Asus SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2 manual

Motherboard SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0[...]

ii E8041 Revised Edition V2 January 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUST eK 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 p[...]

iii Contents Safety information ..................................................................................................... vii About this guide ....................................................................................................... viii SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 specications summary ...................................[...]

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 rst time .................................................................... 2-17 2.5 T urning off the computer ............[...]

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 4.3.1 AI Suite II...................................[...]

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 Enabling the NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology ...........[...]

vii Safety information Electrical safety T o 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 [...]

viii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring 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 s[...]

ix Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/W ARNING: 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 IMPORT ANT : Instruc[...]

x SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 specications 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 T echnology Supports 32nm CPU Chipset AMD ® 990[...]

xi SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 specications 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 ports at back panel) Exclusive TUF features “Ulti[...]

xii SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 specications summary Back Panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Output port 2 x eSA T A 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 US[...]

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 A T A 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x TUF Certication card Five-year warranty 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x TUF Five-year warranty ma[...]

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 SA T A hard disk drive SA T A optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 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-around compatibility , and extreme durability . FX[...]

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 than USB 2.0. 1.1.2 “Ultimate COOL!” Thermal Solu[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 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 I/O shield provide four times better prote[...]

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 le, press the BIOS Flashback button for about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without entering the existing BIOS [...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-5 Chapter 1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed T ake 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 handling components, use a grounded wrist stra[...]

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[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-7 Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 8-pin EA TX12V) 1-36 2. AM3+ CPU socket 1-8 3. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 4-pin CPU_OPT , 4-pin CHA_F AN1-4 ) 1-34 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-9 5. MemOK! button 1-25 6. USB 3.0 connector ([...]

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for AMD ® FX Series CPU up to 8- core, also compatible with AMD ® socket AM3 for AMD ® Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. The AM3+ socket has a different pinout design. Ensure that you use[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-9 Chapter 1 Recommended memory congurations 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 module to the DDR3 slot.[...]

1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Memory congurations Y ou 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 Prole is not the JEDEC memory standard. The stability and[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-1 1 Chapter 1 SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 CORSAIR CMZ16GX 3M4A2400C9R (V er4.13)(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 2400 9-1 1- 1 1-31 1.65 • • G.SKIL[...]

1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltag e DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2A2133C9 (V er1.5)(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-1 1- 10-27 1.5 • • CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2B2133C9 (V er7.1)(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9-9-9- 24 1.5 • • • CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2B2133C9 (XMP)[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-13 Chapter 1 DDR3 2000 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 AEXEA AXA3ES2G2000LG28V (XMP) 2GB DS - - - 1.65 • • • AEXEA AXA3E S4G K2000L G28V (XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - - 1.65 • • • Apacer 78.AAGD5.9KD (XMP) 6GB (3x2GB) DS -[...]

1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 DDR3 1866 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 CORSAIR CMD16GX3M4A1866C9 (V er4.13)(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • • • CORSAIR CMD16GX3M4A1866C9 (V er8.16)(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • • COR[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-15 Chapter 1 V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 G.SKILL F3-14400CL9D- 4GBRL(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • • DDR3 1800 MHz capability DDR3 1600 MHz capability (continued on the next page) V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chi[...]

1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 DDR3 1600 MHz capability (continued on the next page) V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 CENTU RY CD4G-D3U1600 4GB DS ELPIDA EDJ2108BDBG- GN-F - 1.5 • • • CENTU RY CD4G-D3U1600 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83CFR- PBC - 1.5 • • • CENT[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-17 Chapter 1 DDR3 1600 MHz capability (continued on the next page) V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 Crucial BL12864BN1608.8FF (XMP) 2GB (2x1GB) SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • • Crucial BL T4G3D 1608DT 1TX0.1 6FM (XMP) 4GB DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.5 •[...]

1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 DDR3 1600 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3LK2/ 4GX (XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - - 1.35 • • • KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3LK2/ 8GX (XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.35 • • • KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3P1[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-19 Chapter 1 (continued on the next page) DDR3 1333 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 SanMax SMD-4G68HP-16KZ 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2 G83BFRPB C - 1.5 • • • SanMax SMD-4G68NG-16KK 4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BDBG-GN-F - - • • • Silico[...]

1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 BUFF ALO D3U1333-1G 1GB SS Elpida J1 108BFBG-DJ-F - - • • • BUFF ALO D3U1333-2G 2GB DS Elpida J1108BFBG-DJ-F - • • • BUFF ALO D3U1333-4G 4GB DS NANYA NT5CB256M8BN-CG - • • • CORSAIR [...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-21 Chapter 1 V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 KINGMAX FLFE85F-C8KL9 2GB SS KINGMAX KFC8FNLBF-GXX- 12A - - • • • KINGMAX FLFE85F-C8KL9 2GB SS KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF-DXX- 15A - - • • • KINGMAX FLFE85F-C8KM9 2GB SS Kingmax KFC8FNMXF- BXX-15A[...]

1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory conguration. We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. (2) Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the beige slots or brown slots as one pair of Dua[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 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, triple at x16/x8/x8 mode) 2 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot 3 PC[...]

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 performance. • In 3-way SLI mode, use t[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-25 Chapter 1 1.2.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you to ne-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 DIMMs that are not compatible with the motherboard[...]

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 off your system and conveniently enter the BIOS[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-27 Chapter 1 T o erase the RTC RAM: 1. T urn 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 the computer . 4. Hold down the <Del> ke[...]

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 T est): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. If an error is found, the critical component’s LED stays lit up until the problem is solved. 2. Standby Power LE[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-29 Chapter 1 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. AMD ® Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A6G_1-6 [brown]) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. If you installed Serial A T A hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 congura[...]

1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 2. ASMedia ® Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A6G_E1-2 [gray]) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. 3. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_56) This connector is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with the USB 3[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 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 chassis. The S/PDIF module is purchased separatel[...]

1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Y ou can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, brown) rst, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. The USB 2.0[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 1-33 Chapter 1 6. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The COM module is purchased separately .[...]

1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 7. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 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 connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insuf[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 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 . • We recommend that you connect a high-de[...]

1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 • For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with A TX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W . • DO NOT forget to connect t[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 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. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) T[...]

1-38 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1 1. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a T rusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital certicates, passwords and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security , protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity . 12. Direct Connector ([...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 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 Q-Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel. Chapter [...]

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.[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 2-3 Chapter 2 3. Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.[...]

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 ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1 2 3[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 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 . T o install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1[...]

2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started Chapter 2 2 3 4 5[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 2-7 Chapter 2 1 2 3 T o remove a DIMM 2.1.4 DIMM installation B A[...]

2-8 Chapter 2: Getting started Chapter 2 2.1.5 A TX Power connection 1 2 OR OR[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 2-9 Chapter 2 2.1.6 SA T A device connection OR 2 OR 1[...]

2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started Chapter 2 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector T o install ASUS Q-Connector IDE_LED POWER SW RESET SW IDE_LED- IDE_LED+ PWR Reset Ground Ground 1 2 USB 2.0 AAFP T o install USB 2.0 connector T o install front panel audio connector USB 3.0 T o install USB 3.0 connector[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 2-1 1 Chapter 2 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation T o install PCIe x16 cards T o install PCIe x1 cards[...]

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 seconds, and the BIOS is updated automatically . T o us[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 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 denitions. Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 Combo port 7. USB 2.0 ports 3, 4, 5, and 6 2. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 8. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 3. LAN (RJ-45) [...]

2-14 Chapter 2: Getting started Chapter 2 * LAN ports LED indications ** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration • DO NOT insert a dif ferent connector to the external SA T A port. • DO NOT connect a keyboard/mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can on[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 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[...]

2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started Chapter 2 Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 2-17 Chapter 2 Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers 2.4 Starting up for the rst time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover . 2. Ensure that all switches are of f. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet[...]

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 T urning 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 mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Press the p[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-1 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unied 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 exible and convenient mouse input. Y ou can easily navigate [...]

3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or congure 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 T o enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press <Delete> during the Power-On Self T est[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 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 priority . T o access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Ad[...]

3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed congurations. T o access the Advanced Mode, click Exit , then select Advanced Mode[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-5 Chapter 3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai T weaker, Advanced, Monitor , Boot, T ool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears w[...]

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 The Security menu items allow you to change the syst[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 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 elds in the BIOS setup program. T o set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrato[...]

3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 T o 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>. 4. Conrm the password when prompted. T o cle[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-9 Chapter 3 Ai Overclock T uner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency . Select any of these preset overclocking conguration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.[...]

3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic conguration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability . [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. PCIe Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic conguration. [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. [...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-1 1 Chapter 3 DRAM READ to PRE Time [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [4] – [10] DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [9] DRAM WRITE to READ Delay [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [4] – [9] DRAM CAS# Write Latency [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [5] – [12] DRAM[...]

3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DRAM Driving Control Allows you to set the primary , secondary , and tertiary memory timings. DCT0 Information CKE drive strength [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x] CS/ODT drive strength [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x] ADDR/CMD drive strength [Auto] Con?[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-13 Chapter 3 DIGI+ Power Control CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is dened by AMD VRM specication and affects CPU voltage. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading. Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM therm[...]

3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Manual Adjustment [Fast] This item appears only when you set the CPU Power Phase Control item to [Manual Adjustment]. Conguration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] CPU V oltage Frequency [Auto] Frequency switching affects the VRM transient response, and the thermal component. Higher frequency ge[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 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. DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal co[...]

3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU/NB Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] T o offset the voltage by a positive value. [–] T o offset the voltage by a negative value. CPU/NB Offset V oltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB V oltage item to [Offset Mode] and allows you to set the CPU/NB Offset voltage. The values range from 0.[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 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 eld values can cause the system to malfunction. Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit CPU Cong[...]

3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit Enabled/Disabled the generation of ACPI _PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects. Back Advanced CPU Conguration > UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode CPU Conguration Socket0: AMD Phenom (tm) II X4 965 Processor Quad Core Running @ 3715 MHz 1400 mV Max Speed: 3400 MHZ[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-19 Chapter 3 3.5.2 North Bridge Conguration IOMMU [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the input/output memory management unit (IOMMU) Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] When the IOMMU is set to [Enabled], the following item appears: IOMMU Mode [Disabled] Allows you to set the IOMMU Mode that su[...]

3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 ECC Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Error Correcting Code (ECC) Mode. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Power Down Enable [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable DDR power down mode. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Allows you to enable[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-21 Chapter 3 3.5.3 South Bridge Conguration Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool 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 T imer (HPET). Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disab[...]

3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 SB SA T A Conguration This item alows you to set the SA T A conguration. OnChip SA T A Channel [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Serial A T A channel. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following items appear only when you set the OnChip SA T A Channel to [Enabled] . SA T A Port1 [...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-23 Chapter 3 3.5.5 USB Conguration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit Enables Legacy USB support. AUT O option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. DISABLE option will keep USB devices available only for EFI [...]

3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.7 Onboard Devices Conguration Scroll down to view the other BIOS items. Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit Version 2.00.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Enabled/Disabled ASM1061 Storage OPROM →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: Ge[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 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) [Enabled] Allows you to select the ASM1061 storage c[...]

3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 SB HD Azalia Conguration The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the SB HD Azalia conguration. 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 HD Azalia Audio Device item to [Enabled]. Azal[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-27 Chapter 3 3.5.9 Network Stack Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool 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] [Disabled] Disables the PME device to generate a wake-[...]

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 T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit Version 2.00.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ :[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-29 Chapter 3 CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. Conguration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when y[...]

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 depending on the chassis temperature. [Silent] Sets to[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-31 Chapter 3 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Fast Boot [Enabled] [Enabled] Select to accelerate the boot speed. [Disabled] Select to go back to normal boot. The following four items appear when you set Fast Boot to [Enabled]. USB Support [Partial Initialization] [Disa[...]

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 rebooted when the PS/2 devices have not been reconnec[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-33 Chapter 3 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you to congure 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 detects the bootable devices and the add- on devic[...]

3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Secure Boot Allows you to congure the Windows ® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST . OS T ype [Windows UEFI mode] Allows you to select your installed operating system. [Windows UEFI mode] Executes the Microsoft ® Secure Boot check[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-35 Chapter 3 PK Management The Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the rmware from any permissible changes. The system veries 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 File Allows you to store the PK to a USB storage [...]

3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Append db from le Allows you to load the additional db from a storage device so that more images can be loaded securely . Delete the db Allows you to delete the db le from your system. Conguration options: [Y es] [No] The db le must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authentica[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-37 Chapter 3 3.8 T ools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure 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 conrmation message appears. Use the left/righ[...]

3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot DIMM Slot number Back Tool ASUS SPD Information > UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode T ool DIMM Slot # Slot 2 Manufacturer Kingston Module Size 2048 MBytes Maximum Bandwidth 1333 Mhz Part Number 9905403-048.A00LF Serial Number 65cc6ec8 Product Week/Y ear 05/2012 SPD Ext [...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-39 Chapter 3 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Prole This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. The Setup Prole Status items show Not Installed if no prole is created. Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit Save BIOS settings to Prole Back Tool ASUS O.C. Prole > UEFI BIOS Utility - A[...]

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. Y ou can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup [...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 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 NOT manually update the BIOS. Inappropriate B[...]

3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Launching ASUS Update T o 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 T o update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Up[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 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 website at Refer to the software manual in[...]

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 oppy disk or an OS-based utility . Before you start using this utility , download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www .asus.com. T o update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB ash disk th[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-45 Chapter 3 • This function can support devices such as a USB ash disk with F A T 32/16 format and This function can support devices such as a USB ash disk with F A T 32/16 format and single partition only . • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system DO NOT shut dow[...]

3-46 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Booting the system in DOS environment 1. Insert the USB ash drive with the latest BIOS le 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 into the optical drive and select the optical dri[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 3-47 Chapter 3 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below . 3. Press <T ab> to switch between screen elds and use the <Up/Down/Home/End> keys to select the BIOS le and press <Enter>. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS le and prompts you to conrm BIOS update. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for[...]

3-48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 4. Select Y es and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater . Restart your computer . DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later , the utility automatically exits to the DOS F[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 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 le ASSETUP .EXE from the BIN folder . Double-click ASSETUP .EXE to run the DVD. 4.1 Installing an operating system • This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ 7 / 64-bit 7 [...]

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 les are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the ?[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 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 le that came with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that i[...]

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 individually . It automatically adjusts fan speeds b[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 4-5 Chapter 4 Conguring system fan settings TUF Thermal Radar’s preset fan proles 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 for the system. Loading the preset fan pro[...]

4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Y ou can also assign the specic component that Thermal Radar will monitor and dynamically adjust the fan speeds in real-time when the temperature reaches a certain degree. T o customize the fan speed with advanced options: 1. Select User in the Prole Name dropdown list. 2. Drag the paper clip icon to [...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 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. Conguring Chassis Fan 4 settings Allows you to set a prole to your CHA_F AN4. T o [...]

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 les to DLNA devices. It allows you to remotely control and access your computer using your mobile device, and easily transfer les between your computer and mobile device. • Remote GO! is suppor[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 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! Remote from iT unes store. For Android devices,[...]

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) Medium Density (160, mdpi) High Density (240, hdpi)[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 4-1 1 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 les to your DLNA-supported device and remotely control playback using your mobile device or your computer . Cli[...]

4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 T o edit the library: 1. T ick Library . 2. Click to add or delete music les. 3. Click Add and locate the le from the directory . T o delete, tick the selected le and click Delete . 4. Click OK . T o edit the music playlist: 1. T ick Playlist . 2. Click . 3. T ick to select or deselect the music ?[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 4-13 Chapter 4 T o edit the video library: 1. T ick Library . 2. Click to add or delete video les. 3. Click Add and locate the le from the directory . T o delete, tick the selected le and click Delete . 4. Click OK . T o edit the video playlist: 1. T ick Playlist . 2. Click . 3. T ick to select or deselect [...]

4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 T o edit the image playlist: 1. T ick Playlist . 2. Click . 3. T ick to select or deselect the image le and click Save Prole . 4. Select the prole name and click Save . T o add as a new playlist, key in your prole name and click Save . 5. T o delete playlist, select the prole and click . T o[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 4-15 Chapter 4 3. The mobile device shows the information of the DLNA Media Hub function. T ap Enter to proceed to the Remote GO! function. 4. T ap Music , Video or Photo, to play . Y our mobile device’s WI-FI GO! Remote interface may vary with the mobile device’s operating system. Remote Desktop Remote Desktop [...]

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 system. Click to go back to previous screen App[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 4-17 Chapter 4 File T ransfer Allows you to transfer les wirelessly between your computer and mobile device. Click to go back to main menu Click to select a destination path for your le transfer Application help • Android mobile devices can send and receive les. • iOS mobile devices can only send les[...]

4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 T ap to select the le’s source location T ap to send selected les T ap to select all les T ap to clear all les The Wi-Fi GO! Remote’s user interface shown above is for reference only and may vary with the mobile device’s operating system. T ap to select les for transfer Securing your c[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 4-19 Chapter 4 4.3.4 T urboV EVO ASUS T urboV EVO includes T urboV that allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages that offers automatic and easy overclocking and system boost performance. T o launch T urboV EVO, click T ool > T urboV EVO on the AI Suite II main menu bar .. Refer to the [...]

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 T arget values V oltage Adjustment bars[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 4-21 Chapter 4 CPU Ratio Allows you to manually adjust the CPU ratio. The rst time you use CPU Ratio , go to AI T weaker > CPU Power Management in BIOS and set the T urbo Ratio item to [Maximum T urbo Ratio setting in OS] . 1. Click CPU Ratio tab. 2. Drag the adjustment bars upwards or downwards to the desired[...]

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 efciency , generating less heat to prolong the component lifespan and minimize power loss. T o launch DIGI+ Power Control[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 4-23 Chapter 4 • The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specication. • 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 detailed software conguration. 7 8 9 Appli[...]

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 V oltage Frequency Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency for system stability or to increase the overclocking range. 3 DRAM Power Phase Control Set Manu[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 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 specic time spans on record to keep track of the three system statuses for certain purposes. Launching Sensor Recorder T o [...]

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. T o stop recording, click Recording again. 4. T o track the recorded contents, set T ype[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 4-27 Chapter 4 4.3.7 Ai Charger+ This utility allows you to fast-charge your portable BC 1.1* mobile devices on your computer’s USB port three times faster than the standard USB devices**. • * Check your manufacturer if your USB device is a Battery Charging Specication 1.1 (B.C.) compliant or compatible devic[...]

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 T o launch USB 3.0 Boost, click T ool > USB 3.0 Boost on the AI Suite II main menu bar . Conguring USB 3.0 B[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 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 le to the USB port, press the BIOS Flashback button, and the BIOS is updated automatically . Scheduling the [...]

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 le to, then click Download . 3. When the download process is completed, click OK to exit.[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 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. It also allows you to automatically connect to a[...]

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 prole Click to set the current network program as the highest priority Using Quick Connection Configuring the PPPoE connection settings Before enabling the Network iC[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 4-33 Chapter 4 3. Click the Options tab, and deselect Prompt for name and password, certicate, etc. Click OK to complete the auto PPPoE connection settings. • Y ou only need to congure the PPPoE connection settings once. • Obtain the necessary information about your PPPoE connection from your network provi[...]

4-34 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Conguring the Quick Connection T o congure the auto-PPPoE connection: 1. Click the Quick Connection tab. 2. T ick Automatically connect online anytime option, then select the connection name in the Connection Name dropdown box. 3. Click Apply to enable the PPPoE automatic network connection. Y ou can[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 4-35 Chapter 4 Using EZ Prole T o use the EZ Prole: EZ Prole allows you to load, edit, and save your own network program priority prole. 1. Click EZ Prole tab. The programs are shown in the network program column. 2. Select the network program, and click to create your prole. 3. Click to save the c[...]

4-36 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.1 1 ASUS Update ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Launching ASUS Update T o launch ASUS Update, click Update> ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar . Using ASUS Update Select any of these options to update the B[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 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 T ests (POST). Launching ASUS Update T o launch MyLogo2, click Update > MyLogo on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Using MyLogo Select the option that you want to use t[...]

