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SABERTOOTH |
Motherboard |
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990FX/GEN3 |
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R2.0 |
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E8041
Revised Edition V2
January 2013
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Contents
Safety information..................................................................................................... |
vii |
About this guide........................................................................................................ |
viii |
SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 specifications summary..................................... |
x |
Package contents..................................................................................................... |
xiii |
Installation tools and components.......................................................................... |
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Chapter 1: |
Product Introduction |
1-1 |
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1.1 |
Special features.......................................................................................... |
1-1 |
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1.1.1 |
Product highlights........................................................................ |
1-1 |
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1.1.2 |
“Ultimate COOL!” Thermal Solution............................................. |
1-2 |
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1.1.3 |
“TUF ENGINE!” Power Design.................................................... |
1-2 |
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1.1.4 |
“Safe & Stable!” Guardian Angel.................................................. |
1-3 |
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1.1.5 |
ASUS EZ DIY.............................................................................. |
1-3 |
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1.1.6 |
Other special features.................................................................. |
1-4 |
1.2 |
Motherboard overview............................................................................... |
1-5 |
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1.2.1 |
Before you proceed..................................................................... |
1-5 |
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1.2.2 |
Motherboard layout...................................................................... |
1-6 |
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1.2.3 |
Central Processing Unit (CPU).................................................... |
1-8 |
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1.2.4 |
System memory........................................................................... |
1-9 |
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1.2.5 |
Expansion slots.......................................................................... |
1-23 |
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1.2.6 |
Onboard buttons........................................................................ |
1-25 |
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1.2.7 |
Jumpers..................................................................................... |
1-27 |
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1.2.8 |
Onboard LEDs........................................................................... |
1-28 |
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1.2.9 |
Internal connectors.................................................................... |
1-29 |
Chapter 2: |
Basic Installation |
2-1 |
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2.1 |
Building your PC system........................................................................... |
2-1 |
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2.1.1 |
Motherboard installation.............................................................. |
2-1 |
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2.1.2 |
CPU installation........................................................................... |
2-4 |
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2.1.3 |
CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation................................ |
2-5 |
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2.1.4 |
DIMM installation......................................................................... |
2-7 |
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2.1.5 |
ATX Power connection................................................................ |
2-8 |
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2.1.6 |
SATA device connection.............................................................. |
2-9 |
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2.1.7 |
Front I/O Connector................................................................... |
2-10 |
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2.1.8 |
Expansion Card installation....................................................... |
2-11 |
2.2 |
BIOS update utility.................................................................................... |
2-12 |
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2.3 |
Motherboard rear and audio connections.............................................. |
2-13 |
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2.3.1 |
Rear I/O connection................................................................... |
2-13 |
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2.3.2 |
Audio I/O connections................................................................ |
2-15 |
2.4 |
Starting up for the first time.................................................................... |
2-17 |
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2.5 |
Turning off the computer......................................................................... |
2-18 |
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Chapter 3: |
BIOS setup |
3-1 |
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3.1 |
Knowing BIOS............................................................................................. |
3-1 |
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3.2 |
BIOS setup program................................................................................... |
3-2 |
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3.2.1 |
EZ Mode...................................................................................... |
3-3 |
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3.2.2 |
Advanced Mode........................................................................... |
3-4 |
3.3 |
Main menu................................................................................................... |
3-6 |
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3.4 |
Ai Tweaker menu........................................................................................ |
3-8 |
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3.5 |
Advanced menu........................................................................................ |
3-17 |
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3.5.1 |
CPU Configuration..................................................................... |
3-17 |
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3.5.2 |
North Bridge Configuration........................................................ |
3-19 |
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3.5.3 |
South Bridge Configuration........................................................ |
3-21 |
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3.5.4 |
SATAConfiguration.................................................................... |
3-21 |
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3.5.5 |
USB Configuration..................................................................... |
3-23 |
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3.5.6 |
CPU Core On/Off Function........................................................ |
3-24 |
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3.5.7 |
Onboard Devices Configuration................................................. |
3-24 |
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3.5.8 |
APM........................................................................................... |
3-26 |
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3.5.9 |
Network Stack............................................................................ |
3-27 |
3.6 |
Monitor menu............................................................................................ |
3-28 |
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3.7 |
Boot menu................................................................................................. |
