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...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 the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-7 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5-7 5.2.2 Creating...
...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 the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-7 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5-7 5.2.2 Creating...
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...Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the support DVD that may include optional... Chapter 6: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. 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 ...
...Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the support DVD that may include optional... Chapter 6: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. 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 ...
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... 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 / 1066 MHz, ECC, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus....and front panel jack- retasking - 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 to OS limitation, when installing a total memory...
... 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 / 1066 MHz, ECC, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus....and front panel jack- retasking - 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 to OS limitation, when installing a total memory...
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...TUF CeraM!X heatsink coating technology - TUF Thermal radar TUF ENGINE! ASUS DIGI+ Power Control utility - SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 specifications summary USB Exclusive TUF features Other special features 3 x ...ASMedia® USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support - 4 x USB 3.0 ports at back panel [blue] AMD® SB950 Chipset - 12 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 8 ports at back panel) "Ultimate COOL" Thermal Solution - Profile Ai Charger+ ASUS...
...TUF CeraM!X heatsink coating technology - TUF Thermal radar TUF ENGINE! ASUS DIGI+ Power Control utility - SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 specifications summary USB Exclusive TUF features Other special features 3 x ...ASMedia® USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support - 4 x USB 3.0 ports at back panel [blue] AMD® SB950 Chipset - 12 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 8 ports at back panel) "Ultimate COOL" Thermal Solution - Profile Ai Charger+ ASUS...
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Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM3+ CPU AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan DDR3 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xiv
Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM3+ CPU AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan DDR3 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xiv
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...new 32nm manufacturing process. The TUF series pursues pre-eminent stability, all-around compatibility, and extreme durability. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-1 AMD® 990FX Chipset AMD 990FX Chipset is optimized with up to 5200MT/s rate via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. It is designed to ...support up to 8-core native CPU cores, and AMD® CPUs in multiple GPU setups. FX™/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ ...
...new 32nm manufacturing process. The TUF series pursues pre-eminent stability, all-around compatibility, and extreme durability. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-1 AMD® 990FX Chipset AMD 990FX Chipset is optimized with up to 5200MT/s rate via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. It is designed to ...support up to 8-core native CPU cores, and AMD® CPUs in multiple GPU setups. FX™/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ ...
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... connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 1-33 1-8 1-31 1-9 1-22 1-27 1-26 1-27 1-35 1-34 1-23 1-30 1-24 1-29 1-25 1-35 1-32 1-28 Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-7 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) 8. Standby power LED 16. button 6. Direct connector (2-pin DRCT) 10. DirectKey button 12...
... connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 1-33 1-8 1-31 1-9 1-22 1-27 1-26 1-27 1-35 1-34 1-23 1-30 1-24 1-29 1-25 1-35 1-32 1-28 Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-7 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) 8. Standby power LED 16. button 6. Direct connector (2-pin DRCT) 10. DirectKey button 12...
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...all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for AMD® Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to 8core, also compatible... with an AM3+ socket designed for AMD® FX Series CPU up to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Chapter 1 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction The AM3+ ...
...all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for AMD® Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to 8core, also compatible... with an AM3+ socket designed for AMD® FX Series CPU up to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Chapter 1 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction The AM3+ ...
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...SS A-DATA 3CCD- - 1509A DS A-DATA 3CCD- - 1509A DS - - - A-DATA AX3U1600PC4G8(XMP) 4GB DS - - 8-8-8-24 AEXEA AMD Asint Asint Asint Asint Asint Asint ATP CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial AXA3PS4GK1600S18V (XMP) AP38G1608U2K(XMP) SLA302G08EGG1C(XMP)...8226; • • 1.5 • • • 1.5 • • • 1.5 • • • 1.6 • • • 1.65 • • • Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-15 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
...SS A-DATA 3CCD- - 1509A DS A-DATA 3CCD- - 1509A DS - - - A-DATA AX3U1600PC4G8(XMP) 4GB DS - - 8-8-8-24 AEXEA AMD Asint Asint Asint Asint Asint Asint ATP CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial AXA3PS4GK1600S18V (XMP) AP38G1608U2K(XMP) SLA302G08EGG1C(XMP)...8226; • • 1.5 • • • 1.5 • • • 1.5 • • • 1.6 • • • 1.65 • • • Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-15 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-17 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip NO. G-GN-F S-POWER 20YT5NG 9-11- 1.5 11-28...- - 9 1.65 - - 9 1.65 - - 9 1.65 - - - - - - 6-8-6-24 1.65 - - 6-8-6-24 1.65 - - 8-8-8 1.65 AMD 23EY4587 - 1.5 MB6H AMD 23EY4587 - 1.5 MB6H - - - 1.65 - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 - - 7-7-7-20 1.7 - - 8-8-8-24 1.7 - - 8-9-8-24 1.65 - - 8-9-8-24 1.65 Hynix H5TQ2G83 - 1.5 BFRPBC ELPIDA J2108BDB ...
