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...(1) for backup purposes, without the express written permission of their respective companies, and are included in receipt of this product. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS.../object code. The source code will not be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). All Rights Reserved. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND...
...(1) for backup purposes, without the express written permission of their respective companies, and are included in receipt of this product. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS.../object code. The source code will not be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). All Rights Reserved. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND...
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... Stack 3-25 3.7 Monitor menu 3-26 3.8 Boot menu 3-29 3.9 Tool menu 3-34 3.10 Exit menu 3-35 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-36 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-36 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-37 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-38 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...
... Stack 3-25 3.7 Monitor menu 3-26 3.8 Boot menu 3-29 3.9 Tool menu 3-34 3.10 Exit menu 3-35 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-36 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-36 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-37 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-38 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...
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... surface. • If you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical...
... surface. • If you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical...
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Conventions used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks ...
Conventions used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks ...
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Actual product specifications may vary with different models. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 motherboard User manual Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x TUF Certification card Five-year warranty 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x Q-Connector 1 x TUF Five-year warranty manual (by region) • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. xii
Actual product specifications may vary with different models. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 motherboard User manual Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x TUF Certification card Five-year warranty 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x Q-Connector 1 x TUF Five-year warranty manual (by region) • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. xii
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...Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-13 If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section... 3.6.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When creating a RAID set, set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA ...
...Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 1-13 If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section... 3.6.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When creating a RAID set, set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA ...
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.... Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. The term "BIOS" ...in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 3-1...
.... Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. The term "BIOS" ...in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 3-1...
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...screens shown in using the first two options. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Please visit ASUS website for information on . BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode ...screen. See section 1.1.7 Jumpers for the detailed BIOS content manual. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). The BIOS screen include navigation...
...screens shown in using the first two options. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Please visit ASUS website for information on . BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode ...screen. See section 1.1.7 Jumpers for the detailed BIOS content manual. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). The BIOS screen include navigation...
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... Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows user can manually adjust the maximum non-CPB mode CPU ratio. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for ...the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [D.O.C.P.] Allows you to select the HyperTransport link speed. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]...
... Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows user can manually adjust the maximum non-CPB mode CPU ratio. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for ...the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [D.O.C.P.] Allows you to select the HyperTransport link speed. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]...
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... control depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration [Auto] This item allows you to manually set CPU Voltage Frequency to enhance system stability. Configuration options:.... Setting a higher frequency gets faster transient response. [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Spread Spectrum item. [Manual] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration function. The following item appears only when you to...
... control depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration [Auto] This item allows you to manually set CPU Voltage Frequency to enhance system stability. Configuration options:.... Setting a higher frequency gets faster transient response. [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Spread Spectrum item. [Manual] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration function. The following item appears only when you to...
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... This item allows you set CPU & NB Voltage to [Offset Mode]. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 3-13 The values range from 200 KHz to 400 KHz with an interval of 0.06250V. Configuration options: [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] The following item appears only when you to set the CPU Offset voltage.... appear according to adjust the value. Configuration options: [+] [-] CPU Offset Voltage [Auto] This item allows you set CPU Voltage Frequency to [Manual]. The following items appear only when you to set the CPU/NB Offset voltage. Use the or to the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item...
... This item allows you set CPU & NB Voltage to [Offset Mode]. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 3-13 The values range from 200 KHz to 400 KHz with an interval of 0.06250V. Configuration options: [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] The following item appears only when you to set the CPU Offset voltage.... appear according to adjust the value. Configuration options: [+] [-] CPU Offset Voltage [Auto] This item allows you set CPU Voltage Frequency to [Manual]. The following items appear only when you to set the CPU/NB Offset voltage. Use the or to the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item...
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... from 0.500000V to 2.805000V with a 0.005000V interval. CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup CPU/NB Manual Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the NB 1.8V voltage. Use the or to adjust the value. Use the or to adjust the... you to 1.400000V with a 0.006250V interval. Use the or to adjust the value. The following items appear only when you set a fixed CPU voltage. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set CPU & NB Voltage to adjust the value. Use the or to...
... from 0.500000V to 2.805000V with a 0.005000V interval. CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup CPU/NB Manual Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the NB 1.8V voltage. Use the or to adjust the value. Use the or to adjust the... you to 1.400000V with a 0.006250V interval. Use the or to adjust the value. The following items appear only when you set a fixed CPU voltage. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set CPU & NB Voltage to adjust the value. Use the or to...
