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...Channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) of AM3+/ AM3 CPU. ** Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus ...Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU up to 8-core Compatible with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode) Intel® 211 Gigabit LAN controller Turbo LAN TUF...
...Channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) of AM3+/ AM3 CPU. ** Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus ...Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU up to 8-core Compatible with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode) Intel® 211 Gigabit LAN controller Turbo LAN TUF...
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Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM3+ CPU AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan DDR3 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xiii
Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM3+ CPU AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan DDR3 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xiii
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... (14-1 pin TPM) 14. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 1-17 1-19 1-4 1-5 1-10 1-14 1-13 1-16 1-11 1-20 1-21 1-15 1-21 2-21 1-9 1-16 1-18 1-14 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-3 AM3+ CPU socket 4. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1314, USB1112) 13. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. MemOK! USB BIOS Flashback button 15. Power-on...
... (14-1 pin TPM) 14. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 1-17 1-19 1-4 1-5 1-10 1-14 1-13 1-16 1-11 1-20 1-21 1-15 1-21 2-21 1-9 1-16 1-18 1-14 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-3 AM3+ CPU socket 4. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1314, USB1112) 13. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. MemOK! USB BIOS Flashback button 15. Power-on...
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... has a different pinout design. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to 8-core, also compatible with AMD® socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before ...installing the CPU. Chapter 1 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for AMD® FX Series CPU up to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
... has a different pinout design. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to 8-core, also compatible with AMD® socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before ...installing the CPU. Chapter 1 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for AMD® FX Series CPU up to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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2.1.2 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors. Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 2-3 The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
2.1.2 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors. Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 2-3 The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.