Page 2 - Revised Edition V2; Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.; Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software
ii E8041 Revised Edition V2 January 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or ...
Page 3 - Contents; Product Introduction
iii Contents Safety information ..................................................................................................... viiAbout this guide ....................................................................................................... viiiSABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 specificati...
Page 4 - BIOS setup
iv 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection .................................................................. 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections ............................................................... 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time ......................................................................
Page 5 - RAID support; RAID definitions; Multiple GPU support; AMD; Enabling the AMD; NVIDIA
v 4.2.1 Running the support DVD ........................................................... 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals.................................................. 4-2 4.3 Software information ................................................................................. 4-3 4....
Page 6 - Enabling the NVIDIA; Appendices
vi 6.2.1 Requirements .............................................................................. 6-6 6.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards ...................................... 6-6 6.2.3 Installing the device drivers ......................................................... 6-7 6.2.4 En...
Page 7 - Safety information; Electrical safety; Operation safety; technician or your retailer.
vii Safety information Electrical safety To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables a...
Page 8 - About this guide; How this guide is organized; This chapter describes the RAID configurations.; Where to find more information
viii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technolog...
Page 9 - Conventions used in this guide; Bold text; Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
ix Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when...
Page 10 - SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 specifications summary
x SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 specifications summary (continued on the next page) CPU AMD ® Socket AM3+ for AMD ® FX series CPU up to 8-core compatible with AMD ® Socket AM3 for AMD ® Phenom™ II / Athlon II™ / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports AMD ® 140W CPU AMD ® Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology Supp...
Page 11 - USB; x ASMedia; Exclusive TUF features; “Ultimate COOL” Thermal Solution; TUF ENGINE! Digital Power Design; Other special features
xi SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 specifications summary (continued on the next page) USB 3 x ASMedia ® USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel [blue] AMD ® SB950 Chipset - 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 8 port...
Page 12 - Internal I/O connectors; Manageability
xii SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port1 x Optical S/PDIF Output port2 x eSATA 6Gb/s ports [red]1 x USB BIOS Flashback button1 x LAN (RJ-45) port4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports [blue]8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports6 x Audio jacks for 8-channel Audio ...
Page 13 - Package contents; Check your motherboard package for the following items.
xiii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 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 2-in-1 ASUS ...
Page 14 - Installation tools and components
xiv 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 (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not inclu...
Page 15 - Chapter 1; Product introduction; Special features; Product highlights; The Ultimate Force; 90FX/SB950 platform, optimizing PCIe allocation in multiple; Dual-Channel 1866 MHz Support
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights The Ultimate Force The TUF series delivers a tough image with its unique design, and high-quality and military- standard components. The TUF series pursues pre-eminent stability, all-ar...
Page 16 - Chapter 1: Product introduction; Complete USB 3.0 Solution; solution at speed up to ten times faster than USB 2.0.; “Ultimate COOL!” Thermal Solution; TUF CeraM!X - Heatsink Coating Technology; anti-oxidant for better heat dissipation.; TUF Thermal Radar; “TUF ENGINE!” Power Design; under extreme conditions.
1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Complete USB 3.0 Solution This motherboard offers you the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panels, allowing you to experience the convenience of the latest plug and play connectivity solution at speed up to ten times faster tha...
Page 17 - ESD Guards; ASUS EZ DIY; helping with difficult POST situations.; DirectKey; DLNA Media Hub; : Send and share files between your PC and smart devices* with only a
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-3 Chapter 1 1.1.4 “Safe & Stable!” Guardian Angel ESD Guards ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Guards provides protection against electrostatic discharges, which can damage the motherboard’s components. The ASUS exclusive Anti-Static chip and circuit design, and the...
Page 18 - USB BIOS Flashback; updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically.; Network iControl; more convenient online experience.; Channel Audio Codec; mitigate environmental impacts.
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for your ultimate convenience. Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is automatically...
Page 19 - Before you proceed; any motherboard settings.
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-5 Chapter 1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before ha...
Page 20 - Motherboard layout
1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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. 1.2.2 Motherboard layout
Page 21 - Layout contents; Page; DirectKey button
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-7 Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 1-36 2. AM3+ CPU socket 1-8 3. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4 ) 1-34 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-9 5...
