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... 3-11 3.4 Main menu 3-13 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-15 3.6 Advanced menu 3-34 3.6.1 CPU Configuration 3-35 3.6.2 PCH Configuration 3-38 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration 3-39 3.6.4 System Agent Configuration 3-41 3.6.5 USB Configuration 3-43 3.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration 3-45 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-46 3.6.8 APM Configuration 3-49 3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration 3-50 3.6.10 NVMe Configuration 3-50 3.7 Monitor menu 3-51 3.8 Boot...
... 3-11 3.4 Main menu 3-13 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-15 3.6 Advanced menu 3-34 3.6.1 CPU Configuration 3-35 3.6.2 PCH Configuration 3-38 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration 3-39 3.6.4 System Agent Configuration 3-41 3.6.5 USB Configuration 3-43 3.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration 3-45 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-46 3.6.8 APM Configuration 3-49 3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration 3-50 3.6.10 NVMe Configuration 3-50 3.7 Monitor menu 3-51 3.8 Boot...
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... 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-66 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-67 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-68 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 4-3 4.3 Software information 4-4 4.4 AI Suite 3...4-4 4.4.1 Ai Charger 4-10 4.4.2 EZ Update 4-11 4.4.3 USB BIOS Flashback 4-13 4.4.4 Push Notice 4-15 4.4.5 USB 3.1 Boost 4-18 4.4.6 System Information...
... 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-66 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-67 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-68 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 4-3 4.3 Software information 4-4 4.4 AI Suite 3...4-4 4.4.1 Ai Charger 4-10 4.4.2 EZ Update 4-11 4.4.3 USB BIOS Flashback 4-13 4.4.4 Push Notice 4-15 4.4.5 USB 3.1 Boost 4-18 4.4.6 System Information...
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...greatly reduced multi-lateral interference - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - SABERTOOTH X99 specifications summary LAN Storage Audio USB Dual Gigabit LAN controller - 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance Intel® I218-V ...SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports) - 8 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports* (4 x beige/gray from controller 1, 4 x black from controller 2) - supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality - Optical S/PDIF out ports at back panel (teal blue)...
...greatly reduced multi-lateral interference - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - SABERTOOTH X99 specifications summary LAN Storage Audio USB Dual Gigabit LAN controller - 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance Intel® I218-V ...SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports) - 8 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports* (4 x beige/gray from controller 1, 4 x black from controller 2) - supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality - Optical S/PDIF out ports at back panel (teal blue)...
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SABERTOOTH X99 specifications summary Exclusive TUF Features Other Special Features "Ultimate COOL!" ASUS DIGI+ Power Control Utility "SAFE & Stable!" TUF Detective - Dust Defenders with smart devices in real time - Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard and Mouse, and File Transfer - ASUS...connector caps and rear I/O dust filter - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS EZ Update - TUF ESD Guards 2 - USB BIOS Flashback with Thermistors - ASUS Remote GO! USB 3.1 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.1 transmission - USB Charger+ featuring quick-charging function for EZ BIOS...
SABERTOOTH X99 specifications summary Exclusive TUF Features Other Special Features "Ultimate COOL!" ASUS DIGI+ Power Control Utility "SAFE & Stable!" TUF Detective - Dust Defenders with smart devices in real time - Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard and Mouse, and File Transfer - ASUS...connector caps and rear I/O dust filter - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS EZ Update - TUF ESD Guards 2 - USB BIOS Flashback with Thermistors - ASUS Remote GO! USB 3.1 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.1 transmission - USB Charger+ featuring quick-charging function for EZ BIOS...
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... (AAFP) 24-pin EATX Power connector 8 + 4-pin EATX Power connector System panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! SABERTOOTH X99 specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors 1 x Optical S/PDIF Output 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 2 x LAN (RJ45) port 2 x USB 3.1/3.0 ports (teal blue, supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost) 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector support additional 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (19-bin;
... (AAFP) 24-pin EATX Power connector 8 + 4-pin EATX Power connector System panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! SABERTOOTH X99 specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors 1 x Optical S/PDIF Output 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 2 x LAN (RJ45) port 2 x USB 3.1/3.0 ports (teal blue, supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost) 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector support additional 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (19-bin;
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...Check your motherboard package for the following items User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 motherboard Technical documentations, certification and warranty card Support DVD 6 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector (12 cm) 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x 40 mm Assistant fan 4... Guide 1 x Connector cap set (LAN cap and Front USB 3.0 cap) 5 x Audio connector caps ExSprAeTssA 9 x SATA connector caps 1 x SATA Expresss connector cap 11 x Back I/O USB connector caps 2 x Onboard USB 2.0 connector caps • If any of the above items...
...Check your motherboard package for the following items User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 motherboard Technical documentations, certification and warranty card Support DVD 6 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector (12 cm) 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x 40 mm Assistant fan 4... Guide 1 x Connector cap set (LAN cap and Front USB 3.0 cap) 5 x Audio connector caps ExSprAeTssA 9 x SATA connector caps 1 x SATA Expresss connector cap 11 x Back I/O USB connector caps 2 x Onboard USB 2.0 connector caps • If any of the above items...
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...the full power of the latest graphics technologies. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-1 It provides an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed and seamless transition with up with its complete backward compatibility to eight (8) USB 3.0 ports, fourteen (14) SATA 6Gb/s ports, and... 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights LGA2011-v3 socket for Intel® integrated graphics performance. Intel® X99 Express Chipset Intel® X99 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that supports the LGA2011-v3 socket for taster data retrieval. PCI...
...the full power of the latest graphics technologies. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-1 It provides an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed and seamless transition with up with its complete backward compatibility to eight (8) USB 3.0 ports, fourteen (14) SATA 6Gb/s ports, and... 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights LGA2011-v3 socket for Intel® integrated graphics performance. Intel® X99 Express Chipset Intel® X99 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that supports the LGA2011-v3 socket for taster data retrieval. PCI...
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... motherboard temperatures, automatically adjusting fan speeds for the very fastest USB data transfers - It is a perfect choice for the operating system or application drive, making your existing USB devices, and you'll be all set for USB 3.1's breakneck speeds. 1.1.2 "Ultimate COOL" Thermal Solutions Thermal ... uses multiple sensors to 32GBit/s of the case through special airflow channels, contributing to 10Gb/s, or twice as fast as USB 3.0. Dual PCle 3.0 x 4 M.2 Support With a 4 x PCL Express 3.0/2.0 bandwidth, the M.2 can support up to enhanced system stability and extending ...
... motherboard temperatures, automatically adjusting fan speeds for the very fastest USB data transfers - It is a perfect choice for the operating system or application drive, making your existing USB devices, and you'll be all set for USB 3.1's breakneck speeds. 1.1.2 "Ultimate COOL" Thermal Solutions Thermal ... uses multiple sensors to 32GBit/s of the case through special airflow channels, contributing to 10Gb/s, or twice as fast as USB 3.0. Dual PCle 3.0 x 4 M.2 Support With a 4 x PCL Express 3.0/2.0 bandwidth, the M.2 can support up to enhanced system stability and extending ...
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... all up to a more , all -in sleep or hibernation mode. With ASUS Remote GO!, you to -use and enjoy these ASUS Remote GO! Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-5 1.1.6 ASUS Exclusive Features Remote GO! USB Charger+ With a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge all your ultimate convenience. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for UEFI BIOS updates...
... all up to a more , all -in sleep or hibernation mode. With ASUS Remote GO!, you to -use and enjoy these ASUS Remote GO! Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-5 1.1.6 ASUS Exclusive Features Remote GO! USB Charger+ With a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge all your ultimate convenience. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for UEFI BIOS updates...
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...1-36 1-34 1-27 1-37 1-33 1-38 1-37 1-33 1-30 Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-9 CPU, optional, chassis, and assistant fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4; 4-pin ASST_FAN1-5) 3. button 6. Intel® X99 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-2 [beige]; M.2 Socket 3 9. System ... connector (20-1 pin TPM) 16. MemOK! USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) 7. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 15. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 20. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 14...
...1-36 1-34 1-27 1-37 1-33 1-38 1-37 1-33 1-30 Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-9 CPU, optional, chassis, and assistant fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4; 4-pin ASST_FAN1-5) 3. button 6. Intel® X99 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-2 [beige]; M.2 Socket 3 9. System ... connector (20-1 pin TPM) 16. MemOK! USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34) 7. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 15. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 20. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 14...
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... faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-29 With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • Theplugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCi or EHCl mode depending on the operating system's setting. •...
... faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-29 With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. • Theplugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCi or EHCl mode depending on the operating system's setting. •...
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... the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112; Doing so will damage the motherboard! Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-31 USB1314) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to 48...
... the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112; Doing so will damage the motherboard! Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-31 USB1314) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to 48...
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2.1.7 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector HDD LED HDD LED+ HDD LED- HDD LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connector Chapter 2 USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 connector USB 3.0 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 AAFP 2-9
2.1.7 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector HDD LED HDD LED+ HDD LED- HDD LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connector Chapter 2 USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 connector USB 3.0 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 AAFP 2-9
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... interrupted. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to use a USB 2.0 storage device to use the BIOS file named X99ST.CAP. Chapter 2 USB BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback port For more information. 3. Wait until a flashing light appears, which indicates that the BIOS updating process is enabled. 5. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 2-11 Press the BIOS...
... interrupted. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to use a USB 2.0 storage device to use the BIOS file named X99ST.CAP. Chapter 2 USB BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback port For more information. 3. Wait until a flashing light appears, which indicates that the BIOS updating process is enabled. 5. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 2-11 Press the BIOS...
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2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** *and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation USB 3.1 ports (support ASUS USB 3.1 Boost) 7. USB 3.0 ports (support ASUS USB 3.1 Boost, bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback) 9. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 7-10 2. USB BIOS Flashback button 6. Realtek LAN port* 5. USB 3.0 ports (support ASUS USB 3.1 Boost) 8. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. Intel LAN port* 4. TUF Detective 3.
2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** *and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation USB 3.1 ports (support ASUS USB 3.1 Boost) 7. USB 3.0 ports (support ASUS USB 3.1 Boost, bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback) 9. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 7-10 2. USB BIOS Flashback button 6. Realtek LAN port* 5. USB 3.0 ports (support ASUS USB 3.1 Boost) 8. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. Intel LAN port* 4. TUF Detective 3.
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... In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 2-13 Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for your devices to wake up then steady) from S5 mode 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK ...channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Please connect your USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports and your USB 3.1 devices to USB 3.1 ports for faster and better performance for better compatibility. * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status ...
... In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 2-13 Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for your devices to wake up then steady) from S5 mode 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK ...channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Please connect your USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports and your USB 3.1 devices to USB 3.1 ports for faster and better performance for better compatibility. * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status ...
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... or press hotkey . Do this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable...
... or press hotkey . Do this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable...
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...used for BIOS setup only and cannot be recognized in the operating system. [Smart Auto] Upon detection, the xHCI driver supports the USB 3.0 mode during both POST and operating system. [Enabled] Enables the xHCI controller. [Disabled] Disables the xHCI controller. Intel xHCI Mode... cannot be recognized in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. If any USB 3.0 devices are detected, the xHCI legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-43 Chapter 3 3.6.5 USB Configuration The items in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your...
...used for BIOS setup only and cannot be recognized in the operating system. [Smart Auto] Upon detection, the xHCI driver supports the USB 3.0 mode during both POST and operating system. [Enabled] Enables the xHCI controller. [Disabled] Disables the xHCI controller. Intel xHCI Mode... cannot be recognized in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. If any USB 3.0 devices are detected, the xHCI legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-43 Chapter 3 3.6.5 USB Configuration The items in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your...
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Refer to enable or disable the individual USB ports. Chapter 3 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an xHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the xHCI Hand-off support. USB Single Port Control This item allows you to section 1.2.2 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports. xHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the EHCI Hand-off support.
Refer to enable or disable the individual USB ports. Chapter 3 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an xHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the xHCI Hand-off support. USB Single Port Control This item allows you to section 1.2.2 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports. xHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the EHCI Hand-off support.
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... ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-47 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set the ASMedia USB 3.1 Controller to X8 mode for a higher performance of your system. Asmedia USB 3.1 Battery Charging Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable/disable the Asmedia® USB .... [X8 Mode] Run at X2 mode for high performance support with M.2 disabled. Asmedia USB 3.1 Controller [Enabled] This item allows you to enable/disable the ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller of the 3-WAY configuration. PCI-EX4_1 Slot (Black) Bandwidth [Audio] [Auto...
... ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-47 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set the ASMedia USB 3.1 Controller to X8 mode for a higher performance of your system. Asmedia USB 3.1 Battery Charging Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable/disable the Asmedia® USB .... [X8 Mode] Run at X2 mode for high performance support with M.2 disabled. Asmedia USB 3.1 Controller [Enabled] This item allows you to enable/disable the ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller of the 3-WAY configuration. PCI-EX4_1 Slot (Black) Bandwidth [Audio] [Auto...