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Power Design 1-2 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!" 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 special features 1-4 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-5 1.2.2 Motherboard ... 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 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:...
Power Design 1-2 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!" 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 special features 1-4 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-5 1.2.2 Motherboard ... 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 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:...
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Profile 3-35 3.9 Exit menu 3-36 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-37 3.10.1 ASUS Update 3-37 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-40 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-41 Chapter 4: Software support 4-1 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 iv 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O ...
Profile 3-35 3.9 Exit menu 3-36 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-37 3.10.1 ASUS Update 3-37 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-40 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-41 Chapter 4: Software support 4-1 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 iv 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O ...
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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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...have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to change system settings through ...the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of...
...have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to change system settings through ...the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of...
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... Remote GO! TUF CeraM!X heatsink coating technology - ESD Guards - Profile Ai Charger+ ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo2 Multi-language BIOS (continued on the next page) xi SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 specifications summary USB Exclusive TUF features Other special features 3 x ASMedia® USB ...Digital phase power design - USB 3.0 Boost Network iControl ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode USB BIOS Flashback 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. ASUS DIGI+ Power Control utility - Efficient Switching Power (E.S.P.) design...
... Remote GO! TUF CeraM!X heatsink coating technology - ESD Guards - Profile Ai Charger+ ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo2 Multi-language BIOS (continued on the next page) xi SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 specifications summary USB Exclusive TUF features Other special features 3 x ASMedia® USB ...Digital phase power design - USB 3.0 Boost Network iControl ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode USB BIOS Flashback 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. ASUS DIGI+ Power Control utility - Efficient Switching Power (E.S.P.) design...
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... 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. x 9.6 in . SABERTOOTH 990FX 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...
... 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. x 9.6 in . SABERTOOTH 990FX 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...
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... chip and circuit design, and the I/O shield provide four times better protection and ensure the motherboard's lifespan. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-3 MemOK! MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to conveniently go into the BIOS setup with difficult POST situations. Remote GO! It provides a seamless environment for a futuristic connected lifestyle with dual selectable...
... chip and circuit design, and the I/O shield provide four times better protection and ensure the motherboard's lifespan. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-3 MemOK! MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to conveniently go into the BIOS setup with difficult POST situations. Remote GO! It provides a seamless environment for a futuristic connected lifestyle with dual selectable...
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...than the standard USB 3.0 transfer speed. Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an intuitive one-step network control center that allows you ...to energy consumptions. The BIOS settings can be stored in regards to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Profile This motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Chapter 1 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction S/PDIF-...
...than the standard USB 3.0 transfer speed. Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an intuitive one-step network control center that allows you ...to energy consumptions. The BIOS settings can be stored in regards to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Profile This motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Chapter 1 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction S/PDIF-...
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... slots as one (1) module 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...BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. We suggest that you install the modules into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Side(s): SS - Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2...
... slots as one (1) module 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...BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. We suggest that you install the modules into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Side(s): SS - Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2...
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...; During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load the BIOS default settings. switch to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. • The MemOK! If the test fails...not properly installed. function. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Turn off the computer...
...; During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load the BIOS default settings. switch to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. • The MemOK! If the test fails...not properly installed. function. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Turn off the computer...
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...-on and you press the DirectKey button, your system using the DirectKey button. • When the system is on button to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. It also allows you reboot your system to go through POST (without having to section ...Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default function. With DirectKey, you can enter the BIOS anytime without entering the BIOS) when you to turn on or turn off your system will shut down. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-25 2. DirectKey button This feature allows your system. • Refer to press ...
...-on and you press the DirectKey button, your system using the DirectKey button. • When the system is on button to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. It also allows you reboot your system to go through POST (without having to section ...Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default function. With DirectKey, you can enter the BIOS anytime without entering the BIOS) when you to turn on or turn off your system will shut down. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-25 2. DirectKey button This feature allows your system. • Refer to press ...
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... the power cord and turn off is required to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. You must turn ON the computer. 4. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. To erase the RTC RAM... the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 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. Move the jumper cap from pins...
... the power cord and turn off is required to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. You must turn ON the computer. 4. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. To erase the RTC RAM... the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 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. Move the jumper cap from pins...
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Chapter 1 • These connectors are using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction If you intend to [AHCI Mode]. Refer ... 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 chipset. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. 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...
Chapter 1 • These connectors are using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction If you intend to [AHCI Mode]. Refer ... 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 chipset. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. 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...
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... (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard.
... (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard.
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.... • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the BIOS settings. 10. The IDE LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis...
.... • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the BIOS settings. 10. The IDE LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis...
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... process and results to the system's failure to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. If the BIOS program is updated automatically. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started Simply insert a USB storage device...
... process and results to the system's failure to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. If the BIOS program is updated automatically. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started Simply insert a USB storage device...
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USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 3. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 5. External SATA ports 7. USB 2.0 ports 3, 4, 5, and 6 8. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. LAN (RJ-45) port* 4. 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 1 and 2 11. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 9. PS/2 Combo port 2. Optical S/PDIF Out port 6. USB BIOS Flashback button 10. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 2-13
USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 3. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 5. External SATA ports 7. USB 2.0 ports 3, 4, 5, and 6 8. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. LAN (RJ-45) port* 4. 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 1 and 2 11. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 9. PS/2 Combo port 2. Optical S/PDIF Out port 6. USB BIOS Flashback button 10. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 2-13
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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 section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity...
...; 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 section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity...
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Ensure that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. System power 6. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 2-17 Chapter 2 After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to a power outlet that is enabled, ensure to connect the rear speaker to the gray port. 2.4 Starting ... ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up for assistance. Monitor b. While the tests are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the chain) c. After applying power, the system power LED on the devices in the following order...
Ensure that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. System power 6. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 2-17 Chapter 2 After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to a power outlet that is enabled, ensure to connect the rear speaker to the gray port. 2.4 Starting ... ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up for assistance. Monitor b. While the tests are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the chain) c. After applying power, the system power LED on the devices in the following order...
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... beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. At power on the BIOS setting. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off the computer While the system is ON, press the power button for more than... 2: Getting started Press the power switch for less than four seconds to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting.
... beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. At power on the BIOS setting. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off the computer While the system is ON, press the power button for more than... 2: Getting started Press the power switch for less than four seconds to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting.