Asus SABERTOOTH 990FX R20 User Manual

SABERTOOTH  
990FX/GEN3  
R2.0  
Contents  
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AMD® Option ROM Utility............................................................5-3  
Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®....................................5-7  
AMD® CrossFireX™ technology ...............................................................6-1  
Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology.............................6-4  
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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 cables are unplugged.  
Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices  
could interrupt the grounding circuit.  
Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not  
sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power  
company.  
If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service  
technician or your retailer.  
Operation safety  
Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals  
that came with the package.  
Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power  
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.  
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,  
slots, sockets and circuitry.  
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area  
where it may become wet.  
Place the product on a stable surface.  
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service  
technician or your retailer.  
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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 perform when  
installing system components.  
Chapter 3: BIOS setup  
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.  
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.  
Chapter 4: Software support  
This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the  
motherboard package and the software.  
Chapter 5: RAID support  
This chapter describes the RAID configurations.  
Chapter 6: 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.  
2.  
ASUS websites  
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software  
products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.  
Optional documentation  
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers,  
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the  
standard package.  
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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  
Italics  
Indicates a menu or an item to select.  
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.  
<Key>  
Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign  
means that you must press the enclosed key.  
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or  
Return key.  
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key  
names are linked with a plus sign (+).  
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SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 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  
Memory  
Up to 5.2 GT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0  
4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, ECC,  
non-ECC, un-buffered memory  
Dual channel memory architecture  
*
Refer to www.asus.com for Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) of  
AM3+ / AM3 CPU for details.  
** Due to OS limitation, when installing a total memory of 4GB capacity  
or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize  
less than 3GB. Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB is  
recommended.  
*** Due to CPU specifications, AMD 100 Series CPUs support up to DDR3  
1066MHz. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to  
DDR3 1333MHz.  
Expansion slots  
3 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (Dual at x16/x16, triple at x16/x8/x8  
mode)*  
1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (black@x16)  
1 x PCI slot  
*
When running dual graphics cards, ensure to insert the card in the first  
and third PCI Express X16 slot to get the best performance.  
Multi-GPU support  
Supports NVIDIA® QUAD-GPU SLI™ Technology  
Supports AMD® QUAD-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology  
LAN  
Realtek® 8111F Gigabit LAN controller  
AMD® SB950 Chipset  
Storage  
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6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 support  
ASMedia® SATA 6Gb/s controllers  
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2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports  
2 x eSATA 6Gb/s ports [red]  
Realtek® ALC892 8-channel high definition audio  
Audio  
CODEC  
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Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless Sound  
BD audio layer content protection  
Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming and front panel jack-  
retasking  
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Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O  
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ASUS noise filter  
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SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 specifications summary  
3 x ASMedia® USB 3.0 controllers  
USB  
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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  
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12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 8 ports at back  
panel)  
Exclusive TUF features  
“Ultimate COOL” Thermal Solution  
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TUF CeraM!X heatsink coating technology  
TUF Thermal radar  
TUF ENGINE! Digital Power Design  
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8+2 Digital phase power design  
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TUF Components (alloy choke, Cap & MOSFET certified by  
military standard)  
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ASUS DIGI+ Power Control utility  
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Efficient Switching Power (E.S.P.) design  
Safe & Stable! Guardian Angel  
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ESD Guards  
MemOK!  
Anti Surge  
Other special features  
Front panel USB 3.0 support  
Remote GO!  
USB 3.0 Boost  
Network iControl  
ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode  
USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard  
DirectKey  
AI Suite II  
ASUS Q-Connector  
ASUS Q-Shield  
ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)  
ASUS Q-Slot  
ASUS Q-DIMM  
ASUS O.C. Profile  
Ai Charger+  
ASUS EZ Flash 2  
ASUS MyLogo2  
Multi-language BIOS  
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SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 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 6Gb/s connectors [brown]  
2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors [gray]  
1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin)  
1 x CPU Optional fan connector (4-pin)  
4 x Chassis fan connectors (4-pin)  
1 x TPM header  
1 x COM connector  
1 x S/PDIF Out header  
1 x DirectKey button  
1 x DRCT header  
1 x MemOK! button  
1 x Clear CMOS jumper  
24-pin EATX power connector  
8-pin EATX 12V power connector  
Front panel audio connector  
System panel (Q-Connector)  
BIOS features  
64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, SLP2.1, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0,  
SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2,  
F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM  
SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information  
Manageability  
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE  
Support DVD contents  
Drivers  
ASUS Utilities  
ASUS Update  
Anti-virus software (OEM version)  
Form factor  
ATX form factor: 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Package contents  
Check your motherboard package for the following items.  
User Manual  
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3  
User manual  
Support DVD  
R2.0 motherboard  
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 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.  
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Chapter 1:  
Product Introduction  
Product introduction  
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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 new 32nm manufacturing process. It provides  
better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. It features AMD Turbo CORE  
Technology 2.0 to accelerate data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s rate via HyperTransport™ 3.0  
based system bus.  
AMD® 990FX Chipset  
AMD 990FX Chipset is designed to support up to 5.2GT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0)  
interface speed and dual PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. It is optimized with AMD AM3+  
and multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities.  
PCI Express® 3.0  
PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the latest PCI Express bus standard with improved encoding  
schemes that provide twice the performance of current PCIe 2.0. Total bandwidth for a x16  
link reaches a maximum of 32GB/s, double the 16GB/s of PCIe 2.0 (in x16 mode). As such,  
PCIe 3.0 provides users unprecedented data speeds, combined with the convenience and  
seamless transition offered by complete backward compatibility with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe  
2.0 devices. PCIe 3.0 will become a must-have feature for users who wish to improve and  
optimize graphic performance, as well as have the latest technology available to them.  
QUAD-GPU SLI and QUAD-GPU CrossFireX™ Support  
This motherboard supports multi-GPU configurations of both SLI™ and CrossFireX. This  
motherboard features the AMD® 990FX/SB950 platform, optimizing PCIe allocation in multiple  
GPU setups.  
Dual-Channel 1866 MHz Support  
The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that features data transfer  
rates of 1866 MHz to boost the system’s performance, and to meet the higher bandwidth  
requirements of 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications.  
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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  
TUF CeraM!X - Heatsink Coating Technology  
This feature offers better cooling solution for an overall improvement in system stability. Its  
innovative ceramics actively conducts heat away from the system, and replaces traditional  
anti-oxidant for better heat dissipation.  
DO NOT uninstall the heatsink module by yourself. Doing so may bend the tubing and  
affect the heat dissipation performance.  
TUF Thermal Radar  
The TUF Thermal Radar monitors the temperature of the motherboard’s critical parts and  
automatically adjusts fan speeds in real time to ensure that the system remains stable and  
does not overheat. It consists of multiple sensors for various components, allowing you to  
monitor each area, while increasing options for fan control housed inside the chassis. The  
Thermal Radar calculates ideal fan speeds based on different parameters that you have  
selected for each component, keeping your system cool and more stable.  
1.1.3  
“TUF ENGINE!” Power Design  
DIGI+ Power Control  
DIGI+ Power Control includes multiple digital voltage controllers, allowing ultra-precise  
modulation and tuning of both CPU and DRAM. This innovative and industry-leading ASUS  
technology provides accurate voltage tuning for better efficiency, stability, and performance.  
Efficient Switching Power (E.S.P.) Design  
E.S.P., an ASUS exclusive feature, is designed for key components such as CPU, memory,  
graphics cards, LAN, and USB 3.0 to help improve system efficiency and reduce heat  
generation.  
TUF Components (Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; certified by military-standard)  
This motherboard provides rugged performance even in the most challenging conditions  
with its robust TUF chokes, solid capacitors, and MOSFETs, which are certified through a  
third-party, military-grade testing. TUF Chokes or Alloy Choke is made up of a compound  
of various metals instead of the standard iron, which supports up to 40A rated current,  
25% higher than the standard chokes. The TUF Chokes are packaged in a single piece,  
eliminating the emission of vibration noise, delivering superb characteristics, and durability  
under extreme conditions.  
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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-safe settings, and  
dramatically improve the system’s bootup.  
1.1.5  
ASUS EZ DIY  
ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode)  
ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive  
graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls,  
providing you with more flexibility, convenience, and easy to navigate EFI BIOS than the  
traditional BIOS versions. It offers you with dual selectable modes and native support for hard  
drives larger than 2.2 TB.  
ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features:  
F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey  
F3 Shortcut for most accessed information  
ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and  
helping with difficult POST situations.  
DirectKey  
DirectKey allows you to conveniently go into the BIOS setup with the press of a button. With  
this feature, you can enter the BIOS anytime without having to press the <Del> key during  
POST. It also allows you to shut down or turn on your computer and directly enter the BIOS  
during boot-up.  
Remote GO!  
Remote GO! links PCs, tablets, smartphones, and TVs wirelessly together through an  
existing LAN cable and route setup. It provides a seamless environment for a futuristic  
connected lifestyle with three useful functions:  
DLNA Media Hub: Enjoy HD video, music and photos stored in your PC, streaming to  
your DLNA devices via Wi-Fi. You can even use your tablet to control your PC to play  
multimedia contents.  
Remote Desktop: Operate and control your PC in real time from a smartphone or tablet  
for complete comfort and convenience.  
File Transfer: Send and share files between your PC and smart devices* with only a  
right click on the mouse.  
*
iPad/iPhone can send files, but cannot receive file transfers from PC.  
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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 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.  
1.1.6  
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.  
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1.2  
Motherboard overview  
Before you proceed  
1.2.1  
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 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 static electricity.  
Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.  
Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the  
bag that came with the component.  
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is  
switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so  
may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.  
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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.  
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Layout contents  
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots  
Page  
1-36  
1-8  
1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V)  
2. AM3+ CPU socket  
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. MemOK! button  
1-25  
1-30  
1-29  
1-30  
6. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_56)  
7. AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown])  
8. ASmedia® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors  
(7-pin SATA6G_E12 [gray])  
9. Direct connector (2-pin DRCT)  
1-38  
1-37  
1-26  
1-33  
1-27  
1-32  
1-28  
1-38  
1-35  
1-31  
10. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)  
11. DirectKey button  
12. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)  
13. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)  
14. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1314, USB1112)  
15. Standby power LED  
16. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)  
17. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)  
18. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)  
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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.  
Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.  
The AM3+ socket has a different pinout design. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for  
the AM3+/AM3 socket. The CPU fits 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!  
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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.  
Recommended memory configurations  
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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 the JEDEC memory standard. The  
stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU’s capabilities  
and other installed devices.  
You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps  
the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess  
memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.  
Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 1800 MHz memory module will run at the default  
frequency of DDR3 1600 MHz.  
Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimal 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 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the  
following:  
a) Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS.  
b) Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the  
motherboard.  
c) For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.  
com/kb/929605/en-us.  
This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less  
(Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB).  
The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect  
(SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module.  
Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a  
lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked  
or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory  
frequency adjustment.  
For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full  
memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.  
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SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)  
DDR3 2400 MHz capability  
Vendors  
Part No.  
Size  
SS/  
DS  
Chip  
Brand  
Chip NO.  
Timing  
Voltage  
DIMM socket  
support (Optional)  
1
2
4
CORSAIR  
CMZ16GX3M4A2400C9R  
(Ver4.13)(XMP)  
16GB  
(4x4GB)  
DS  
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2400  
9-11-  
11-31  
1.65  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
KINGSTON  
Patriot  
F3-19200CL10Q-  
32GBZHD(XMP)  
32GB  
(4x8GB)  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
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10-12-  
12-31  
1.65  
1.65  
1.65  
1.65  
1.65  
1.65  
F3-19200CL11Q-  
16GBZHD(XMP)  
16GB  
(4x4GB)  
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11-11-  
11-31  
F3-19200CL9Q-  
16GBZMD (XMP)  
16GB  
(4x4GB)  
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9-11-  
11-31  
KHX24C11K4/16X(XMP)  
PXD38G2400C11K(XMP)  
16GB  
(4x4GB)  
-
-
11-13-  
13-30  
8GB  
(2x4GB)  
-
-
11-11-  
11-30  
Team  
TXD34096M2400HC9N-  
L (XMP)  
4GB  
SAMSUNG  
K4B2G0846D  
9-9-9-24  
DDR3 2200 MHz capability  
Vendors  
Part No.  
Size  
SS/  
DS  
Chip  
Brand  
Chip  
NO.  
Timing  
Voltage  
DIMM socket  
support (Optional)  
1
2
4
G.SKILL  
GEIL  
F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP)  
GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP)  
FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP)  
4G  
(2x2G)  
DS  
DS  
DS  
-
-
-
-
7-10-10-28  
9-10-9-28  
-
1.65  
1.65  
-
4GB  
(2x2GB)  
KINGMAX  
4GB  
Kingmax  
N/A  
(2x2GB)  
1-11  
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0  
DDR3 2133 MHz capability  
Vendors  
Part No.  
Size  
SS/  
DS  
Chip Brand  
Chip  
NO.  
Timing  
Voltage  
DIMM socket  
support (Optional)  
1
2
4
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
KINGSTON  
KINGSTON  
KINGSTON  
Patriot  
CMD8GX3M2A2133C9  
(Ver1.5)(XMP)  
8GB  
(2x4GB)  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
9-11-  
10-27  
1.5  
CMT4GX3M2B2133C9  
(Ver7.1)(XMP)  
4GB  
(2x2GB)  
-
9-9-9-  
24  
1.5  
CMT4GX3M2B2133C9  
(XMP)  
4GB  
(2x2GB)  
-
9-10-  
9-27  
1.5  
F3-17000CL11Q2-  
64GBZLD (XMP)  
64GB  
(8x8GB)  
-
11-11-  
11-30  
1.5  
F3-17000CL9Q-16GBZH  
(XMP)  
16GB  
(4x4GB)  
-
9-11-  
10-28  
1.65  
1.65  
1.65  
1.6  
F3-17066CL9Q-  
16GBTDD(XMP)  
16GB  
(4x4GB)  
-
9-9-9-  
24  
KHX2133C11D3K4/  
16GX(XMP)  
16GB  
(4x4GB)  
-
11-12-  
11-30  
KHX2133C11D3T1K2/  
16GX (XMP)  
16GB  
(2x8GB)  
-
9-9-9-  
24  
KHX21C11T1BK2/8X  
(XMP)  
8GB  
(2x4GB)  
-
11-12-  
11-30  
1.6  
PVV34G2133C9K (XMP)  
PXD38G2133C11K (XMP)  
4GB  
(2x2GB)  
-
9-11-  
9-27  
1.66  
1.65  
1.65  
Patriot  
8GB  
(2x4GB)  
-
9-9-9-  
24  
Team  
TXD34096M2133HC9N-  
L(XMP)  
4GB  
SAMSUNG  
K4B2G  
0846D  
9-9-9-  
24  
1-12  
Chapter 1: Product introduction  
DDR3 2000 MHz capability  
Vendors  
Part No.  
Size  
SS/  
DS  
Chip  
Brand  
Chip NO.  
Timing  
Voltage  
DIMM socket  
support  
(Optional)  
1
2
4
AEXEA  
AEXEA  
Apacer  
Asint  
AXA3ES2G2000LG28V  
(XMP)  
2GB  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
-
-
-
1.65  
1.65  
-
AXA3ES4GK2000LG28V  
(XMP)  
4GB  
(2x2GB)  
-
-
-
78.AAGD5.9KD (XMP)  
6GB  
(3x2GB)  
-
-
9-9-9-27  
9-9-9-27  
9-9-9-24  
9-9-9-24  
9-9-9-28  
7-7-7-20  
8-8-8-24  
9-11-9-27  
-
SLA302G08-ML2HB  
(XMP)  
4GB  
Hynix  
H5TQ2G83BFRH9C  
-
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
GEIL  
F3-16000CL9D-4GBRH  
(XMP)  
4GB  
(2x2GB)  
-
-
1.65  
1.65  
1.65  
1.65  
1.65  
1.65  
-
F3-16000CL9D-4GBTD  
(XMP)  
4GB  
(2x2GB)  
-
-
GUP34GB2000C9DC  
(XMP)  
4GB  
(2x2GB)  
-
-
Patriot  
Patriot  
Patriot  
PV736G2000ELK  
(XMP)  
6GB  
(3x2GB)  
-
-
PVT36G2000LLK  
(XMP)  
6GB  
(3x2GB)  
-
-
PX7312G2000ELK  
(XMP)  
12GB  
(3x4GB)  
-
-
Silicon  
Power  
SP002GBLYU200S02  
(XMP)  
2GB  
2GB  
2GB  
2GB  
-
-
Team  
Team  
Team  
TXD32048M2000C9  
(XMP)  
Team  
Team  
Team  
T3D1288RT-20  
T3D1288LT-20  
T3D1288RT-20  
9-9-9-24  
9-9-9-24  
9-9-9-24  
1.5  
1.5  
1.6  
TXD32048M2000C9-L  
(XMP)  
TXD32048M2000C9-L  
(XMP)  
1-13  
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0  
DDR3 1866 MHz capability  
Vendors  
Part No.  