3-31 |
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3.8 |
Tools menu................................................................................................ |
3-37 |
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3.8.1 |
ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility............................................................. |
3-37 |
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3.8.2 |
ASUS SPD Information.............................................................. |
3-38 |
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3.8.3 |
ASUS O.C. Profile..................................................................... |
3-39 |
3.9 |
Exit menu................................................................................................... |
3-40 |
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3.10 |
Updating BIOS.......................................................................................... |
3-41 |
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3.10.1 |
ASUS Update............................................................................ |
3-41 |
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3.10.2 |
ASUS EZ Flash 2....................................................................... |
3-44 |
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3.10.3 |
ASUS BIOS Updater.................................................................. |
3-45 |
Chapter 4: |
Software support |
4-1 |
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4.1 |
Installing an operating system.................................................................. |
4-1 |
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4.2 |
Support DVD information........................................................................... |
4-1 |
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4.2.1 |
Running the support DVD............................................................ |
4-1 |
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4.2.2 |
Obtaining the software manuals.................................................. |
4-2 |
4.3 |
Software information.................................................................................. |
4-3 |
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4.3.1 |
AI Suite II..................................................................................... |
4-3 |
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4.3.2 |
ASUS TUF Thermal Radar.......................................................... |
4-4 |
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4.3.3 |
Remote GO!................................................................................. |
4-8 |
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4.3.4 |
TurboV EVO.............................................................................. |
4-19 |
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4.3.5 |
DIGI+ Power Control................................................................. |
4-22 |
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4.3.6 |
Sensor Recorder........................................................................ |
4-25 |
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4.3.7 |
Ai Charger+............................................................................... |
4-27 |
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4.3.8 |
USB 3.0 Boost........................................................................... |
4-28 |
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4.3.9 |
USB BIOS Flashback Wizard.................................................... |
4-29 |
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4.3.10 |
Network iControl........................................................................ |
4-31 |
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4.3.11 |
ASUS Update............................................................................ |
4-36 |
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4.3.12 |
MyLogo2.................................................................................... |
4-37 |
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4.3.13 |
Audio configurations.................................................................. |
4-38 |
Chapter 5: |
RAID support |
5-1 |
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5.1 |
RAID configurations................................................................................... |
5-1 |
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5.1.1 |
RAID definitions........................................................................... |
5-1 |
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5.1.2 |
Installing Serial ATA hard disks.................................................... |
5-2 |
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5.1.3 |
Setting the RAID item in BIOS..................................................... |
5-2 |
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5.1.4 |
AMD® Option ROM Utility............................................................ |
5-3 |
5.2 |
Creating a RAID driver disk....................................................................... |
5-7 |
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5.2.1 |
Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS................... |
5-7 |
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5.2.2 |
Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®.................................... |
5-7 |
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5.2.3 |
Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation......... |
5-8 |
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5.2.4 |
Using a USB floppy disk drive..................................................... |
5-9 |
Chapter 6: |
Multiple GPU support |
6-1 |
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6.1 |
AMD® CrossFireX™ technology................................................................ |
6-1 |
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6.1.1 |
Requirements.............................................................................. |
6-1 |
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6.1.2 |
Before you begin.......................................................................... |
6-1 |
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6.1.3 |
Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards................................. |
6-2 |
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6.1.4 |
Installing the device drivers......................................................... |
6-4 |
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6.1.5 |
Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology............................. |
6-4 |
6.2 |
NVIDIA® SLI™ technology.......................................................................... |
6-6 |
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6.2.1 |
Requirements.............................................................................. |
6-6 |
6.2.2 |
Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards....................................... |
6-6 |
6.2.3 |
Installing the device drivers......................................................... |
6-7 |
6.2.4 |
Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology...................................... |
6-8 |
Appendices |
A-1 |
Notices ..................................................................................................................... |
A-1 |
ASUS contact information...................................................................................... |
A-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 multipleAMD® 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.ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2.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 |
Indicates a menu or an item to select. |
Italics |
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. |
<Key> |
Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign |
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means that you must press the enclosed key. |
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Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or |
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Return key. |
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> |
If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key |
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names are linked with a plus sign (+). |
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SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 specifications summary
CPU
Chipset
System Bus
Memory
Expansion slots
Multi-GPU support
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
AMD® 990FX / SB950 Chipset
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.