Page 23 - Recommended memory configurations; System memory
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-9 Chapter 1 Recommended memory configurations 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory m...
Page 24 - Memory configurations; DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.
1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB ECC, non-ECC and unbuffered DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • Memory module with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding timing or the loaded DRAM OC Profile is not...
Page 37 - Expansion slots; Slot No. Slot Description; PCI slot
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-23 Chapter 1 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (single at x16, dual at x16/x16, tri...
Page 38 - IRQ assignments for this motherboard; VGA; PCIe; Single or Dual
1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (beige) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • In CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1 and PCIe 3.0 x16_3 slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better...
Page 39 - Onboard buttons; enhance system performance.
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-25 Chapter 1 1.2.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open- case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. MemOK! button Installing DI...
Page 40 - DirectKey button; conveniently enter the BIOS during boot-up.
1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 2. DirectKey button This feature allows your system to go to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. With DirectKey, you can enter the BIOS anytime without having to press the <Del> key during POST. It also allows you to turn on or turn...
Page 41 - Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.; Jumpers
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-27 Chapter 1 To erase the RTC RAM:1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON ...
Page 42 - Onboard LEDs; POST State LEDs
1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. If an error is found, the critical component’s LED stays lit up u...
Page 43 - Internal connectors; configuration through the onboard AMD; RAID configurations
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-29 Chapter 1 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. AMD ® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables.If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can cre...
Page 44 - ASMedia
1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 2. ASMedia ® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1-2 [gray]) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. 3. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_56) This connector is for the additional U...
Page 45 - opening at the back of the system chassis.
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-31 Chapter 1 4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system c...
Page 46 - 8 MBps connection speed.
1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, brown) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your cha...
Page 48 - CPU and chassis fan connectors; black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 7. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. DO NOT forget to conn...
Page 49 - audio I/O module cable to this connector.
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-35 Chapter 1 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector...
Page 50 - push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum pow...
Page 51 - power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-37 Chapter 1 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Har...
Page 53 - Chapter 2; Building your PC system; Motherboard installation
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 2-1 Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 2.1 Building your PC system 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models. 1. Install the ASUS ...
Page 54 - Chapter 2: Getting started
2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started Chapter 2 2. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis’ rear I/O panel.
Page 56 - CPU installation
2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Chapter 2 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. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors ...
Page 57 - CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation; To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 2-5 Chapter 2 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1
Page 59 - To remove a DIMM; DIMM installation
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 2-7 Chapter 2 1 2 3 To remove a DIMM 2.1.4 DIMM installation B A
Page 60 - ATX Power connection; OR
2-8 Chapter 2: Getting started Chapter 2 2.1.5 ATX Power connection 1 2 OR OR
Page 61 - SATA device connection
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 2-9 Chapter 2 2.1.6 SATA device connection OR 2 OR 1
Page 62 - To install ASUS Q-Connector; POWER SW; To install USB 2.0 connector
2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started Chapter 2 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector IDE_LED POWER SW RESET SW IDE_LED- IDE_LED+ PWR Reset Ground Ground 1 2 USB 2.0 AAFP To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connector USB 3.0 To install USB 3.0 connector
Page 63 - Expansion Card installation; To install PCIe x16 cards
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 2-11 Chapter 2 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards
Page 64 - To use USB BIOS Flashback:; Insert the USB storage device to the USB Flashback port.; Updating BIOS
2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started Chapter 2 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port, press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three secon...
Page 65 - Rear panel connectors; USB BIOS Flashback button
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 2-13 Chapter 2 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 Combo port 7. USB 2.0 ports 3, 4, 5, and 6 2. USB 3.0 ports ...
Page 66 - * LAN ports LED indications; Onboard Devices Configuration
2-14 Chapter 2: Getting started Chapter 2 * LAN ports LED indications ** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • DO NOT connect a keyboard/mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 contro...
Page 67 - Connect to Headphone and Mic; Audio I/O connections; Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 2-15 Chapter 2 Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers
Page 68 - Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers
2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started Chapter 2 Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers
Page 69 - Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers; Starting up for the first time
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 2-17 Chapter 2 Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers 2.4 Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Ensure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassi...
Page 70 - BIOS Beep
2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started Chapter 2 7. At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off the computer While the system is ON, press the power button for less than four seconds to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off...
Page 71 - Chapter 3; Knowing BIOS; optimal performance.; DO NOT change the default BIOS settings; except in the following; We strongly
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-1 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard- only BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and co...
Page 72 - Entering BIOS at startup; failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options.; Load Optimized; BIOS menu screen; EZ Mode
3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup:• Press ...
Page 73 - Advanced Mode, click; Advanced Mode; key for the advanced BIOS settings.; Setup Mode
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-3 Chapter 3 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device prior...
Page 74 - Chapter 3: BIOS setup; following sections for the detailed configurations.; Exit; Menu bar; The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the Advance...
Page 75 - Main
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-5 Chapter 3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective ...
Page 76 - Security
3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Security Th...
Page 77 - Administrator Password; selected fields in the BIOS setup program.; User Password; Confirm the password when prompted.
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-7 Chapter 3 Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. To set an adm...
Page 78 - Ai Tweaker menu
3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 To change a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>. 2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press <Enter>. 3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>...
Page 80 - Automatic configuration.; EPU Power Saving Mode; EPU Setting; DRAM Timing Control
3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. PCIe Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking abilit...
Page 82 - DRAM Driving Control
3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DRAM Driving Control Allows you to set the primary, secondary, and tertiary memory timings. DCT0 InformationCKE drive strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x] CS/ODT drive strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1...
Page 83 - increase VRM efficiency
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-13 Chapter 3 DIGI+ Power ControlCPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by AMD VRM specification and affects CPU voltage. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading. Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking pe...
Page 85 - Allows you to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile.
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-15 Chapter 3 CPU Power Thermal Control [130] A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to enlarge the O.C. potential. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 130 to 151....
Page 86 - To offset the voltage by a positive value.; ASUS Enhancement Mode; Allows you to set the maximum performance mode.
3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU/NB Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [–] To offset the voltage by a negative value. CPU/NB Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Offset Mode] and allows you to set the CPU...
Page 87 - CPU Configuration
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-17 Chapter 3 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Main Ai Tweak...
Page 89 - Memory Configuration; Allows you to enable Memory Bank Interleaving function.
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-19 Chapter 3 3.5.2 North Bridge Configuration IOMMU [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the input/output memory management unit (IOMMU) Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] When the IOMMU is set to [Enabled], the following item appears: IOMMU Mode [Dis...
Page 90 - Allows you to enable or disable the Error Correcting Code (ECC) Mode.
3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 ECC Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Error Correcting Code (ECC) Mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Power Down Enable [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Memo...
Page 91 - South Bridge Configuration; SATA Port items show; Not Present; if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-21 Chapter 3 3.5.3 South Bridge Configuration Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit HPET TIMER Back Advanced\ South Bridge > UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode HPET Enabled HPET [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer (HP...
Page 92 - SB SATA Configuration
3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 SB SATA Configuration This item alows you to set the SATA configuration. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Serial ATA channel. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following items appear only when you set the OnChip SATA...
Page 93 - USB Devices; None; SB USB Configuration
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-23 Chapter 3 3.5.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Enables Legacy USB support. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. DISABLE option ...
Page 94 - Scroll down to view the other BIOS items.; CPU Core On/Off Function; Allows you to automatically or manually activate the CPU cores.
3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuration Scroll down to view the other BIOS items. Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Version 2.00.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Enabled/Disabled ASM1061 Storage OPROM →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Ite...
Page 95 - Serial Port Configuration
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-25 Chapter 3 ASM1061 Storage Controller (Rear) [Enabled] Allows you to select the ASM1061 storage controller operating mode.[Disabled] Disables the ASM1061 storage controller. [Enabled] Enables the ASM1061 storage controller. ASM1061 Storage Controller (Front) [Enab...
Page 96 - SB HD Azalia Configuration; HD; APM
3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 SB HD Azalia Configuration The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the SB HD Azalia configuration. HD Audio Azalia Device [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the HD Audio Device. [Disabled] Disables the controller. The following two items appear only when you set the...
Page 97 - Disables the PME device to generate a wake-on-LAN feature of the
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-27 Chapter 3 3.5.9 Network Stack Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Enable/Disable the network stack (PXE and UEFI) Back Advanced\ Network Stack > UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Network Stack Disabled Link Power On By PME Device [Disabled] [Disabl...
Page 98 - temperatures. Select; Ignore; if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.
3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Version 2.00.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American M...
Page 100 - Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan; Chassis Fan Profile
3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Chassis Fan 1/4 Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depe...
Page 102 - Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot]
3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto] Select any of these settings when PS/2 keyboard and mouse are installed. These settings only apply when Fast Boot is enabled. [Auto] For a faster POST time, PS/2 devices will only be available when the system boots up or reb...
Page 103 - driver add-on devices or the Windows; Boot Devices Control [UEFI and Legacy OpROM]; Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot up.; Boot from Network Devices [Legacy OpROM first]
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-33 Chapter 3 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices for better compatibility. Launch CSM [Auto] [Auto] The system automatically det...
Page 104 - Secure Boot; Allows you to configure the Windows; Key Management
3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Secure Boot Allows you to configure the Windows ® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST. OS Type [Windows UEFI mode] Allows you to select your installed operating system. [Windows UEFI mod...
Page 105 - The system verifies the PK before your system enters the OS.
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-35 Chapter 3 PK Management The Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the firmware from any permissible changes. The system verifies the PK before your system enters the OS. Load PK from File Allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device. Copy PK to Fi...
Page 107 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-37 Chapter 3 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a co...
Page 108 - ASUS SPD Information; Allows you to view the DRAM SPD information.
3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot DIMM Slot number Back Tool\ ASUS SPD Information > UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Tool DIMM Slot # Slot 2 Manufacturer Kingston Module Size 2048 MBytes Maximum Bandwidth 1333 Mhz Part Number 9905403-048.A00LF Serial Num...
Page 109 - This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.; Save to Profile; Load from Profile; Yes
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-39 Chapter 3 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Save BIOS settings to Profile Back Tool\ AS...
Page 110 - Load Optimized Defaults; a confirmation window appears. Select; Discard Changes & Exit; ASUS EZ Mode; the available filesystem devices.
3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the defaul...
Page 111 - instructions of this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary.; BIOS in Windows
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-41 Chapter 3 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility, or performance. However, BIOS updating is potentially risky. If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO ...
Page 112 - Launching ASUS Update; to avoid network traffic.
3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Intern...
Page 113 - Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file; To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:; Locate the BIOS file and click; Next
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-43 Chapter 3 • The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual BIOS information The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS...
Page 114 - To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:
3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using...
Page 115 - gets corrupted during the updating process.; Before updating BIOS; and save them on the USB flash drive.
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-45 Chapter 3 • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and 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 ...
Page 116 - Booting the system in DOS environment; optical drive as the boot device.; pressing the item number.; Updating the BIOS file; To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater:
3-46 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Booting the system in DOS environment 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press <F8> to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Insert the support DVD in...
Page 117 - The BIOS Updater screen appears as below.
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-47 Chapter 3 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. 3. Press <Tab> to switch between screen fields and use the <Up/Down/Home/End> keys to select the BIOS file and press <Enter>. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to co...
Page 119 - Chapter 4; Installing an operating system; Support DVD information; Running the support DVD
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 4-1 Chapter 4 Software support 4 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. 4.1 Installing an operating system • This motherboard suppo...
Page 120 - Obtaining the software manuals; Manual
4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reade...
Page 121 - AI Suite II; Installing AI Suite II; To install AI Suite II on your computer:; Using AI Suite II
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 4-3 Chapter 4 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite ...
Page 122 - ASUS TUF Thermal Radar; Launching Thermal Radar; Thermal Radar; Using the Thermal Radar main screen; Temperature
4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.2 ASUS TUF Thermal Radar TUF Thermal Radar monitors the critical components in real-time and automatically adjusts fan speeds for system stability. Its interface provides you with sensors for various components, allowing you to monitor the components ind...
Page 123 - Configuring system fan settings; To load the preset fan profiles:; Setting; Select a fan profile in the; Profile Name; icon to configure the
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 4-5 Chapter 4 Configuring system fan settings TUF Thermal Radar’s preset fan profiles automatically adjusts the fan speeds based on the ambient temperature and the system’s load. It also allows you to customize the fan speeds to achieve a quiet and cool environment fo...
Page 124 - To customize the fan speed with advanced options:; Configuring user-customizable fan settings
4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 You can also assign the specific component that Thermal Radar will monitor and dynamically adjust the fan speeds in real-time when the temperature reaches a certain degree. To customize the fan speed with advanced options: 1. Select User in the Profile Name ...
Page 125 - Auto; Configuring Chassis Fan 4 settings; Allows you to set a profile to your CHA_FAN4.; User
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 4-7 Chapter 4 4. If you are not sure how to choose the proper components to monitor and the percentage to adjust, click Auto and have Thermal Radar do the recommended settings for you. Click Apply for the setting to take effect. Configuring Chassis Fan 4 settings Allo...
Page 126 - Chapter 4: Software support; on the AI Suite II menu bar.
4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.3 Remote GO! Connect your computer to a wireless network and use Remote GO! to wirelessly stream media files to DLNA devices. It allows you to remotely control and access your computer using your mobile device, and easily transfer files between your comp...
Page 127 - within the same network as your computer.
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 4-9 Chapter 4 Wi-Fi GO! Remote Install the Wi-Fi GO! Remote application on your mobile device to use Remote GO!’s remote control functions. • Wi-Fi GO! Remote supports iOS 4.0/Android 2.3 mobile devices or later versions. • For iOS devices, download the Wi-Fi GO! Remo...
Page 128 - Screen type Low Density
4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 The Wi-Fi GO! Remote’s user interface shown above is for reference only and may vary with the mobile device’s operating system. Wi-Fi GO! Remote menu Below are the supported screen resolution of your mobile devices: Screen type Low Density (120, ldpi) Mediu...
Page 129 - Using the DLNA Media Hub; Click any of the tabs to select your preferred media file type.
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 4-11 Chapter 4 Using the DLNA Media Hub 1. From the main screen, click DLNA Media Hub . 2. Click to select a device as your receiver. DLNA Media Hub DLNA Media Hub allows you to stream your multimedia files to your DLNA-supported device and remotely control playback u...
Page 133 - Remote Desktop
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 4-15 Chapter 4 3. The mobile device shows the information of the DLNA Media Hub function. Tap Enter to proceed to the Remote GO! function. 4. Tap Music , Video or Photo, to play. Your mobile device’s WI-FI GO! Remote interface may vary with the mobile device’s operati...
Page 134 - Using the Remote Desktop via Wi-Fi GO! Remote
4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Using the Remote Desktop via Wi-Fi GO! Remote When the Remote Desktop is enabled, the mobile device shows the contents of your desktop. The Wi-Fi GO! Remote’s user interface shown above is for reference only and may vary with the mobile device’s operating s...
Page 135 - On your mobile device, tap; File Transfer; Tap; Enable; to receive files from PC.; Enter; Using File Transfer; Right-click the file and click
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 4-17 Chapter 4 File Transfer Allows you to transfer files wirelessly between your computer and mobile device. Click to go back to main menu Click to select a destination path for your file transfer Application help • Android mobile devices can send and receive files. ...
Page 136 - Securing your computer for Wi-Fi GO! Remote functions; Click; Use Password; and key in your password.; Apply
4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Tap to select the file’s source location Tap to send selected files Tap to select all files Tap to clear all files The Wi-Fi GO! Remote’s user interface shown above is for reference only and may vary with the mobile device’s operating system. Tap to select ...
Page 137 - TurboV EVO; ASUS TurboV EVO includes; that allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency; TurboV; Save Profile
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 4-19 Chapter 4 4.3.4 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO includes TurboV that allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages that offers automatic and easy overclocking and system boost performance.To launch TurboV EVO, click Tool > TurboV EVO on the A...
Page 138 - Using the Advanced Mode; Click the; tab to adjust the advanced voltage settings.
