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SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 User's Manual - Page 4
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3.5.4 SATA Configuration 3-20
3.5.5 USB Configuration 3-22
3.5.6 CPU Core On/Off Function 3-23
3.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-23
3.5.8 APM 3-25
3.5.9 Network Stack 3-26
3.6 Monitor menu 3-27
3.7 Boot menu 3-30
3.8 Tools menu 3-36
3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-36
3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-37
3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-38
3.9 Exit menu 3-39
3.10 Updating BIOS...
SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 User's Manual - Page 5
...+ Power Control 4-22 4.3.6 Sensor Recorder 4-25 4.3.7 Ai Charger 4-27 4.3.8 USB 3.0 Boost 4-28 4.3.9 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-29 4.3.10 Network iControl 4-31 4.3.11 ASUS Update 4-36 4.3.12 MyLogo2 4-37 4.3.13 Audio configurations 4-38
Chapter 5:
RAID support
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5.1 RAID configurations 5-1
5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1
5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2
5.1.3 Setting the...
SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 User's Manual - Page 8
...Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer...
SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 User's Manual - Page 12
SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 specifications summary
Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors
BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Output port 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s ports [red] 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports [blue] 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x Audio jacks for 8-channel Audio I/O ports
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SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 User's Manual - Page 18
...regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically.
USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology, which supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), automatically accelerates the data transfer speed of a USB 3.0 device up to 170% faster than the standard USB 3.0 transfer speed.
Network iControl Network iControl is an intuitive one-step network control center that makes...
SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 User's Manual - Page 24
... compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules.
• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about...
SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 User's Manual - Page 39
... up due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch to boot and load the BIOS default settings. A message will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings.
• We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function.
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Chapter...
SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 User's Manual - Page 64
... insert a USB storage device to the USB port, press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds, and the BIOS is updated automatically.
To use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Place the bundled support DVD to the optical drive and install the USB BIOS
Flashback Wizard. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
You can also download the BIOS from ASUS official website www.asus.com...
SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 User's Manual - Page 66
... to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.
• If you want to use the hot-plug function of the external SATA ports, you have to set the ASM1061 Storage Controller item in the BIOS setting to [Enabled] and install the ASM1061 Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. Refer to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details.
* LAN ports LED...
SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 User's Manual - Page 102
... detects the bootable devices and the addon devices.
For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode.
Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot.
The following four items appear when you set Launch CSM to [Enabled].
Boot Devices Control [UEFI and Legacy...
SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 User's Manual - Page 103
.... The settings are applied after reboot or at the next reboot.
Key-exchange Key (KEK) refers to Microsoft® Secure Boot Key database (KEK).
Clear Secure Boot keys This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys. This item allows you to clear all default Secure Boot keys.
Chapter 3
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2...
SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 User's Manual - Page 119
... Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability.
4.2 Support DVD information
The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.
4.2.1 Running the support DVD
Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays...
SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 User's Manual - Page 121
... to update the motherboard BIOS
• The applications in the Tool menu vary with models.
• The screeshots of AI Suite II in this user manual are for reference only. The actual screenshots vary with models.
• Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.
Chapter 4
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0
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SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 User's Manual - Page 147
... to save the BIOS download schedule. Click Cancel to cancel the changes made.
Downloading the updated BIOS
Before you start downloading, ensure that you have installed the USB storage device to your computer's USB port.
1. Click Check for New BIOS Update to check for the latest BIOS version.
Wait for the system to check the latest BIOS firmware.
Chapter 4
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SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 User's Manual - Page 154
... onscreen instructions to update the BIOS. • Download BIOS from Internet Download the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com and save it for later use. • Update BIOS from file Use the BIOS file that you had downloaded and saved to update the system BIOS. • Save BIOS to file Save the BIOS to another file or a USB storage device for later use.
Updating the BIOS...
SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 User's Manual - Page 156
... all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors, and giving users plug and play convenience. Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. If the Realtek® audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek® HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar. Double-click on the icon to display...
SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 User's Manual - Page 159
...support
RAID support
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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.
• You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial...
SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 User's Manual - Page 166
... then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB floppy disk drive.
3. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install, select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version.
4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.
To install the RAID driver for Windows® 7 or later OS:
1. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you to select...
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To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1. Close all current applications. 2. For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs.
For Windows 7, go to Control Panel > Programs and Features. 3. Select your current graphics card driver/s. 4. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove.
For Windows 7, select Uninstall. 5. Turn off your computer.
Chapter 6
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SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 User's Manual - Page 172
... installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the AMD Catalyst™ Control Center in Windows environment. Launching the AMD Catalyst Control Center To launch the AMD Catalyst Control Center: 1. Right-click on the Windows® desktop and select
Catalyst Control Center.
2. Click Catalyst Control Center to configure the displays and settings...