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...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 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 "Ultimate COOL!" Guardian Angel 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-3 1.1.6 Other special features... 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 Thermal Solution 1-2 1.1.3 "TUF ENGINE!" Power Design 1-2 1.1.4 "Safe &...
...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 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 "Ultimate COOL!" Guardian Angel 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-3 1.1.6 Other special features... 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 Thermal Solution 1-2 1.1.3 "TUF ENGINE!" Power Design 1-2 1.1.4 "Safe &...
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... 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 setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 Main menu 3-6 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-8 ...Boot menu 3-31 3.8 Tools menu 3-33 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-33 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-34 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. 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 ...
... 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 setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 Main menu 3-6 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-8 ...Boot menu 3-31 3.8 Tools menu 3-33 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-33 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-34 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. 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 ...
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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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... organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup...
... organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup...
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... 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 Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse...
... 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 Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse...
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...BIOS Flashback USB BIOS F lashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of a USB 3.0 device up to regularly check for your ultimate convenience. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS...Sony-Philips Digital Interface) jacks. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is automatically updated even without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. The BIOS settings can be stored in ...
...BIOS Flashback USB BIOS F lashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of a USB 3.0 device up to regularly check for your ultimate convenience. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS...Sony-Philips Digital Interface) jacks. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is automatically updated even without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. The BIOS settings can be stored in ...
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..., 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. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to boot up when ...the DIMM is tested. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load the BIOS default settings. Replace the DIMMs with the ...
..., 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. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to boot up when ...the DIMM is tested. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load the BIOS default settings. Replace the DIMMs with the ...
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... to the USB Flashback port. 3. You can also download the BIOS from ASUS official website www.asus.com. If this means that the BIOS updating process is updated automatically. To use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. This may have risks. Simply insert a USB storage device to the section 3.10 Updating BIOS. • Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press...
... to the USB Flashback port. 3. You can also download the BIOS from ASUS official website www.asus.com. If this means that the BIOS updating process is updated automatically. To use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. This may have risks. Simply insert a USB storage device to the section 3.10 Updating BIOS. • Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press...
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... management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-1 We strongly recommend that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse...
... management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-1 We strongly recommend that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse...
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... program does not support the bluetooth devices. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode screen. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter...
... program does not support the bluetooth devices. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode screen. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter...
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...Exit Main Ai Tweaker > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS SPD Information > ASUS O.C. When you to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. For more details, refer to display the submenu. Profile Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Boot Override... key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to configure options for special functions. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-33 The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. ...
...Exit Main Ai Tweaker > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS SPD Information > ASUS O.C. When you to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. For more details, refer to display the submenu. Profile Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Boot Override... key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to configure options for special functions. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-33 The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. ...
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... prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to save the current BIOS settings to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-35 Save to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile Monitor Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not...
... prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to save the current BIOS settings to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-35 Save to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile Monitor Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not...
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... system stability, compatibility, or performance. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-37 Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the future. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. The following utilities allow you to boot. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD...
... system stability, compatibility, or performance. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-37 Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the future. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. The following utilities allow you to boot. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD...
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Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to enable it. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB flash disk ... to the Folder Info field. 6. Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 VER: 0202 fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ Folder Info 03/15/12 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 03/12...
Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to enable it. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB flash disk ... to the Folder Info field. 6. Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 VER: 0202 fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ Folder Info 03/15/12 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 03/12...
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...flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under the Exit menu. The succeeding utility screens are for details. 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. •...BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to prevent system boot failure! Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2...
...flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under the Exit menu. The succeeding utility screens are for details. 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. •...BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to prevent system boot failure! Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2...
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... the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to boot using BIOS Updater: 1. Welcome to show the BIOS Boot ...Device Select Menu. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device. D:\>bupdater /pc /g Chapter 3 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup At the FreeDOS prompt, type...
... the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to boot using BIOS Updater: 1. Welcome to show the BIOS Boot ...Device Select Menu. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device. D:\>bupdater /pc /g Chapter 3 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup At the FreeDOS prompt, type...
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... [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to update BIOS? Are you to select the BIOS file and press . 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
... [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to update BIOS? Are you to select the BIOS file and press . 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
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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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... for download Cancels all the changes Applies all the changes Scheduling the latest BIOS download 1. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 4-29 Sets the schedule for BIOS Update download Current BIOS information Click to check for an update BIOS firmware available for the system to check the latest BIOS firmware. In the Download Setting field, tick Schedule (days) and select the number...
... for download Cancels all the changes Applies all the changes Scheduling the latest BIOS download 1. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 4-29 Sets the schedule for BIOS Update download Current BIOS information Click to check for an update BIOS firmware available for the system to check the latest BIOS firmware. In the Download Setting field, tick Schedule (days) and select the number...
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... 4: Software support Chapter 4 Before updating the BIOS, ensure that allows you had downloaded and saved to update the system BIOS. • Save BIOS to file Save the BIOS to boot. Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update> ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Using ASUS Update Select any of these options to update the BIOS: • Update BIOS from Internet Allows you to...
... 4: Software support Chapter 4 Before updating the BIOS, ensure that allows you had downloaded and saved to update the system BIOS. • Save BIOS to file Save the BIOS to boot. Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update> ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Using ASUS Update Select any of these options to update the BIOS: • Update BIOS from Internet Allows you to...