Size  
SS/  
DS  
Chip  
Brand  
Chip NO.  
Timing  
Voltage  
DIMM socket  
support  
(Optional)  
1
2
4
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
Crucial  
CMD16GX3M4A1866C9  
(Ver4.13)(XMP)  
16GB  
(4x4GB)  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
9-10-9-27  
9-10-9-27  
-
1.5  
1.5  
1.5  
1.5  
1.5  
1.5  
1.5  
1.5  
1.5  
1.5  
1.5  
1.5  
1.5  
1.5  
1.5  
CMD16GX3M4A1866C9  
(Ver8.16)(XMP)  
16GB  
(4x4GB)  
CMD8GX3M2A1866C9  
(Ver4.13)(XMP)  
8GB  
(2x4GB)  
CMD8GX3M2A1866C9  
(Ver8.16)(XMP)  
8GB  
(2x4GB)  
9-10-9-27  
9-10-9-27  
9-10-9-27  
9-10-9-27  
10-11-10-27  
10-11-10-27  
9-10-9-27  
9-10-9-27  
CMT32GX3M4X1866C9  
(Ver3.23)(XMP)  
32GB  
(4x8GB)  
CMZ16GX3M4X1866C9R  
(Ver8.16)(XMP)  
16GB  
(4x4GB)  
CMZ16GX3M4X1866C9R  
(Ver8.16)(XMP)  
16GB  
(4x4GB)  
CMZ32GX3M4X1866C10  
(Ver3.23)(XMP)  
32GB  
(4x8GB)  
CMZ32GX3M4X1866C10  
(Ver3.23)(XMP)  
32GB  
(4x8GB)  
CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9  
(Ver8.16)(XMP)  
8GB  
(2x4GB)  
CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9  
(XMP)  
8GB  
(2x4GB)  
CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9G  
(Ver5.12)(XMP)  
8GB  
(2x4GB)  
1866 9-10-  
9-27  
BLE4G3D1869DE1XT0.1  
6FMD(XMP)  
4GB  
9-9-9-27  
G.SKILL  
F3-14900CL10Q2-  
64GBZLD (XMP)  
64GB  
(8x8GB)  
10-11-10-30  
9-10-9-28  
G.SKILL  
F3-14900CL9D-  
8GBSR(XMP)  
8GB  
( 2x  
4GB)  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
KINGSTON  
Patriot  
F3-14900CL9Q-16GBXL  
(XMP)  
16GB  
(4x4GB)  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
-
-
9-10-9-28  
9-10-9-28  
9-9-9-24  
-
1.5  
F3-14900CL9Q-16GBZL  
(XMP)  
16GB  
(4x4GB)  
-
-
1.5  
F3-14900CL9Q-8GBFLD  
(XMP)  
8GB  
(2x4GB)  
-
-
1.6  
KHX1866C9D3K2/8GX  
(XMP)  
8GB  
(2x4GB)  
-
-
1.65  
1.65  
1.65  
1.65  
1.5  
PXD34G1866ELK (XMP)  
PXD38G1866ELK (XMP)  
PXD38G1866ELK (XMP)  
PXD38G1866ELK (XMP)  
4GB  
(2x2GB)  
-
-
9-9-9-24  
9-11-9-27  
9-11-9-27  
Patriot  
8GB  
(2x4GB)  
-
-
Patriot  
8GB  
(2x4GB)  
-
-
Patriot  
8GB  
(2x4GB)  
-
-
1866 9-10-  
9-27  
Team  
TXD34096M1866HC9K-  
L (XMP)  
4GB  
Hynix  
H5TC2G83BFRH9A  
9-11-9-27  
1.65  
1-14  
Chapter 1: Product introduction  
DDR3 1800 MHz capability  
Vendors  
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 1600 MHz capability  
Vendors  
Part No.  
Size  
SS/  
DS  
Chip  
Brand  
Chip NO.  
Timing  
Voltage  
DIMM socket  
support  
(Optional)  
1
2
4
AMD  
AMD  
AE32G1609U1-U  
2GB  
SS  
DS  
AMD  
-
23EY4587MB6H  
-
-
1.5  
AP38G1608U2K  
(XMP)  
8GB  
(2x4GB)  
9-9-9-28  
1.65  
Apacer  
Apacer  
78.B1GE3.9L10C  
4GB  
4GB  
DS  
DS  
Apacer  
-
AM5D5908DEQSCK  
-
-
1.65  
1.65  
AHU04GFA60C9Q1D  
(XMP)  
9-9-9-27  
Asint  
Asint  
SLA302G08-EGG1C  
(XMP)  
4GB  
4GB  
DS  
DS  
Asint  
Asint  
302G08-GG1C  
302G08-GJ1C  
9-9-9-27  
9-9-9-27  
-
-
SLA302G08-EGJ1C  
(XMP)  
Asint  
Asint  
Asint  
Asint  
SLA302G08-EGN1C  
SLB304G08-EGN1B  
SLZ302G08-EGN1C  
4GB  
8GB  
2GB  
2GB  
DS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
ASint  
ASint  
ASint  
Asint  
302G08-GN1C  
304G08-GN1B  
302G08-GN1C  
3128M8-GJ1D  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D  
(XMP)  
ATP  
AQ12M64B8BKK0S  
4GB  
DS  
SAMSUNG  
K4B2G08460  
-
NO  
(continued on the next page)  
1-15  
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0  
DDR3 1600 MHz capability  
Vendors  
Part No.  
Size  
SS/  
DS  
Chip  
Brand  
Chip NO.  
Timing  
Voltage  
DIMM  
socket  
support  
(Optional)  
1
2
4
CENTURY  
CENTURY  
CENTURY  
CENTURY  
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
CD4G-D3U1600  
CD4G-D3U1600  
CD8G-D3U1600  
CD8G-D3U1600  
4GB  
4GB  
8GB  
8GB  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
ELPIDA  
EDJ2108BDBG-  
GN-F  
-
1.5  
Hynix  
H5TQ2G83CFR-  
PBC  
-
1.5  
ELPIDA  
EDJ4208BBBG-  
GN-F  
-
1.5  
Hynix  
H5TQ4G83MFR-  
PBC  
-
1.5  
CMD16GX3M2A1600C9  
(Ver8.21)(XMP)  
16GB  
(2x8GB)  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
9-9-9-24  
1.5  
CMD8GX3M2A1600C8  
(Ver5.12)(XMP)  
8GB  
(2x4GB)  
1600 8-8-  
8-24  
1.5  
CMD8GX3M2A1600C9  
(Ver2.12)(XMP)  
8GB  
(2x4GB)  
9-9-9-24  
6-6-6-18  
1.5  
CMG4GX3M2A1600C6  
4GB  
(2x2GB)  
1.65  
1.5  
CML16GX3M4X1600C8  
(Ver 2.12)(XMP)  
16GB  
(4x4GB)  
Heat-Sink  
Package  
CMP6GX3M3A1600C8  
(XMP)  
6GB  
(3x2GB)  
8-8-8-24  
8-8-8-24  
7-8-7-20  
1.65  
1.65  
1.65  
CMP6GX3M3A1600C8  
(XMP)  
6GB  
(3x2GB)  
CMX6GX3M3C1600C7  
(XMP)  
6GB  
( 3x  
2GB)  
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
CMX8GX3M2A1600C9  
(Ver3.19)(XMP)  
8GB  
(2x4GB)  
SS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
9-9-9-24  
1.65  
1.5  
1.5  
1.5  
1.5  
1.5  
1.5  
1.6  
CMZ16GX3M2A1600C10  
(Ver.3.24)(XMP)  
16GB  
(2x8GB)  
10-10-10-27  
9-9-9-24  
CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9  
(XMP)  
16GB  
(4x4GB)  
CMZ32GX3M4X1600C10  
(Ver2.2)(XMP)  
32GB  
(4x8GB)  
10-10-10-27  
8-8-8-24  
CMZ8GX3M2A1600C8  
(XMP)  
8GB  
(2x4GB)  
CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9  
(XMP)  
8GB  
(2x4GB)  
9-9-9-24  
CMZ8GX3M4X1600C9  
(Ver 2.12)(XMP)  
8GB  
(4x2GB)  
9-9-9-24  
HX3X12G1600C9 (XMP)  
12GB  
(6x2GB)  
9-9-9-24  
(continued on the next page)  
1-16  
Chapter 1: Product introduction  
DDR3 1600 MHz capability  
Vendors  
Part No.  
Size  
SS/  
DS  
Chip  
Brand  
Chip NO.  
Timing  
Voltage  
DIMM socket  
support  
(Optional)  
1
2
4
Crucial  
Crucial  
EK Memory  
EK Memory  
Elixir  
BL12864BN1608.8FF (XMP)  
2GB  
(2x1GB)  
SS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
-
-
-
-
-
8-8-8-24  
8-8-8-24  
9
1.65  
1.5  
-
BLT4G3D1608DT1TX0.16FM  
(XMP)  
4GB  
-
EKM324L28BP8-I16 (XMP)  
EKM324L28BP8-I16 (XMP)  
4GB  
(2x2GB)  
-
4GB  
(2x2GB)  
-
9
-
M2X2G64CB88G7N-DG  
(XMP)  
2GB  
4GB  
8GB  
Elixir  
N2CB2G80GN-  
DG  
9-9-9-28  
9-9-9-28  
9-9-9-28  
7-8-7-24  
7-8-7-24  
8-8-8-24  
9-9-9-24  
9-9-9-24  
9-9-9-24  
9-9-9-24  
9-9-9-28  
7-7-7-24  
-
Elixir  
M2X4G64CB8HG5N-DG  
(XMP)  
Elixir  
N2CB2G80GN-  
DG  
-
Elixir  
M2X8G64CB8HB5N-DG  
(XMP)  
Elixir  
N2CB4G80BN-  
DG  
1.5  
1.6  
1.6  
1.35  
1.5  
1.25  
1.5  
1.5  
1.6  
1.6  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
G.Skill  
F3-12800CL7D-8GBRH  
(XMP)  
8GB  
(2x4GB)  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
F3-12800CL7Q-16GBXH  
(XMP)  
16GB  
(4x4GB)  
F3-12800CL8D-8GBECO  
(XMP)  
8GB  
(2x4GB)  
F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL  
(XMP)  
8GB  
(2x4GB)  
F3-12800CL9D-8GBSR2  
(XMP)  
8GB  
(2x4GB)  
F3-12800CL9Q-16GBXL  
(XMP)  
16GB  
(4x4GB)  
F3-12800CL9Q-16GBZL  
(XMP)  
16GB  
(4x4GB)  
GEIL  
GET316GB1600C9QC  
(XMP)  
16GB  
(4x4GB)  
GEIL  
GUP34GB1600C7DC (XMP)  
4GB  
(2x2GB)  
GoodRam  
KINGMAX  
KINGMAX  
KINGSTON  
GR1600D364L9/2G  
2GB  
2GB  
4GB  
DS  
SS  
DS  
DS  
GoodRam  
KINGMAX  
KINGMAX  
-
GF1008KC-JN  
-
-
FLGE85F-C8KL9A (XMP)  
FLGF65F-C8KL9A (XMP)  
N/A  
N/A  
-
9-9-9-28  
9-9-9-28  
-
-
-
KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX  
(XMP)  
4GB  
(2x2GB)  
1.65  
KINGSTON  
KINGSTON  
KINGSTON  
KINGSTON  
KINGSTON  
KINGSTON  
KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX  
(XMP)  
12GB  
(3x4GB)  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.65  
1.65  
1.65  
1.65  
1.65  
1.65  
KHX1600C9D3K3/6GX  
(XMP)  
6GB  
(3x2GB)  
9
KHX1600C9D3K3/6GX  
(XMP)  
6GB  
(3x2GB)  
9
KHX1600C9D3K4/16GX  
(XMP)  
16GB  
(4x4GB)  
9-9-9-24  
9
KHX1600C9D3K6/24GX  
(XMP)  
24GB  
(6x4GB)  
KHX1600C9D3K8/32GX  
(XMP)  
32GB  
(8x4GB)  
9-9-9-27  
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DDR3 1600 MHz capability  
Vendors  
Part No.  
Size  
SS/  
DS  
Chip  
Brand  
Chip NO.  
Timing  
Voltage  
DIMM  
socket  
support  
(Optional)  
1
2
4
KINGSTON  
KINGSTON  
KINGSTON  
KINGSTON  
KINGSTON  
KINGSTON  
KINGSTON  
KHX1600C9D3LK2/  
4GX (XMP)  
4GB  
(2x2GB)  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.35  
1.35  
1.5  
KHX1600C9D3LK2/  
8GX (XMP)  
8GB  
(2x4GB)  
9-9-9-24  
KHX1600C9D3P1K2/  
8G  
8GB  
(2x4GB)  
9
9
9
9
KHX1600C9D3T1BK3/  
12GX (XMP)  
12GB  
(3x4GB)  
1.65  
1.65  
1.65  
1.5  
KHX1600C9D3T1K3/  
6GX (XMP)  
6GB  
(3x2GB)  
KHX1600C9D3X2K2/  
4GX (XMP)  
4GB  
(2x2GB)  
KHX16C9K2/16  
KVR16N11/4  
16GB  
(2x8GB)  
1333-9-9-  
9-24  
KINGSTON  
KINGTIGER  
4G  
DS  
DS  
Hynix  
-
H5TQ2G83CFRPBC  
-
-
-
1.5  
-
KTG2G1600PG3  
(XMP)  
2GB  
MICRON  
MICRON  
MICRON  
Mushkin  
Mushkin  
OCZ  
MT16JTF1G64AZ-  
1G6D1  
8GB  
4GB  
2GB  
DS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
MICRON  
D9PBC  
-
1.5  
MT16KTF51264AZ-  
1G6M1  
MICRON  
D9PFJ  
-
-
MT8KTF25664AZ-  
1G6M1  
MICRON  
D9PFJ  
-
-
996805 (XMP)  
4GB  
(2x2GB)  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6-8-6-24  
6-8-6-24  
8-8-8  
1.65  
1.65  
1.65  
1.65  
1.5  
998805 (XMP)  
6GB  
(3x2GB)  
OCZ3BE1600C8LV4GK  
4GB  
(2x2GB)  
Patriot  
PGD316G1600ELK  
(XMP)  
16GB  
(2x8GB)  
-
Patriot  
PGD316G1600ELK  
(XMP)  
16GB  
(2x8GB)  
9-9-9-24  
9-9-9-24  
9-9-9-24  
7-7-7-20  
8-8-8-24  
8-9-8-24  
8-9-8-24  
Patriot  
PGD38G1600ELK  
(XMP)  
8GB  
(2x4GB)  
1.65  
1.5  
Patriot  
PGD38G1600ELK  
(XMP)  
8GB  
(2x4GB)  
Patriot  
PGS34G1600LLKA  
PGS34G1600LLKA2  
4GB  
(2x2GB)  
1.7  
Patriot  
4GB  
(2x2GB)  
1.7  
Patriot  
PVV38G1600LLK  
(XMP)  
8GB  
(2x4GB)  
1.65  
1.65  
1.65  
Patriot  
PX7312G1600LLK  
(XMP)  
12GB  
(3x4GB)  
Patriot  
PXD38G1600LLK(XMP)  
8GB  
1600  
(2x4GB)  
8-9-8-24  
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Chapter 1: Product introduction  
DDR3 1600 MHz capability  
Vendors  
Part No.  
Size  
SS/  
DS  
Chip  
Brand  
Chip NO.  
Timing  
Voltage  
DIMM  
socket  
support  
(Optional)  
1
2
4
SanMax  
SanMax  
SMD-4G68HP-16KZ  
SMD-4G68NG-16KK  
4GB  
4GB  
2GB  
DS  
DS  
SS  
Hynix  
H5TQ2G83BFRPBC  
J2108BDBG-GN-F  
20YT5NG  
-
-
1.5  
-
ELPIDA  
Silicon  
Power  
SP002GBLTU160V02  
(XMP)  
S-  
POWER  
9-11-  
11-28  
1.5  
Silicon  
Power  
SP004GBLTU160V02  
(XMP)  
4GB  
DS  
S-  
POWER  
20YT5NG  
9-9-9-24  
1.5  
Team  
Team  
TED34096M1600HC11  
4GB  
1GB  
DS  
SS  
Team  
Team  
T3D2568ET-16  
T3D1288RT-16  
-
-
TXD31024M1600C8-D  
(XMP)  
8-8-8-24  
1.65  
Team  
Team  
Team  
TXD32048M1600C7-L  
(XMP)  
2GB  
2GB  
4GB  
DS  
DS  
DS  
Team  
Team  
Hynix  
T3D1288LT-16  
7-7-7-24  
8-8-8-24  
9-9-9-24  
1.65  
1.65  
1.5  
TXD32048M1600HC8-  
D (XMP)  
T3D1288RT-16  
H5TC2G83BFRH9A  
TXD34096M1600HC9-  
D(XMP)  
DDR3 1333 MHz capability  
Vendors  
Part No.  
