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... BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Offer to the email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as the corresponding binary/object ...their respective companies, and are included in the About Box of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUSTeK is authorized in this information. or (2) the serial number of alteration is eager to , by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT ...
... BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Offer to the email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as the corresponding binary/object ...their respective companies, and are included in the About Box of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUSTeK is authorized in this information. or (2) the serial number of alteration is eager to , by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT ...
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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 dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away ...
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 dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away ...
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... injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. . NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you MUST follow to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual.
... injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. . NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you MUST follow to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual.
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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. Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xiii
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. Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xiii
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..., 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. The stability and compatibility of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the same version or date code (D/C) from a memory module. To operate at the vendor-marked or...
..., 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. The stability and compatibility of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the same version or date code (D/C) from a memory module. To operate at the vendor-marked or...
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... turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for successful boot. • Refer to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-25 Chapter 1 1.2.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you to enhance system performance. 1. This is not properly installed. If the test fails, the system... its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on a bare or opencase system.
... turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for successful boot. • Refer to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-25 Chapter 1 1.2.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you to enhance system performance. 1. This is not properly installed. If the test fails, the system... its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on a bare or opencase system.
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..., 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 ensure that the system recognizes your ODD device. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-29 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk...
..., 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 ensure that the system recognizes your ODD device. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-29 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk...
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...offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to ensure optimal performance. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your ... as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in this user manual refers to instability or boot failure.
...offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to ensure optimal performance. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your ... as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in this user manual refers to instability or boot failure.
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.... Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the CPU and VGA frequency. You can also key in the desired value... [Auto] Allows you to [Manual]. Use the and keys to adjust the PCIE frequency. The values range from 100 to set the HyperTransport link speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] [2200MHz] [2400MHz] [2600MHz] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-9 Configuration options: [Auto]...
.... Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the CPU and VGA frequency. You can also key in the desired value... [Auto] Allows you to [Manual]. Use the and keys to adjust the PCIE frequency. The values range from 100 to set the HyperTransport link speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] [2200MHz] [2400MHz] [2600MHz] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-9 Configuration options: [Auto]...
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...Power Phase Control [Standard] Allows you to increase VRM efficiency [Standard] Proceeds phase control depending on your CPU specification. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-13 Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. CPU/NB Load...] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. Reduce the phase number under heavy system loading to Extreme and Manual Mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] CPU Current Capability [Auto] This item provides wider total...
...Power Phase Control [Standard] Allows you to increase VRM efficiency [Standard] Proceeds phase control depending on your CPU specification. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-13 Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. CPU/NB Load...] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. Reduce the phase number under heavy system loading to Extreme and Manual Mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] CPU Current Capability [Auto] This item provides wider total...
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...CPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [Fast] [Ultra Fast] Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Probe Current] Select to Manual Mode. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [Fast] [Ultra Fast] The actual performance boost may vary... depending on your CPU configuration. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to maintain the current VRM balance. CPU/NB Power Response Control [Auto] The DIGI...
...CPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [Fast] [Ultra Fast] Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Probe Current] Select to Manual Mode. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [Fast] [Ultra Fast] The actual performance boost may vary... depending on your CPU configuration. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to maintain the current VRM balance. CPU/NB Power Response Control [Auto] The DIGI...
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...Configuration options: [300KHZ] [350KHZ] [400KHZ] [450KHZ] [500KHZ] DRAM Power Phase Control [Optimized] [Optimized] Allows you to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Allows you to set the CPU offset voltage. Use the and keys to increase the O.C. Assign a ... the and keys to adjust the DRAM switching frequency. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-15 Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] DRAM Voltage Frequency [300KHZ] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU...
...Configuration options: [300KHZ] [350KHZ] [400KHZ] [450KHZ] [500KHZ] DRAM Power Phase Control [Optimized] [Optimized] Allows you to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Allows you to set the CPU offset voltage. Use the and keys to increase the O.C. Assign a ... the and keys to adjust the DRAM switching frequency. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-15 Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] DRAM Voltage Frequency [300KHZ] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU...
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... Onboard Devices Configuration Scroll down to enable or disable the core's activation. 3.5.6 CPU Core On/Off Function UEFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-23 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version ...(C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai...
... Onboard Devices Configuration Scroll down to enable or disable the core's activation. 3.5.6 CPU Core On/Off Function UEFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-23 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version ...(C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai...
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...duty cycle. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 1/4 [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to [Manual]. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to 100%. The values range from 20% to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. CPU Lower ... [Silent] 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 adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the...
...duty cycle. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 1/4 [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to [Manual]. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to 100%. The values range from 20% to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. CPU Lower ... [Silent] 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 adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the...
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... from 20% to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The following four items appear only when you to set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. The values range from 0% to 90ºC. Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to 100%. Chassis Fan Max. CPU Fan Min. When the... temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-29
... from 20% to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The following four items appear only when you to set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. The values range from 0% to 90ºC. Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to 100%. Chassis Fan Max. CPU Fan Min. When the... temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-29
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...unauthorized firmware, operating systems, or UEFI drivers from the BIOS database. [Custom] Allows you to clear all default Secure Boot keys. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-33 Microsoft® Secure Boot only supports Windows® UEFI mode. This item only appears when you set OS Type item to [Windows... (PK, KEK, db, dbx) Install Default Secure Boot keys Allows you set Secure Boot Mode to customize the Secure Boot settings and manually load its keys to Loaded mode. OS Type [Windows UEFI mode] Allows you load the default Secure Boot keys. Key-exchange Key (...
...unauthorized firmware, operating systems, or UEFI drivers from the BIOS database. [Custom] Allows you to clear all default Secure Boot keys. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-33 Microsoft® Secure Boot only supports Windows® UEFI mode. This item only appears when you set OS Type item to [Windows... (PK, KEK, db, dbx) Install Default Secure Boot keys Allows you set Secure Boot Mode to customize the Secure Boot settings and manually load its keys to Loaded mode. OS Type [Windows UEFI mode] Allows you load the default Secure Boot keys. Key-exchange Key (...
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... or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD ...and a USB flash disk drive. If there is potentially risky. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the current version of...
... or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD ...and a USB flash disk drive. If there is potentially risky. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the current version of...
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... to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Locate the BIOS file and click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup From the...
... to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Locate the BIOS file and click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup From the...
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... prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. See Chaper 3 of your computer. 4. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-47 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Restart your motherboard user manual for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to...
... prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. See Chaper 3 of your computer. 4. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-47 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Restart your motherboard user manual for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to...