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... 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 layout 1-6 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.2.4 System memory 1-9 1.2.5 Expansion slots 1-22 1.2.6 Onboard buttons 1-24 1.2.7 Jumpers 1-26...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: Product introduction 1-1 1.1 Special features...
... 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 layout 1-6 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.2.4 System memory 1-9 1.2.5 Expansion slots 1-22 1.2.6 Onboard buttons 1-24 1.2.7 Jumpers 1-26...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: Product introduction 1-1 1.1 Special features...
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... 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-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com for Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) of...red] Realtek® ALC892 8-channel high definition audio CODEC - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming and front panel jack- SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support LAN Storage Audio AMD® Socket AM3+ for details. ** Due to OS limitation, ...
... 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-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com for Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) of...red] Realtek® ALC892 8-channel high definition audio CODEC - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming and front panel jack- SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support LAN Storage Audio AMD® Socket AM3+ for details. ** Due to OS limitation, ...
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xii 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 combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Output port 2 x eSATA ... 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 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...
xii 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 combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Output port 2 x eSATA ... 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 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...
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... and dual PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. Dual-Channel 1866 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that enhances system performance. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-1 It is designed to support up to 8-core native CPU cores, and AMD® CPUs in multiple GPU... setups. AMD® 990FX Chipset AMD 990FX Chipset is optimized with up to 5200MT/s rate via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based...
... and dual PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. Dual-Channel 1866 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that enhances system performance. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-1 It is designed to support up to 8-core native CPU cores, and AMD® CPUs in multiple GPU... setups. AMD® 990FX Chipset AMD 990FX Chipset is optimized with up to 5200MT/s rate via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based...
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..., eliminating the emission of vibration noise, delivering superb characteristics, and durability under extreme conditions. Efficient Switching Power (E.S.P.) Design E.S.P., an ASUS exclusive feature, is made up of a compound of various metals instead of the latest plug and play connectivity solution at speed up... generation. Its innovative ceramics actively conducts heat away from the system, and replaces traditional anti-oxidant for key components such as CPU, memory, graphics cards, LAN, and USB 3.0 to 40A rated current, 25% higher than USB 2.0. 1.1.2 "Ultimate COOL!" Doing so ...
..., eliminating the emission of vibration noise, delivering superb characteristics, and durability under extreme conditions. Efficient Switching Power (E.S.P.) Design E.S.P., an ASUS exclusive feature, is made up of a compound of various metals instead of the latest plug and play connectivity solution at speed up... generation. Its innovative ceramics actively conducts heat away from the system, and replaces traditional anti-oxidant for key components such as CPU, memory, graphics cards, LAN, and USB 3.0 to 40A rated current, 25% higher than USB 2.0. 1.1.2 "Ultimate COOL!" Doing so ...
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... press the key during boot-up. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-3 Guardian Angel ESD Guards ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Guards provides protection against electrostatic discharges, which can even use your tablet to control your PC to your computer and directly enter the BIOS during POST. MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to simply press...
... press the key during boot-up. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-3 Guardian Angel ESD Guards ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Guards provides protection against electrostatic discharges, which can even use your tablet to control your PC to your computer and directly enter the BIOS during POST. MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to simply press...
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DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 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.
DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 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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...• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. The system maps the total size of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is ..., we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction For effective use a more memory on the motherboard. Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB ECC, non-ECC and unbuffered DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. •...
...• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. The system maps the total size of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is ..., we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction For effective use a more memory on the motherboard. Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB ECC, non-ECC and unbuffered DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. •...
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... - - 9-9-9-24 - - 9-9-9-28 - - 7-7-7-24 Good Ram KING MAX KING MAX - Size SS/ Chip Chip NO. Timing DS Brand Crucial BLT4G3D1608DT1 TX0.16FM(XMP) EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I1 6(XMP) EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I1 6(XMP) Elixir M2X2G64CB88G7 N-DG (XMP) 4GB DS 4GB DS (2x2GB) 4GB DS (2x2GB) 2GB SS Elixir M2X4G64CB8HG5 4GB DS N-DG (XMP...
... - - 9-9-9-24 - - 9-9-9-28 - - 7-7-7-24 Good Ram KING MAX KING MAX - Size SS/ Chip Chip NO. Timing DS Brand Crucial BLT4G3D1608DT1 TX0.16FM(XMP) EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I1 6(XMP) EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I1 6(XMP) Elixir M2X2G64CB88G7 N-DG (XMP) 4GB DS 4GB DS (2x2GB) 4GB DS (2x2GB) 2GB SS Elixir M2X4G64CB8HG5 4GB DS N-DG (XMP...