Size  
SS/  
DS  
Chip  
Brand  
Chip NO.  
Timing  
Voltage  
DIMM  
socket  
support  
(Optional)  
1
2
4
ACTICA  
ACTICA  
ACTICA  
ACTICA  
ACTICA  
ACTICA  
ACTICA  
ACTICA  
AMD  
ACT1GHU64B8F1333S  
ACT1GHU72C8G1333S  
ACT2GHU64B8G1333M  
ACT2GHU64B8G1333S  
ACT2GHU72D8G1333M  
ACT2GHU72D8G1333S  
ACT4GHU64B8H1333H  
ACT4GHU72D8H1333H  
AE32G1339U1-U  
1GB  
1GB  
2GB  
2GB  
2GB  
2GB  
4GB  
4GB  
2GB  
4GB  
2GB  
4GB  
2GB  
4GB  
4GB  
SS  
SS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
DS  
SAMSUNG  
SAMSUNG  
Micron  
K4B1G0846F  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
9
9
-
-
-
-
K4B1G0846F(ECC)  
D9KPT  
-
-
SAMSUNG  
Micron  
K4B1G0846F  
-
D9KPT(ECC)  
-
SAMSUNG  
Hynix  
K4B1G0846F(ECC)  
H5TQ2G83AFR  
H5TQ2G83AFR(ECC)  
23EY4587MB3H  
23EY4587MB3H  
AM5D5808FEQSBG  
AM5D5908CEHSBG  
302G08-DJ1C  
-
-
Hynix  
-
AMD  
1.5  
AMD  
AE34G1339U2-U  
AMD  
1.5  
Apacer  
Apacer  
Asint  
78.A1GC6.9L1  
Apacer  
Apacer  
ASint  
-
-
-
-
-
78.B1GDE.9L10C  
SLA302G08-EDJ1C  
SLZ302G08-EDJ1C  
AQ12M72E8BKH9S  
Asint  
ASint  
302G08-DJ1C  
ATP  
SAMSUNG  
K4B2G0846C(ECC)  
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DDR3 1333 MHz capability  
Vendors  
Part No.  
Size  
SS/  
DS  
Chip  
Brand  
Chip NO.  
Timing  
Voltage  
DIMM  
socket  
support  
(Optional)  
1
2
4
BUFFALO  
BUFFALO  
BUFFALO  
CORSAIR  
D3U1333-1G  
1GB  
2GB  
4GB  
SS  
DS  
DS  
SS  
Elpida  
Elpida  
NANYA  
-
J1108BFBG-DJ-F  
J1108BFBG-DJ-F  
NT5CB256M8BN-CG  
N/A  
-
-
-
-
-
D3U1333-2G  
D3U1333-4G  
CMV4GX3M2A1333C9  
4GB  
9-9-9-24  
9-9-9-24  
9-9-9-24  
9-9-9-24  
9-9-9-24  
9-9-9-24  
9
(2x2GB)  
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
CORSAIR  
CMV8GX3M2A1333C9  
8GB  
(2x4GB)  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
-
N/A  
-
CMX8GX3M1A1333C9  
(Ver2.2)  
8GB  
8GB  
-
-
1.5  
1.5  
1.5  
1.5  
-
CMX8GX3M1A1333C9  
(Ver3.23)  
-
-
CMX8GX3M2A1333C9  
(XMP)  
8GB  
(2x4GB)  
-
-
TW3X4G1333C9A  
4GB  
(2x2GB)  
-
-
EK  
Memory  
EKM324L28BP8-I13  
4GB  
(2x2GB)  
-
-
Elixir  
M2F2G64CB88D7N-  
CG  
2GB  
Elixir  
M2CB2G80DN-CG  
-
-
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
GEIL  
F3-10600CL9D-4GBNT  
F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL  
F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL  
F3-10666CL9D-8GBXL  
GB34GB1333C7DC  
GET316GB1333C9QC  
GG34GB1333C9DC  
GG34GB1333C9DC  
GVP34GB1333C9DC  
GVP38GB1333C7QC  
GVP38GB1333C9DC  
4GB  
(2x2GB)  
G.SKILL  
D3 128M8CE9 2GB  
9-9-9-24  
9-9-9-24  
9-9-9-24  
9-9-9-24  
7-7-7-24  
9-9-9-24  
9-9-9-24  
9-9-9-24  
9-9-9-24  
7-7-7-24  
9-9-9-24  
1.5  
1.5  
1.5  
1.5  
1.5  
1.5  
1.3  
1.3  
1.5  
1.5  
1.5  
8GB  
(2x4GB)  
-
-
8GB  
(2x4GB)  
-
-
8GB  
(2x4GB)  
-
-
4GB  
(2x2GB)  
GEIL  
GL1L128M88BA15FW  
GEIL  
16GB  
(4x4GB)  
-
-
GEIL  
4GB  
(2x2GB)  
GEIL  
GL1L128M88BA115FW  
GEIL  
4GB  
(2x2GB)  
GEIL  
GL1L128M88BA15B  
GEIL  
4GB  
(2x2GB)  
-
-
-
-
-
-
GEIL  
8GB  
(4x2GB)  
GEIL  
8GB  
(2x4GB)  
Hynix  
HMT125U6TFR8A-H9  
M3UN-2GHJBC09  
M3UN-4GHJAC09  
FLFE85F-B8KL9  
2GB  
2GB  
4GB  
2GB  
DS  
SS  
DS  
DS  
Hynix  
H5TC1G83TFR  
-
-
-
-
-
INNODISK  
INNODISK  
KINGMAX  
Hynix  
H5TQ2G83CFRH9C  
H5TQ2G83CFRH9C  
KFB8FNLXL-BNF-15A  
9-9-9-24  
9-9-9-24  
-
Hynix  
KINGMAX  
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DDR3 1333 MHz capability  
Vendors  
Part No.  
Size  
SS/  
DS  
Chip Brand  
Chip NO.  
Timing  
Voltage  
DIMM  
socket  
support  
(Optional)  
1
2
4
KINGMAX  
KINGMAX  
KINGMAX  
KINGMAX  
KINGMAX  
KINGMAX  
FLFE85F-C8KL9  
FLFE85F-C8KL9  
FLFE85F-C8KM9  
FLFF65F-C8KL9  
FLFF65F-C8KL9  
FLFF65F-C8KM9  
2GB  
2GB  
2GB  
4GB  
4GB  
4GB  
SS  
SS  
SS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
KINGMAX  
KINGMAX  
Kingmax  
KFC8FNLBF-GXX-  
12A  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
KFC8FNLXF-DXX-  
15A  
KFC8FNMXF-  
BXX-15A  
KINGMAX  
KINGMAX  
Kingmax  
KFC8FNLBF-GXX-  
12A  
KFC8FNLXF-DXX-  
15A  
KFC8FNMXF-  
BXX-15A  
KINGSTON  
KINGSTON  
KINGSTON  
KINGSTON  
KVR1333D3E9S/4G  
KVR1333D3N9/2G  
KVR1333D3N9H/4G  
KVR1333D3N9H/8G  
4GB  
2GB  
4GB  
8GB  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
Elpida  
J2108ECSE-DJ-F  
D1288JPNDPLD9U  
J2108BDBG-GN-F  
J4208EASE-DJ-F  
9
9
-
1.5  
1.5  
1.5  
1.5  
Kingston  
ELPIDA  
ELPIDA  
9-9-9-  
24  
KINGSTON  
KVR1333D3N9K2/4G  
4GB  
(2x2GB)  
DS  
KINGSTON  
D1288JEMFPGD9U  
-
1.5  
KINGSTON  
KINGSTON  
KINGTIGER  
KVR1333D3S8N9/2G  
KVR13N9S8H/4  
F10DA2T1680  
2GB  
4GB  
2GB  
SS  
SS  
DS  
Micron  
IFD77 D9LGK  
-
-
-
1.5  
1.5  
-
ELPIDA  
J4208BBBG-GN-F  
KINGTIGER  
KTG1333PS1208NST-  
C9  
KINGTIGER  
KTG2G1333PG3  
2GB  
DS  
DS  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Mach  
MXD3U133316GQ  
16GB  
Xtreme  
(4x4GB)  
Mach  
Xtreme  
MXD3V13332GS  
2GB  
2GB  
SS  
SS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
Mach  
Xtreme  
C2S46D30-D313  
-
-
MICRON  
OCZ  
MT8JTF25664AZ-  
1G4M1  
MICRON  
D9PFJ  
-
-
OCZ3G1333LV4GK  
OCZ3G1333LV8GK  
OCZ3G1333LV8GK  
OCZ3RPR1333C9LV8GK  
PG38G1333EL (XMP)  
4GB  
(2x2GB)  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
9-9-9  
9-9-9  
9-9-9  
9-9-9  
-
1.65  
1.65  
1.65  
1.65  
OCZ  
8GB  
(2x4GB)  
OCZ  
8GB  
(2x4GB)  
OCZ  
8GB  
(2x4GB)  
Patriot  
Patriot  
8GB  
DS  
DS  
-
-
-
-
1.5  
1.5  
PGD316G1333ELK  
(XMP)  
16GB  
(2x8GB)  
9-9-9-  
24  
Patriot  
PGS34G1333LLKA  
4GB  
(2x2GB)  
DS  
-
-
7-7-7-  
20  
1.7  
Patriot  
PSD32G13332  
2GB  
2GB  
DS  
DS  
Prtriot  
PM128M8D3BU-15  
9
9
-
-
RiDATA  
C304627CB1AG22Fe  
RiDATA  
C304627CB1AG22Fe  
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DDR3 1333 MHz capability  
Vendors  
Part No.  
Size  
SS/  
DS  
Chip Brand  
Chip NO.  
Timing  
Voltage  
DIMM  
socket  
support  
(Optional)  
1
2
4
RiDATA  
E304459CB1AG32Cf  
M378B1G73AH0-CH9  
M378B5273CH0-CH9  
M378B5673FH0-CH9  
SP001GBLTE133S01  
4GB  
8GB  
4GB  
2GB  
1GB  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
SS  
RiDATA  
E304459CB1AG32Cf  
K4B4G0846A-HCH9  
K4B2G0846C  
9
-
-
-
-
-
-
SAMSUNG  
SAMSUNG  
SAMSUNG  
SAMSUNG  
SAMSUNG  
SAMSUNG  
NANYA  
-
K4B1G0846F  
-
Silicon  
Power  
NT5CB128M8AN-CG  
-
Silicon  
Power  
SP001GBLTU133S02  
SP002GBLTE133S01  
SP002GBLTU133V02  
SP004GBLTU133V02  
TED34096M1333HC9  
1GB  
2GB  
2GB  
4GB  
SS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
S-POWER  
NANYA  
10YT3E5  
9
-
-
-
-
Silicon  
Power  
NT5CB128M8AN-CG  
20YT3NG  
-
Silicon  
Power  
S-POWER  
S-POWER  
9-9-9-24  
9-9-9-24  
Silicon  
Power  
20YT3NG  
Team  
Team  
4GB  
1GB  
DS  
SS  
Team  
Team  
T3D2568LT-13  
T3D1288LT-13  
-
-
TXD31024M1333C7  
(XMP)  
7-7-7-21  
1.75  
Team  
Team  
TXD31048M1333C7-D  
(XMP)  
1GB  
2GB  
SS  
DS  
Team  
Team  
T3D1288LT-13  
T3D1288LT-13  
7-7-7-21  
7-7-7-21  
1.75  
TXD32048M1333C7-D  
(XMP)  
1.5-1.6  
Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support:  
(1) Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory  
configuration. 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 Dual-channel memory configuration. We suggest that you install the modules  
into slots A2 and B2 for better compatibility.  
(4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the beige and brown slots as two pairs of  
Dual-channel memory configuration.  
ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function.  
Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Load  
the X.M.P. or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support.  
Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL.  
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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
2
3
4
5
PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (single at x16, dual at x16/x16, triple at x16/x8/x8 mode)  
PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot  
PCIe 3.0 x16_3 slot  
PCI slot  
PCIe 3.0 x16_4 slot  
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ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0  
 
PCI Express operating mode  
VGA  
configuration  
PCIe  
3.0_x16_1  
PCIe  
PCIe  
PCIe  
3.0x16_4  
2.0_x16_2  
3.0x16_3  
x16  
Single or Dual  
VGA/PCIe card  
(Recommend for x16  
single VGA)  
x16  
N/A  
3-way SLI  
x16  
x16  
x8  
x8  
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 the PCIe 3.0 x16_1/PCIe 3.0 x16_3/PCIe 3.0 x16_4 slots for  
PCI Express x16 graphic cards to get better performance.  
We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™  
mode.  
Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when  
using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.  
IRQ assignments for this motherboard  
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
PCIe x16_1  
shared  
PCIe x16_2  
shared  
PCIe x16_3  
shared  
PCIe x16_4  
shared  
PCIe x1_1  
shared  
ASM eSATA  
shared  
ASM SATA [Gray]  
ASM USB3_12  
ASM 1042 (Front)  
ASM USB3_3  
Realtek 8111F (LAN)  
Onchip SATA [Brown]  
Onchip Audio  
shared  
shared  
shared  
shared  
shared  
shared  
shared  
Onchip USB2_1-5  
shared  
Onchip USB2_6-8  
shared  
Onchip USB2_11-14  
shared  
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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 DIMMs that are not compatible with the motherboard may cause system  
boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch lights continuously. Press  
and hold the MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic  
memory compatibility tuning for successful boot.  
Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM_LED.  
The DRAM_LED also lights up when the DIMM is not properly installed. Turn off the  
system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function.  
The MemOK! switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment.  
During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. It  
takes about 30 seconds for the system to test one set of failsafe settings. If the test  
fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. The blinking speed  
of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes.  
Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each  
timing set is tested. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning  
process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with ones  
recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on  
the ASUS website at www.asus.com.  
If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system  
continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. To stop memory tuning, turn  
off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 5–10 seconds.  
If your system fails to boot 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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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 during boot-up.  
Ensure to save your data before using the DirectKey button.  
When the system is on and you press the DirectKey button, your system will shut  
down. Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on button to reboot and enter  
the BIOS directly.  
Turn off your system using the power-on button to allow your system to go through  
POST (without entering the BIOS) when you reboot your system.  
Refer to section 3.7 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default  
function.  
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1.2.7  
Jumpers  
1.  
Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)  
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can  
clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing  
the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in  
CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.  
To erase the RTC RAM:  
1.  
2.  
Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.  
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.  
4.  
Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.  
Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter  
data.  
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default  
position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!  
If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper  
again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the  
battery.  
You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For  
system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature.  
Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter  
settings to default values.  
Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required to enable C.P.R. function. You  
must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before  
rebooting the system.  
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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 until the problem is solved.  
2.  
Standby Power LED  
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to  
indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder  
that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or  
plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of  
the onboard LED.  
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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 create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10  
configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 chipset.  
These connectors are set to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you intend to create a Serial  
ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID  
Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details.  
Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual  
bundled in the motherboard support DVD.  
When creating a RAID set, set the SATA_5-6 connectors to [AHCI Mode] or [IDE  
Mode] to ensure that the system recognizes your ODD device.  
When using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section  
3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details.  
You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial  
ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using  
Windows® XP SP3 or later versions.  
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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 USB 3.0 ports, and complies with the USB 3.0  
specificaton that supports up to 480 MBps connection speed. If the USB 3.0 front panel  
cable is available from your system chassis, with this USB 3.0 connector, you can have  
a front panel USB 3.0 solution.  
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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 separately.  
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5.  
USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1314, USB1112)  
These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of  
these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system  
chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to  
48 MBps connection speed.  
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 chassis  
supports front panel USB ports.  
The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.  
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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.  
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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 connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside  
the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not  
place jumper caps on the fan connectors!  
The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power.  
If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable  
to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal  
environment.  
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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-definition front panel audio module to this  
connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability.  
If you want to connect a high-definition or an AC’97 front panel audio module to this  
connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD] or [AC97].  
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9.  
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V)  
These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are  
designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and  
push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.  
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 power of 350 W.  
DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug. Otherwise, the  
system will not boot.  
We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a  
system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or  
may not boot up if the power is inadequate.  
If you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with  
1000W power or above to ensure the system stability.  
If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system,  
refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.  
com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details.  
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10. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)  
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.  
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)  
This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable  
to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to  
the HDD.  
System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)  
This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker  
allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.  
ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW)  
This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns  
the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS  
settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON  
turns the system OFF.  
Reset button (2-pin RESET)  
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without  
turning off the system power.  
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11. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)  
This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely  
store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. A TPM system also helps enhance  
network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.  
12. Direct Connector (2-pin DRCT)  
This connector is for the chassis-mounted button that supports the DirectKey function.  