4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Using the Advanced Mode Click the Advanced Mode tab to adjust the advanced voltage settings. Applies all the changes immediately Undoes all the changes Click to restore all startup settings Advanced mode Current values Target values Voltage Adjustment bars
Page 139 - Allows you to manually adjust the CPU ratio.; CPU Ratio; Turbo Ratio; CPU Ratio; to save the changes made.; CPU Ratio
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 4-21 Chapter 4 CPU Ratio Allows you to manually adjust the CPU ratio. The first time you use CPU Ratio , go to AI Tweaker > CPU Power Management in BIOS and set the Turbo Ratio item to [Maximum Turbo Ratio setting in OS] . 1. Click CPU Ratio tab. 2. Drag the adjust...
Page 140 - heat to prolong the component lifespan and minimize power loss.; CPU Power; increase VRM efficiency.
4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.5 DIGI+ Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance reliability and stability. It also provides the highest power efficiency, generating less heat to prolong the component lifespan and mini...
Page 141 - CPU Power Response Control; value for extreme overclocking.; CPU Power Thermal Control; overclocking performance to enlarge O.C potential.; CPU Power Duty Control; phase bank temperature.; CPU/NB Power Response Control; frequency range of the DRAM Controller.
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 4-23 Chapter 4 • The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. • DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for de...
Page 142 - DRAM Current Capability; frequency range simultaneously.; DRAM Voltage Frequency; increase the overclocking range.; DRAM Power Phase Control; or to slower phase response to increase DRAM power efficiency.; DRAM Power
4-24 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 1 DRAM Current Capability A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. 2 DRAM Voltage Frequency Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency for system stability or to increase the overclo...
Page 143 - Sensor Recorder; to keep track of the three system statuses for certain purposes.; Launching Sensor Recorder; To launch Sensor Recorder, click; Tool > Sensor Recorder; on the AI Suite II main menu bar.; Using Sensor Recorder
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 4-25 Chapter 4 4.3.6 Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder monitors the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed on a timeline. The History Record function allows you to designate specific time spans on record to keep track of the three system statuses for ...
Page 144 - Using History Record; Monitor
4-26 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Using History Record 1. Click History Record tab and adjust the settings on the left for Record Interval and Record Duration according to need. 2. Click Start Recording to start measuring and recording each sensor. 3. To stop recording, click Recording agai...
Page 146 - automatically increases a USB 3.0 device’s transfer speed up to 170%.; Launching USB 3.0 Boost; Configuring USB 3.0 Boost; You can manually switch the USB 3.0 mode back to; Normal
4-28 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.8 USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) and automatically increases a USB 3.0 device’s transfer speed up to 170%. Launching USB 3.0 Boost To launch USB 3.0 Boost, click Tool > USB 3.0 Boost on the AI S...
Page 147 - USB BIOS Flashback Wizard; Scheduling the latest BIOS download; Download Setting; Downloading the updated BIOS; Check for New BIOS Update
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 4-29 Chapter 4 4.3.9 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. Just connect the USB storage device containing the BIOS file to the USB port, press the BIOS Flashback button, and the...
Page 148 - From the; Save to; dropdown list, select; Download; When the download process is; OK
4-30 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 2. From the Save to dropdown list, select the USB storage device that you want to save the BIOS file to, then click Download . 3. When the download process is completed, click OK to exit.
Page 149 - Tool > Network iControl; Using EZ Start; ON; Set current network program as the highest priority; Select a profile and click; EZ Start
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 4-31 Chapter 4 4.3.10 Network iControl ASUS Network iControl is an intuitive one-stop network control center that makes it easier for you to manage your network bandwidth and allows you to set, monitor, and schedule the bandwidth priorities for your network programs. ...
Page 150 - Using Quick Connection; Configuring the PPPoE connection settings; Before enabling the Network iControl’s; Quick Connection; functions, you must configure the; To configure the PPPoE settings; in the taskbar, and select; Open Network and Sharing Center; Right-click the PPPoE Connection, and select; Properties
4-32 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Select ON to activate Network iControl Displays the current network programs bandwidth Click to apply the settings made Click to select a profile Click to set the current network program as the highest priority Using Quick Connection Configuring the PPPoE c...