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...item lets user turn off cores except core 1, user can turn off 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc core manually. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when you installed on the motherboard. 3.6.6 CPU Core On/Off Function The configuration options ...for this section vary depending on the CPU you set CPU Core Activation to [Manual]. 3rd & 4th Core [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5th & 6th Core [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 3-21
...item lets user turn off cores except core 1, user can turn off 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc core manually. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when you installed on the motherboard. 3.6.6 CPU Core On/Off Function The configuration options ...for this section vary depending on the CPU you set CPU Core Activation to [Manual]. 3rd & 4th Core [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5th & 6th Core [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 3-21
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...CPU temperature. Configuration options: [Ignore] [100 RPM] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 3-27 Duty Cycle(%) [30] Use the and keys to 75°C. The values range from 20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature ...[Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to [Manual]. Chassis 1-3 Q-Fan Control [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. ...
...CPU temperature. Configuration options: [Ignore] [100 RPM] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 3-27 Duty Cycle(%) [30] Use the and keys to 75°C. The values range from 20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature ...[Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to [Manual]. Chassis 1-3 Q-Fan Control [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. ...
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.... [PWM mode] Enable the Water Pump control in PWM mode for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to [Manual]. When the chassis temperature is higher than the limit.
.... [PWM mode] Enable the Water Pump control in PWM mode for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to [Manual]. When the chassis temperature is higher than the limit.
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...comes with the motherboard package. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted... using a USB flash drive. 3. Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Visit http://www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to update the motherboard BIOS...
...comes with the motherboard package. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted... using a USB flash drive. 3. Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Visit http://www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to update the motherboard BIOS...
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... in the support DVD vary by models. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software Support In the Support DVD main menu, click the Manual tab. 3. The actual software manuals containing in Portable Document Format (PDF). Click an item to open the folder of the user guide Click to display ...product related information Click to display the ASUS contact information Click to browse the file list of supplementary user manuals. Run the Support DVD. 2. Install the necessary drivers to read about your motherboard's software manual: 1. The software manual files are for reference only. To read ....
... in the support DVD vary by models. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software Support In the Support DVD main menu, click the Manual tab. 3. The actual software manuals containing in Portable Document Format (PDF). Click an item to open the folder of the user guide Click to display ...product related information Click to display the ASUS contact information Click to browse the file list of supplementary user manuals. Run the Support DVD. 2. Install the necessary drivers to read about your motherboard's software manual: 1. The software manual files are for reference only. To read ....
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... is a quick-access menu bar that allows you easy-access controls and insight to what's going on motherboard model. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 4-5 allowing you to optimize performance settings while at www.asus.com for reference only and can vary depending on with your computer - AI Suite 3 Main menu The AI Suite ...4 • Some functions in the AI Suite 3 main menu in this user guide may vary depending on the left of the integrated ASUS utilities. Click on the motherboard model. • Refer to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration.
... is a quick-access menu bar that allows you easy-access controls and insight to what's going on motherboard model. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 4-5 allowing you to optimize performance settings while at www.asus.com for reference only and can vary depending on with your computer - AI Suite 3 Main menu The AI Suite ...4 • Some functions in the AI Suite 3 main menu in this user guide may vary depending on the left of the integrated ASUS utilities. Click on the motherboard model. • Refer to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration.
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...Manually adjust the acceleration and deceleration time of Thermal Radar 2 supports ASUS NVidia 700/900 Series and AMD R7/R9 Series graphics card only. Click to load a saved profile Click to save a new profile 4-7 Chapter 4 VGA - VGA Allows you to configure the thermal settings of an installed ASUS ...8226; The VGA feature of the graphic card's fans. Displays the graph of Click the sliders to the thermal settings adjust the settings ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 Click to apply changes Click to undo changes Click to load a saved profile Click to save a new profile VGA - Auto Mode...
...Manually adjust the acceleration and deceleration time of Thermal Radar 2 supports ASUS NVidia 700/900 Series and AMD R7/R9 Series graphics card only. Click to load a saved profile Click to save a new profile 4-7 Chapter 4 VGA - VGA Allows you to configure the thermal settings of an installed ASUS ...8226; The VGA feature of the graphic card's fans. Displays the graph of Click the sliders to the thermal settings adjust the settings ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 Click to apply changes Click to undo changes Click to load a saved profile Click to save a new profile VGA - Auto Mode...
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Move the slider up or down to adjust the settings Click to load a saved profile Click to save a new profile Thermal Status Displays the current status of the thermal condition of your system. RPM Mode Allows you to run the assessment report of your current thermal settings 4-8 Chapter 4: Software Support Chapter 4 Click or tap to manually adjust the fan's speed (in rpm). VGA -
Move the slider up or down to adjust the settings Click to load a saved profile Click to save a new profile Thermal Status Displays the current status of the thermal condition of your system. RPM Mode Allows you to run the assessment report of your current thermal settings 4-8 Chapter 4: Software Support Chapter 4 Click or tap to manually adjust the fan's speed (in rpm). VGA -