Connect the button cable that supports DirectKey, from the chassis to this connector on  
the motherboard.  
Ensure that your chassis comes with the button cable that supports the DirectKey feature.  
Refer to the technical documentation that came with the chassis for details.  
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Basic Installation  
Basic Installation  
2
2.1  
Building your PC system  
Motherboard installation  
2.1.1  
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.  
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2.  
Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to  
the chassis’ rear I/O panel.  
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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.  
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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 on the socket and  
damaging the CPU!  
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3
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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  
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3
4
5
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2.1.4  
DIMM installation  
1
2
3
To remove a DIMM  
B
A
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2.1.5  
ATX Power connection  
1
2
OR  
OR  
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2.1.6  
SATA device connection  
1
OR  
2
OR  
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2.1.7  
Front I/O Connector  
To install ASUS Q-Connector  
2
1
To install USB 2.0 connector  
To install front panel audio connector  
AAFP  
USB 2.0  
To install USB 3.0 connector  
USB 3.0  
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2.1.8  
Expansion Card installation  
To install PCIe x16 cards  
To install PCIe x1 cards  
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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.  
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. Rename the  
file as ST990R2G3.CAP, and save it in the root directory of a USB storage device.  
2.  
Insert the USB storage device to the USB Flashback port.  
3.  
Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to automatically download the latest BIOS  
version.  
4.  
Press the BIOS Flashback button for three seconds until a flashing light appears, which  
indicates that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled.  
5.  
Wait until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS updating process is completed.  
USB BIOS Flashback button  
USB BIOS Flashback port  
For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section 3.10 Updating BIOS.  
Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while  
BIOS update is ongoing, otherwise update will be interrupted. In case of interruption,  
please follow the steps again.  
If the light flashes for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this means that the  
BIOS Flashback is not operating properly. This may be caused by improper installation  
of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. If this scenario happens,  
please restart the system to turn off the light.  
Updating BIOS may have risks. If the BIOS program is damaged during the process  
and results to the system’s failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service  
Center.  
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2.3  
Motherboard rear and audio connections  
Rear I/O connection  
2.3.1  
Rear panel connectors  
1. PS/2 Combo port  
7.  
8.  
9.  
USB 2.0 ports 3, 4, 5, and 6  
USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4  
2. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2  
3. LAN (RJ-45) port*  
USB BIOS Flashback button  
4. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8  
5. Optical S/PDIF Out port  
6. External SATA ports  
10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2  
11. Audio I/O ports**  
* and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions.  
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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 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under  
Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation.  
USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only.  
We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices 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 indications  
Activity Link LED  
ACT/LINK SPEED  
LED LED  
Speed LED  
Status  
Status  
Description  
No link  
Description  
OFF  
OFF  
10 Mbps connection  
100 Mbps connection  
1 Gbps connection  
ORANGE  
BLINKING  
Linked  
ORANGE  
GREEN  
Data activity  
LAN port  
** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration  
Port  
Headset  
4-channel  
6-channel  
8-channel  
2-channel  
Light Blue Line In  
Line In  
Line In  
Line In  
Lime  
Line Out  
Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out  
Front Speaker Out  
Mic In  
Pink  
Mic In  
Mic In  
Mic In  
Orange  
Black  
Gray  
Center/Subwoofer  
Rear Speaker Out  
Center/Subwoofer  
Rear Speaker Out  
Side Speaker Out  
Rear Speaker Out  
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2.3.2  
Audio I/O connections  
Audio I/O ports  
Connect to Headphone and Mic  
Connect to Stereo Speakers  
Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers  
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Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers  
Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers  
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Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers  
2.4  
1.  
Starting up for the first time  
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 chassis.  
Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.  
Turn on the devices in the following order:  
4.  
5.  
a. Monitor  
b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)  
c. System power  
6.  
After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up.  
For systems with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the  
ATX power button. If your monitor complies with the “green” standards or if it has a  
“power standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up or change from orange to green  
after the system LED turns on.  
The system then runs the power-on self tests (POST). While the tests are running, the  
BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on  
the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on  
the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and  
connections or call your retailer for assistance.  
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BIOS Beep  
Description  
One short beep  
VGA detected  
Quick boot set to disabled  
No keyboard detected  
No memory detected  
One continuous beep followed by two  
short beeps then a pause (repeated)  
One continuous beep followed by three  
short beeps  
No VGA detected  
One continuous beep followed by four  
short beeps  
Hardware component failure  
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 mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Press the power switch  
for more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS  
setting.  
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Chapter 3:  
BIOS setup  
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 convenient mouse input. You can easily  
navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system. The  
term “BIOS” in this user manual refers to “UEFI BIOS” unless otherwise specified.  
BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage  
device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot  
device configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. In  
normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure  
optimal performance. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following  
circumstances:  
An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to  
run the BIOS Setup.  
You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or  
update.  
Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to instability or boot failure. We strongly  
recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service  
personnel.  
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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 <Delete> during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press <Delete>,  
POST continues with its routines.  
Entering BIOS Setup after POST  
To enter BIOS Setup after POST:  
Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Delete> simultaneously.  
Press the reset button on the system chassis.  
Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. Do this option only if you  
failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options.  
The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and  
may not exactly match what you see on your screen.  
Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the  
mouse to control the BIOS setup program.  
If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default  
settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized  
Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey <F5>. See section 3.9 Exit Menu  
for details.  
If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and  
reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and  
switches for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button.  
The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices.  
BIOS menu screen  
The BIOS Setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode.  
You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode screen.  
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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. To access the  
Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press <F7> hot  
key for the advanced BIOS settings.  
The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the  
Setup Mode item in section 3.7 Boot menu for details.  
Selects the display language of the  
BIOS setup program  
Click to display all fan  
speeds if available  
Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature,  
CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis/  
power fan speed  
Exits the BIOS setup program without saving  
the changes, saves the changes and resets the  
system, or enters the Advanced Mode  
Exit/Advanced Mode  
UEFI BIOS Utility - EZ Mode  
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English  
BIOS Version : 0202  
Build Date : 13/09/2012  
CPU Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 965 Processor  
Total Memory : 2048 MB (DDR3 1333MHz)  
Speed : 3400 MHz  
Monday [03/25/2012]  
Temperature  
Voltage  
Fan Speed  
CPU  
MB  
+113.0ºF/+45.0ºC  
+75.2ºF/+40.0ºC  
CPU  
3.3V  
1.248V  
3.344V  
5V  
5.160V  
CPU_FAN  
3325RPM CPU_OPT_FAN  
N/A CHA_FAN2  
N/A  
N/A  
12V  
12.248V  
CHA_FAN1  
System Performance  
Quiet  
Performance  
Boot Priority  
Energy Saving  
Normal  
Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to decide the boot priority.  
Shortcut (F3)  
Boot Menu (F8)  
Default (F5)  
Advanced Mode (F7)  
Displays the Advanced  
mode menus  
Loads optimized default  
settings  
Power Saving mode  
Normal mode  
Selects the boot device priority  
ASUS Optimal mode  
Selects the boot device priority  
Displays the system properties of the  
selected mode on the right hand side  
Selects the Advanced mode  
functions  
The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.  
The Boot Menu (F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the  
system.  
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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 Advanced Mode, click Exit, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hotkey.  
Back button  
Menu items  
Menu bar  
Configuration fields  
General help  
Exit  
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode  
Main  
Back  
Ai Tweaker  
Advanced  
Monitor  
Boot  
Tool  
Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration  
>
Enabled/Disabled ASM1061 Storage  
OPROM  
ASM1061 Storage Controller (Rear)  
Enabled  
Enabled  
Enabled  
Enabled  
Enabled  
Enabled  
Enabled  
Disabled  
Enabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
ASM1061 Storage OPROM  
ASM1061 Storage Controller (Front)  
ASM1061 Storage OPROM  
Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller (USB3_12)  
ASM101 Storage OPROM  
Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller (
Disabled  
Enabled  
Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller (
Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support  
Realtek LAN Controller  
→←: Select Screen  
↑↓: Select Item  
Realtek PXE OPROM  
Enter: Select  
+/-: Change Opt.  
F1: General Help  
F2: Previous Values  
F3: Shortcut  
S3 Video Repost  
>
>
Serial Port Configuration  
F5: Optimized Defaults  
F10: Save ESC: Exit  
F12: Print Screen  
SB HD Azalia Configuration  
Version 2.00.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.  
Pop-up window  
Scroll bar  
Submenu item  
Navigation keys  
Menu bar  
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:  
Main  
For changing the basic system configuration  
For changing the overclocking settings  
For changing the advanced system settings  
Ai Tweaker  
Advanced  
For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the  
fan settings.  
Monitor  
Boot  
Tool  
Exit  
For changing the system boot configuration  
For configuring options for special functions  
For selecting the exit options and loading default settings  
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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 menu items.  
Back button  
This button appears when entering a submenu. Press <Esc> or use the USB mouse to click  
this button to return to the previous menu screen.  
Submenu items  
A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a  
submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press <Enter>.  
Pop-up window  
Select a menu item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the configuration  
options for that item.  
Scroll bar  
A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on  
the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> / <Page Down> keys to display the  
other items on the screen.  
Navigation keys  
At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup  
program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings.  
General help  
At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. Use  
<F12> key to capture the BIOS screen and save it to the removable storage device.  
Configuration fields  
These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can  
change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not  
user-configurable.  
A configurable field is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it and  
press <Enter> to display a list of options.  
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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.  
Exit  
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode  
Main  
Ai Tweaker  
Advanced  
Monitor  
Boot  
Tool  
BIOS Information  
BIOS Version  
Build Date  
Choose the system default language  
0211 x64  
5/30/2012  
CPU Information  
AMD(R) Phenom(TM) II X4 965 Processor  
Memory Information  
Total Memory  
2048 MB (DDR3 1333MHz)  
EC Version  
MBECI-0006  
System Language  
English  
System Date  
System Time  
[Fri 03/12/2012]  
[16:46:15]  
Access Level  
Administrator  
>
Security  
Security  
The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.  
Exit  
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode  
Main  
Back  
Ai Tweaker  
Main\ Security  
Advanced  
Monitor  
Boot  
Tool  
>
Password Description  
To clear the administrator password,  
key in the current password in the  
Enter Current Password box,  
and then press <Enter> when  
prompted to create/confirm the  
password.  
If ONLY the Administrator's password is set,  
then this only limits access to Setup and is  
only asked for when entering Setup  
If ONLY the User's password is set, then this  
is a power on password and must be entered to  
boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will  
have Administrator rights  
Administrator Password  
User Password  
Not Installed  
Not Installed  
Administrator Password  
User Password  
If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC)  
RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.2.6 Onboard buttons for information  
on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button.  
The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default [Not  
Installed]. After you set a password, these items show [Installed].  
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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 administrator password:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.  
From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.  
Confirm the password when prompted.  
To change an administrator password:  
1.  
2.  
Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.  
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.  
Confirm the password when prompted.  
To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator  
password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear  
the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed.  
User Password  
If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system.  
The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a  
password, this item shows Installed.  
To set a user password:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.  
From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.  
Confirm the password when prompted.  
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To change a user password:  
1.  
2.  
Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.  
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.  
Confirm the password when prompted.  
To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press  
<Enter> when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the  
User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed.  
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Ai Tweaker menu  
The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items.  
Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field  
values can cause the system to malfunction.  
The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you  
installed on the motherboard.  
Scroll down to display other BIOS items.  
Exit  
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode  
Main  
Ai Tweaker  
Advanced  
Monitor  
Boot  
Tool  
Current CPU Speed  
:
:
:
:
3400MHz  
[D.O.C.P.] When DOCP is enabled CPU  
Bus frequency, CPU ratio and memory  
parameters will be auto optimized.  
Target CPU Speed  
3200MHz  
1333MHz  
2000MHz  
2000MHz  
Current Memory Frequency  
Current NB Frequency  
Current HT Link Speed  
:
Ai Overclock Tuner  
CPU Ratio  
Auto  
Auto  
AMD Turbo CORE technology  
Memory Frequency  
CPU/NB Frequency  
HT Link Speed  
Auto  
Auto  
Auto  
Auto  
→←: Select Screen  
↑↓: Select Item  
CPU Spread Spectrum  
PCIe Spread Spectrum  
EPU Power Saving Mode  
Auto  
Auto  
Enter: Select  
+/-: Change Opt.  
F1: General Help  
F2: Previous Values  
F3: Shortcut  
Disabled  
F5: Optimized Defaults  
F10: Save ESC: Exit  
F12: Print Screen  
Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.  
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Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]  
Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal  
frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options:  
[Auto]  
Loads the optimal settings for the system.  
Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.  
Allows you to select a DRAM voltage.  
[Manual]  
[D.O.C.P.]  
The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual].  
CPU Bus Frequency [Auto]  
Allows you to set the CPU and VGA frequency. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the  
PCIE frequency. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. The  
values range from 100 to 600.  
PCIE Frequency [Auto]  
Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the  
PCIE frequency. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. The  
values range from 100 to 600.  
CPU Ratio [Auto]  
Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-CPB CPU ratio. Use <+> and <-> keys to  
adjust the value. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model.  
AMD Turbo CORE technology [Auto]  
Allows you to set the AMD Turbo CORE technology.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Memory Frequency [Auto]  
Allows you to set the memory operating frequency.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-  
1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz]  
Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this  
happens, revert to the default setting.  
CPU/NB Frequency [Auto]  
Allows you to set the ratio between NB clock and the CPU Bus frequency.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] [2200MHz]  
[2400MHz] [2600MHz] [2800MHz] [3000MHz] [3200MHz]  
HT Link Speed [Auto]  
Allows you to set the HyperTransport link speed.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz]  
[1800MHz] [2000MHz] [2200MHz] [2400MHz] [2600MHz]  
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CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]  
[Auto]  
Automatic configuration.  
[Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability.  
Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control.  
PCIe Spread Spectrum [Auto]  
[Auto]  
Automatic configuration.  
[Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability  
Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control.  
EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
The following item appears only when you set the EPU Power Saving Mode items to  
[Enabled].  
EPU Setting  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode]  
[Max Power Saving Mode]  
OC Tuner [CANCEL]  
OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for  
enhancing the system performance. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel]  
DRAM Timing Control  
The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+>  
and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard  
and press the <Enter> key.  
Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! If this  
happens, revert to the default settings.  
Primary Timings  
DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [5] – [19]  
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [2] – [19]  
DRAM RAS# PRE Time [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [2] – [19]  
DRAM RAS# ACT Time [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [8] – [40]  
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DRAM READ to PRE Time [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [4] – [10]  
DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [9]  
DRAM WRITE to READ Delay [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [4] – [9]  
DRAM CAS# Write Latency [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [5] – [12]  
DRAM WRITE Recovery Time [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [5] [6] [7] [8] [10] [12] [14] [16]  
DRAM REF Cycle Time [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [90ns] [110ns] [160ns] [300ns] [350ns]  
DRAM Row Cycle Time [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [10] - [56]  
DRAM READ to WRITE Delay [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [3] - [17]  
DRAM WRITE to READ Delay (DD) [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [11]  
DRAM WRITE to WRITE Timing [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [2] - [11]  
DRAM READ to READ Timing [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [2] - [11]  
DRAM Refresh Rate [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Every 7.8ms] [Every 3.9ms]  
DRAM COMMAND Rate [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T]  
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DRAM Driving Control  
Allows you to set the primary, secondary, and tertiary memory timings.  
DCT0 Information  
CKE drive strength [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x]  
CS/ODT drive strength [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x]  
ADDR/CMD drive strength [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x]  
MEMCLK drive strength [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [0.75x] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x]  
Data drive strength [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [0.75x] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x]  
DQS drive strength [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [0.75x] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x]  
Processor ODT [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [240 ohms +/- 20%] [120 ohms +/- 20%]  
[80 ohms +/- 20%] [60 ohms +/- 20%]  
DCT1 Information  
CKE drive strength [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x]  
CS/ODT drive strength [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x]  
ADDR/CMD drive strength [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x]  
MEMCLK drive strength [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x]  
Data drive strength [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [0.75x] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x]  
DQS drive strength [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [0.75x] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x]  
Processor ODT [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [240 ohms +/- 20%] [120 ohms +/- 20%]  
[80 ohms +/- 20%] [60 ohms +/- 20%]  
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DIGI+ Power Control  
CPU 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 performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. This  
item allows you to adjust the voltage range from the following percentages to boost the  
system performance: 0% (Regular), 25% (Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra High) and 100%  
(Extreme).  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme]  
The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification.  
CPU/NB Load Line Calibration [Auto]  
Allows you to select the CPU/NB Load-Line mode.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme]  
CPU Current Capability [Auto]  
This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. A higher value brings a wider  
total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%]  
DO NOT remove the thermal module while changing the DIGI+ Power related parameters .  
The thermal conditions should be monitored.  
