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... 2-8 2.1.6 SATA 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!" Thermal Solution 1-2 1.1.3 "TUF ENGINE!" Contents Safety information...vii About this guide...viii SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 specifications summary x Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 1.1 Special...
... 2-8 2.1.6 SATA 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!" Thermal Solution 1-2 1.1.3 "TUF ENGINE!" Contents Safety information...vii About this guide...viii SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 specifications summary x Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 1.1 Special...
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With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots ...; / 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 /...® FX series CPU up to DDR3 1066MHz. BD audio layer content protection - ASUS noise filter (continued on the next page) SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support LAN Storage Audio...
With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots ...; / 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 /...® FX series CPU up to DDR3 1066MHz. BD audio layer content protection - ASUS noise filter (continued on the next page) SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support LAN Storage Audio...
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 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 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.
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.... This motherboard features the AMD® 990FX/SB950 platform, optimizing PCIe allocation in the new 32nm manufacturing process. AMD® 990FX Chipset AMD 990FX Chipset is optimized with up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. It provides better overclocking capabilities with its unique design, and high-quality and militarystandard components. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-1 It...
.... This motherboard features the AMD® 990FX/SB950 platform, optimizing PCIe allocation in the new 32nm manufacturing process. AMD® 990FX Chipset AMD 990FX Chipset is optimized with up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. It provides better overclocking capabilities with its unique design, and high-quality and militarystandard components. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-1 It...
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...boot-up. links PCs, tablets, smartphones, and TVs wirelessly together through an existing LAN cable and route setup. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-3 Guardian Angel ESD Guards ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Guards provides protection against electrostatic discharges, which can enter the BIOS anytime ...Media Hub: Enjoy HD video, music and photos stored in real time from PC. MemOK! It offers you can damage the motherboard's components. Remote GO! You can send files, but cannot receive file transfers from a smartphone or tablet for a futuristic connected ...
...boot-up. links PCs, tablets, smartphones, and TVs wirelessly together through an existing LAN cable and route setup. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-3 Guardian Angel ESD Guards ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Guards provides protection against electrostatic discharges, which can enter the BIOS anytime ...Media Hub: Enjoy HD video, music and photos stored in real time from PC. MemOK! It offers you can damage the motherboard's components. Remote GO! You can send files, but cannot receive file transfers from a smartphone or tablet for a futuristic connected ...
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... the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. 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 cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-5
... the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. 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 cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-5
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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. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-9 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-9 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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...DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 • • • • • • • • Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-11 Size SS/ DS F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4G DS (2x2G) GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 4GB DS (2x2GB) FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) 4GB...16GB (4x4GB) TX2400KLU-4GK (381850)(XMP) 2GB TX2400KLU-4GK(374243)(XMP) 2GB SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. DS - - DS - - SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing 10-1212-31 11-11-11-31 Voltage 1.65 1.65 DIMM socket ...
...DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 • • • • • • • • Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-11 Size SS/ DS F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4G DS (2x2G) GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 4GB DS (2x2GB) FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) 4GB...16GB (4x4GB) TX2400KLU-4GK (381850)(XMP) 2GB TX2400KLU-4GK(374243)(XMP) 2GB SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. DS - - DS - - SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing 10-1212-31 11-11-11-31 Voltage 1.65 1.65 DIMM socket ...
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...that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard A B C PCIe x16_1 shared - - PCIe x16_2 shared - - Onchip SATA [Brown] - - - shared -...Onchip USB2_6-8 - - - ASM USB3_3 shared - - PCIe x16_3 shared - - Onchip Audio shared - - shared - - ASM 1042 (Front) - - - Onchip USB2_11-14 - - - shared - - - - - - shared Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-23
...that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard A B C PCIe x16_1 shared - - PCIe x16_2 shared - - Onchip SATA [Brown] - - - shared -...Onchip USB2_6-8 - - - ASM USB3_3 shared - - PCIe x16_3 shared - - Onchip Audio shared - - shared - - ASM 1042 (Front) - - - Onchip USB2_11-14 - - - shared - - - - - - shared Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-23
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... motherboard component. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of the onboard LED. The illustration below shows the location of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2...
... motherboard component. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of the onboard LED. The illustration below shows the location of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2...
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... (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. 5. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-31 Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1314, USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. These...
... (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. 5. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-31 Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1314, USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. These...
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...jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-33 DO NOT... forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal environment.
...jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-33 DO NOT... forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal environment.
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... DirectKey, from the chassis to the technical documentation that came with the button cable that supports the DirectKey function. Refer to this connector on the motherboard. 11. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 12. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted... store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. Ensure that your chassis comes with the chassis for the chassis-mounted button that supports the DirectKey feature. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-37 Chapter 1
... DirectKey, from the chassis to the technical documentation that came with the button cable that supports the DirectKey function. Refer to this connector on the motherboard. 11. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 12. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted... store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. Ensure that your chassis comes with the chassis for the chassis-mounted button that supports the DirectKey feature. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-37 Chapter 1
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The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. 1. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 2-1 Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel. Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are the same for reference only.
The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. 1. Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 2-1 Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel. Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are the same for reference only.
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Doing so can damage the motherboard. Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 2-3 3. Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
Doing so can damage the motherboard. Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 2-3 3. Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
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USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 5. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 9. USB BIOS Flashback button 10. PS/2 Combo port 2. External SATA ports 7. USB 2.0 ports 3, 4, 5, and 6 8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 11. LAN (RJ-45) port* 4. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 3. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. 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. Optical S/PDIF Out port 6. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 2-13
USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 5. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 9. USB BIOS Flashback button 10. PS/2 Combo port 2. External SATA ports 7. USB 2.0 ports 3, 4, 5, and 6 8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 11. LAN (RJ-45) port* 4. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 3. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. 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. Optical S/PDIF Out port 6. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 2-13
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...service personnel. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. The term "BIOS" in...performance. 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 are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to enable ...
...service personnel. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. The term "BIOS" in...performance. 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 are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to enable ...
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...you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu (F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-3 To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press hot key for entering the BIOS setup program can... Energy Saving Normal Chapter 3 Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to display all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis/ power fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves ...
...you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu (F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-3 To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press hot key for entering the BIOS setup program can... Energy Saving Normal Chapter 3 Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to display all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis/ power fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves ...
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... only when you set the serial port configuration. This item only functions if there is a serial port (COM1) connector on the motherboard. Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-25 ASmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables Asmedia USB 3.0 fast battery charging support for USB 3.0 devices complying with...
... only when you set the serial port configuration. This item only functions if there is a serial port (COM1) connector on the motherboard. Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-25 ASmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables Asmedia USB 3.0 fast battery charging support for USB 3.0 devices complying with...