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... 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 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 "Ultimate COOL!" 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...
... 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 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 "Ultimate COOL!" 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...
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... ports - 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s ports [red] Realtek® ALC892 8-channel high definition audio CODEC - Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless Sound - With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (Dual at x16/x16, triple at back I/O - Optical S/PDIF ...the first and third PCI Express X16 slot to get the best performance. Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB. 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 ...
... ports - 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s ports [red] Realtek® ALC892 8-channel high definition audio CODEC - Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless Sound - With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (Dual at x16/x16, triple at back I/O - Optical S/PDIF ...the first and third PCI Express X16 slot to get the best performance. Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB. 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 ...
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... 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 . (30.5 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...
... 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 . (30.5 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...
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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. It provides better overclocking capabilities with its unique design, and high-quality and militarystandard components. ...2.0 to accelerate data transfer rate up to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of both SLI™ and CrossFireX. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-1 Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights The Ultimate Force The TUF series delivers a tough image with less...
...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. It provides better overclocking capabilities with its unique design, and high-quality and militarystandard components. ...2.0 to accelerate data transfer rate up to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of both SLI™ and CrossFireX. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-1 Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights The Ultimate Force The TUF series delivers a tough image with less...
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...you to ensure that you have selected for key components such as CPU, memory, graphics cards, LAN, and USB 3.0 to help improve system efficiency and reduce heat generation. Efficient Switching Power (E.S.P.) Design E.S.P., an ASUS exclusive feature, is made up of a compound of various metals instead ...latest plug and play connectivity solution at speed up to ten times faster than the standard chokes. This innovative and industry-leading ASUS technology provides accurate voltage tuning for fan control housed inside the chassis. Thermal Solution TUF CeraM!X - It consists of multiple ...
...you to ensure that you have selected for key components such as CPU, memory, graphics cards, LAN, and USB 3.0 to help improve system efficiency and reduce heat generation. Efficient Switching Power (E.S.P.) Design E.S.P., an ASUS exclusive feature, is made up of a compound of various metals instead ...latest plug and play connectivity solution at speed up to ten times faster than the standard chokes. This innovative and industry-leading ASUS technology provides accurate voltage tuning for fan control housed inside the chassis. Thermal Solution TUF CeraM!X - It consists of multiple ...
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...: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with dual selectable modes and... 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...With this feature, you to press the key during boot-up. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-3
...: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with dual selectable modes and... 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...With this feature, you to press the key during boot-up. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-3
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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 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 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. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-9 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 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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...refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the dual-channel configuration. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the same version or date code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is the standard...Channel A and Channel B. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you do any of the following: a) Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install memory modules of memory, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. b) Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more...
...refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the dual-channel configuration. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the same version or date code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is the standard...Channel A and Channel B. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you do any of the following: a) Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install memory modules of memory, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. b) Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more...
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...; • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • Chapter 1 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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...
...; • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • Chapter 1 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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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...ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-21 Single-sided DS - We suggest that you install the modules into both the blue and black slots 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 memory... inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into slots A2...
...ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-21 Single-sided DS - We suggest that you install the modules into both the blue and black slots 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 memory... inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into slots A2...
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... at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for about 30 seconds for... different test processes. • Due to test one set of failsafe settings. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously.
... at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for about 30 seconds for... different test processes. • Due to test one set of failsafe settings. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously.
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... data. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. 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. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due...
... data. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. 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. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due...
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... with a standby power 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. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-27 The green LED lights up until the problem is solved. 2. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard...
... with a standby power 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. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-27 The green LED lights up until the problem is solved. 2. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard...
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... more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on the BIOS setting. Chapter 2 2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous...
... more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on the BIOS setting. Chapter 2 2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous...
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...decide the boot priority. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-3 The default screen for details. Shortcut (F3) Advanced Mode (F7) Boot Menu (F8) Default (F5) Displays the Advanced mode menus Selects the boot device priority Power Saving mode Normal mode Loads optimized default settings ASUS Optimal mode Selects the ...Mode or press hot key for the advanced BIOS settings. 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...
...decide the boot priority. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-3 The default screen for details. Shortcut (F3) Advanced Mode (F7) Boot Menu (F8) Default (F5) Displays the Advanced mode menus Selects the boot device priority Power Saving mode Normal mode Loads optimized default settings ASUS Optimal mode Selects the ...Mode or press hot key for the advanced BIOS settings. 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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...box, key in the current password, then press . 3. 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... 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. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field ...
...box, key in the current password, then press . 3. 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... 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. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field ...
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... a DRAM voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-9 You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Configuration options: [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR31600MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to your CPU model. CPU Bus Frequency [Auto...
... a DRAM voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-9 You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Configuration options: [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR31600MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to your CPU model. CPU Bus Frequency [Auto...
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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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... to set the Northbridge 1.8 voltage. VDD PCIE [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU/NB Offset voltage. The values range from 0.00625V to set the memory's voltage. DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 1.80V with a 0.00625V interval. VDDR [Auto] Allows you to 0.70000V with a 0.005V interval. The values range from 1.10V...
... to set the Northbridge 1.8 voltage. VDD PCIE [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU/NB Offset voltage. The values range from 0.00625V to set the memory's voltage. DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 1.80V with a 0.00625V interval. VDDR [Auto] Allows you to 0.70000V with a 0.005V interval. The values range from 1.10V...