CPU/NB Current Capability [Auto]  
This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. A higher value brings a wider  
total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%]  
CPU Power Phase Control [Standard]  
Allows you to increase phase number under heavy system loading to get more transient  
and better thermal performance. Reduce the phase number under light system loading to  
increase VRM efficiency  
[Standard]  
Proceeds phase control depending on the CPU loading.  
Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile.  
Proceeds the full phase mode.  
[Optimized]  
[Extreme]  
[Manual Adjustment]  
Allows manual adjustment.  
DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to Extreme and Manual Mode. The  
thermal conditions should be monitored.  
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Manual Adjustment [Fast]  
This item appears only when you set the CPU Power Phase Control item to [Manual  
Adjustment].  
Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular]  
CPU Voltage Frequency [Auto]  
Frequency switching affects the VRM transient response, and the thermal component. Higher  
frequency gets quicker transient response.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]  
DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to Manual Mode. The thermal  
conditions should be monitored.  
VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled]  
This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage Frequency item to [Auto] and  
allows you to enable the spread spectrum to enhance system stability.  
CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe]  
DIGI + VRM Duty Control adjusts the current and thermal conditions of every component’s  
phase.  
[T. Probe]  
Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance.  
Select to maintain the current VRM balance.  
[C. Probe Current]  
CPU Power Response Control [Auto]  
The DIGI+ VRM controller provides a faster and precise power response rate for the CPU.  
Apply a higher value for an extreme overclocking.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [Fast] [Ultra Fast]  
The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU configuration.  
CPU/NB Power Response Control [Auto]  
The DIGI+ VRM controller provides a faster, and precise power response rate for the CPU  
and North Bridge. Apply a higher value for an extreme overclocking.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [Fast] [Ultra Fast]  
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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 conditions should be monitored.  
DRAM Current Capability [100%]  
A higher value brings a wider total power range, and extends the overclocking range  
simultaneously. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%]  
DRAM Voltage Frequency [300KHZ]  
Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency. Assign a fixed high DRAM frequency to  
increase the O.C. range, or a low DRAM frequency for a better system stability.  
Configuration options: [300KHZ] [350KHZ] [400KHZ] [450KHZ] [500KHZ]  
DRAM Power Phase Control [Optimized]  
[Optimized]  
Allows you to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile.  
[Extreme]  
Allows you to set the full phase mode.  
CPU & NB Voltage [Offset Mode]  
[Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage.  
[Offset Mode]  
Allows you to set the Offset voltage.  
CPU Manual Voltage [Auto]  
This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Manual Mode]  
and allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. The values range depends on your CPU.  
CPU/NB Manual Voltage [Auto]  
This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Manual Mode]  
and allows you to set a fixed CPU/NB voltage. The values range depends on your  
CPU.  
Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may  
make the system unstable. Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU  
voltage.  
Offset Mode Sign [+]  
This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Offset Mode].  
[+]  
[–]  
To offset the voltage by a positive value.  
To offset the voltage by a negative value.  
CPU Offset Voltage [Auto]  
This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Offset Mode] and allows  
you to set the CPU offset voltage. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The  
values range from 0.006250V to 0.700000V with a 0.006250V interval.  
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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/NB Offset voltage. The values range from 0.00625V to  
0.70000V with a 0.00625V interval.  
CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto]  
Allows you to set the CPU VDDA voltage. The values range from 2.20000V to 2.80000V with  
a 0.00625V interval.  
DRAM Voltage [Auto]  
Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 0.86V to 2.135V with a 0.005V  
interval.  
NB Voltage [Auto]  
Allows you to set the Northbridge voltage. The values range from 1.10000V to 1.25V with a  
0.00625V interval.  
NB HT Voltage [Auto]  
Allows you to set the HyperTransport voltage. The values range from 1.2V to 1.4V with a  
0.00625V interval.  
NB 1.8V Voltage [Auto]  
Allows you to set the Northbridge 1.8 voltage. The values range from 1.80V to 2.80V with a  
0.005V interval.  
SB Voltage [Auto]  
Allows you to set the Southbridge voltage. The values range from 1.10V to 1.80V with a  
0.005V interval.  
VDD PCIE [Auto]  
Allows you to set the VDD PCIE voltage. The values range from 1.10V to 2.20V with a  
0.005V interval.  
VDDR [Auto]  
Allows you to set the memory’s voltage. The values range from 1.20V to 1.80V with a 0.005V  
interval.  
ASUS Enhancement Mode  
[Auto]  
Allows you to set the maximum performance mode.  
[Disabled]  
Allows you to disable the function and goes back to its default setting.  
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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.  
Exit  
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode  
Main  
Ai Tweaker  
Advanced  
Monitor  
Boot  
Tool  
CPU Configuration Parameters  
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
CPU Configuration  
North Bridge  
South Bridge  
SATA Configuration  
USB Configuration  
CPU Core On/Off Function  
Onboard Devices Configuration  
APM  
Network Stack  
→←: Select Screen  
↑↓: Select Item  
Enter: Select  
+/-: Change Opt.  
F1: General Help  
F2: Previous Values  
F3: Shortcut  
F5: Optimized Defaults  
F10: Save ESC: Exit  
F12: Print Screen  
Version 2.00.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.  
3.5.1  
CPU Configuration  
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically  
detects.  
The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed.  
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Exit  
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode  
Main  
Back  
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Advanced  
Monitor  
Boot  
Tool  
Advanced\ CPU Configuration  
>
CPU Configuration  
Enabled/Disabled the generation of ACPI  
_PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects.  
Socket0: AMD Phenom (tm) II X4 965 Processor  
Quad Core Running @ 3715 MHz 1400 mV  
Max Speed: 3400 MHZ Intended Speed: 3400 MHZ  
Microcode Patch Level: 10000c6  
------------ Cache per Core ------------  
L1 Instruction Cache: 64 KB/2-way  
L1 Data Cache: 64 KB/2-way  
L2 Cache: 512 KB/16-way  
Total L3 Cache per Socket: 6 MB/48-way  
Cool ‘n’ Quiet  
C1E  
Enabled  
Enabled  
Enabled  
SVM  
Cool‘n’Quiet [Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
Enables the AMD Cool’n’Quiet function.  
Disables the function.  
C1E [Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
Enables the system to utilize the AMD specific ACPI states to save power  
consumption.  
[Disabled]  
Disables the function.  
SVM [Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
Enables the AMD Security and Virtual Machine (SVM) architecture. This  
design allows you to run multiple operating systems on the same physical  
hardware by decoupling the operating system and physical hardware with  
the hypervisor layer.  
[Disabled]  
Disables the function.  
Core C6 State [Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
Enables the Core C6 state. This feature will help reduce the power  
consumed by the CPU.  
[Disabled]  
Disables the function.  
HPC [Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
Enables the High Performance Computing Mode.  
Disables the function.  
[Disabled]  
Apm Master Mode [Auto]  
[Auto]  
Automatically sets the application power management mode depending on  
the detected system power requirement.  
Enables the application power management mode.  
Disables the feature.  
[Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
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3.5.2  
North Bridge Configuration  
Exit  
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode  
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Back  
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Advanced  
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Boot  
Tool  
Advanced\ North Bridge  
>
North Bridge Configuration  
Enabled/Disabled IOMMU  
IOMMU  
Disabled  
>
Memory Configuration  
Initiate Graphic Adapter  
PEG/PCI  
ASUS Graphic Card Optimization  
DIMM0: Not Present  
Auto  
DIMM1: size=2048 MB, speed=1066 MHz  
DIMM2: Not Present  
DIMM3: Not Present  
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 [Disabled]  
Allows you to set the IOMMU Mode that supports LINUX-based systems to convert  
32bit I/O to 64-bit memory-mapped I/O.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [64MB]  
Memory Configuration  
Bank Interleaving [Auto]  
Allows you to enable Memory Bank Interleaving function.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]  
Channel Interleaving [Auto]  
Allows you to enable Memory Channel Interleaving function.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]  
Warm Boot RAM [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the re-use of data in the RAM after a warm boot to  
speed-up the boot process. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]  
Memory Clear [Disabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the Memory Clear funtion.  
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]  
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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]  
Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable Memory Hole Remapping function.  
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]  
DCT Unganged Mode [Enabled]  
Allows you to select unganged DRAM mode (64-bit width).  
[Enabled]: Ganged mode.  
[Disabled]: Unganged mose.  
Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]  
Allows you to set which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.  
Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI]  
ASUS Graphic Card Optimization [Auto]  
[Auto]  
Allows you to set ASUS GEN3 graphic card’s maximum performance.  
Allows you to disable the function and goes back to its default setting.  
[Disabled]  
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3.5.3  
South Bridge Configuration  
Exit  
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode  
Monitor  
Boot  
Tool  
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Back  
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Advanced  
Advanced\ South Bridge  
>
HPET TIMER  
HPET  
Enabled  
HPET [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer (HPET).  
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]  
3.5.4  
SATA Configuration  
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The  
SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA  
port.  
Exit  
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode  
Main  
Back  
Ai Tweaker  
Advanced  
Monitor  
Boot  
Tool  
Advanced\ SATA Configuration  
>
SATA Configuration  
(1) IDE Mode. (2) AHCI Mode. (3)  
RAID Mode.  
SATA 6G_1  
SATA 6G_2  
SATA 6G_3  
SATA 6G_4  
SATA 6G_5  
SATA 6G_6  
Not Present  
Not Present  
Not Present  
Not Present  
Not Present  
Not Present  
>
SB SATA Configuration  
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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 Channel to [Enabled].  
SATA Port1 - Port 4 [AHCI]  
Allows you to set the SATA configuration.  
[IDE]  
Set to [IDE] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk  
drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices.  
[RAID]  
[AHCI]  
Set to [RAID] when you want to create a RAID configuration  
from the SATA hard disk drives.  
Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to  
use the AHCI (Advabced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI  
allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial  
ATA features that increases storage performance on random  
workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order  
of commands.  
SATA Port 5 - Port 6 [AHCI]  
Allows you to set the SATA configuration.  
[IDE]  
Set to [IDE] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk  
drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices.  
[AHCI]  
Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to  
use the AHCI (Advabced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI  
allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial  
ATA features that increases storage performance on random  
workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order  
of commands.  
You can only set SATA Port5-Port6 to [IDE] if Port1-Port4 is set to [IDE].  
S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled]  
S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a  
monitor system. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature  
allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
SATA ESP on PORT1-6 [Disabled]  
Allows you to set SATA port on PORT1-6 to external SATA port.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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3.5.5  
USB Configuration  
The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.  
Exit  
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode  
Main  
Back  
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Advanced  
Monitor  
Boot  
Tool  
Advanced\ USB Configuration  
>
USB Configuration  
Enables Legacy USB support. AUTO  
option disables legacy support if no  
USB devices are connected. DISABLE  
option will keep USB devices  
USB Devices:  
1 Keyboard, 1 Mouse, 2 Hubs  
available only for EFI applications.  
Legacy USB Support  
Legacy USB3.0 Support  
EHCI Hand-off  
Enabled  
Enabled  
Disabled  
>
SB USB Configuratuin  
The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the  
item shows None.  
Legacy USB Support [Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Auto]  
Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS).  
The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program.  
Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If  
detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is  
detected, the legacy USB support is disabled.  
Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
Enables the support for USB 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems  
(OS).  
[Disabled]  
Disables the function.  
EHCI Hand-off [Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off  
feature.  
[Disabled]  
Disables the function.  
SB USB Configuration  
USB PORT 0-14 [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the USB ports.  
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]  
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3.5.6  
CPU Core On/Off Function  
Exit  
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode  
Main  
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Advanced\ CPU Core On/Off Function  
Advanced  
Monitor  
Boot  
Tool  
>
Let User turn off core except core 1, user  
can turn of 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc core  
manually  
CPU Core Activation  
Auto  
CPU Core Activation [Auto]  
Allows you to automatically or manually activate the CPU cores.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]  
The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Activation to [Manual].  
3rd Core - 4th Core [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the core’s activation.  
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]  
3.5.7  
Onboard Devices Configuration  
Scroll down to view the other BIOS items.  
Exit  
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode  
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Back  
Ai Tweaker  
Advanced  
Monitor  
Boot  
Tool  
Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration  
>
Enabled/Disabled ASM1061 Storage  
OPROM  
ASM1061 Storage Controller (Rear)  
ASM1061 Storage Controller (Front)  
Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller (USB3_12)  
Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller (USB3_34)  
Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller (Front)  
Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support  
Realtek LAN Controller  
Enabled  
Enabled  
Enabled  
Enabled  
Enabled  
Disabled  
Enabled  
Disabled  
Realtek PXE OPROM  
>
>
Serial Port Configuration  
→←: Select Screen  
↑↓: Select Item  
SB HD Azalia Configuration  
Enter: Select  
+/-: Change Opt.  
F1: General Help  
F2: Previous Values  
F3: Shortcut  
F5: Optimized Defaults  
F10: Save ESC: Exit  
F12: Print Screen  
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ASM1061 Storage Controller (Rear) [Enabled]  
Allows you to select the ASM1061 storage controller operating mode.  
[Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
Disables the ASM1061 storage controller.  
Enables the ASM1061 storage controller.  
ASM1061 Storage Controller (Front) [Enabled]  
Allows you to select the ASM1061 storage controller operating mode.  
[Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
Disables the ASM1061 storage controller.  
Enables the ASM1061 storage controller.  
ASmedia USB 3.0 Controller USB3_12/USB3_34/Front [Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
Enables the ASmedia® USB 3.0 controller.  
Disables the ASmedia® USB 3.0 controller.  
ASmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
Enables Asmedia USB 3.0 fast battery charging support for USB 3.0  
devices complying with the BC 1.1 regulation.  
[Disabled]  
Disables battery charging support.  
Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
Enables the Realtek® LAN controller.  
Disables the Realtek® LAN controller.  
Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled]  
This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable  
or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller.  
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]  
Serial Port Configuration  
The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the serial port configuration.  
This item only functions if there is a serial port (COM1) connector on the motherboard.  
Serial Port [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).  
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]  
Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4]  
Allows you to select the Serial Port base address.  
Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=4]  
[IO=2E8h; IRQ=3]  
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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]  
[Disabled]  
Enables the HD Audio Device.  
Disables the controller.  
The following two items appear only when you set the HD Azalia Audio Device item to  
[Enabled].  
Azalia Front Panel [HD]  
Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy  
AC’97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the  
front panel audio module supports.  
[AC97]  
Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy  
AC’97  
[HD]  
Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high  
definition audio.  
SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF]  
[SPDIF]  
Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output.  
[HDMI]  
Sets to [HDMI] for HDMI audio output.  
3.5.8  
APM  
Exit  
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode  
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Back  
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Advanced\ APM  
Advanced  
Monitor  
Boot  
Tool  
>
ErP Ready  
Disabled  
Allow BIOS to switch off some power  
at S5 to get the system ready for ErP  
requirement. When set to Enabled, all  
other PME options will be switched  
off.  
Restore AC Power Loss  
Power On By PME Device  
Power On By Ring  
Power On By RTC  
Power Off  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
ErP Ready [Disabled]  
This item allows user to switch off some power at S5 to get the system ready for ErP  
requirement. When set to [Enabled], all other PME options will be switched off.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off]  
[Power On]  
[Power Off]  
[Last State]  
The system goes into on state after an AC power loss.  
The system goes into off state after an AC power loss.  
The system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was  
before the AC power loss.  
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Power On By PME Device [Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
Disables the PME device to generate a wake-on-LAN feature of the  
Realtek LAN device.  
[Enabled]  
Enables the PME device to generate a wake-on-LAN feature of the Realtek  
LAN device.  
Power On By Ring [Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
Disables Wake-On-Ring from generating a wake event.  
Enables Wake-On-Ring to generate a wake event.  
Power On By RTC [Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
Disables RTC to generate a wake event.  
When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/  
Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values.  
3.5.9  
Network Stack  
Exit  
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode  
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Back  
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Advanced  
Monitor  
Boot  
Tool  
Advanced\ Network Stack  
>
Network Stack  
Disabled Link  
Enable/Disable the network stack (PXE  
and UEFI)  
Network Stack [Disabled]  
This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
The following item appears only when you set the Network Stack to [Enabled].  
Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE boot option.  
Configuration options: [Disabled Link] [Enabled]  
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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.  
Exit  
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode  
Main  
Ai Tweaker  
Advanced  
Monitor  
Boot  
Tool  
CPU Temperature  
MB Temperature  
VCORE Voltage  
+73ºC / +163ºF  
+31ºC / +87ºF  
+1.452 V  
+3.312 V  
+5.080 V  
+12.192 V  
+2.520 V  
4192 RPM  
N/A  
3.3V Voltage  
5V Voltage  
12V Voltage  
VDDA2.5V Voltage  
CPU Fan Speed  
CPU OPT Fan Speed  
Chassis Fan 1 Speed  
Chassis Fan 2 Speed  
Chassis Fan 3 Speed  
Chassis Fan 4 Speed  
CPU Q-Fan Control  
→←: Select Screen  
↑↓: Select Item  
N/A  
Enter: Select  
+/-: Change Opt.  
F1: General Help  
F2: Previous Values  
F3: Shortcut  
N/A  
N/A  
F5: Optimized Defaults  
F10: Save ESC: Exit  
F12: Print Screen  
N/A  
Enabled  
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CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]  
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard  
temperatures. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.  
VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage, VDDA2.5V Voltage  
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard  
voltage regulators. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item.  
CPU Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A], CPU OPT Fan Speed [xxxx  
RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A], Chassis Fan 1/4 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]  
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis,  
and power fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the  
motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select [Ignore] if you do not wish to display the detected  
speed.  
CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature.  
Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature.  
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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.  
Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM]  
CPU Fan Profile [Standard]  
This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows  
you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan.  
[Standard]  
Sets to [Standard] to make the CPU fan automatically adjust  
depending on the CPU temperature.  
[Silent]  
[Turbo]  
[Manual]  
Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation.  
Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed.  
Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters.  
The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to [Manual].  
CPU Upper Temperature [70]  
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature.  
The values range from 40ºC to 90ºC.  
CPU Lower Temperature [40]  
Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature.  
CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [60]  
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. The  
values range from 20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature reaches the  
upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle.  
CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60]  
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The  
values range from 0% to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under 40ºC,  
the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle.  
Chassis Q-Fan Control 1-3 [Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.  
Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.  
Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 1/4 [600 RPM]  
This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows  
you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed.  
Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM]  
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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 [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan  
operation.  
[Turbo]  
Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed.  
[Manual]  
Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters.  
The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual].  
Chassis Upper Temperature [70]  
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature.  
The values range from 40ºC to 90ºC.  
Chassis Lower Temperature [40]  
Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature.  
Chassis Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [60]  
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle.  
The values range from 20% to 100%. When the chassis temperature  
reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty  
cycle.  
CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60]  
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle.  
The values range from 0% to 100%. When the chassis temperature is  
under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle.  
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3.7  
Boot menu  
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.  
Exit  
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode  
Main  
Ai Tweaker  
Advanced  
Monitor  
Boot  
Tool  
Select [Enable] to accelerate the boot  
speed. Select [Disable] to go back to  
normal boot.  
Boot Configuration  
Fast Boot  
Enabled  
USB Support  
Partial In...  
Disabled  
PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support  
Network Stack Driver Support  
Next Boot after AC Power Loss  
DirectKey  
Disabled  
Normal Boot  
[Go to BIOS...]  
Full Screen Logo  
Enabled  
3 sec  
→←: Select Screen  
↑↓: Select Item  
POST Delay Time  
Bootup NumLock State  
Wait for ‘F1’ If Error  
Option ROM Messages  
Setup Mode  
Enter: Select  
+/-: Change Opt.  
F1: General Help  
F2: Previous Values  
F3: Shortcut  
On  
Enabled  
Force BIOS  
EZ Mode  
F5: Optimized Defaults  
F10: Save ESC: Exit  
F12: Print Screen  
>
>
CSM (Compatibility Support Module  
Secure Boot  
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Fast Boot [Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
Select to accelerate the boot speed.  
Select to go back to normal boot.  
The following four items appear when you set Fast Boot to [Enabled].  
USB Support [Partial Initialization]  
[Disabled] All USB devices will not be available until OS boot up for the  
fastest POST time.  
[Full Initialization] All USB devices will be available during POST. This process will  
extend the POST time.  
[Partial  
Initialization]  
For a faster POST time, only the USB ports with keyboard and  
mouse connections will be detected.  
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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  
reconnected or changed. If you disconnect or change PS/2 devices  
before restarting the system, PS/2 devices will not be available and  
BIOS setup program will not be accessible via PS/2 devices.  
[Full Initialization] For full system control, PS/2 devices will be available during POST at  
any circumstances. This process will extend POST time.  
[Disabled]  
For the fastest POST time, all PS/2 devices will not be available until  
your computer enters the operating system.  
Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST.  
Select to load the network stack driver during POST.  
Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot]  
[Normal Boot] Returns to normal boot on the next boot after AC power loss.  
[Fast Boot]  
Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after AC power loss.  
DirectKey [Go to BIOS...]  
[Disabled]  
Disables the DirectKey function. The system will only power on or  
off when you press the DirectKey button.  
[Go to BIOS Setup]  
Allows the system to power on and go to BIOS Setup directly  
when you press the DirectKey button.  
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
Enables the full screen logo display feature.  
Disables the full screen logo display feature.  
Set this item to [Enabled] to use ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature.  
POST Delay Time [3 sec]  
This item appears only when you set Full Screen Logo to [Enabled]. This item allows  
you to select the desired additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS setup.  
You can only execute the POST delay time during Normal Boot. The values range from  
1 to 10 seconds.  
This feature will only work under normal boot.  
Post Report [5 sec]  
This item appears only when you set Full Screen Logo to [Disabled]. This item allows  
you to select a desired post report waiting time.  
Configuration options: [1] - [10] [Until Press ESC]  
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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 detects the bootable devices and the add-  
on devices.  
[Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
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 OpROM]  
Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot up.  
Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OpROM] [Legacy OpROM only]  
[UEFI only  
Boot from Network Devices [Legacy OpROM first]  
Allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to launch.  
Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore]  
Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OpROM first]  
Allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch.  
Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OpROM first] [Both, UEFI first]  
[Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore]  
Boot from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM first]  
Allows you to select the type of PCIe/PCI expansion devices that you want  
to launch.  
Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first]  
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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 mode]  
[Other OS]  
Executes the Microsoft® Secure Boot check. Only  
select this option when booting on Windows® UEFI  
mode or other Microsoft® Secure Boot compliant OS.  
Get the optimized function when booting on Windows®  
non-UEFI mode, Windows® Vista/XP, or other  
Microsoft® Secure Boot non-compliant OS. Microsoft®  
Secure Boot only supports Windows® UEFI mode.  
Secure Boot Mode [Standard]  
Allows you to select how the Secure Boot prevents unauthorized firmware, operating  
systems, or UEFI drivers from running during boot time.  
[Standard]  
Allows the system to automatically load the Secure Boot keys from  
the BIOS database.  
[Custom]  
Allows you to customize the Secure Boot settings and manually load  
its keys from the BIOS database.  
This item only appears when you set OS Type item to [Windows UEFI mode]  
Key Management  
This item appears only when you set Secure Boot Mode to [Custom]. It allows you to  
manage the Secure Boot keys.  
Manage the Secure Boot Keys (PK, KEK, db, dbx)  
Install Default Secure Boot keys  
Allows you to immediately load the default Security Boot keys, Platform key  
(PK), Key-exchange Key (KEK), Signature database (db), and Revoked  
Signatures (dbx). The Platform Key (PK) state will change from Unloaded  
mode to Loaded mode. 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.  
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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 File  
Allows you to store the PK to a USB storage device.  
Delete PK  
Allows you to delete the PK from your system. Once the PK is deleted, all  
the system’s Secure Boot keys will not be active.  
Configuration options: [Yes] [No]  
The PK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated  
variable.  
KEK Management  
The KEK (Key-exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key) manages the Signature database  
(db) and Revoked Signature database (dbx).  
Key-exchange Key (KEK) refers to Microsoft® Secure Boot Key-Enrollment Key (KEK).  
Load KEK from File  
Allows you to load the downloaded KEK from a USB storage device.  
Copy KEK to File  
Allows you to store the KEK to a USB storage device.  
Append KEK from file  
Allows you to load the additional KEK from a storage device for an  
additional db and dbx loaded management.  
Delete the KEK  
Allows you to delete the KEK from your system.  
Configuration options: [Yes] [No]  
The KEK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated  
variable.  
db Management  
The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI  
applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you can load on the  
single computer.  
Load db from File  
Allows you to load the downloaded db from a USB storage device.  
Copy db from file  
Allows you to store the db to a USB storage device.  
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Append db from file  
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 file from your system.  
Configuration options: [Yes] [No]  
The db file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated  
variable.  
dbx Management  
The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of db items that are  
no longer trusted and cannot be loaded.  
Load dbx from File  
Allows you to load the downloaded dbx from a USB storage device.  
Copy dbx from file  
Allows you to store the dbx to a USB storage device.  
Append dbx from file  
Allows you to load the additional dbx from a storage device so that more  
db’s images cannot be loaded.  
Delete the dbx  
Allows you to delete the dbx file from your system.  
Configuration options: [Yes] [No]  
The dbx file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated  
variable.  
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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.  
Exit  
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode  
Main  
Ai Tweaker  
Advanced  
Monitor  
Boot  
Tool  
Be used to update BIOS  
>
>
>
ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility  
ASUS SPD Information  
ASUS O.C. Profile  
3.8.1  
ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility  
Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message  
appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to  
confirm your choice.  
For more details, refer to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility.  
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3.8.2  
ASUS SPD Information  
Allows you to view the DRAM SPD information.  
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode  
Tool  
Main  
Back  
Ai Tweaker  
Advanced  
Monitor  
Boot  
Tool\ ASUS SPD Information  
>
DIMM Slot #  
Slot 2  
DIMM Slot number  
Manufacturer  
Kingston  
2048 MBytes  
1333 Mhz  
Module Size  
Maximum Bandwidth  
Part Number  
9905403-048.A00LF  
65cc6ec8  
Serial Number  
Product Week/Year  
SPD Ext  
05/2012  
JEDEC ID  
JEDEC  
Frequency(Mhz)  
Voltage (V)  
1333  
1.500  
9
CAS# Lantency (tCL)  
RAS# to CAS# (tRCD)  
RAS# Precharge(tRP)  
tRAS  
9
→←: Select Screen  
↑↓: Select Item  
9
24  
Enter: Select  
tRC  
33  
+/-: Change Opt.  
F1: General Help  
F2: Previous Values  
F3: Shortcut  
tWR  
10  
4
tRRD  
tRFC  
tWTR  
tRTP  
tFAW  
74  
5
F5: Optimized Defaults  
F10: Save ESC: Exit  
F12: Print Screen  
5
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Version 2.00.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.  
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3.8.3  
ASUS O.C. Profile  
This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.  
Exit  
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode  
Main  
Back  
Ai Tweaker  
Advanced  
Monitor  
Boot  
Tool  
Tool\ ASUS O.C. Profile  
>
O.C. Profile Configuration  
Save BIOS settings to Profile  
Setup Profile 1 Status :  
Setup Profile 2 Status :  
Setup Profile 3 Status :  
Setup Profile 4 Status :  
Setup Profile 5 Status :  
Setup Profile 6 Status :  
Setup Profile 7 Status :  
Setup Profile 8 Status :  
Not Installed  
Not Installed  
Not Installed  
Not Installed  
Not Installed  
Not Installed  
Not Installed  
Not Installed  
Add Your CMOS Profile  
Label  
Save to Profile  
1
1
Add Your CMOS Profile  
Load from Profile  
The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created.  
Save to Profile  
Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Key in a  
profile number from one to eight, press <Enter>, and then select Yes.  
Load from Profile  
Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the profile  
number that saved your BIOS settings, press <Enter>, and then select Yes.  
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the  
system boot failure!  
We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/  
CPU configuration and BIOS version.  
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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.  
Exit  
Load Optimized Defaults  
Save Changes & Reset  
Discard Changes & Exit  
ASUS EZ Mode  
Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device  
Load Optimized Defaults  
This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup  
menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears.  
Select Yes to load the default values.  
Save Changes & Reset  
Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to  
ensure the values you selected are saved. When you select this option or if you press <F10>,  
a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to save changes and exit.  
Discard Changes & Exit  
This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes. When you  
select this option or if you press <Esc>, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to  
discard changes and exit.  
ASUS EZ Mode  
This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen.  
Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device  
This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of  
the available filesystem devices.  
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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 BIOS updating may result in the system’s failure to boot. Carefully follow the  
instructions of this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary.  
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this  
motherboard.  
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.  
ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive.  
ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in DOS environment using the  
motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive.  
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to  
restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update  
or BIOS Updater utilities.  
3.10.1  
ASUS Update  
The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard  
BIOS in Windows® environment.  
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet  
Service Provider (ISP).  
This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.  
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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 Internet:  
1.  
From the ASUS Update screen, select  
Update BIOS from Internet, and then  
click Next.  
2.  
Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you  
to avoid network traffic.  
If you want to enable the BIOS  
downgrade and auto backup functions,  
tick Enable BIOS downgrade and  
Automatically backup my current  
BIOS.  
3.  
Select the BIOS version that you want  
to download. Click Next.  
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Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file  
To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:  
1.  
From the ASUS Update screen, select  
Update BIOS from file, and then click  
Next.  
2.  
Locate the BIOS file and click Next.  
3.  
4.  
You can decide whether to change  
the BIOS boot logo. Click Yes if you  
want to change the boot logo or No to  
continue.  
Follow the onscreen instructions to  
complete the update process.  
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  
www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.  
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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 EZ Flash 2:  
1.  
Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port.  
2.  
Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select  
ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press <Enter> to enable it.  
Exit  
ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75  
Flash Info  
MODEL: SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0  
VER: 0202  
DATE: 09/15/2012  
fs0:\  
Drive  
Folder Info  
09/15/12 10:23p  
fs0:\  
fs1:\  
4194304  
ST990R20.CAP  
File Infor  
MODEL:  
Help Info  
VER:  
DATE:  
[Enter] Select or Load  
[Tab] Switch  
[Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move  
[Esc] Exit  
[F2] Backup  
3.  
4.  
Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive field.  
Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS,  
and then press <Enter>.  
5.  
6.  
Press <Tab> to switch to the Folder Info field.  
Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press <Enter> to perform  
the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done.  
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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 BIOS to prevent system  
boot failure!  
Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select  
the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for  
details.  
3.10.3  
ASUS BIOS Updater  
The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also  
allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or  
gets corrupted during the updating process.  
The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. The actual utility screen displays may  
not be same as shown.  
Before updating BIOS  
1.  
Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and  
single partition.  
2.  
Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at  
http://support.asus.com and save them on the USB flash drive.  
NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS  
Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format.  
Do not save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to low disk capacity.  
3.  
Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional).  
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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 into the optical drive and select the  
optical drive as the boot device.  
Please select boot device:  
SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX  
USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX  
UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX  
Enter Setup  
and to move selection  
ENTER to select boot device  
ESC to boot using defaults  
3.  
4.  
When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by  
pressing the item number.  
At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press <Enter> to switch the disk from Drive C  
(optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive).  
Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!  
C:\>d:  
D:\>  
Updating the BIOS file  
To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater:  
1.  
At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>.  
D:\>bupdater /pc /g  
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2.  
The BIOS Updater screen appears as below.  
ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2012/12/22]  
FLASH TYPE:  
MX1C 25L1065A  
Current ROM  
Update ROM  
BOARD:UNKNOWN  
VER: UNKNOWN  
DATE: UNKNOWN  
SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0  
BOARD:  
VER:  
0204  
09/15/2012  
DATE:  
PATH:  
A:\  
ST990R20.CAP  
2097152 2012-05-30 17:30:48  
A:  
Note  
[Enter] Select or Load  
[Tab] Switch  
[B] Backup  
[V] Drive Info  
[Esc] Exit  
[Up/Down/Home/End] Move  
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 confirm BIOS update.  
Are you sure to update BIOS?  
Yes  
No  
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4.  
Select Yes 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  
prompt after updating BIOS.  
Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability.  
Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. See Chaper 3  
of your motherboard user manual for details.  
Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have  
disconnected them.  
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Chapter 4:  
Software support  
Software support  
4
4.1  
Installing an operating system  
This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems  
(OS).  
Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented  
in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed  
information.  
Ensure that you install the 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 the Drivers menu  
if Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click each menu tab and select the items you want to  
install.  
The Make Disk menu  
contains items to  
create the RAID/AHCI  
driver disk.  
The Manual menu contains  
the list of supplementary user  
manuals. Click an item to open  
the folder of the user manual.  
The Drivers menu shows the available  
device drivers if the system detects  
installed devices. Install the necessary  
drivers to use the devices.  
Click the Contact  
tab to display the  
ASUS contact  
information.  
The Utilities  
menu shows the  
applications and  
other software that  
the motherboard  
supports.  
Click an icon  
to display DVD/  
motherboard  
information  
Click an item  
to install  
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.  
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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® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files.  
1.  
Click Manual tab. Click ASUS  
Motherboard Utility Guide from the  
manual list on the left.  
2.  
The Manual folder of the support  
DVD appears. Double-click the  
folder of your selected software.  
3.  
Some software manuals are  
provided in different languages.  
Double-click the language to show  
the software manual.  
The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual software manuals  
containing in the support DVD vary by models.  
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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 II  
AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to  
launch and operate these utilities simultaneously.  
Installing AI Suite II  
To install AI Suite II on your computer:  
1.  
Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your  
computer has enabled the Autorun feature.  
2.  
3.  
Click Utilities tab > AI Suite II.  
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.  
Using AI Suite II  
AI Suite II automatically starts when you enter the Windows® operating system (OS). The AI  
Suite II icon appears in the Windows® notification area. Click the icon to open the AI Suite II  
main menu bar.  
Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the  
motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to customize the settings of AI  
Suite II.  
Shortcut to Thermal Radar  
Click to monitor sensors or  
CPU frequency  
Click to customize  
the interface  
settings  
Shortcut to Remote GO!  
Click to show the  
system information  
Click to update the motherboard BIOS  
Click to select a utility  
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.  
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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 based on your selected or customized fan profile for each component, keeping the  
system stable and cool.  
Launching Thermal Radar  
To launch Thermal Radar, click Thermal Radar on the AI Suite II main menu bar.  
The software screen captures in this manual are for reference only.  
Using the Thermal Radar main screen  
To use the Thermal Radar:  
1.  
2.  
Click any thermal sensor on the sensor map to get the detailed information.  
On the right pane of the Thermal Radar main screen, click Temperature, Fan or  
Voltage to see the real-time system thermal, fan and voltage information.  
System thermal,  
fan and voltage  
information  
System  
thermal sensor  
map  
Function list  
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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 for the system.  
Loading the preset fan profiles  
To load the preset fan profiles:  
1.  
2.  
Click  
screen.  
or  
from the function list on the bottom of the Thermal Radar main  
Click the fan that you want to assign  
a preset fan profile to.  
3.  
Read the introduction and notice of the  
selected fan. Click Setting.  
4.  
Select a fan profile in the Profile Name  
dropdown list and click Apply. Click  
the CPU or CHA icon to configure the  
system fans.  
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Configuring user-customizable fan settings  
You can customize the fan speed to meet different computing and environment needs.  
To customize the fan speed:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Select User in the Profile Name  
dropdown list.  
Drag the control points on the fan speed  
curve to set the fan speed percentage.  
Click Apply.  
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  
dropdown list.  
2.  
Drag the paper clip icon to a component  
listed on the right pane that you want  
to monitor. You can assign up to three  
components to monitor.  
3.  
Adjust the slider of each selected  
component for a 100% combination and  
click Apply.  
For example, you assign 60% to  
motherboard, 20% to VCORE, and  
20% to VCCSA and click Apply,  
Thermal Radar calculates the  
overall temperature of the monitored  
components to automatically set the  
required fan speed.  
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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  
Allows you to set a profile to your CHA_FAN4.  
To select the CHA_FAN4 setting:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
3.  
Click  
.
Click the setting that you want to apply for the CHA_FAN4.  
If you select User setting, adjust the slider to set the RPM percentage.  
Click Apply to save and apply the changes or click Undo to cancel the fan settings  
made.  
Click to select  
the CHA_FAN4  
setting  
Adjust the slider  
to set RPM  
percentage of the  
User fan setting  
Click to save and  
apply the changes  
made  
Click to undo the changes made  
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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 computer and mobile device.  
Remote GO! is supported only on Windows® 7.  
All devices using the Remote GO! functions must be in the same network.  
Using Remote GO!  
To launch Remote GO!, click Tool > Remote GO! on the AI Suite II menu bar.  
Allows you to set a  
password  
Application  
help  
Remote GO!  
menu  
Remote GO! functions  
DLNA Media Hub: Provides support to the latest DLNA standard, and allows you to  
stream media files to a DLNA-supported device.  
Remote Desktop: Allows you to view your computer’s desktop and remotely operate  
your computer in real-time from your mobile device.  
File Transfer: Allows you to transfer files between your computer and mobile device.  
Launch Wi-Fi GO! Remote on your mobile device to use Wi-Fi GO! Remote control  
functions. For more details, refer to next section Wi-Fi GO! Remote.  
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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 iTunes store. For Android  
devices, download the Wi-Fi GO! Remote from Google Play Store or from ASUS  
support DVD.  
Launching Wi-Fi GO! Remote  
1.  
Turn on your mobile device’s wireless connection. Ensure that your mobile device is  
within the same network as your computer.  
2.  
On your mobile device, tap  
and  
tap Enter on the Wi-Fi GO! Remote  
page.  
4.  
Tap the computer you want to  
connect to your mobile device.  
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Wi-Fi GO! Remote menu  
The Wi-Fi GO! Remote’s user interface shown above is for reference only and may vary  
with the mobile device’s operating system.  
Below are the supported screen resolution of your mobile devices:  
Screen type  
Low Density  
(120, ldpi)  
Medium Density  
(160, mdpi)  
High Density  
(240, hdpi)  
Extra high  
density  
(320, xhdpi)  
QVGA  
(240 x 320)  
Small creen  
480 x 640  
WVGA800  
(480 x 800)  
WQVGA400  
(240 x 400)  
Normal  
screen  
HVGA  
(320 x 480)  
640 x 960  
WVGA854  
(480 x 854)  
600 x 1024  
WQVGA432  
(240 x 432)  
WVGA800  
(480 x 800)  
WVGA800  
(480 x 800)  
Large screen  
WVGA854  
(480 x 854)  
WVGA854  
(480 x 854)  
600 x 1024  
WXGA  
(1280 x 800)  
1536 x 1152  
1920 x 1152  
1920 x 1200  
2048 x 1536  
2560 x 1536  
2560 x 1600  
Extra large  
screen  
1024 x 600  
1024 x 768  
1280 x 768  
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DLNA Media Hub  
DLNA Media Hub allows you to stream your multimedia files to your DLNA-supported device  
and remotely control playback using your mobile device or your computer.  
Click to select  
media file type  
Tick to select  
source location  
Click to refresh  
media files  
Media files pane  
Displays the target  
receiver’s name  
and the media file  
currently playing  
Click to go back  
to main menu  
Click to edit the playlist  
Click to select receiver  
Using the DLNA Media Hub  
1.  
2.  
From the main screen, click DLNA Media Hub.  
Click  
to select a device as your receiver.  
When using your DLNA display (such as DLNA TV) as the receiver, ensure that  
DLNA function is enabled.  
When using another computer as the receiver, launch Windows Media Player,  
click Stream > Allow remote control of my Player to remotely control media  
playback.  
When using the computer as sender and receiver, launch Windows Media  
Player, click Stream > Allow remote control of my Player and Automatically  
allow devices to play my media.  
Only computers under Windows® 7 support the DLNA Media Hub function.  
Keep the Windows Media Player open. Ensure that your media file formats  
supported on Windows Media Player and DLNA playback devices.  
3.  
Click any of the tabs to select your preferred media file type.  
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To play music:  
1.  
2.  
Click Music tab.  
Tick Library to view or play  
files.  
Tick Playlist and select an  
existing playlist from the  
dropdown list.  
3.  
Click a music file, and click  
.
To edit the library:  
1.  
2.  
Tick Library.  
Click  
to add or delete music  
files.  
3.  
4.  
Click Add and locate the file from  
the directory. To delete, tick the  
selected file and click Delete.  
Click OK.  
To edit the music playlist:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Tick Playlist.  
Click  
.
Tick to select or deselect the  
music file and click Save Profile.  
4.  
Select the profile name and click  
Save. To add as a new playlist,  
key in your profile name and click  
Save.  
5.  
To delete playlist, select the profile  
and click  
.
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To play a video file:  
1.  
2.  
Click Video tab.  
Tick Library to view the video files  
from your local computer. Tick  
Playlist to view the video files  
saved in your profile.  
3.  
Click the video file you want to  
watch, and click  
.
Change the resolution from the  
Quality dropdown list.  
To edit the video library:  
1.  
2.  
Tick Library.  
Click  
to add or delete video  
files.  
3.  
4.  
Click Add and locate the file from  
the directory. To delete, tick the  
selected file and click Delete.  
Click OK.  
To edit the video playlist:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Tick Playlist.  
Click  
.
Tick to select or deselect the video  
file and click Save Profile.  
4.  
Select the profile name and click  
Save. To add as a new playlist,  
key in your profile name and click  
Save.  
5.  
To delete playlist, select the profile  
and click  
.
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To view images:  
1.  
2.  
Click Photo tab.  
Tick Library to view the image  
files from your local computer. Tick  
Playlist to view the image files  
saved in your profile.  
An image slideshow plays when  
pressing  
.
To edit the image library:  
1.  
2.  
Tick Library.  
Click  
to add or delete image  
files.  
3.  
4.  
Click Add and locate the file from  
the directory. To delete, tick the  
selected file and click Delete.  
Click OK.  
To edit the image playlist:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Tick Playlist.  
Click  
.
Tick to select or deselect the  
image file and click Save Profile.  
4.  
Select the profile name and click  
Save. To add as a new playlist,  
key in your profile name and click  
Save.  
5.  
To delete playlist, select the profile  
and click  
.
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Using the DLNA Media Hub via Wi-Fi GO! Remote  
You can access the DLNA Media Hub on your mobile device via Wi-Fi GO! Remote.  
1.  
2.  
Tap DLNA Media Hub.  
Select and tap the receiver name.  
3.  
4.  
The mobile device shows the information of the DLNA Media Hub function. Tap Enter  
to proceed to the Remote GO! function.  
Tap Music, Video or Photo, to play.  
Your mobile device’s WI-FI GO! Remote interface may vary with the mobile device’s  
operating system.  
Remote Desktop  
Remote Desktop allows you to view your computer’s desktop and remotely operate your  
computer in real-time from your mobile device.  
Using the Remote Desktop  
1.  
2.  
From the main screen, click Remote Desktop.  
Click Setting.  
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3.  
4.  
Select a suitable codec Auto, Speed optimization, or Image optimization for your  
mobile device.  
Click Apply.  
Click to select  
a video codec  
Application help  
Click to go back  
to previous  
screen  
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.  
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File Transfer  
Allows you to transfer files wirelessly between your computer and mobile device.  
Before using File Transfer, ensure that your computer is connected to your mobile device.  
For more details, refer to the section Wi-Fi GO! Remote.  
Application help  
Destination path for  
Destination  
the files transferred  
path for the files  
from mobile device  
transferred from  
to desktop  
desktop to mobile  
device  
Click to go  
back to main  
menu  
Click to select a destination path for  
your file transfer  
Android mobile devices can send and receive files.  
iOS mobile devices can only send files.  
Using File Transfer  
1.  
Right-click the file and click Send to > [Device name].  
2.  
After the transfer is complete, click OK.  
Using File Transfer via Wi-Fi GO! Remote  
1.  
2.  
3.  
On your mobile device, tap File Transfer.  
Tap Enable to receive files from PC.  
Tap Enter to send files to PC.  
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Tap to select  
the file’s source  
location  
Tap to select files  
for transfer  
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.  
Securing your computer for Wi-Fi GO! Remote functions  
Remote GO! Settings allows you to create a password for your computer.  
To create a password:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Click  
in the main menu.  
Tick Use Password and key in your password.  
Click Apply.  
Tick to enable  
password  
Key in your  
password  
Click to go  
back to main  
menu  
Click to apply  
settings made  
When you launch the Wi-Fi GO! Remote, the application prompts you to key in the  
computer’s password.  
Your password must contain 6-12 letters or numbers.  
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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 AI Suite II main menu bar..  
Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.  
com for detailed software configuration.  
TurboV  
TurboV allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM  
Bus voltage in Windows® environment and in real-time without exiting and rebooting the OS.  
Refer to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Setting a high  
voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may lead to an  
unstable system.  
For system stability, all changes made in TurboV will not be saved to BIOS settings and  
will not be kept on the next system boot. Use the Save Profile function to save your  
customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts.  
Load profile  
Save the current  
settings as a new  
profile  
Target values  
Current values  
Voltage  
Adjustment bars  
Click to show  
settings  
Undoes all the changes  
Click to restore all  
startup settings  
Applies all the  
changes immediately  
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Using the Advanced Mode  
Click the Advanced Mode tab to adjust the advanced voltage settings.  
Voltage Adjustment  
bars  
Advanced mode  
Target values  
Undoes all the changes  
Current values  
Click to restore all  
startup settings  
Applies all the changes  
immediately  
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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.  
2.  
3.  
Click CPU Ratio tab.  
Drag the adjustment bars upwards or downwards to the desired value.  
Click Apply to save the changes made.  
CPU Ratio  
Adjustment bars  
Undoes all the changes  
Click to restore all  
start-up settings  
Applies all the  
changes immediately  
Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function  
in TurboV. Refer to the BIOS chapter of your motherboard user manual for details.  
The CPU Ratio bars show the status of the CPU cores, which vary with your CPU  
model.  
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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 minimize power loss.  
To launch DIGI+ Power Control, click Tool > DIGI+ Power Control on the AI Suite II main  
menu bar.  
Select CPU Power or DRAM Power to adjust the power control settings.  
CPU Power  
6
5
Application help  
1
2
3
4
Applies all the  
changes  
Undoes all the  
changes  
Click to proceed to next page  
CPU Load-line Calibration  
1
It allows you to adjust the voltage settings and control the system temperature.  
Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking  
performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions.  
CPU Current Capability  
CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for overclocking. A  
higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery.  
2
3
4
CPU Voltage Frequency  
Switching frequency affects the VRM transient response and thermal components.  
Higher frequency gets quicker transient response.  
CPU Power Phase Control  
Increase phase number under heavy system loading to get more transient and  
better thermal performance. Reduce phase number under light system loading to  
increase VRM efficiency.  
CPU/NB Load-line Calibration  
Set to a higher value for system performance, or to a lower value for better  
thermal solution.  
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CPU/NB Current Capability  
6
Setting CPU/NB Current Capability to a higher value increases the overclocking  
frequency range of the DRAM Controller.  
7
Application help  
8
9
10  
Applies all the  
changes  
Undoes all the  
changes  
Click to proceed to previous page  
CPU Power Response Control  
Provides a faster and precise power response rate for your CPU. Apply a higher  
value for extreme overclocking.  
7
8
CPU Power Thermal Control  
A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the  
overclocking performance to enlarge O.C potential.  
CPU Power Duty Control  
9
Balances the load on the power phases based on the current system load or  
phase bank temperature.  
CPU/NB Power Response Control  
The CPU/NB controller provides a faster and precise power response rate for  
CPU&DRAM. Apply a higher value for an extreme overclocking.  
10  
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 detailed software configuration.  
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1
Application help  
2
3
Applies all the  
changes  
Undoes all the  
changes  
DRAM Current Capability  
A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking  
frequency range simultaneously.  
1
2
DRAM Voltage Frequency  
Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency for system stability or to  
increase the overclocking range.  
DRAM Power Phase Control  
3
Set Manual Adjustment to faster phase response to increase system performance  
or to slower phase response to increase DRAM power efficiency.  
The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU and DRAM  
specification.  
DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored.  
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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 certain purposes.  
Launching Sensor Recorder  
To launch Sensor Recorder, click Tool > Sensor Recorder on the AI Suite II main menu bar.  
Using Sensor Recorder  
Click Voltage/ Temperature/ Fan Speed tabs for the status you want to monitor. Colored  
lines will automatically appear on the diagram to indicate the immediate changes in the  
system status.  
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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.  
3.  
4.  
Click Start Recording to start measuring and recording each sensor.  
To stop recording, click Recording again.  
To track the recorded contents, set Type/ Date/ Select display items to display the  
history details.  
Click Monitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar and the system status will appear  
on the right panel.  
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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 Specification  
1.1 (B.C.) compliant or compatible device.  
** Actual charging speeds may vary depending on the charging rate and specifications  
of your USB device.  
To ensure normal charging function, disconnect and reconnect your USB device every  
time you enable or disable Ai Charger+.  
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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 Suite II main menu bar.  
Configuring USB 3.0 Boost  
1.  
Connect a USB 3.0 device to the USB 3.0 port.  
USB 3.0 Boost automatically detects the property of the USB 3.0 device and switches  
to Turbo mode or UASP mode (if UASP is supported by the USB 3.0 device).  
2.  
You can manually switch the USB 3.0 mode back to Normal mode at any time.  
Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at  
www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.  
Use the USB 3.0 devices for high performance. The data transfer speed varies with  
USB devices.  
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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 BIOS is updated automatically.  
Current BIOS  
information  
Sets the schedule  
for BIOS Update  
download  
Click to check for  
an update BIOS  
firmware available for  
download  
Cancels all the  
changes  
Applies all the  
changes  
Scheduling the latest BIOS download  
1.  
In the Download Setting field, tick Schedule (days) and select the number of days for  
your download schedule.  
2.  
Click Apply 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.  
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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.  
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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 PPPoE for a more convenient online experience.  
To launch Network iControl, click Tool > Network iControl from AI Suite II main menu bar.  
Ensure to install the LAN drivers before using this function.  
Network iControl is only supported under Windows 7 and can only support the  
onboard LAN.  
Using EZ Start  
EZ Start allows you to quickly activate Network iControl, and set the highest bandwidth  
priority for your top currently running program.  