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.
Supports NVIDIA® QUAD-GPU SLI™ Technology
Supports AMD® QUAD-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
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LAN |
Realtek® 8111F Gigabit LAN controller |
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Storage |
AMD® SB950 Chipset |
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- 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 support |
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ASMedia® SATA 6Gb/s controllers |
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- 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports |
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- 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s ports [red] |
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Audio |
Realtek® ALC892 8-channel high definition audio |
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CODEC |
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- Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless Sound |
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- BD audio layer content protection |
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- Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming and front panel jack- |
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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
USB |
3 x ASMedia® USB 3.0 controllers |
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- 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support |
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- 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel [blue] |
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AMD® SB950 Chipset |
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- 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 8 ports at back |
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panel) |
Exclusive TUF features |
“Ultimate COOL” Thermal Solution |
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TUF CeraM!X heatsink coating technology |
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TUF Thermal radar |
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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 |
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military standard) |
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ASUS DIGI+ Power Control utility |
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- Efficient Switching Power (E.S.P.) design |
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Safe & Stable! Guardian Angel |
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ESD Guards |
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- MemOK! |
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Anti Surge |
Other special features |
Front panel USB 3.0 support |
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Remote GO! |
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USB 3.0 Boost |
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Network iControl |
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ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode |
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USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard |
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DirectKey |
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AI Suite II |
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ASUS Q-Connector |
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ASUS Q-Shield |
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ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) |
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ASUS Q-Slot |
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ASUS Q-DIMM |
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ASUS O.C. Profile |
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Ai Charger+ |
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ASUS EZ Flash 2 |
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ASUS MyLogo2 |
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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 |
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1 x Optical S/PDIF Output port |
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2 x eSATA 6Gb/s ports [red] |
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1 x USB BIOS Flashback button |
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1 x LAN (RJ-45) port |
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4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports [blue] |
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8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports |
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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 |
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3.0/2.0 ports [moss green]) |
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2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors (support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports) |
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6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors [brown] |
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2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors [gray] |
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1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) |
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1 x CPU Optional fan connector (4-pin) |
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4 x Chassis fan connectors (4-pin) |
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1 x TPM header |
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1 x COM connector |
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1 x S/PDIF Out header |
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1 x DirectKey button |
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1 x DRCT header |
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1 x MemOK! button |
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1 x Clear CMOS jumper |
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24-pin EATX power connector |
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8-pin EATX 12V power connector |
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Front panel audio connector |
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System panel (Q-Connector) |
BIOS features |
64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, SLP2.1, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, |
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SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, |
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F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM |
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SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information |
Manageability |
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE |
Support DVD contents |
Drivers |
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ASUS Utilities |
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ASUS Update |
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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.
Manual
User
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 |
User manual |
Support DVD |
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R2.0 motherboard |
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4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables |
1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector |
1 x TUF Certification card |
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warranty |
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-year |
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Five |
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1 x ASUS Q-Shield |
1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit |
1 x TUF Five-year warranty manual |
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•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 |
1 |
Product introduction |
1.1Special features
1.1.1Product highlights
The Ultimate Force
The TUF series delivers a tough image with its unique design, and high-quality and militarystandard 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 withAMDAM3+ 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.
Chapter 1
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 |
1-1 |
1 Chapter
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.
1.1.5ASUS 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 theASUS 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.
1.1.6Other special features
8 Channel Audio Codec
The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High DefinitionAudio, previously codenamedAzalia) CODEC enables high-qualityAbsolute 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 withASUS 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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1.2Motherboard overview
1.2.1Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
•Before 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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1.2.2Motherboard 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 |
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1. |
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) |
1-36 |
2. |
AM3+ CPU socket |
1-8 |
3. |
CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, |
1-34 |
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4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4 ) |
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4. |
DDR3 DIMM slots |
1-9 |
5. |
MemOK! button |
1-25 |
6. |
USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_56) |
1-30 |
7. |
AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [brown]) |
1-29 |
8. |
ASmedia® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors |
1-30 |
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(7-pin SATA6G_E12 [gray]) |
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9. |
Direct connector (2-pin DRCT) |
1-38 |
10. |
System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) |
1-37 |
11. |
DirectKey button |
1-26 |
12. |
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) |
1-33 |
13. |
Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) |
1-27 |
14. |
USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1314, USB1112) |
1-32 |
15. |
Standby power LED |
1-28 |
16. |
TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) |
1-38 |
17. |
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) |
1-35 |
18. |
Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) |
1-31 |
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1.2.3Central 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 theAM3+/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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1.2.4System 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 ChannelAand 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/ |
Chip |
Chip NO. |
Timing |
Voltage |
DIMM socket |
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DS |
Brand |
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support (Optional) |
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1 |
2 |
4 |
CORSAIR |
CMZ16GX3M4A2400C9R |
16GB |
DS |
- |
- |
2400 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
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(Ver4.13)(XMP) |
(4x4GB) |
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9-11- |
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11-31 |
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G.SKILL |
F3-19200CL10Q- |
32GB |
DS |
- |
- |
10-12- |
1.65 |
• |
• |
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32GBZHD(XMP) |
(4x8GB) |
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12-31 |
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G.SKILL |
F3-19200CL11Q- |
16GB |
DS |
- |
- |
11-11- |
1.65 |
• |
• |
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16GBZHD(XMP) |
(4x4GB) |
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11-31 |
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G.SKILL |
F3-19200CL9Q- |
16GB |
DS |
- |
- |
9-11- |
1.65 |
• |
• |
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16GBZMD (XMP) |
(4x4GB) |
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|
11-31 |
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KINGSTON |
KHX24C11K4/16X(XMP) |
16GB |
DS |
- |
- |
11-13- |
1.65 |
• |
• |
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(4x4GB) |
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|
13-30 |
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Patriot |
PXD38G2400C11K(XMP) |
8GB |
DS |
- |
- |
11-11- |
1.65 |
• |
• |
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(2x4GB) |
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11-30 |
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Team |
TXD34096M2400HC9N- |
4GB |
DS |
SAMSUNG |
K4B2G0846D |
9-9-9-24 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
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L (XMP) |
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DDR3 2200 MHz capability
Vendors |
Part No. |
Size |
SS/ |
Chip |
Chip |
Timing |
Voltage |
DIMM socket |
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DS |
Brand |
NO. |
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support (Optional) |
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1 |