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...inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Side(s): SS - settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted ...channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. or D.O.C.P. Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one pair of individual CPUs. Load the X.M.P. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 ...
...inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Side(s): SS - settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted ...channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. or D.O.C.P. Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one pair of individual CPUs. Load the X.M.P. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 ...
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... failsafe settings. button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • Refer to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Turn... change settings to boot and load the BIOS default settings. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. switch to enhance system performance. 1. 1.2.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you turn off ...
... failsafe settings. button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • Refer to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Turn... change settings to boot and load the BIOS default settings. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. switch to enhance system performance. 1. 1.2.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you turn off ...
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... due to enable C.P.R. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 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. function. You must turn ON the computer. 4. 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. The onboard button...
... due to enable C.P.R. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 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. function. You must turn ON the computer. 4. 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. The onboard button...
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... provide the status of the onboard LED. This is a reminder that the system is solved. 2. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-27 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...
... provide the status of the onboard LED. This is a reminder that the system is solved. 2. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-27 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...
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... the soft-off the computer While the system is ON, press the power button for more than four seconds to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Chapter 2 2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started...
... the soft-off the computer While the system is ON, press the power button for more than four seconds to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Chapter 2 2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started...
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...priority selected mode on the right hand side • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-3 The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the...available only when the boot device is installed to the system. EZ Mode Monday [03/25/2012] SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 BIOS Version : 0202 CPU Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 965 Processor Total Memory : 2048 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 05/08/2012 Speed : 3400 ...
...priority selected mode on the right hand side • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-3 The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the...available only when the boot device is installed to the system. EZ Mode Monday [03/25/2012] SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 BIOS Version : 0202 CPU Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 965 Processor Total Memory : 2048 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 05/08/2012 Speed : 3400 ...
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... Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date 0211 x64 5/30/2012 CPU Information AMD(R) Phenom(TM) II X4 965 Processor Memory Information Total Memory 2048 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) EC Version MBECI-0006 System Language English System Date System Time [Fri 03/12/2012] [16:46:15] Access Level...
... Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date 0211 x64 5/30/2012 CPU Information AMD(R) Phenom(TM) II X4 965 Processor Memory Information Total Memory 2048 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) EC Version MBECI-0006 System Language English System Date System Time [Fri 03/12/2012] [16:46:15] Access Level...
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... Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Current CPU Speed Target CPU Speed Current Memory Frequency Current NB Frequency Current HT Link Speed : 3400MHz : 3200MHz : 1333MHz : 2000MHz : 2000MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto CPU Ratio Auto... Memory Frequency Auto CPU/NB Frequency Auto HT Link Speed Auto [D.O.C.P.] When DOCP is enabled CPU Bus frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: ...
... Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Current CPU Speed Target CPU Speed Current Memory Frequency Current NB Frequency Current HT Link Speed : 3400MHz : 3200MHz : 1333MHz : 2000MHz : 2000MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto CPU Ratio Auto... Memory Frequency Auto CPU/NB Frequency Auto HT Link Speed Auto [D.O.C.P.] When DOCP is enabled CPU Bus frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: ...
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...according to become unstable! Configuration options: [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR31600MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to your CPU model. If this happens, revert to adjust the PCIE frequency. Use the and... set overclocking parameters. [D.O.C.P.] Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-9 The following item appears only when you set ...
...according to become unstable! Configuration options: [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR31600MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to your CPU model. If this happens, revert to adjust the PCIE frequency. Use the and... set overclocking parameters. [D.O.C.P.] Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-9 The following item appears only when you set ...
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... ohms +/- 20%] [120 ohms +/- 20%] [60 ohms +/20%] Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup DRAM Driving Control Allows you to set the primary, secondary, and tertiary memory timings.
... ohms +/- 20%] [120 ohms +/- 20%] [60 ohms +/20%] Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup DRAM Driving Control Allows you to set the primary, secondary, and tertiary memory timings.
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... a 0.00625V interval. Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The values range from 1.10V to 2.20V with a 0.00625V interval. NB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the memory's voltage. NB HT Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. NB 1.8V Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 2.80000V with a 0.005V interval. The values...
... a 0.00625V interval. Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The values range from 1.10V to 2.20V with a 0.00625V interval. NB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the memory's voltage. NB HT Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. NB 1.8V Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 2.80000V with a 0.005V interval. The values...