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... offer is distributed without any language in it shipped to the source code of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). If however you want to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Copies of this manual may or may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any warranty...the same license as source code archives, etc. The source code will not be much obliged if you . All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS ...
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...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 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 ... Configuration 3-24 3.5.8 APM 3-26 3.5.9 Network Stack 3-27 3.6 Monitor menu 3-28 3.7 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...
...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 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 ... Configuration 3-24 3.5.8 APM 3-26 3.5.9 Network Stack 3-27 3.6 Monitor menu 3-28 3.7 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...
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.... These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away...
.... These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away...
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...: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself...
...: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself...
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 motherboard User manual Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x TUF Certification card Five-year warranty 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x TUF Five-year warranty manual • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xiii
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 motherboard User manual Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x TUF Certification card Five-year warranty 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x TUF Five-year warranty manual • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xiii
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.... Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use a more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: a) Use a maximum of these memory modules...
.... Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use a more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: a) Use a maximum of these memory modules...
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1.2.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power ... restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on a bare or opencase system. button Installing DIMMs that you to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. • Refer to fine-tune performance ...
1.2.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power ... restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on a bare or opencase system. button Installing DIMMs that you to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. • Refer to fine-tune performance ...
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... later versions. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 the motherboard support DVD. • When creating a RAID set, set the SATA_5-6 connectors to [IDE Mode] to create a Serial ATA RAID set the...
... later versions. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 the motherboard support DVD. • When creating a RAID set, set the SATA_5-6 connectors to [IDE Mode] to create a Serial ATA RAID set the...
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...manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only 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 BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI...
...manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only 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 BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI...
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...in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the memory operating frequency. The values range from 100 to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [DDR3-...[DDR31600MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-9
...in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the memory operating frequency. The values range from 100 to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [DDR3-...[DDR31600MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-9
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...Load-Line mode. CPU/NB Load Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to increase phase number under light system loading to Extreme and Manual Mode. The thermal conditions should be monitored. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range...+ Power Control CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by AMD VRM specification and affects CPU voltage. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-13 CPU/NB Current Capability [Auto] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. Reduce the phase number under heavy...
...Load-Line mode. CPU/NB Load Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to increase phase number under light system loading to Extreme and Manual Mode. The thermal conditions should be monitored. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range...+ Power Control CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by AMD VRM specification and affects CPU voltage. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-13 CPU/NB Current Capability [Auto] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. Reduce the phase number under heavy...
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... [Regular] [Medium] [Fast] [Ultra Fast] Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to Manual Mode. Manual Adjustment [Fast] This item appears only when you to enable the spread spectrum to enhance system stability. Configuration options: [Auto...] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to maintain the current VRM balance. Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [...
... [Regular] [Medium] [Fast] [Ultra Fast] Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to Manual Mode. Manual Adjustment [Fast] This item appears only when you to enable the spread spectrum to enhance system stability. Configuration options: [Auto...] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to maintain the current VRM balance. Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [...
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.... The values range from 130 to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Allows you to set the full phase mode. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-15 potential. range, or a low DRAM frequency for a better system stability. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you... setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. The values range from 0.006250V to set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you set a fixed CPU voltage. The thermal conditions should be monitored. DRAM Current Capability [100%] A higher value ...
.... The values range from 130 to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Allows you to set the full phase mode. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-15 potential. range, or a low DRAM frequency for a better system stability. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you... setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. The values range from 0.006250V to set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you set a fixed CPU voltage. The thermal conditions should be monitored. DRAM Current Capability [100%] A higher value ...
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... to enable or disable OHCI USB1.1 controller (Bus 0 Dev 22 Fn 0). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-23 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Activation to [Manual]. 2nd Core - 4th Core [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable OHCI USB1.1 controller (Bus 0 Dev 19...
... to enable or disable OHCI USB1.1 controller (Bus 0 Dev 22 Fn 0). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-23 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Activation to [Manual]. 2nd Core - 4th Core [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable OHCI USB1.1 controller (Bus 0 Dev 19...
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...the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. CPU Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature.... the CPU temperature. The following four items appear only when you to disable or set CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Chassis...Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-29
...the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. CPU Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature.... the CPU temperature. The following four items appear only when you to disable or set CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Chassis...Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-29
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Chapter 3 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The following four items appear only when you to set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. The values range from 0% to 100%. Chassis Fan 1/4 Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature ... Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 100%. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. Chassis Fan Max. When the chassis temperature...
Chapter 3 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The following four items appear only when you to set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. The values range from 0% to 100%. Chassis Fan 1/4 Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature ... Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 100%. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. Chassis Fan Max. When the chassis temperature...
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...an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is potentially risky. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Copy the original motherboard... utilities allow you to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility, or performance. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you need to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-37 Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system's failure to restore the...
...an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is potentially risky. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Copy the original motherboard... utilities allow you to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility, or performance. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you need to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-37 Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system's failure to restore the...
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... if you want to continue. 4. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-39 The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed...
... if you want to continue. 4. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-39 The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed...
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... 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. Restart your motherboard user manual for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS...
... 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. Restart your motherboard user manual for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS...
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... shows the applications and other software that you want to change at www.asus.com for reference only. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 4-1 Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The Manual menu contains the list of the user manual. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled...
... shows the applications and other software that you want to change at www.asus.com for reference only. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 4-1 Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The Manual menu contains the list of the user manual. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled...