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... Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.1.2 CPU installation 2-3 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-4 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX Power connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-10 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-11 iii Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii SABERTOOTH X99 specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation...
... Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.1.2 CPU installation 2-3 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-4 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX Power connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-10 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-11 iii Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii SABERTOOTH X99 specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation...
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2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-12 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-12 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-14 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-16 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-16 Chapter 3: BIOS ... 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 menu 3-56 3.9 Tool menu 3-62 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-62 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-63 3.9.3 ASUS DRAM SPD Information 3-64 iv
2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-12 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-12 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-14 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-16 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-16 Chapter 3: BIOS ... 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 menu 3-56 3.9 Tool menu 3-62 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-62 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-63 3.9.3 ASUS DRAM SPD Information 3-64 iv
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... assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using the product, ensure all power cables from the existing system before...8226; Place the product on it by yourself. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. vi If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly ...
... assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using the product, ensure all power cables from the existing system before...8226; Place the product on it by yourself. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. vi If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly ...
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...product package may have been added by your dealer. It includes description of the standard package. 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... installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have to perform when ...
...product package may have been added by your dealer. It includes description of the standard package. 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... installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have to perform when ...
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... 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 x DRAM slot covers 2 x PCIe x16 slot covers 1 x PCIe x1 slot covers 1 x PCIe x4 slot covers 3 x Thermistor cables TUF...
... 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 x DRAM slot covers 2 x PCIe x16 slot covers 1 x PCIe x1 slot covers 1 x PCIe x4 slot covers 3 x Thermistor cables TUF...
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xv Installation tools and components Graphics card (optional) Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel® LGA2011-v3 CPU Intel® LGA2011-v3 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
xv Installation tools and components Graphics card (optional) Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel® LGA2011-v3 CPU Intel® LGA2011-v3 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
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...Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is a single chipset that supports the LGA2011-v3 socket for intel® Core™ i7 processors This motherboard supports Intel® Core™ i7 processors in the LGA 2011 -v3 package. SATA Express support SATA Express provides faster data transfer ...-v3 socket for the Intel® Core™ i7 processors. It also enables the iGPU function for taster data retrieval. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-1 It provides an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed and seamless transition with the speed of the same speed. It natively supports ...
...Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is a single chipset that supports the LGA2011-v3 socket for intel® Core™ i7 processors This motherboard supports Intel® Core™ i7 processors in the LGA 2011 -v3 package. SATA Express support SATA Express provides faster data transfer ...-v3 socket for the Intel® Core™ i7 processors. It also enables the iGPU function for taster data retrieval. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-1 It provides an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed and seamless transition with the speed of the same speed. It natively supports ...
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...effectively conducts hot air away and out of data transfer speed. It is the world's first ever thermal design for the entire motherboard, not just for the operating system or application drive, making your system and its sophisticated and agile integrated shunt design, the ...Thermal Armor improves cool air circulation, directing it towards every important part for a complete motherboard cool down . The nextgeneration standard is completely backward-compatible with your existing USB devices, and you'll be all set for USB 3.1's ...
...effectively conducts hot air away and out of data transfer speed. It is the world's first ever thermal design for the entire motherboard, not just for the operating system or application drive, making your system and its sophisticated and agile integrated shunt design, the ...Thermal Armor improves cool air circulation, directing it towards every important part for a complete motherboard cool down . The nextgeneration standard is completely backward-compatible with your existing USB devices, and you'll be all set for USB 3.1's ...
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...TUF Components (Choke, 10K Ti-Cap. & MOSFET; It reinforces the motherboard's PCB to the components' optimal functions, data transfer efficiency, and system performance. MemOK! Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-3 Dust Defenders Dust Defenders provides rear I /O shield provide four times... better protection and ensure the motherboard's lifespan. It also makes the motherboard easier to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot ...
...TUF Components (Choke, 10K Ti-Cap. & MOSFET; It reinforces the motherboard's PCB to the components' optimal functions, data transfer efficiency, and system performance. MemOK! Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-3 Dust Defenders Dust Defenders provides rear I /O shield provide four times... better protection and ensure the motherboard's lifespan. It also makes the motherboard easier to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot ...
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... connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to navigate UEFI BIOS than 2.2 TB. ASUS Q-shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it convenient and easy to view all your motherboard. ASUS Q-Design ASUS q-Design enhances your motherboard against EMI (Electronic Magnetic Interference). ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • New My Favorites function allows you...
... connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to navigate UEFI BIOS than 2.2 TB. ASUS Q-shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it convenient and easy to view all your motherboard. ASUS Q-Design ASUS q-Design enhances your motherboard against EMI (Electronic Magnetic Interference). ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • New My Favorites function allows you...
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1.1.7 Other special features ErP Ready The motherboard is in regards to reduce carbon footprint of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to energy consumptions. Chapter 1 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction This is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts.
1.1.7 Other special features ErP Ready The motherboard is in regards to reduce carbon footprint of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to energy consumptions. Chapter 1 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction This is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts.
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...place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before you install or remove any component. •... case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-7 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before touching any component, ensure that the ATX...
...place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before you install or remove any component. •... case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-7 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before touching any component, ensure that the ATX...
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1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2011 socket designed Intel® Core™ i7 processors. • Ensure... that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage ...
... immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2011 socket designed Intel® Core™ i7 processors. • Ensure... that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage ...
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Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-11 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Quad Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.
Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-11 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Quad Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.
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...lower frequency than 2133MHz and their corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is the standard way of the memory modules depend on the motherboard. The stability and compatibility of accessing information from the same vendor. For effective use a more memory on 32-bit Windows® OS...code (D/C) from a memory module. The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you want to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the quadchannel configuration. b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you are using a 32-bit Windows®...
...lower frequency than 2133MHz and their corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is the standard way of the memory modules depend on the motherboard. The stability and compatibility of accessing information from the same vendor. For effective use a more memory on 32-bit Windows® OS...code (D/C) from a memory module. The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you want to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the quadchannel configuration. b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you are using a 32-bit Windows®...
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SABERTOOTH X99 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 3333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. G.SKILL F4-3333C16Q- 16GRK DIMM socket support Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. ...; 16-18-18-36 1.35V •• 16-18-18-36 1.35V •• 16-16-16-39 1.35V 15-15-15-35 1.35V Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-13 G.SKILL F4-3300C16Q- 16GRK DIMM socket support Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. (Optional) Timing Voltage 2 4 8 16GB(4GB*4) SS SK hynix H5AN4G8NMFR 16...
SABERTOOTH X99 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 3333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. G.SKILL F4-3333C16Q- 16GRK DIMM socket support Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. ...; 16-18-18-36 1.35V •• 16-18-18-36 1.35V •• 16-16-16-39 1.35V 15-15-15-35 1.35V Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-13 G.SKILL F4-3300C16Q- 16GRK DIMM socket support Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. (Optional) Timing Voltage 2 4 8 16GB(4GB*4) SS SK hynix H5AN4G8NMFR 16...
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Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 Slot Description PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x4_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction
Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 Slot Description PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x4_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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...#0 EHCI #1 XHCI Controller RTL 8111GR A B C D E F shared - - - - - shared - - - G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - shared - - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-23 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - High Definition Audio - - - - - - shared - shared - - Intel® LAN I218 - - shared - - - - shared - -...8226; Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. shared - - - - - shared ...
...#0 EHCI #1 XHCI Controller RTL 8111GR A B C D E F shared - - - - - shared - - - G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - shared - - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-23 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - High Definition Audio - - - - - - shared - shared - - Intel® LAN I218 - - shared - - - - shared - -...8226; Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. shared - - - - - shared ...