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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 ... 3-22 3.5.6 CPU Core On/Off 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 ... 3-22 3.5.6 CPU Core On/Off 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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...+ Power Control utility - TUF CeraM!X heatsink coating technology - Guardian Angel - USB 3.0 Boost Network iControl ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode USB BIOS Flashback AI Suite II ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS O.C. 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...
...+ Power Control utility - TUF CeraM!X heatsink coating technology - Guardian Angel - USB 3.0 Boost Network iControl ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode USB BIOS Flashback AI Suite II ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS O.C. 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...
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... you with dual selectable modes and native support for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with difficult...boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup. 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you can damage the motherboard's components. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2...
... you with dual selectable modes and native support for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with difficult...boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup. 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you can damage the motherboard's components. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2...
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... tuning after using the MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • Refer to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings...
... tuning after using the MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • Refer to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings...
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... off your system using the DirectKey button. • When the system is on and you to turn on button to allow your system to section 3.7 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default function. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-25 DirectKey button This feature allows your system will shut down.
... off your system using the DirectKey button. • When the system is on and you to turn on button to allow your system to section 3.7 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default function. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-25 DirectKey button This feature allows your system will shut down.
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... RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data.... The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. function...
... RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data.... The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. function...
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... DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-35 The power supply plugs are designed to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug. Otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/...minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. 9. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you want to use two or more high-...
... DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 1-35 The power supply plugs are designed to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug. Otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/...minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. 9. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you want to use two or more high-...
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... by improper installation of a USB storage device. 2. This may have risks. You can also download the BIOS from ASUS official website www.asus.com. Chapter 2 USB BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback port For more BIOS update utilities in the root directory of...automatically download the latest BIOS version. 4. To use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started Place the bundled support DVD to complete the installation. Follow the onscreen instructions...
... by improper installation of a USB storage device. 2. This may have risks. You can also download the BIOS from ASUS official website www.asus.com. Chapter 2 USB BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback port For more BIOS update utilities in the root directory of...automatically download the latest BIOS version. 4. To use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started Place the bundled support DVD to complete the installation. Follow the onscreen instructions...
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... short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. Press the power switch for less than four seconds to put the system on the BIOS setting. Chapter 2 2-18...
... short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. Press the power switch for less than four seconds to put the system on the BIOS setting. Chapter 2 2-18...
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... BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. We...
... BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. We...
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... match what you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The BIOS screen...
... match what you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The BIOS screen...
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... the Advanced mode menus Selects the boot device priority Power Saving mode Normal mode Loads optimized default settings ASUS Optimal mode Selects the Advanced mode functions Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program Click to the system. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-3 To access the Advanced Mode..., click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press hot key for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to decide the boot priority. The EZ Mode provides...
... the Advanced mode menus Selects the boot device priority Power Saving mode Normal mode Loads optimized default settings ASUS Optimal mode Selects the Advanced mode functions Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program Click to the system. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-3 To access the Advanced Mode..., click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press hot key for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to decide the boot priority. The EZ Mode provides...
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... Repost > Serial Port Configuration > SB HD Azalia Configuration Monitor Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Disabled Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled ASM1061 Storage OPROM →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. ... The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying...
... Repost > Serial Port Configuration > SB HD Azalia Configuration Monitor Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Disabled Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled ASM1061 Storage OPROM →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. ... The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying...
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... Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the selected item. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-5 Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu....submenu, select the item and press . To change the value of a field, select it to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on any menu screen means that is a brief description of the menu screen are items that do not fit on the screen...
... Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the selected item. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-5 Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu....submenu, select the item and press . To change the value of a field, select it to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on any menu screen means that is a brief description of the menu screen are items that do not fit on the screen...
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...MBECI-0006 System Language English System Date System Time [Fri 03/12/2012] [16:46:15] Access Level Administrator > Security Boot Tool Choose the system default language Security The Security menu items allow you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real... setup In Setup the User will have Administrator rights Administrator Password User Password Administrator Password User Password Monitor Not Installed Not Installed Boot Tool To clear the administrator password, key in the current password in the Enter Current Password box, and then press when prompted...
...MBECI-0006 System Language English System Date System Time [Fri 03/12/2012] [16:46:15] Access Level Administrator > Security Boot Tool Choose the system default language Security The Security menu items allow you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real... setup In Setup the User will have Administrator rights Administrator Password User Password Administrator Password User Password Monitor Not Installed Not Installed Boot Tool To clear the administrator password, key in the current password in the Enter Current Password box, and then press when prompted...
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... 3: BIOS setup To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in a new password, then press . 4. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Current CPU Speed Target CPU Speed Current Memory Frequency Current NB Frequency Current HT Link Speed : 3400MHz : 3200MHz : 1333MHz : 2000MHz : 2000MHz Ai Overclock Tuner...
... 3: BIOS setup To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in a new password, then press . 4. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Current CPU Speed Target CPU Speed Current Memory Frequency Current NB Frequency Current HT Link Speed : 3400MHz : 3200MHz : 1333MHz : 2000MHz : 2000MHz Ai Overclock Tuner...
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... the CPU and other system devices. UEFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-17 Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > CPU Configuration > North Bridge > South Bridge > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > CPU Core On/Off Function > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM > Network Stack Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters →←: Select Screen ↑↓...
... the CPU and other system devices. UEFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-17 Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > CPU Configuration > North Bridge > South Bridge > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > CPU Core On/Off Function > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM > Network Stack Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters →←: Select Screen ↑↓...
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... Cache: 64 KB/2-way L2 Cache: 512 KB/16-way Total L3 Cache per Socket: 6 MB/48-way Cool 'n' Quiet Enabled C1E Enabled SVM Enabled Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled the generation of ACPI _PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects. UEFI BIOS Utility - Cool'n'Quiet [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the AMD Cool'n'Quiet function...
... Cache: 64 KB/2-way L2 Cache: 512 KB/16-way Total L3 Cache per Socket: 6 MB/48-way Cool 'n' Quiet Enabled C1E Enabled SVM Enabled Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled the generation of ACPI _PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects. UEFI BIOS Utility - Cool'n'Quiet [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the AMD Cool'n'Quiet function...
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...Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced\ North Bridge > North Bridge Configuration IOMMU > Memory Configuration Advanced Monitor Disabled Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled IOMMU Initiate Graphic Adapter Starting Address: 0 KB Ending Address: 2097152 KB DIMM0: Not Present DIMM1: ... following item appears: IOMMU Mode [Disabled] Allows you to 64-bit memory-mapped I/O. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ECC Mode [Enabled] Allows you to set the IOMMU Mode that supports LINUX-based systems...
...Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced\ North Bridge > North Bridge Configuration IOMMU > Memory Configuration Advanced Monitor Disabled Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled IOMMU Initiate Graphic Adapter Starting Address: 0 KB Ending Address: 2097152 KB DIMM0: Not Present DIMM1: ... following item appears: IOMMU Mode [Disabled] Allows you to 64-bit memory-mapped I/O. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 3-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ECC Mode [Enabled] Allows you to set the IOMMU Mode that supports LINUX-based systems...
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... 3: BIOS setup DCT Unganged Mode [Enabled] Allows you to set which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Advanced Mode Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced\ South Bridge > HPET Advanced Monitor Enabled Boot HPET TIMER Exit Tool HPET [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer (HPET).
... 3: BIOS setup DCT Unganged Mode [Enabled] Allows you to set which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Advanced Mode Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced\ South Bridge > HPET Advanced Monitor Enabled Boot HPET TIMER Exit Tool HPET [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer (HPET).