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... 3-20 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-21 3.5.7 APM 3-23 3.6 Monitor menu 3-24 3.7 Boot menu 3-27 3.8 Tools menu 3-28 3.9 Exit menu 3-30 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-31 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-31 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-34 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-36 Chapter 4: Software support 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 4.3 Software...
... 3-20 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-21 3.5.7 APM 3-23 3.6 Monitor menu 3-24 3.7 Boot menu 3-27 3.8 Tools menu 3-28 3.9 Exit menu 3-30 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-31 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-31 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-34 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-36 Chapter 4: Software support 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 4.3 Software...
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...are not part of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. viii These documents are also ... comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards....
...are not part of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. viii These documents are also ... comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards....
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... eliminates the trouble of Q-LED, Q-Slot, and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process! Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 1-5 ASUS Q-Connector Make connection quick and accurate! Profile that allows you to your system with customizable and animated boot logos. Q-Shield Easy...
... eliminates the trouble of Q-LED, Q-Slot, and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process! Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 1-5 ASUS Q-Connector Make connection quick and accurate! Profile that allows you to your system with customizable and animated boot logos. Q-Shield Easy...
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switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system ...function. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-19 MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is tested. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! 2.2.6 Onboard switch The onboard switch allows you that the BIOS has ...
switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system ...function. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-19 MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is tested. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! 2.2.6 Onboard switch The onboard switch allows you that the BIOS has ...
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... overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. Otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. The term "BIOS" in this section are needed for system startup in the following circumstances: .... We strongly recommend that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-1 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Extensible Firmware Interface that complies with uEFI architecture...
... overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. Otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. The term "BIOS" in this section are needed for system startup in the following circumstances: .... We strongly recommend that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-1 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Extensible Firmware Interface that complies with uEFI architecture...
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... on the screen depends on the number of the following: - Press after POST. When you to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the selected device. 3.8 Tools...update BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Click an item to configure options for entering the BIOS setup program. Advanced Mode Tool Main Ai Tweaker Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash Utility > ASUS SPD Information > ASUS O.C. For more details, refer to run ASUS...
... on the screen depends on the number of the following: - Press after POST. When you to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the selected device. 3.8 Tools...update BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Click an item to configure options for entering the BIOS setup program. Advanced Mode Tool Main Ai Tweaker Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash Utility > ASUS SPD Information > ASUS O.C. For more details, refer to run ASUS...
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... Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from one to input the label of setup profile. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-29 UEFI BIOS Utility - Profile Configuration Setup Profile1 Status : Not Installed Setup Profile2 Status...
... Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from one to input the label of setup profile. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-29 UEFI BIOS Utility - Profile Configuration Setup Profile1 Status : Not Installed Setup Profile2 Status...
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... motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-31 If there is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Carefully follow the instructions of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to update your BIOS if necessary. Refer to provide enhancements on these utilities. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from an updated BIOS file •...
... motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-31 If there is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Carefully follow the instructions of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to update your BIOS if necessary. Refer to provide enhancements on these utilities. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from an updated BIOS file •...
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... the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the BIOS version that you want to enable 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). From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Click...
... the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the BIOS version that you want to enable 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). From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Click...
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... software configuration. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. You can decide whether to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Click Yes if you want to change the BIOS boot logo. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-33 Chapter 3 3. The actual BIOS information vary...
... software configuration. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. You can decide whether to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Click Yes if you want to change the BIOS boot logo. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-33 Chapter 3 3. The actual BIOS information vary...
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... Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to the... Folder Info field. 6. Press to switch to find the BIOS file, and then press ��to the Drive field. 4. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: SABERTOOTH 990FX...
... Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to the... Folder Info field. 6. Press to switch to find the BIOS file, and then press ��to the Drive field. 4. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: SABERTOOTH 990FX...
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Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-35 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details.
Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-35 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details.
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...boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. Before updating BIOS 1. Welcome to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to low disk capacity. 3. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org... DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. Boot your computer. 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows you can use as a backup when the...
...boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. Before updating BIOS 1. Welcome to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to low disk capacity. 3. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org... DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. Boot your computer. 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows you can use as a backup when the...
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... enough free space to save the file. 1. Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-37 Press any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric...
... enough free space to save the file. 1. Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 3-37 Press any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric...
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Select Yes and press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. See Chaper 3 of your computer. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: SABERTOOTH 990FX VER: 0401 DATE: 04/26/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: SABER990FX.ROM 4194304...
Select Yes and press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. See Chaper 3 of your computer. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: SABERTOOTH 990FX VER: 0401 DATE: 04/26/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: SABER990FX.ROM 4194304...
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... each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 4-3 The AI Suite II icon appears in the support DVD have wizards...
... each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 4-3 The AI Suite II icon appears in the support DVD have wizards...
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... selected updating option. Updating the BIOS 1. 4.3.5 Update The Update section allows you to avoid network traffic. From the AI Suite II main menu bar, click Update > ASUS Update. 2. b) Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to update the BIOS from the Internet or from Internet and click Next. ASUS Update allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and the BIOS boot logo with the ASUS designed update utilities...
... selected updating option. Updating the BIOS 1. 4.3.5 Update The Update section allows you to avoid network traffic. From the AI Suite II main menu bar, click Update > ASUS Update. 2. b) Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to update the BIOS from the Internet or from Internet and click Next. ASUS Update allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and the BIOS boot logo with the ASUS designed update utilities...
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Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 4-23 To update the BIOS from a BIOS file a) From the list of options, select Update BIOS from file and then click Next. b) Click Browse to download and click Next. c) Select the BIOS version that you want to locate the BIOS file and then click Next.
Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 4-23 To update the BIOS from a BIOS file a) From the list of options, select Update BIOS from file and then click Next. b) Click Browse to download and click Next. c) Select the BIOS version that you want to locate the BIOS file and then click Next.
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...tune for the system to continue. c) Click the Booting Preview button to use as the boot logo and then click Next. e) Click Flash to start updating the BIOS to your motherboard, and then follow the steps below: a) Locate the picture file that you want to complete the... update. If you click No, click Flash to start updating the BIOS to your motherboard, and then follow the onscreen instructions to change BIOS boot logo, which is displayed during the Power-On Self-Tests (POST). If you want...
...tune for the system to continue. c) Click the Booting Preview button to use as the boot logo and then click Next. e) Click Flash to start updating the BIOS to your motherboard, and then follow the steps below: a) Locate the picture file that you want to complete the... update. If you click No, click Flash to start updating the BIOS to your motherboard, and then follow the onscreen instructions to change BIOS boot logo, which is displayed during the Power-On Self-Tests (POST). If you want...
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...is the image that you download a BIOS file to your computer using the last two options, ensure that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is set to [Enabled] to display the boot logo. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 4-25 Locate the picture file that ...appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Changing the BIOS boot logo 1. See the section Boot Settings Configuration of a downloaded BIOS file without updating this BIOS to my motherboard) Before using ASUS Update. 3. ASUS MyLogo ASUS MyLogo allows...
...is the image that you download a BIOS file to your computer using the last two options, ensure that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is set to [Enabled] to display the boot logo. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 4-25 Locate the picture file that ...appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Changing the BIOS boot logo 1. See the section Boot Settings Configuration of a downloaded BIOS file without updating this BIOS to my motherboard) Before using ASUS Update. 3. ASUS MyLogo ASUS MyLogo allows...