure to save your data before using the power-on and you to reboot and enter the BIOS directly. • Turn off your system and conveniently enter the BIOS during POST. DirectKey button This feature allows your system will shut down. It also allows you press the DirectKey button, your system ...to go through POST (without entering the BIOS) when you can enter the BIOS anytime without having to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on button to turn ...
Ensure to save your data before using the power-on and you to reboot and enter the BIOS directly. • Turn off your system and conveniently enter the BIOS during POST. DirectKey button This feature allows your system will shut down. It also allows you press the DirectKey button, your system ...to go through POST (without entering the BIOS) when you can enter the BIOS anytime without having to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on button to turn ...
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... power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to enable C.P.R. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. Hold... down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to pins 2-3. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-27 Chapter 1 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper ...
... power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to enable C.P.R. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. Hold... down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to pins 2-3. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-27 Chapter 1 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper ...
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The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-29 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 chipset. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration ...or [IDE Mode] to ensure that the system recognizes your ODD device. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, ...
The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-29 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 chipset. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration ...or [IDE Mode] to ensure that the system recognizes your ODD device. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, ...
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... 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 [HD] or [AC97]. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-35 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector...
... 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 [HD] or [AC97]. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-35 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector...
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...) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-37 Chapter 1 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker...
...) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-37 Chapter 1 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker...
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... results to the system's failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started If this means that the BIOS Flashback function is updated automatically. Chapter 2 USB BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback port For more BIOS update utilities in the root directory of the USB storage device and filename...
... results to the system's failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started If this means that the BIOS Flashback function is updated automatically. Chapter 2 USB BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback port For more BIOS update utilities in the root directory of the USB storage device and filename...
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Optical S/PDIF Out port 6. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 2-13 USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 9. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. USB 2.0 ports 3, 4, 5, and 6 8. USB BIOS Flashback button 10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 11. PS/2 Combo port 2. External SATA ports 7. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. LAN (RJ-45) port* 4. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 5. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 3.
Optical S/PDIF Out port 6. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 2-13 USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 9. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. USB 2.0 ports 3, 4, 5, and 6 8. USB BIOS Flashback button 10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 11. PS/2 Combo port 2. External SATA ports 7. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. LAN (RJ-45) port* 4. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 5. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 3.
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...; If you want to use the hot-plug function of the external SATA ports, you have to set the ASM1061 Storage Controller item in the BIOS setting to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for details. * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked...
...; If you want to use the hot-plug function of the external SATA ports, you have to set the ASM1061 Storage Controller item in the BIOS setting to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for details. * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked...
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... following order: a. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 2-17 Chapter 2 After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Turn on self...LED may have failed a power-on . If your retailer for the first time 1. Monitor b. Connect the power cord to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the system front panel case lights up or change from orange to green after the system...
... following order: a. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 2-17 Chapter 2 After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Turn on self...LED may have failed a power-on . If your retailer for the first time 1. Monitor b. Connect the power cord to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the system front panel case lights up or change from orange to green after the system...
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... the system is ON, press the power button for more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Press the power switch for less than four seconds to put the system on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No... memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. 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 continuous...
... the system is ON, press the power button for more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Press the power switch for less than four seconds to put the system on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No... memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. 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 continuous...