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Thermal Solution 1-2 1.1.3 "TUF ENGINE!" Power Design 1-2 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!" Contents Safety information...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!" Guardian Angel 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-3 1.1.6 Other special features 1-4 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-5 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.2.3 Central Processing...
Thermal Solution 1-2 1.1.3 "TUF ENGINE!" Power Design 1-2 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!" Contents Safety information...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!" Guardian Angel 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-3 1.1.6 Other special features 1-4 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-5 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.2.3 Central Processing...
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... II / Athlon II™ / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports AMD® 140W CPU AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet Technology Supports 32nm CPU AMD® 990FX / SB950 Chipset Up to 5.2 GT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, ECC, non... to get the best performance. Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming and front panel jack- ASUS noise filter (continued on the next page) BD audio layer content protection - SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support LAN Storage Audio ...
... II / Athlon II™ / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports AMD® 140W CPU AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet Technology Supports 32nm CPU AMD® 990FX / SB950 Chipset Up to 5.2 GT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, ECC, non... to get the best performance. Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming and front panel jack- ASUS noise filter (continued on the next page) BD audio layer content protection - SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support LAN Storage Audio ...
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... 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 Thermal radar TUF ENGINE! ASUS DIGI+ Power Control utility - ESD Guards - Digital Power Design - 8+2 Digital phase power design - Guardian Angel - MemOK! - SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 specifications summary USB Exclusive TUF features Other special features...
... 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 Thermal radar TUF ENGINE! ASUS DIGI+ Power Control utility - ESD Guards - Digital Power Design - 8+2 Digital phase power design - Guardian Angel - MemOK! - SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 specifications summary USB Exclusive TUF features Other special features...
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... Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form...
... Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form...
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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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...2.0 to accelerate data transfer rate up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. This motherboard features the AMD® 990FX/SB950 platform, optimizing PCIe allocation in the new 32nm manufacturing process. Total bandwidth for users who wish to improve and optimize ... DDR3 memory that provide twice the performance of 1866 MHz to boost the system's performance, and to them. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-1 PCIe 3.0 will become a must-have the latest technology available to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of both SLI™ and...
...2.0 to accelerate data transfer rate up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. This motherboard features the AMD® 990FX/SB950 platform, optimizing PCIe allocation in the new 32nm manufacturing process. Total bandwidth for users who wish to improve and optimize ... DDR3 memory that provide twice the performance of 1866 MHz to boost the system's performance, and to them. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-1 PCIe 3.0 will become a must-have the latest technology available to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of both SLI™ and...
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...key during boot-up. Remote GO! It provides a seamless environment for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-3 MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to simply press a button to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot ...compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup. 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond...
...key during boot-up. Remote GO! It provides a seamless environment for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-3 MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to simply press a button to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot ...compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup. 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond...
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Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-5 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power ...
Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-5 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power ...
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... DIMM slots 5. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 1-36 1-8 1-34 1-9 1-25 1-30 1-29 1-30 1-38 1-37 1-26 1-33 1-27 1-32 1-28 1-38 1-35 1-31 Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-7 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_56) 7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 11. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 17...
... DIMM slots 5. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 1-36 1-8 1-34 1-9 1-25 1-30 1-29 1-30 1-38 1-37 1-26 1-33 1-27 1-32 1-28 1-38 1-35 1-31 Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-7 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_56) 7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 11. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 17...
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1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-9 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-9 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
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...) 1 2 4 7-10-10-28 1.65 • • • 9-10-9-28 1.65 • • • - - • • Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-11 Timing CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M4A2400C9R 16GB DS (Ver4.13)(XMP) (4x4GB) G.SKILL F3-19200CL10Q32GBZHD(XMP) 32GB DS (4x8GB) G.SKILL F3-19200CL11Q16GBZHD(XMP) 16GB DS (4x4GB) G.SKILL... GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 4GB DS (2x2GB) FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) 4GB DS (2x2GB) Chip Brand Chip NO. - - - - SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
...) 1 2 4 7-10-10-28 1.65 • • • 9-10-9-28 1.65 • • • - - • • Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-11 Timing CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M4A2400C9R 16GB DS (Ver4.13)(XMP) (4x4GB) G.SKILL F3-19200CL10Q32GBZHD(XMP) 32GB DS (4x8GB) G.SKILL F3-19200CL11Q16GBZHD(XMP) 16GB DS (4x4GB) G.SKILL... GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 4GB DS (2x2GB) FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) 4GB DS (2x2GB) Chip Brand Chip NO. - - - - SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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... - Timing 9-9-9-28 Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 12 4 1.5 • • • 1.65 •• Apacer - NO • • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-15 DDR3 1800 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
... - Timing 9-9-9-28 Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 12 4 1.5 • • • 1.65 •• Apacer - NO • • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-15 DDR3 1800 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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... - - ACTICA ACT4GHU72D8H1333H 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR(ECC) - - ATP AQ12M72E8BKH9S 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C(ECC) - - (continued on the next page) DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 24 Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-19 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage ACTICA ACT1GHU64B8F1333S 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F - - AMD AE32G1339U1-U 2GB SS AMD 23EY4587MB3H - 1.5 AMD AE34G1339U2-U 4GB...
... - - ACTICA ACT4GHU72D8H1333H 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR(ECC) - - ATP AQ12M72E8BKH9S 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C(ECC) - - (continued on the next page) DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 24 Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-19 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage ACTICA ACT1GHU64B8F1333S 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F - - AMD AE32G1339U1-U 2GB SS AMD 23EY4587MB3H - 1.5 AMD AE34G1339U2-U 4GB...
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Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 Slot Description PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (single at x16, dual at x16/x16, triple at x16/x8/x8 mode) PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0 x16_3 slot PCI slot PCIe 3.0 x16_4 slot ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-23
Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 Slot Description PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (single at x16, dual at x16/x16, triple at x16/x8/x8 mode) PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 3.0 x16_3 slot PCI slot PCIe 3.0 x16_4 slot ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-23
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...! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! This is not properly installed. MemOK! ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-25 Chapter 1 1.2.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you to enhance system performance. 1. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to ...using the MemOK! switch to boot up when the DIMM is ideal for the system to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are...
...! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! This is not properly installed. MemOK! ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-25 Chapter 1 1.2.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you to enhance system performance. 1. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to ...using the MemOK! switch to boot up when the DIMM is ideal for the system to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are...
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... the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. You must turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-27 Chapter 1 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This...
... the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. You must turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-27 Chapter 1 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This...
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... disk drives. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-29 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...
... disk drives. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-29 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...
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The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-31 4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-31 4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
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Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-33 6.
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-33 6.
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... connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-35 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD] or [AC97...
... connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-35 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD] or [AC97...