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Chapter 1: Product introduction

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 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 it easier for you to

manage your bandwidth and allows you to set, monitor, and schedule the bandwidth priorities

for your network programs. It allows you to automatically connect to a PPPoE network for a

more convenient online experience.

ASUS EZ-Flash 2

ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a

bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility.

O.C. Profile

This motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows you to store or load multiple

BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you

the freedom to share and distribute your favorite overclocking settings.

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Other special features

8 Channel Audio Codec

The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia)

CODEC enables high-quality Absolute Pitch 192kHz/24bit audio output, true BD lossless

sound, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions and multi-streaming technology.

S/PDIF-out on Back I/O port

This motherboard provides a convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems

via optical S/PDIF-out (Sony-Philips Digital Interface) jacks. It allows the system to transfer

digital audio without converting to analog format and keeps the best signal quality.

ErP Ready

The motherboard is European Union’s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires

products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in regards to energy consumptions.

This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products

through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus

mitigate environmental impacts.

Section	Page
Safety information	7
About this guide	8
SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 specifications summary	10
Package contents	13
Installation tools and components	14
Product introduction	15
1.1 Special features	15
1.1.1 Product highlights	15
1.1.2 “Ultimate COOL!” Thermal Solution	16
1.1.3 “TUF ENGINE!” Power Design	16
1.1.4 “Safe & Stable!” Guardian Angel	17
1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY	17
1.1.6 Other special features	18
1.2 Motherboard overview	19
1.2.1 Before you proceed	19
1.2.2 Motherboard layout	20
1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	22
1.2.4 System memory	23
1.2.5 Expansion slots	36
1.2.6 Onboard buttons	38
1.2.7 Jumpers	40
1.2.8 Onboard LEDs	41
1.2.9 Internal connectors	42
Basic Installation	53
2.1 Building your PC system	53
2.1.1 Motherboard installation	53
2.1.2 CPU installation	56
2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation	57
2.1.4 DIMM installation	59
2.1.5 ATX Power connection	60
2.1.6 SATA device connection	61
2.1.7 Front I/O Connector	62
2.1.8 Expansion Card installation	63
2.2 BIOS update utility	64
2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections	65
2.3.1 Rear I/O connection	65
2.3.2 Audio I/O connections	67
2.4 Starting up for the first time	69
2.5 Turning off the computer	70
BIOS setup	71
3.1 Knowing BIOS	71
3.2 BIOS setup program	72
3.2.1 EZ Mode	73
3.2.2 Advanced Mode	74
3.3 Main menu	76
3.4 Ai Tweaker menu	78
3.5 Advanced menu	87
3.5.1 CPU Configuration	88
3.5.2 North Bridge Configuration	89
3.5.3 South Bridge Configuration	90
3.5.4 SATA Configuration	91
3.5.5 USB Configuration	92
3.5.6 CPU Core On/Off Function	93
3.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuration	94
3.5.8 APM	96
3.5.9 Network Stack	97
3.6 Monitor menu	98
3.7 Boot menu	101
3.8 Tools menu	103
3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility	103
3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information	104
3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile	105
3.9 Exit menu	106
3.10 Updating BIOS	107
3.10.1 ASUS Update	107
3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	110
3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater	111
Software support	115
4.1 Installing an operating system	115
4.2 Support DVD information	115
4.2.1 Running the support DVD	115
4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals	116
4.3 Software information	117
4.3.1 AI Suite II	117
4.3.2 ASUS TUF Thermal Radar	118
4.3.3 Remote GO!	122
4.3.4 TurboV EVO	133
4.3.5 DIGI+ Power Control	136
4.3.6 Sensor Recorder	139
4.3.7 Ai Charger+	141
4.3.8 USB 3.0 Boost	142
4.3.9 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard	143
4.3.10 Network iControl	145
4.3.11 ASUS Update	150
4.3.12 MyLogo2	151
4.3.13 Audio configurations	152
RAID support	155
5.1 RAID configurations	155
5.1.1 RAID definitions	155
5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	156
5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS	156
5.1.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility	157
5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk	161
5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	161
5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®	161
5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation	162
5.2.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive	163
Multiple GPU support	165
6.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology	165
6.1.1 Requirements	165
6.1.2 Before you begin	165
6.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards	166
6.1.4 Installing the device drivers	168
6.1.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology	168
6.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology	170
6.2.1 Requirements	170
6.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards	170
6.2.3 Installing the device drivers	171
6.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology	172
Appendices	175
Notices	175

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