4-38 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 5. Click Flash to update the boot logo. 6. When prompted, click Y es to reboot the system. Y ou 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 congurations The Realtek ® audio CODEC provides 8-channel aud[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 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 conguration. • T o play Blu-Ray disc, make sure to use an HDCP compliant monitor . T o play Blu-Ray disc, make sure to use an HDCP com[...]

4-40 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 5-1 Chapter 5 RAID support 5 5.1 RAID congurations The motherboard comes with the AMD® SB950 chipset that allows you to congure Serial A T A hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID congurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5. • Y ou must install Windows ® XP Servi[...]

5-2 Chapter 5: RAID congurations Chapter 5 5.1.2 Installing Serial A T A hard disks The motherboard supports Serial A T A hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array . T o install the SA T A hard disks for a RAID conguration: 1. Install the SA T A hard disks int[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 5-3 Chapter 5 5.1.4 AMD ® Option ROM Utility T o enter the AMD ® Option ROM utility: 1. T urn 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 options include: View Drive Assignments: shows the[...]

5-4 Chapter 5: RAID congurations Chapter 5 Creating a RAID volume T o create a RAID volume: 1. In the Main Menu, press <2> to enter the LD View / LD Dene Menu function. 2. Press <Ctrl> + <C>, and the following screen appears. 3. Move to the RAID Mode item and press <Space> to select a RAID mode to create. 4. Move to th[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 5-5 Chapter 5 Deleting a RAID conguration T ake caution when deleting a RAID volume. Y ou will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID volume. T o delete a RAID volume: 1. In the Main Menu, press <3> to enter the Delete LD function. 2. Select the RAID item you want to delete and press &[...]

5-6 Chapter 5: RAID congurations Chapter 5 Displaying a RAID set information T o display a RAID set information: 1. In the Main Menu, press <2> to enter the LD View / LD Dene Menu function. 2. Select a RAID item and press <Enter> to display its information. Option ROM Utility (c) 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Any Key To Contin[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 5-7 Chapter 5 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk A oppy 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 oppy drive connector . Y ou have to use a USB The motherboard does not provide a ?[...]

5-8 Chapter 5: RAID congurations Chapter 5 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows ® OS installation T o 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>, and then insert the oppy disk with RAID [...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 5-9 Chapter 5 5.2.4 Using a USB oppy disk drive Due to OS limitation, Windows ® XP may not recognize the USB oppy disk drive when you install the RAID driver from a oppy disk during the OS installation. T o solve this issue, add the USB oppy disk drive’s V endor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) to the ?[...]

5-10 Chapter 5: RAID congurations Chapter 5 8. Find the [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_DesktopW orkstationServer] and [HardwareIds.scsi.iaStor_DesktopWorkstationServer] sections in the txtsetup.oem le. 9. T ype the following line to the bottom of the two sections: id = “USBVID_xxxx&PID_xxxx”, “usbstor” Add the same line to both section[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 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 Requirements In Dual CrossFireX mode, you sh[...]

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. 2. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 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.[...]

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 from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 6.1.5 Ena[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 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 settings made. 2 3 4[...]

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 Requirements In SLI mode, you should have two iden[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 6-7 Chapter 6 4. Align and rmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the goldngers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connector is rmly in place. 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 [...]

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 drivers, enable the SLI feature in NVIDIA® Cont[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 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 Congure SLI , Surround , PhysX . In the Quad-SLI enabled , click Maximize 3D Performance SLI to set the display for viewing SLI rendered content. When done, click Apply .[...]

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ASUS SABERT OOTH 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 interference received including interference that may cau[...]

A-2 Appendices Appendices IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. 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 complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standar[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 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 throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This produ[...]

A-4 Appendices Appendices ASUS contact information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 1259 T elephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www .asus.com.tw T echnical Support T elephone +86-21-3842991 1 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNA TIONAL (America) Add[...]

ASUS SABERT OOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 A-5 Appendices EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address, City: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the[...]

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