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SABERTOOTH
990FX R2.0
Motherboard
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E8042 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 by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended
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Contents Safety information ..................................................................................................... vii About this guide ....................................................................................................... viii SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 specifications summary ............................................... x Package contents ..................................................................................................... xiii Installation tools an
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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 ....................................................................2-17 2.5 Turning off the computer .........................................................................2-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS ....................................................
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4.3 Software information .................................................................................4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II.....................................................................................4-3 4.3.2 ASUS TUF Thermal Radar .........................................................4-4 4.3.3 Remote GO! ................................................................................4-8 4.3.4 TurboV EVO ............................................................................
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6.2.3 Installing the device drivers .........................................................6-7 ® 6.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA SLI™ technology .....................................6-8 Appendices Notices .................................................................................................................... A-1 ASUS contact information ...................................................................................... A-4 vi
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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 are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power
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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 technology it supports. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perf
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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 trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. . NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu o
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SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 specifications summary ® ® 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 Supports 32nm CPU ® Chipset AMD 990FX / SB950 Chipset System Bus Up to 5.2 GT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 Memory 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, ECC, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture * Refer
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SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 specifications summary ® USB 3 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support - 4 x USB 3.0 ports at back panel [blue] ® AMD SB950 Chipset - 12 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 8 ports at back panel) Exclusive TUF features “Ultimate COOL” Thermal Solution - TUF CeraM!X heatsink coating technology - TUF Thermal radar TUF ENGINE! Digital Power Design - 8+2 Digital phase power design - TUF Components (alloy choke, Cap & MOSFET cer
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SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports 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 Internal I/O connectors 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector (supports additional 2 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 ports [moss green]) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors (support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports) 6 x SATA 6G
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 User manual Support DVD motherboard 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x TUF Certification card 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x TUF Five-year warranty manual • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
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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 (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xiv
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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-around compatibility, and extreme durability. FX™/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors (AM3+ / AM3 CPU) ® This motherboard supports AMD Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with up to 8-core ® native CPU cores, and AMD CPUs in the
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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 than USB 2.0. 1.1.2 “Ultimate COOL!” Thermal Solution “Ultimate COOL!” Thermal Solution TUF CeraM!X - Heatsink Coating Technology This feature offers better cooling solution for an overall improvement in system stability. Its innovative
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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 I/O shield provide four times better protection and ensure the motherboard’s lifespan. MemOK! MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to simply press a button to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail
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Chapter 1 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS F lashback 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 updated even without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. It also allows you to regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology, which suppo
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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 Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to st
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Chapter 1 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 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. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
