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Power Design 1-2 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!" 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 ...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 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 ...
Power Design 1-2 1.1.4 "Safe & Stable!" 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 ...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 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 ...
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...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 connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-17 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3-1 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS...31 3.8 Tools menu 3-33 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-33 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-34...
...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 connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-17 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3-1 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS...31 3.8 Tools menu 3-33 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-33 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-34...
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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 5-2 5.1.3 Setting...
... 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 5-2 5.1.3 Setting...
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... GPU technology support This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the...
... GPU technology support This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the...
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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 combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Output port 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s ports [red] 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port ...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...
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 combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Output port 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s ports [red] 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port ...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...
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... bandwidth priorities for your network programs. It allows you to update the BIOS without converting to transfer digital audio without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology, which supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI... a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. Chapter 1 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is automatically updated even without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. This is in...
... bandwidth priorities for your network programs. It allows you to update the BIOS without converting to transfer digital audio without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology, which supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI... a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. Chapter 1 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is automatically updated even without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. This is in...
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... for the system to boot up when the DIMM is tested. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to test one set...
... for the system to boot up when the DIMM is tested. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to test one set...
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.... 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. To use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. You can also download the BIOS from ASUS official website www.asus.com. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to complete the...
.... 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. To use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. You can also download the BIOS from ASUS official website www.asus.com. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to complete the...
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Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the .... We strongly recommend that you to ensure optimal performance. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering...
Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the .... We strongly recommend that you to ensure optimal performance. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering...
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... Self Test (POST). See section 3.9 Exit Menu for information on . Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two...
... Self Test (POST). See section 3.9 Exit Menu for information on . Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two...
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... Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to display the submenu. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. For more details, refer to confirm your choice. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-33 When you press , a confirmation message...
... Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to display the submenu. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. For more details, refer to confirm your choice. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-33 When you press , a confirmation message...
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...We recommend that you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Save to Profile Allows you to eight,...Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed 1 1 Boot Tool Save BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. UEFI BIOS Utility - 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile > Advanced O.C. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-35
...We recommend that you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Save to Profile Allows you to eight,...Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed 1 1 Boot Tool Save BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. UEFI BIOS Utility - 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile > Advanced O.C. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-35
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... and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-37 ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in the future. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to restore the BIOS in DOS environment using a USB flash drive. 3. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website...
... and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-37 ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in the future. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to restore the BIOS in DOS environment using a USB flash drive. 3. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website...
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... the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the Folder Info field. 6. Press to switch to enable it. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program....BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Before you to update the BIOS without having to the Drive field. 4. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: SABERTOOTH 990FX R2...
... the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the Folder Info field. 6. Press to switch to enable it. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program....BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Before you to update the BIOS without having to the Drive field. 4. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: SABERTOOTH 990FX R2...
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... utility screens are for details. 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can support devices such as shown. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-41 Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to...
... utility screens are for details. 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can support devices such as shown. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-41 Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to...
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...your computer. C:\>d: D:\> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using defaults 3. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . When the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (... USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to boot using BIOS Updater: 1. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. At the FreeDOS prompt...
...your computer. C:\>d: D:\> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using defaults 3. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . When the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (... USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to boot using BIOS Updater: 1. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. At the FreeDOS prompt...
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Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to confirm BIOS update. Yes No Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-43 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2012/12/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD:SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 VER: 0204 DATE: 05/30/2012 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH: A:\ A: ST990R20.CAP 2097152 2012-05-30...
Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to confirm BIOS update. Yes No Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-43 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2012/12/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD:SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 VER: 0204 DATE: 05/30/2012 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH: A:\ A: ST990R20.CAP 2097152 2012-05-30...
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... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them...
... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them...
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... USB BIOS Flashback allows you have installed the USB storage device to check for an update BIOS firmware available for download Cancels all the changes Applies all the changes Scheduling the latest BIOS download 1. Just connect the USB storage device containing the BIOS file to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 4-29...
... USB BIOS Flashback allows you have installed the USB storage device to check for an update BIOS firmware available for download Cancels all the changes Applies all the changes Scheduling the latest BIOS download 1. Just connect the USB storage device containing the BIOS file to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 4-29...
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... from file Use the BIOS file that you back up the original BIOS file. 4-36 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Updating the BIOS poses some risks such as system instability or failure to boot. 4.3.11 ASUS Update ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save it for later use . Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update> ASUS Update on the AI Suite...
... from file Use the BIOS file that you back up the original BIOS file. 4-36 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Updating the BIOS poses some risks such as system instability or failure to boot. 4.3.11 ASUS Update ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save it for later use . Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update> ASUS Update on the AI Suite...