To use EZ Start:  
1.  
2.  
Click EZ Start tab.  
Click ON/OFF to enable/disable Network iControl.  
By default, Network iControl is set to ON.  
When switched off, the Quick Connection, EZ Profile, and Info are disabled.  
You may monitor the bandwidth priority from your desktop’s taskbar.  
3.  
Tick Set current network program as the highest priority to enable User Profile.  
4.  
Select a profile and click Apply.  
You may also apply your personal profile in EZ Start.  
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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 connection settings  
Before enabling the Network iControl’s Quick Connection functions, you must configure the  
PPPoE connection settings  
To configure the PPPoE settings:  
1.  
2.  
Right-click  
in the taskbar, and select Open Network and Sharing Center.  
Right-click the PPPoE Connection, and select Properties.  
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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 your PPPoE connection from your network  
provider.  
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Configuring the Quick Connection  
To configure the auto-PPPoE connection:  
1.  
2.  
Click the Quick Connection tab.  
Tick 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.  
You can also enable the No Delay TCP function to help improve the network performance.  
Click to select  
Connection Name  
Tick to set the  
auto PPPoE  
connection  
Click to apply  
settings  
Click ON to  
improve network  
performance  
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Using EZ Profile  
To use the EZ Profile:  
EZ Profile allows you to load, edit, and save your own network program priority profile.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Click EZ Profile tab. The programs are shown in the network program column.  
Select the network program, and click  
to create your profile.  
Click  
Click  
to save the changes and/or rename your profile.  
,
, or  
to set the program priority as High, Normal, or Low.  
Click to save, or rename your  
Click to select a  
profile settings  
network profile  
Click to set  
program as  
High/Normal/  
Low priority  
Information  
pane of  
currently  
running  
programs  
Pre-schedule  
your network  
priorities to  
avoid network  
congestions  
Select a  
program, and  
click  
to edit  
your network  
profile  
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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 Update  
Select any of these options to update the BIOS:  
Update BIOS from Internet  
Allows you to download the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at  
www.asus.com and follow the 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 poses some risks such as system instability or failure to boot. Before  
updating the BIOS, ensure that you back up the original BIOS file.  
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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 MyLogo  
Select the option that you want to use to update your boot logo, click Next and follow the  
instructions below.  
Change the boot logo of a downloaded BIOS file and update (or do not update) this BIOS to  
the motherboard  
1.  
2.  
From the BIOS file field, click Browse to locate the BIOS file.  
From the Picture File field, click Browse the image for your boot logo, then click Next.  
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3.  
4.  
Do any of the following:  
Click Auto Tune to adjust the image size or the image resolution.  
Click Booting Preview to preview the boot image.  
Click Next.  
5.  
6.  
Click Flash to update the boot logo.  
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  
The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio  
experience on your computer. The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out  
support, and interrupt capability. The CODEC also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ®  
(Universal Audio Jack) technology for 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 the Realtek HD Audio Manager.  
Realtek® HD Audio Manager  
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A.  
Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows® 7  
Configuration option tabs (vary with the audio devices connected)  
Device advanced  
settings  
Exit button  
Information button  
Control settings  
Minimize button  
Set default device buttons  
Connector settings  
Analog and digital connector status  
B.  
Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows® XP  
Exit button  
Configuration  
options  
Minimize button  
Control settings  
window  
Information button  
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.  
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Chapter 5:  
RAID support  
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.  
You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial  
ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using  
Windows® XP SP3 or later versions.  
Due to Windows® XP / Vista limitation, a RAID array with the total capacity over 2TB  
cannot be set as a boot disk. A RAID array over 2TB can only be set as a data disk  
only.  
If you want to install a Windows® operating system to a hard disk drive included in a  
RAID set, you have to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS  
installation. Refer to section 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for details.  
5.1.1  
RAID definitions  
RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in  
parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a  
sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access  
and storage. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup.  
RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to  
a second drive. If one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications  
to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive. This RAID  
configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system. Use  
two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. The new drive must be  
of the same size or larger than the existing drive.  
RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. Among  
the advantages of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and  
higher storage capacity. The RAID 5 configuration is best suited for transaction processing,  
relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other business systems.  
Use a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for this setup.  
RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having  
to be calculated and written. With the RAID 10 configuration you get all the benefits of both  
RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive  
and three new drives for this setup.  
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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 configuration:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays.  
Connect the SATA signal cables.  
Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive.  
5.1.3  
Setting the RAID item in BIOS  
You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID sets using SATA  
HDDs. To do this:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Enter the BIOS Setup during POST.  
Go to the Advanced menu > SATA Configuration, and then press <Enter>.  
Set the SATA Mode item to [RAID Mode].  
Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup.  
Refer to Chapter 3 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup  
Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are set to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at  
RAID mode together.  
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5.1.4  
AMD® Option ROM Utility  
To enter the AMD® Option ROM utility:  
1.  
2.  
Turn on the system.  
During POST, press <Ctrl> + <F> to display the utility main menu.  
Option ROM Utility (c) 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.  
[ Main Menu ]  
View Drive Assignments .......[ 1 ]  
LD View / LD Define Menu ......[ 2 ]  
Delete LD Menu ...............[ 3 ]  
Controller Configuration ......[ 4 ]  
[ Keys Available ]  
Press 1..4 to Select Option  
[ESC] Exit  
The Main Menu allows you to select an operation to perform. The Main Menu options include:  
View Drive Assignments: shows the status of the hard disk drives.  
LD View / LD Define Menu: displays the existing RAID set information / creates a RAID  
0, RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 configuration.  
Delete LD Menu: deletes a selected RAID set and partition.  
Controller Configuration: shows the system resources configuration.  
Press <1>, <2>, <3>, or <4> to enter the option you need; press <ESC> to exit the utility.  
The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not  
exactly match the items on your screen.  
To create a RAID volume using more than four hard disk drives, ensure that the SATA  
connectors 5/6 are set to [RAID] mode.  
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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.  
Option ROM Utility (c) 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.  
[ LD Define Menu ]  
LD No  
LD  
LD Name  
RAID Mode  
Drv  
2
1
Logical Drive 1  
RAID 0  
Strip Block  
Gigabyte Boundary  
64 KB  
ON  
Fast Init  
Cache Mode  
ON  
WriteThru  
[ Drives Assignments ]  
Port:ID Drive Model  
01:00 xxxxxxxxx  
02:00 xxxxxxxxx  
03:00 xxxxxxxxx  
04:00 xxxxxxxxx  
Capabilities  
xxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx  
Capacity(GB)  
Assignment  
xxxxxx  
xxxxxx  
xxxxxx  
xxxxxx  
Y
Y
N
N
xxxxxxx  
[ Keys Available ]  
[] Up [] Down [PaUp/PaDn] Switch page [Space] Change Option  
[Ctrl-Y] Save [ESC] Exit  
3.  
4.  
Move to the RAID Mode item and press <Space> to select a RAID mode to create.  
Move to the Assignment item by using the down arrow key and set Y to select the hard  
disk drives you want to include in the RAID set.  
5.  
6.  
Press <Ctrl> + <Y> to save the setting.  
The utility prompts the following message. Press <Ctrl> + <Y> to input the LD name.  
Please press Ctrl-Y key to input the LD Name or  
press any key to exit.  
If you do not input any LD name, the default LD  
name will be used.  
7.  
8.  
Eenter an LD name, and then press any key to continue.  
Enter the LD name here:  
Press <Ctrl> + <Y> to erase the MBR, or you may press any key to abort the settings.  
Fast Initialization Option has been selected.  
It will erase the MBR data of the disks.  
<Press Ctrl-Y Key if you are sure to erase it>  
<Press any other key to ignore this option>  
9.  
Press <Ctrl> + <Y> to enter the screen to modify the array capacity, or press any key to  
use the maximum capacity.  
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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.  
2.  
In the Main Menu, press <3> to enter the Delete LD function.  
Select the RAID item you want to delete and press <Del> or <Alt> + <D>.  
Option ROM Utility (c) 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.  
[ Delete LD Menu ]  
LD No  
LD  
RAID Mode  
RAID 0  
Drv  
2
Capacity(GB)  
xxxxxx  
Status  
1
Functional  
[ Keys Available ]  
[] Up [] Down [PaUp/PaDn] Switch page [Del/Alt+D] Delete LD  
3.  
The utility prompts the following messages:  
Press Ctrl-Y to delte the data in the disk!  
or press any other key to abort...  
Press <Ctrl> + <Y> to delete the RAID volume.  
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Displaying a RAID set information  
To display a RAID set information:  
1.  
2.  
In the Main Menu, press <2> to enter the LD View / LD Define Menu function.  
Select a RAID item and press <Enter> to display its information.  
Option ROM Utility (c) 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.  
[ View LD Defination Menu ]  
LD No  
LD  
LD Name  
xxxxx  
RAID Mode  
RAID 0  
Drv  
2
Capacity(GB)  
157.99  
1
Strip Block  
64 KB  
Cache Mode  
WriteThru  
[ Drives Assignments ]  
Port:ID Drive Model  
01:00 xxxxxxxxx  
02:00 xxxxxxxxx  
Capabilities  
xxxxxxx  
xxxxxxx  
Capacity(GB)  
xxxxxx  
xxxxxx  
Any Key To Continue.......  
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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 a USB  
floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk.  
Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive due to Windows® XP  
limitation. To work around this OS limitation, refer to section 5.2.4 Using a USB  
floppy disk drive.  
5.2.1  
Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS  
To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
Boot your computer.  
Press <Del> during POST to enter the BIOS setup utility.  
Set the optical drive as the primary boot device.  
Insert the support DVD into the optical drive.  
Save changes and exit BIOS.  
When the Make Disk menu appears, press <1> to create a RAID driver disk.  
Insert a formatted floppy disk into the USB floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>.  
Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process.  
5.2.2  
Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®  
To create a RAID driver disk in Windows®:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Start Windows®.  
Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk.  
Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive.  
Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click Intel AHCI/RAID Driver Disk to create a  
RAID driver disk.  
5.  
6.  
Select USB floppy disk drive as the destination disk.  
Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process.  
Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid a computer virus infection.  
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5.2.3  
Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS  
installation  
To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the <F6> key to install  
third-party SCSI or RAID driver.  
Press <F6>, and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB floppy disk  
drive.  
When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install, select the RAID driver for the  
corresponding OS version.  
Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.  
To install the RAID driver for Windows® 7 or later OS:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you to select the installation  
media containing the RAID driver.  
Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into  
the optical drive, and then click Browse.  
Click the name of the device you’ve inserted, go to Drivers > RAID, and then select  
the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Click OK.  
Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.  
Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you have to use another computer  
to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive.  
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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 ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) to  
the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. Refer to the steps below:  
1.  
Using another computer, plug the USB floppy disk drive, and insert the floppy disk  
containing the RAID driver.  
2.  
Right-click My Computer on the  
Windows® desktop or start menu,  
and then select Manage from the  
pop-up window.  
or  
3.  
Select Device Manager. From the  
Universal Serial Bus controllers,  
right-click xxxxxx USB Floppy, and  
then select Properties from the pop-up  
window.  
The name of the USB floppy disk  
drive varies with different vendors.  
4.  
Click Details tab. The Vendor ID (VID)  
and Product ID (PID) are displayed.  
5.  
Browse the contents of the RAID driver  
disk to locate the file txtsetup.oem.  
6.  
Double-click the file. A window appears,  
allowing you to select the program for  
opening the oem file.  
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7.  
Use Notepad to open the file.  
8.  
9.  
Find the [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_DesktopWorkstationServer] and  
[HardwareIds.scsi.iaStor_DesktopWorkstationServer] sections in the txtsetup.oem  
file.  
Type the following line to the bottom of the two sections:  
id = “USB\VID_xxxx&PID_xxxx”, “usbstor”  
[HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_  
DesktopWorkstationServer]  
id= “PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1C02&CC_0106”,”iaStor”  
id= “USB\VID_03EE&PID_6901”, “usbstor”  
[HardwareIds.scsi.iaStor_  
DesktopWorkstationServer]  
id= “PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2822&CC_0104”,”iaStor”  
id= “USB\VID_03EE&PID_6901”, “usbstor”  
Add the same line to both sections.  
The VID and PID vary with different vendors.  
10. Save and exit the file.  
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Chapter 6:  
Multiple GPU support  
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 should have two identical CrossFireX-ready graphics  
cards or one CrossFireX-ready dual-GPU graphics card that are AMD® certified.  
Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the AMD CrossFireX technology.  
Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com).  
Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power  
required by your system. See Chapter 1 for details.  
We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment.  
Visit the AMD Game website (http://game.amd.com) for the latest certified graphics  
card and the supported 3D application list.  
6.1.2  
Before you begin  
For AMD CrossFireX to work properly, you have to uninstall all existing graphics card drivers  
before installing AMD CrossFireX graphics cards to your system.  
To uninstall existing graphics card drivers:  
1.  
2.  
Close all current applications.  
For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs.  
For Windows 7, go to Control Panel > Programs and Features.  
Select your current graphics card driver/s.  
For Windows XP, select Add/Remove.  
For Windows 7, select Uninstall.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
Turn off your computer.  
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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.  
2.  
Prepare two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards.  
Insert the two graphics card into the  
PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard  
has more than two PCIEX16 slots,  
refer to Chapter 1 in this user manual  
for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots  
recommended for multi-graphics card  
installation.  
3.  
Ensure that the cards are properly  
seated on the slots.  
4.  
Align and firmly insert the CrossFireX  
bridge connector to the goldfingers on  
each graphics card. Ensure that the  
connector is firmly in place.  
Goldfingers  
CrossFireX bridge  
(bundled with  
graphics cards)  
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5.  
6.  
Connect two independent auxiliary  
power sources from the power supply  
to the two graphics cards separately.  
Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the  
graphics card.  
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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  
Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology  
After 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 of your AMD graphic cards.  
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Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Performance > AMD CrossFireXTM  
Select Enable CrossFireXTM  
.
.
Select a GPU combination from the drop-down list.  
Click Apply to save and activate the GPU settings made.  
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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 identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA®  
certified.  
Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Download the  
latest driver from the NVIDIA website at www.nvidia.com.  
Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power  
required by your system.  
We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment.  
Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for the latest certified graphics  
card and supported 3D application list.  
6.2.2  
Installing two SLI-ready 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.  
2.  
Prepare two SLI-ready graphics cards.  
Insert the two graphics card into the  
PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard  
has more than two PCIEX16 slots,  
refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual  
for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots  
recommended for multi-graphics card  
installation.  
3.  
Ensure that the cards are properly  
seated on the slots.  
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4.  
5.  
6.  
Align and firmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the goldfingers on each graphics  
card. Ensure that the connector is firmly in place.  
Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two  
graphics cards separately.  
Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to  
the graphics card.  
SLI bridge  
Goldfingers  
6.2.3  
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 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology.  
Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com).  
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6.2.4  
Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology  
After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the SLI feature in NVIDIA®  
Control Panel under the Windows® 7 operating system.  
Launching the NVIDIA Control Panel  
You can launch the NVIDIA Control Panel by the following two methods.  
A.  
Right click on the empty space of the Windows® desktop and select NVIDIA Control  
Panel.  
The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears (See Step  
B3).  
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.  
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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 content. When done,  
click Apply.  
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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 cause  
undesired operation.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide  
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This  
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed  
and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference  
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur  
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user  
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required  
to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not  
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority  
to operate this equipment.  
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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 complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is  
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)  
this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired  
operation of the device.  
Cut appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le  
matériel brouilleur du Canada.  
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le  
fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes :  
(1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et  
(2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer  
un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.  
Canadian Department of Communications Statement  
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from  
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department  
of Communications.  
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement  
VCCI Class B Statement  
KC: Korea Warning Statement  
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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 product has been designed to  
enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin  
indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in  
municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.  
DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol  
of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal  
waste.  
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services  
ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards  
for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to  
responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging  
materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling  
information in different regions.  
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ASUS contact information  
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.  
Address  
Telephone  
Fax  
E-mail  
Web site  
15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259  
+886-2-2894-3447  
+886-2-2890-7798  
info@asus.com.tw  
www.asus.com.tw  
Technical Support  
Telephone  
Online support  
+86-21-38429911  
support.asus.com  
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)  
Address  
Telephone  
Fax  
800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA  
+1-812-282-3777  
+1-510-608-4555  
usa.asus.com  
Web site  
Technical Support  
Telephone  
Support fax  
+1-812-282-2787  
+1-812-284-0883  
support.asus.com  
Online support  
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)  
Address  
Fax  
Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany  
+49-2102-959911  
Web site  
Online contact  
www.asus.de  
www.asus.de/sales  
Technical Support  
Telephone  
Support Fax  
+49-1805-010923*  
+49-2102-9599-11  
support.asus.com  
Online support  
* EUR 0.14/minute from a German fixed landline; EUR 0.42/minute from a  
mobile phone.  
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