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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 ... 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!" 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: ...
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 ... 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!" 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: ...
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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 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 ...Function 3-23 3.5.7 Onboard Devices 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...
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 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 ...Function 3-23 3.5.7 Onboard Devices 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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... 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 the RAID item in...
... 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 the RAID item in...
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... DVD that may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Where to find more information Refer to install and...graphics cards. 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 procedures that you need when...
... DVD that may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Where to find more information Refer to install and...graphics cards. 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 procedures that you need when...
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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 ..., 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 Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm...
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 ..., 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 Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm...
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Network iControl Network iControl is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. It allows the system to regularly check for your ultimate convenience. Chapter 1 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology, which supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol...
Network iControl Network iControl is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. It allows the system to regularly check for your ultimate convenience. Chapter 1 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology, which supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol...
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... that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin...8226; During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to enhance system performance. 1. The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The ...
... that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin...8226; During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to enhance system performance. 1. The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The ...
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...existing BIOS or operating system. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to automatically download the latest BIOS version. 4. To use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. You can also download the BIOS from ASUS official website www.asus.com. Rename the file as ST990R20.CAP,...setup, refer to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started Insert the USB storage device to turn off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. If this means that the BIOS updating process is not operating properly. Simply insert a USB...
...existing BIOS or operating system. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to automatically download the latest BIOS version. 4. To use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. You can also download the BIOS from ASUS official website www.asus.com. Rename the file as ST990R20.CAP,...setup, refer to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started Insert the USB storage device to turn off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. If this means that the BIOS updating process is not operating properly. Simply insert a USB...
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...with the help of a trained service personnel. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. BIOS ...setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are...the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-1
...with the help of a trained service personnel. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. BIOS ...setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are...the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-1
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... are for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to update the BIOS or configure its routines. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup...
... are for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to update the BIOS or configure its routines. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup...
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... key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. Profile Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to confirm your choice. Click an item... message appears. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. For more details, refer 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. Select an...
... key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. Profile Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to confirm your choice. Click an item... message appears. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. For more details, refer 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. Select an...
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... settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to save the current BIOS settings to Profile... Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to Profile The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no... and then select Yes. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-35 3.8.3 ASUS O.C.
... settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to save the current BIOS settings to Profile... Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to Profile The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no... and then select Yes. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-35 3.8.3 ASUS O.C.
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... using a USB flash drive. 3. The following utilities allow you need to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Save a copy of this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-37 However, BIOS updating is no problem using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is available in the system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility...
... using a USB flash drive. 3. The following utilities allow you need to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Save a copy of this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-37 However, BIOS updating is no problem using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is available in the system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility...
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... nearest you want to enable the BIOS downgrade and auto backup functions, tick Enable BIOS downgrade and Automatically backup my current BIOS. 3. Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Select the BIOS version that you to download. Quit all Windows® applications before you want...
... nearest you want to enable the BIOS downgrade and auto backup functions, tick Enable BIOS downgrade and Automatically backup my current BIOS. 3. Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Select the BIOS version that you to download. Quit all Windows® applications before you want...
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... through a BIOS file: 1. Chapter 3 3. 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. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-39 Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed software...
... through a BIOS file: 1. Chapter 3 3. 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. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-39 Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed software...
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...at www.asus.com. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 VER:...setup Before you to update the BIOS without having to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to enable it. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ...
...at www.asus.com. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 VER:...setup Before you to update the BIOS without having to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to enable it. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ...
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... system boot failure! Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-41 • This function can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under DOS environment. The actual utility screen displays may not...
... system boot failure! Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-41 • This function can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under DOS environment. The actual utility screen displays may not...
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... by pressing the item number. 4. D:\>bupdater /pc /g Chapter 3 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Booting the system in DOS environment 1. Boot your computer. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu.
... by pressing the item number. 4. D:\>bupdater /pc /g Chapter 3 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Booting the system in DOS environment 1. Boot your computer. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu.
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... and prompts you sure to update BIOS? The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Yes No Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-43 Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to confirm BIOS update. 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...
... and prompts you sure to update BIOS? The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Yes No Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-43 Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to confirm BIOS update. 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...
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... 3 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup DO NOT 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 the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item... Chaper 3 of your computer. Select Yes and press . 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...
... 3 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup DO NOT 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 the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item... Chaper 3 of your computer. Select Yes and press . 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...