2 |
4 |
G.SKILL |
F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) |
4G |
DS |
- |
- |
7-10-10-28 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
(2x2G) |
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GEIL |
GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) |
4GB |
DS |
- |
- |
9-10-9-28 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
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(2x2GB) |
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KINGMAX |
FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) |
4GB |
DS |
Kingmax |
N/A |
- |
- |
• |
• |
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(2x2GB) |
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DDR3 2133 MHz capability
Vendors |
Part No. |
Size |
SS/ |
Chip Brand |
Chip |
Timing |
Voltage |
DIMM socket |
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DS |
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NO. |
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support (Optional) |
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1 |
2 |
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4 |
CORSAIR |
CMD8GX3M2A2133C9 |
8GB |
DS |
- |
- |
9-11- |
1.5 |
|
• |
• |
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|
(Ver1.5)(XMP) |
(2x4GB) |
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|
10-27 |
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CORSAIR |
CMT4GX3M2B2133C9 |
4GB |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9- |
1.5 |
|
• |
• |
• |
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(Ver7.1)(XMP) |
(2x2GB) |
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24 |
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CORSAIR |
CMT4GX3M2B2133C9 |
4GB |
DS |
- |
- |
9-10- |
1.5 |
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• |
• |
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|
(XMP) |
(2x2GB) |
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|
9-27 |
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G.SKILL |
F3-17000CL11Q2- |
64GB |
DS |
- |
- |
11-11- |
1.5 |
|
• |
• |
• |
|
64GBZLD (XMP) |
(8x8GB) |
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|
11-30 |
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G.SKILL |
F3-17000CL9Q-16GBZH |
16GB |
DS |
- |
- |
9-11- |
1.65 |
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• |
• |
• |
|
(XMP) |
(4x4GB) |
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|
10-28 |
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G.SKILL |
F3-17066CL9Q- |
16GB |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9- |
1.65 |
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• |
• |
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16GBTDD(XMP) |
(4x4GB) |
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24 |
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KINGSTON |
KHX2133C11D3K4/ |
16GB |
DS |
- |
- |
11-12- |
1.65 |
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• |
• |
• |
|
16GX(XMP) |
(4x4GB) |
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|
11-30 |
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KINGSTON |
KHX2133C11D3T1K2/ |
16GB |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9- |
1.6 |
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• |
• |
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|
16GX (XMP) |
(2x8GB) |
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24 |
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KINGSTON |
KHX21C11T1BK2/8X |
8GB |
DS |
- |
- |
11-12- |
1.6 |
|
• |
• |
• |
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(XMP) |
(2x4GB) |
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11-30 |
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Patriot |
PVV34G2133C9K (XMP) |
4GB |
DS |
- |
- |
9-11- |
1.66 |
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• |
• |
• |
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|
(2x2GB) |
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9-27 |
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Patriot |
PXD38G2133C11K (XMP) |
8GB |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9- |
1.65 |
|
• |
• |
• |
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|
(2x4GB) |
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24 |
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Team |
TXD34096M2133HC9N- |
4GB |
DS |
SAMSUNG |
K4B2G |
9-9-9- |
1.65 |
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• |
• |
• |
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L(XMP) |
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0846D |
24 |
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DDR3 2000 MHz capability
Vendors |
Part No. |
Size |
SS/ |
Chip |
Chip NO. |
Timing |
Voltage |
DIMM socket |
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DS |
Brand |
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support |
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(Optional) |
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1 |
2 |
4 |
AEXEA |
AXA3ES2G2000LG28V |
2GB |
DS |
- |
- |
- |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
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(XMP) |