Page 151 - Options; to complete the auto PPPoE connection settings.
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 4-33 Chapter 4 3. Click the Options tab, and deselect Prompt for name and password, certificate, etc. Click OK to complete the auto PPPoE connection settings. • You only need to configure the PPPoE connection settings once. • Obtain the necessary information about you...
Page 152 - Configuring the Quick Connection; No Delay TCP
4-34 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Configuring the Quick Connection To configure the auto-PPPoE connection: 1. Click the Quick Connection tab. 2. Tick Automatically connect online anytime option, then select the connection name in the Connection Name dropdown box. 3. Click Apply to enable th...
Page 153 - Using EZ Profile; To use the EZ Profile:; EZ Profile; tab. The programs are shown in the network program column.
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 4-35 Chapter 4 Using EZ Profile To use the EZ Profile: EZ Profile allows you to load, edit, and save your own network program priority profile. 1. Click EZ Profile tab. The programs are shown in the network program column. 2. Select the network program, and click to c...
Page 154 - in Windows® environment.; To launch ASUS Update, click; Using ASUS Update; Select any of these options to update the BIOS:; Update BIOS from Internet; Save the BIOS to another file or a USB storage device for later use.
4-36 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.11 ASUS Update ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update> ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Using ASUS Upda...
Page 155 - to locate the BIOS file.
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 4-37 Chapter 4 4.3.12 MyLogo2 MyLogo2 allows you to customize the boot logo, which is the image that appears on the screen during the Power On Self Tests (POST). Launching ASUS Update To launch MyLogo2, click Update > MyLogo on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Using ...
Page 156 - Flash; Full Screen Logo; Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek; Auto Tune; to adjust the image size or the image resolution.; Booting Preview
4-38 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 5. Click Flash to update the boot logo. 6. When prompted, click Yes to reboot the system. You will see the new boot logo the next time you start up the system. Ensure to enable the Full Screen Logo in BIOS to use this feature. 4.3.13 Audio configurations Th...
Page 157 - Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 4-39 Chapter 4 B. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows ® XP • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www. asus.com for detailed software configuration. • To play Blu-Ray disc, make sure to use an HDCP compliant monitor. To play Bl...
Page 159 - Chapter 5; RAID configurations; Creating a RAID driver disk; optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 5-1 Chapter 5 RAID support 5 5.1 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the AMD® SB950 chipset that allows you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5...
Page 160 - Chapter 5: RAID configurations; Installing Serial ATA hard disks; To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration:; Setting the RAID item in BIOS
5-2 Chapter 5: RAID configurations Chapter 5 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configurati...
Page 161 - To enter the AMD; View Drive Assignments: shows the status of the hard disk drives.
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 5-3 Chapter 5 5.1.4 AMD ® Option ROM Utility To enter the AMD ® Option ROM utility: 1. Turn on the system. 2. During POST, press <Ctrl> + <F> to display the utility main menu. The Main Menu allows you to select an operation to perform. The Main Menu option...
Page 162 - Creating a RAID volume; To create a RAID volume:; disk drives you want to include in the RAID set.
5-4 Chapter 5: RAID configurations Chapter 5 Creating a RAID volume To create a RAID volume: 1. In the Main Menu, press <2> to enter the LD View / LD Define Menu function. 2. Press <Ctrl> + <C>, and the following screen appears. 3. Move to the RAID Mode item and press <Space>...
Page 163 - Deleting a RAID configuration; To delete a RAID volume:; The utility prompts the following messages:
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 5-5 Chapter 5 Deleting a RAID configuration Take caution when deleting a RAID volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID volume. To delete a RAID volume: 1. In the Main Menu, press <3> to enter the Delete LD function. 2. Select...
Page 164 - Displaying a RAID set information; To display a RAID set information:; Select a RAID item and press to display its information.
5-6 Chapter 5: RAID configurations Chapter 5 Displaying a RAID set information To display a RAID set information: 1. In the Main Menu, press <2> to enter the LD View / LD Define Menu function. 2. Select a RAID item and press <Enter> to display its information. Option ROM Utility (c) 2009...