...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-17 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip NO. G-GN-F S-POWER 20YT5NG 9-11- 1.5 11-28...- - 9 1.65 - - 9 1.65 - - 9 1.65 - - - - - - 6-8-6-24 1.65 - - 6-8-6-24 1.65 - - 8-8-8 1.65 AMD 23EY4587 - 1.5 MB6H AMD 23EY4587 - 1.5 MB6H - - - 1.65 - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 - - 7-7-7-20 1.7 - - 8-8-8-24 1.7 - - 8-9-8-24 1.65 - - 8-9-8-24 1.65 Hynix H5TQ2G83 - 1.5 BFRPBC ELPIDA J2108BDB ...
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AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode]. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, ...]. Refer to [AHCI Mode] by default. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 chipset. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in...
AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode]. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, ...]. Refer to [AHCI Mode] by default. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 chipset. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in...
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DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1 2 3 Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 2.1.2 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors. Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket.
DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1 2 3 Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 2.1.2 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors. Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket.
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...speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode UEFI BIOS Utility - ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-3 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu (F8) button... BIOS setup program Click to the Setup Mode item in section 3.7 Boot menu for details. 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 Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode UEFI BIOS Utility - ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-3 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu (F8) button... BIOS setup program Click to the Setup Mode item in section 3.7 Boot menu for details. 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 ...
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... show the default [Not Installed]. Advanced Mode Exit 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...
... show the default [Not Installed]. Advanced Mode Exit 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...
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...actual performance boost may vary depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-13 A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the ...to select the CPU/NB Load-Line mode. DIGI+ Power Control CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by AMD VRM specification and affects CPU voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] CPU Current Capability [Auto] ...
...actual performance boost may vary depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-13 A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the ...to select the CPU/NB Load-Line mode. DIGI+ Power Control CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by AMD VRM specification and affects CPU voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] CPU Current Capability [Auto] ...
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...the operating system and physical hardware with the hypervisor layer. [Disabled] Disables the function. Cool'n'Quiet [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the AMD Cool'n'Quiet function. [Disabled] Disables the function. The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects...operating systems on the CPU installed. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ CPU Configuration > CPU Configuration Monitor Socket0: AMD Phenom (tm) II X4 965 Processor Quad Core Running @ 3715 MHz 1400 mV Max Speed: 3400 MHZ Intended Speed: 3400 ...
...the operating system and physical hardware with the hypervisor layer. [Disabled] Disables the function. Cool'n'Quiet [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the AMD Cool'n'Quiet function. [Disabled] Disables the function. The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects...operating systems on the CPU installed. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ CPU Configuration > CPU Configuration Monitor Socket0: AMD Phenom (tm) II X4 965 Processor Quad Core Running @ 3715 MHz 1400 mV Max Speed: 3400 MHZ Intended Speed: 3400 ...
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...of both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. The RAID 5 configuration is required for this setup. Chapter 5 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 5-1 The Serial ATA RAID feature is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to section 5.2 Creating a... total capacity over 2TB cannot be set , you have to Windows® XP / Vista limitation, a RAID array with the AMD® SB950 chipset that of two new identical hard disk drives is best suited for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource...
...of both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. The RAID 5 configuration is required for this setup. Chapter 5 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 5-1 The Serial ATA RAID feature is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to section 5.2 Creating a... total capacity over 2TB cannot be set , you have to Windows® XP / Vista limitation, a RAID array with the AMD® SB950 chipset that of two new identical hard disk drives is best suited for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource...
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... RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are set and partition. • Controller Configuration: shows the system resources configuration. Turn on your screen. Chapter 5 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 5-3 During POST, press + to exit the utility. 5.1.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility To enter the...
... RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are set and partition. • Controller Configuration: shows the system resources configuration. Turn on your screen. Chapter 5 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 5-3 During POST, press + to exit the utility. 5.1.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility To enter the...
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...card drivers: 1. For Windows 7, select Uninstall. 5. Chapter 6 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 6-1 Multiple GPU support 6 6.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology that your graphics card driver supports the AMD CrossFireX technology. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. Turn off...for the latest certified graphics card and the supported 3D application list. 6.1.2 Before you begin For AMD CrossFireX to work properly, you have two identical CrossFireX-ready graphics cards or one CrossFireX-ready dual-GPU graphics card ...
...card drivers: 1. For Windows 7, select Uninstall. 5. Chapter 6 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 6-1 Multiple GPU support 6 6.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology that your graphics card driver supports the AMD CrossFireX technology. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. Turn off...for the latest certified graphics card and the supported 3D application list. 6.1.2 Before you begin For AMD CrossFireX to work properly, you have two identical CrossFireX-ready graphics cards or one CrossFireX-ready dual-GPU graphics card ...
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.... Click Catalyst Control Center to configure the displays and settings of your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the AMD Catalyst™ Control Center in Windows environment. 6.1.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the...
.... Click Catalyst Control Center to configure the displays and settings of your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the AMD Catalyst™ Control Center in Windows environment. 6.1.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the...