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AEXEA |
AXA3ES4GK2000LG28V |
4GB |
DS |
- |
- |
- |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
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(XMP) |
(2x2GB) |
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Apacer |
78.AAGD5.9KD (XMP) |
6GB |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-27 |
- |
• |
• |
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(3x2GB) |
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Asint |
SLA302G08-ML2HB |
4GB |
DS |
Hynix |
H5TQ2G83BFRH9C |
9-9-9-27 |
- |
• |
• |
• |
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(XMP) |
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G.SKILL |
F3-16000CL9D-4GBRH |
4GB |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
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(XMP) |
(2x2GB) |
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G.SKILL |
F3-16000CL9D-4GBTD |
4GB |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
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(XMP) |
(2x2GB) |
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GEIL |
GUP34GB2000C9DC |
4GB |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-28 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
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(XMP) |
(2x2GB) |
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Patriot |
PV736G2000ELK |
6GB |
DS |
- |
- |
7-7-7-20 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
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(XMP) |
(3x2GB) |
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Patriot |
PVT36G2000LLK |
6GB |
DS |
- |
- |
8-8-8-24 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
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(XMP) |
(3x2GB) |
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Patriot |
PX7312G2000ELK |
12GB |
DS |
- |
- |
9-11-9-27 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
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(XMP) |
(3x4GB) |
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Silicon |
SP002GBLYU200S02 |
2GB |
DS |
- |
- |
- |
- |
• |
• |
• |
Power |
(XMP) |
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Team |
TXD32048M2000C9 |
2GB |
DS |
Team |
T3D1288RT-20 |
9-9-9-24 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
• |
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(XMP) |
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Team |
TXD32048M2000C9-L |
2GB |
DS |
Team |
T3D1288LT-20 |
9-9-9-24 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
• |
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(XMP) |
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Team |
TXD32048M2000C9-L |
2GB |
DS |
Team |
T3D1288RT-20 |
9-9-9-24 |
1.6 |
• |
• |
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(XMP) |
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DDR3 1866 MHz capability
Vendors |
Part No. |
Size |
SS/ |
Chip |
Chip NO. |
Timing |
Voltage |
DIMM socket |
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DS |
Brand |
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support |
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(Optional) |
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1 |
2 |
4 |
CORSAIR |
CMD16GX3M4A1866C9 |
16GB |
DS |
- |
- |
9-10-9-27 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
• |
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(Ver4.13)(XMP) |
(4x4GB) |
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|
CORSAIR |
CMD16GX3M4A1866C9 |
16GB |
DS |
- |
- |
9-10-9-27 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
|
|
(Ver8.16)(XMP) |
(4x4GB) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CORSAIR |
CMD8GX3M2A1866C9 |
8GB |
DS |
- |
- |
- |
1.5 |
• |
• |
• |
|
(Ver4.13)(XMP) |
(2x4GB) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CORSAIR |
CMD8GX3M2A1866C9 |
8GB |
DS |
- |
- |
9-10-9-27 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
• |
|
(Ver8.16)(XMP) |
(2x4GB) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CORSAIR |
CMT32GX3M4X1866C9 |
32GB |
DS |
- |
- |
9-10-9-27 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
• |
|
(Ver3.23)(XMP) |
(4x8GB) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CORSAIR |
CMZ16GX3M4X1866C9R |
16GB |
DS |
- |
- |
9-10-9-27 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
• |
|
(Ver8.16)(XMP) |
(4x4GB) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CORSAIR |
CMZ16GX3M4X1866C9R |
16GB |
DS |
- |
- |
9-10-9-27 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
• |
|
(Ver8.16)(XMP) |
(4x4GB) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CORSAIR |
CMZ32GX3M4X1866C10 |
32GB |
DS |
- |
- |
10-11-10-27 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
• |
|
(Ver3.23)(XMP) |
(4x8GB) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CORSAIR |
CMZ32GX3M4X1866C10 |
32GB |
DS |
- |
- |
10-11-10-27 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
|
|
(Ver3.23)(XMP) |
(4x8GB) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CORSAIR |
CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9 |