Page 165 - floppy disk drive; Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS; To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS:; Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows; To create a RAID driver disk in Windows; Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk.; Make Disk
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 5-7 Chapter 5 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows ® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. You have to use ...
Page 166 - Installing the RAID driver during Windows
5-8 Chapter 5: RAID configurations Chapter 5 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows ® OS installation To install the RAID driver in Windows ® XP: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the <F6> key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Press <F6>...
Page 167 - Using a USB floppy disk drive; XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive when you; disk to locate the file; or
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 5-9 Chapter 5 5.2.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive Due to OS limitation, Windows ® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive when you install the RAID driver from a floppy disk during the OS installation.To solve this issue, add the USB floppy disk drive’s Vendor ...
Page 168 - Find the; Use Notepad to open the file.; DesktopWorkstationServer]
5-10 Chapter 5: RAID configurations Chapter 5 8. Find the [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_DesktopWorkstationServer] and [HardwareIds.scsi.iaStor_DesktopWorkstationServer] sections in the txtsetup.oem file. 9. Type the following line to the bottom of the two sections: id = “USB\VID_xxxx&PID_xxxx”, “usbs...
Page 169 - Chapter 6; Requirements; Before you begin; To uninstall existing graphics card drivers:
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 6-1 Chapter 6 Multiple GPU support 6 6.1 AMD ® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the AMD ® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 6.1.1 R...
Page 170 - Installing two CrossFireXTM graphics cards; Align and firmly insert the CrossFireX
6-2 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support Chapter 6 6.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards The following pictures are for reference only. The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 1. Prepare two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards....
Page 171 - Connect two independent auxiliary
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 6-3 Chapter 6 5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately. 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card.
Page 172 - Installing the device drivers; Launching the AMD Catalyst Control Center; To launch the AMD Catalyst Control Center:; to configure the
6-4 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support Chapter 6 6.1.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology. Download the latest driver...
Page 173 - Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology; In the Catalyst Control Center window, click; Performance > AMD CrossFireX; Select; Enable CrossFireX; Select a GPU combination from the drop-down list.; to save and activate the GPU settings made.
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 6-5 Chapter 6 1 Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology 1. In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Performance > AMD CrossFireX TM . 2. Select Enable CrossFireX TM . 3. Select a GPU combination from the drop-down list. 4. Click Apply to save and activate the GPU s...
Page 174 - Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards
6-6 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support Chapter 6 6.2 NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA ® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 6.2.1 Requir...
Page 175 - card. Ensure that the connector is firmly in place.
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 6-7 Chapter 6 4. Align and firmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connector is firmly in place. 5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately. 6. ...
Page 176 - Screen Resolution; Launching the NVIDIA Control Panel; NVIDIA Control
6-8 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support Chapter 6 B1. If you cannot see the NVIDIA Control Panel item in step (A), select Screen Resolution . B2. From the Screen Resolution window, click Advanced settings . 6.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology After installing your graphics cards and the device d...
Page 177 - Enabling SLI settings
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 6-9 Chapter 6 B3. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Configure SLI , Surround , PhysX . In the Quad-SLI enabled , click Maximize 3D Performance SLI to set the display for viewing SLI rendered con...
Page 178 - Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support
Page 179 - Notices; Federal Communications Commission Statement
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 A-1 Appendices Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference.This device must accept any interfere...
Page 180 - IC: Canadian Compliance Statement; un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.; Canadian Department of Communications Statement
A-2 Appendices Appendices IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. This device complie...
Page 181 - REACH; information in different regions.
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 A-3 Appendices REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT thro...
Page 182 - ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.; Technical Support
A-4 Appendices Appendices ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail [email protected] Web site www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone +86-21-38429911 Online support support.asus.com AS...
Page 183 - EC; DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 A-5 Appendices EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, M an uf ac tu re r: A S U S Te K C O M P U TE R IN C . A dd re ss , C ity : 4F , N o. 1 50 , L I-T E R d. , P E IT O U , T AI P E I 1 12 , T AI W A N C ou nt ry : TA IW AN A uthorize d re pre se nta tiv ...
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