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Asus 990FX R20, SABERTOOTH990FXGEN3 manual Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card

Models: 990FX R20 SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2 SABERTOOTH990FXGEN3 990FXGEN3

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5.Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately.

6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card.

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Asus 990FX R20, SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2, SABERTOOTH990FXGEN3 manual Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card

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Motherboard Copyright 2013 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights Reserved E8041 Revised Edition JanuaryContents 10.2 Chapter Bios setupChapter Software support 10.1Chapter Multiple GPU support Chapter RAID supportAppendices Safety information Electrical safetyOperation safety Where to find more information About this guideHow this guide is organized Conventions used in this guide TypographyBold text Realtek ALC892 8-channel high definition audio Sabertooth 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 specifications summaryAMD SB950 Chipset ASMedia Sata 6Gb/s controllersSafe & Stable! Guardian Angel Ultimate Cool Thermal SolutionTUF ENGINE! Digital Power Design ASMedia USB 3.0 controllersManageability Package contents Installation tools and components Product highlights Special featuresTUF ENGINE! Power Design Ultimate COOL! Thermal SolutionSafe & Stable! Guardian Angel Other special features Before you proceed Motherboard overviewMotherboard layout Layout contents Central Processing Unit CPU System memory Recommended memory configurationsMemory configurations Chip Timing no DDR3 2200 MHz capabilityDDR3 2133 MHz capability Brand Support Optional DDR3 2000 MHz capabilityDDR3 1866 MHz capability DDR3 1600 MHz capability DDR3 1800 MHz capabilityBrand Socket Support Asus Sabertooth 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 Dimm DDR3 1333 MHz capability Buffalo Vendors Size Chip Brand Chip no Timing Voltage Visit the Asus website for the latest QVL Slot No. Slot Description Expansion slotsIRQ assignments for this motherboard MemOK! button Onboard buttonsDirectKey button Clear RTC RAM 3-pin Clrtc JumpersStandby Power LED Onboard LEDsPost State LEDs AMD Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 7-pin SATA6G1-6 brown Internal connectorsUSB 3.0 connector 20-1 pin USB356 ASMedia Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 7-pin SATA6GE1-2 grayDigital audio connector 4-1 pin Spdifout MBps connection speed USB 2.0 connectors 10-1 pin USB1314, USB1112Serial port connector 10-1 pin COM1 Chapter Front panel audio connector 10-1 pin Aafp ATX power connectors 24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V Reset button 2-pin Reset System panel connector 20-8 pin PanelSystem power LED 2-pin Pled ATX power button/soft-off button 2-pin PwrswDirect Connector 2-pin Drct TPM connector 20-1 pin TPMMotherboard installation Install the Asus Q-Shield to the chassis rear I/O panelBuilding your PC system Getting started Chapter CPU installation To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly CPU heatsink and fan assembly installationChapter To remove a Dimm Dimm installationATX Power connection Sata device connection To install USB 3.0 connector Front I/O ConnectorTo install Asus Q-Connector To install USB 2.0 connectorTo install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards Expansion Card installationBios update utility USB Bios FlashbackTo use USB Bios Flashback Rear I/O connection Motherboard rear and audio connectionsLAN ports LED indications Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configurationAudio I/O connections Chapter Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers Starting up for the first timeTurning off the computer One short beepVGA detected Knowing Bios Bios setupBios menu screen Bios setup programEntering Bios at startup Entering Bios Setup after PostUefi Bios EZ ModeMenu bar Advanced ModeSubmenu items Configuration fieldsMenu items Back buttonSecurity Main menuTo change an administrator password Administrator PasswordUser Password To set an administrator passwordTo change a user password Scroll down to display other Bios itemsAi Tweaker menu Memory Frequency Auto Ai Overclock Tuner AutoCPU Ratio Auto AMD Turbo Core technology AutoPCIe Spread Spectrum Auto EPU Power Saving Mode DisabledOC Tuner Cancel CPU Spread Spectrum AutoDram Read to Write Delay Auto Dram RAS# to RAS# Delay AutoDram Write to Read Delay Auto Dram Write Recovery Time AutoDram Driving Control CPU Current Capability Auto DIGI+ Power Control CPU Load-Line Calibration AutoCPU Power Phase Control Standard CPU/NB Load Line Calibration AutoCPU Voltage Frequency Auto CPU Power Duty Control T.ProbeCPU Power Response Control Auto CPU/NB Power Response Control AutoOffset Mode Sign + CPU Power Thermal ControlDram Power Phase Control Optimized CPU & NB Voltage Offset ModeNB Voltage Auto Asus Enhancement ModeCPU Vdda Voltage Auto Dram Voltage AutoAdvanced menu CPU ConfigurationCore C6 State Enabled Cool‘n’Quiet DisabledC1E Disabled SVM EnabledNorth Bridge Configuration Iommu DisabledMemory Configuration Asus Graphic Card Optimization Auto Initiate Graphic Adapter PEG/PCISouth Bridge Configuration Sata ConfigurationHpet Enabled OnChip Sata Channel Enabled SB Sata ConfigurationEhci Hand-off Disabled USB ConfigurationLegacy USB Support Enabled Legacy USB3.0 Support EnabledCPU Core On/Off Function Onboard Devices Configuration3rd Core 4th Core Enabled Scroll down to view the other Bios itemsASmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled ASM1061 Storage Controller Rear EnabledASM1061 Storage Controller Front Enabled ASmedia USB 3.0 Controller USB312/USB334/Front EnabledHD Audio Azalia Device Enabled SB