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... to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is ideal for the system to test one set of failsafe settings. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-19 It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! 2.2.6 Onboard... reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the...
... to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is ideal for the system to test one set of failsafe settings. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-19 It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! 2.2.6 Onboard... reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the...
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... to locate the root problem within a second. The illustration below shows the location of CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD indicate key components status during POST (Power-on Self Test). Chapter 2 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information This is a reminder that the system is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way... to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs of the onboard LED. 2.
... to locate the root problem within a second. The illustration below shows the location of CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD indicate key components status during POST (Power-on Self Test). Chapter 2 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information This is a reminder that the system is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way... to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs of the onboard LED. 2.
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... within 30 seconds from orange to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on self tests or POST.
... within 30 seconds from orange to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on self tests or POST.
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... in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. The BIOS setup program is designed to make it back on to restart the system. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-1 Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. 3.2 BIOS setup program A BIOS setup program is provided for BIOS item modification. We strongly...65533;e�e��s�e��c�ti�o�n� 2.2.5 Jumper for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST, press + + , or press the reset button on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support ...
... in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. The BIOS setup program is designed to make it back on to restart the system. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-1 Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. 3.2 BIOS setup program A BIOS setup program is provided for BIOS item modification. We strongly...65533;e�e��s�e��c�ti�o�n� 2.2.5 Jumper for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST, press + + , or press the reset button on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support ...
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...Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor VIA 1394 Controller Enabled JMB Storage Controller Enabled JMB Storage OPROM Enabled Display OptionRom in POST Enabled JMB Storage OPROM Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled Enabled Realtek LAN Controller Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM ... the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-3 To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select...
...Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor VIA 1394 Controller Enabled JMB Storage Controller Enabled JMB Storage OPROM Enabled Display OptionRom in POST Enabled JMB Storage OPROM Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled Enabled Realtek LAN Controller Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM ... the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-3 To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select...
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... the drive to internally optimize the order of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on PORT1-6 [Disabled] Allows you want the SATA...
... the drive to internally optimize the order of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on PORT1-6 [Disabled] Allows you want the SATA...
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...and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Display OptionRom in POST Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled Realtek LAN Controller Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled >...8592;: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-21 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. AHCI), we recommend that you set the JMB Storage OPROM item to [Enabled] ...
...and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Display OptionRom in POST Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled Realtek LAN Controller Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled >...8592;: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-21 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. AHCI), we recommend that you set the JMB Storage OPROM item to [Enabled] ...
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... number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of the following: - Press after POST. Advanced Mode Tool Main Ai Tweaker Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash Utility > ASUS SPD Information > ASUS O.C. For more details, refer to display the submenu. Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup UEFI BIOS Utility... screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of devices installed in the system. Select an iteExmit then...
... number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of the following: - Press after POST. Advanced Mode Tool Main Ai Tweaker Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash Utility > ASUS SPD Information > ASUS O.C. For more details, refer to display the submenu. Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup UEFI BIOS Utility... screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of devices installed in the system. Select an iteExmit then...
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...the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before the two items on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to avoid network traffic. Select the BIOS version that you to download. Click Next. From the... ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. You can decide whether to continue. 5. If you want to complete the update process....
...the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before the two items on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to avoid network traffic. Select the BIOS version that you to download. Click Next. From the... ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. You can decide whether to continue. 5. If you want to complete the update process....
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... are finished. Click No to the setting screen. If you want to change BIOS boot logo, which is displayed during the Power-On Self-Tests (POST). 3. Click Yes if you click Yes, follow the onscreen instructions to preview the way the picture is the image appearing on the screen during...
... are finished. Click No to the setting screen. If you want to change BIOS boot logo, which is displayed during the Power-On Self-Tests (POST). 3. Click Yes if you click Yes, follow the onscreen instructions to preview the way the picture is the image appearing on the screen during...
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...the boot logo. Locate the picture file that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). The boot logo is set to [Enabled] to display the boot logo. ASUS MyLogo allows you to: • Change the current BIOS boot logo of your motherboard • Change the... the AI Suite II main menu bar, click Update > MyLogo. 2. ASUS MyLogo ASUS MyLogo allows you want to use as the boot logo (and the downloaded BIOS if required) and then click Next. See the section Boot Settings Configuration of the BIOS Setup chapter in the user manual. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 4-25
...the boot logo. Locate the picture file that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). The boot logo is set to [Enabled] to display the boot logo. ASUS MyLogo allows you to: • Change the current BIOS boot logo of your motherboard • Change the... the AI Suite II main menu bar, click Update > MyLogo. 2. ASUS MyLogo ASUS MyLogo allows you want to use as the boot logo (and the downloaded BIOS if required) and then click Next. See the section Boot Settings Configuration of the BIOS Setup chapter in the user manual. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 4-25
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Move the Resolution slider or click Auto Adjustment for the system to the setting screen. 6. Chapter 4 4-26 Chapter 4: Software support Click Next when the adjustment is displayed during the POST. Click the Booting Preview button to complete the process. Left-click the mouse to return to automatically adjusts the screen resolution. 5. 4. Click Flash and follow the onscreen instructions to preview the way the picture is finished. 7.
Move the Resolution slider or click Auto Adjustment for the system to the setting screen. 6. Chapter 4 4-26 Chapter 4: Software support Click Next when the adjustment is displayed during the POST. Click the Booting Preview button to complete the process. Left-click the mouse to return to automatically adjusts the screen resolution. 5. 4. Click Flash and follow the onscreen instructions to preview the way the picture is finished. 7.
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..., when set (s) using SATA HDDs. Connect a SATA power cable to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Chapter 4 4-30 Chapter 4: Software support 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of...
..., when set (s) using SATA HDDs. Connect a SATA power cable to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Chapter 4 4-30 Chapter 4: Software support 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of...
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...[ESC] Exit The Main Menu allows you need; Press , , , or to enter the option you to select an operation to [RAID] mode. During POST, press + to exit the utility. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are set and partition. • Controller Configuration: shows the system resources... connectors 5/6 are for reference only, and may not exactly match the items on your computer. 2. press to display the utility main menu. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 4-31 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility To enter the AMD® Option ROM utility: 1. Boot up your screen.
...[ESC] Exit The Main Menu allows you need; Press , , , or to enter the option you to select an operation to [RAID] mode. During POST, press + to exit the utility. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are set and partition. • Controller Configuration: shows the system resources... connectors 5/6 are for reference only, and may not exactly match the items on your computer. 2. press to display the utility main menu. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 4-31 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility To enter the AMD® Option ROM utility: 1. Boot up your screen.
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... USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to create a RAID driver disk. 7. Chapter 4 4-34 Chapter 4: Software support Press during POST to create a RAID driver disk. 5. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click Intel AHCI/RAID Driver Disk to enter the BIOS setup utility...
... USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to create a RAID driver disk. 7. Chapter 4 4-34 Chapter 4: Software support Press during POST to create a RAID driver disk. 5. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click Intel AHCI/RAID Driver Disk to enter the BIOS setup utility...