HD Azalia ConfigurationErP Ready Disabled Restore AC Power Loss Power OffNetwork Stack Disabled Power On By PME Device DisabledPower On By Ring Disabled Power On By RTC DisabledCPU Temperature / MB Temperature xxxºC/xxxºF CPU Q-Fan Control EnabledMonitor menu Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 1/4 600 RPM Chassis Q-Fan Control 1-3 DisabledCPU Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM CPU Fan Profile StandardDepending on the chassis temperature Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperatureChassis Fan 1/4 Profile Standard Boot menu Fast Boot EnabledUSB Support Partial Initialization Full Screen Logo Enabled DirectKey Go to BiosOn devices Driver add-on devices or the Windows Uefi modeSecurity Boot CSM Compatibility Support ModuleManage the Secure Boot Keys PK, KEK, db, dbx Secure BootOS Type Windows Uefi mode Secure Boot Mode StandardPK Management KEK ManagementDb Management Allows you to store the dbx to a USB storage device Dbx ManagementAsus EZ Flash 2 Utility Tools menuAllows you to view the Dram SPD information Asus SPD InformationAsus O.C. Profile Save to ProfileLoad from Profile Exit menu Asus Update Updating BiosAutomatically backup my current Bios Launching Asus UpdateUpdating the Bios through the Internet To update the Bios through the InternetUpdate Bios from file, and then click Next Updating the Bios through a Bios fileTo update the Bios through a Bios file From the Asus Update screen, selectAsus EZ Flash To update the Bios using EZ FlashBefore updating Bios Asus Bios UpdaterAt the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press Enter Booting the system in DOS environmentUpdating the Bios file To update the Bios file using Bios UpdaterFlash Type MX1C 25L1065A Bios Updater screen appears as belowChapter Installing an operating system Support DVD informationRunning the support DVD Obtaining the software manuals AI Suite Installing AI SuiteUsing AI Suite Software informationUsing the Thermal Radar main screen Asus TUF Thermal RadarLaunching Thermal Radar Loading the preset fan profiles Configuring system fan settingsClick Apply Configuring user-customizable fan settingsConfiguring Chassis Fan 4 settings Using Remote GO Remote GORemote GO! functions Launching Wi-Fi GO! Remote Wi-Fi GO! RemoteWi-Fi GO! Remote menu Using the Dlna Media Hub Dlna Media HubFrom the main screen, click Dlna Media Hub Tick Library Tick PlaylistSave Click OK To edit the video playlist Click OK To edit the image playlist Tap Dlna Media Hub Using the Dlna Media Hub via Wi-Fi GO! RemoteUsing the Remote Desktop Remote DesktopUsing the Remote Desktop via Wi-Fi GO! Remote Using File Transfer Using File Transfer via Wi-Fi GO! RemoteFile Transfer Securing your computer for Wi-Fi GO! Remote functions TurboV TurboV EVOUsing the Advanced Mode CPU Ratio Allows you to manually adjust the CPU ratioCPU Power DIGI+ Power Control10 CPU/NB Power Response Control CPU Power Response ControlCPU Power Thermal Control CPU Power Duty ControlDram Voltage Frequency Dram PowerDram Power Phase Control Dram Current CapabilityUsing Sensor Recorder Sensor RecorderLaunching Sensor Recorder Using History Record Ai Charger+ Connect a USB 3.0 device to the USB 3.0 port Configuring USB 3.0 BoostUSB 3.0 Boost Launching USB 3.0 BoostUSB Bios Flashback Wizard Scheduling the latest Bios downloadDownloading the updated Bios Download Select a profile and click Apply Using EZ StartNetwork iControl To use EZ StartUsing Quick Connection Configuring the PPPoE connection settingsTo configure the PPPoE settings Chapter Click Apply to enable the PPPoE automatic network connection Configuring the Quick ConnectionTo use the EZ Profile Using EZ ProfileUsing Asus Update Select any of these options to update the BiosSave Bios to file MyLogo2 Using MyLogoAudio configurations Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XPChapter Same size or larger than the existing drive RAID configurationsThree new drives for this setup RAID definitionsInstalling Serial ATA hard disks Setting the RAID item in BiosTo install the Sata hard disks for a RAID configuration To enter the AMD Option ROM utility AMD Option ROM UtilityCreating a RAID volume To create a RAID volumeEenter an LD name, and then press any key to continue Utility prompts the following messages Deleting a RAID configurationTo delete a RAID volume Press Ctrl + Y to delete the RAID volumeTo display a RAID set information Displaying a RAID set informationTo create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS Creating a RAID driver diskCreating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS Creating a RAID driver disk in WindowsInstalling the RAID driver during Windows OS installation To install the RAID driver in Windows XPTo install the RAID driver for Windows 7 or later OS Using a USB floppy disk drive Save and exit the file Use Notepad to open the fileBefore you begin To uninstall existing graphics card driversAMD CrossFireX technology RequirementsInstalling two CrossFireX graphics cards Prepare two CrossFireX-ready graphics cardsEnsure that the cards are properly seated on the slots Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card To launch the AMD Catalyst Control Center Installing the device driversEnabling the AMD CrossFireX technology Launching the AMD Catalyst Control CenterEnabling Dual CrossFireX technology Select Enable CrossFireXTMNvidia SLI technology Installing two SLI-ready graphics cardsSLI bridge Goldfingers Launching the Nvidia Control Panel Enabling the Nvidia SLI technologyB3. The Nvidia Control Panel window appears Enabling SLI settingsChapter Federal Communications Commission Statement AppendicesCanadian Department of Communications Statement IC Canadian Compliance StatementReach Asus Recycling/Takeback ServicesAsus Computer GmbH Germany and Austria Asus contact informationASUSTeK Computer INC Asus Computer International AmericaEC Declaration of Conformity Appendices