8GB |
DS |
- |
- |
9-10-9-27 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
• |
|
(Ver8.16)(XMP) |
(2x4GB) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CORSAIR |
CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9 |
8GB |
DS |
- |
- |
9-10-9-27 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
• |
|
(XMP) |
(2x4GB) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CORSAIR |
CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9G |
8GB |
DS |
- |
- |
1866 9-10- |
1.5 |
• |
• |
• |
|
(Ver5.12)(XMP) |
(2x4GB) |
|
|
|
9-27 |
|
|
|
|
Crucial |
BLE4G3D1869DE1XT0.1 |
4GB |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-27 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
• |
|
6FMD(XMP) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
G.SKILL |
F3-14900CL10Q2- |
64GB |
DS |
- |
- |
10-11-10-30 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
• |
|
64GBZLD (XMP) |
(8x8GB) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
G.SKILL |
F3-14900CL9D- |
8GB |
DS |
- |
- |
9-10-9-28 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
• |
|
8GBSR(XMP) |
( 2x |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4GB) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
G.SKILL |
F3-14900CL9Q-16GBXL |
16GB |
DS |
- |
- |
9-10-9-28 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
• |
|
(XMP) |
(4x4GB) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
G.SKILL |
F3-14900CL9Q-16GBZL |
16GB |
DS |
- |
- |
9-10-9-28 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
• |
|
(XMP) |
(4x4GB) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
G.SKILL |
F3-14900CL9Q-8GBFLD |
8GB |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.6 |
• |
• |
• |
|
(XMP) |
(2x4GB) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
KINGSTON |
KHX1866C9D3K2/8GX |
8GB |
DS |
- |
- |
- |
1.65 |
|
|
• |
|
(XMP) |
(2x4GB) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Patriot |
PXD34G1866ELK (XMP) |
4GB |
SS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
(2x2GB) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Patriot |
PXD38G1866ELK (XMP) |
8GB |
DS |
- |
- |
9-11-9-27 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
(2x4GB) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Patriot |
PXD38G1866ELK (XMP) |
8GB |
DS |
- |
- |
9-11-9-27 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
(2x4GB) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Patriot |
PXD38G1866ELK (XMP) |
8GB |
DS |
- |
- |
1866 9-10- |
1.5 |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
(2x4GB) |
|
|
|
9-27 |
|
|
|
|
Team |
TXD34096M1866HC9K- |
4GB |
DS |
Hynix |
H5TC2G83BFRH9A |
9-11-9-27 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
|
L (XMP) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1-14 |
Chapter 1: Product introduction |
DDR3 1800 MHz capability
Vendors |
Part No. |
Size |
SS/ |
Chip |
Chip |
Timing |
Voltage |
DIMM socket support |
||
|
|
|
DS |
Brand |
NO. |
|
|
(Optional) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
2 |
4 |
G.SKILL |
F3-14400CL9D- |
4GB |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.6 |
• |
• |
• |
|
4GBRL(XMP) |
(2x2GB) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
DDR3 1600 MHz capability
Vendors |
Part No. |
Size |
SS/ |
Chip |
Chip NO. |
Timing |
Voltage |
DIMM socket |
|
|
|
|
|
DS |
Brand |
|
|
|
support |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Optional) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
2 |
4 |
AMD |
AE32G1609U1-U |
2GB |
SS |
AMD |
23EY4587MB6H |
- |
1.5 |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
AMD |
AP38G1608U2K |
8GB |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-28 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
|
|
(XMP) |
(2x4GB) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Apacer |
78.B1GE3.9L10C |
4GB |
DS |
Apacer |
AM5D5908DEQSCK |
- |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Apacer |
AHU04GFA60C9Q1D |
4GB |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-27 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
|
(XMP) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Asint |
SLA302G08-EGG1C |
4GB |
DS |
Asint |
302G08-GG1C |
9-9-9-27 |
- |
• |
• |
• |
|
(XMP) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Asint |
SLA302G08-EGJ1C |
4GB |
DS |
Asint |
302G08-GJ1C |
9-9-9-27 |
- |
• |
• |
• |
|
(XMP) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Asint |
SLA302G08-EGN1C |
4GB |
DS |
ASint |
302G08-GN1C |
- |
- |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Asint |
SLB304G08-EGN1B |
8GB |
DS |
ASint |
304G08-GN1B |
- |
- |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Asint |
SLZ302G08-EGN1C |
2GB |
SS |
ASint |
302G08-GN1C |
- |
- |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Asint |
SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D |
2GB |
DS |
Asint |
3128M8-GJ1D |
- |
- |
• |
• |
• |
|
(XMP) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ATP |
AQ12M64B8BKK0S |
4GB |
DS |
SAMSUNG |
K4B2G08460 |
- |
NO |
• |
• |
• |
(continued on the next page)
Chapter 1
ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 |
1-15 |
1 Chapter
DDR3 1600 MHz capability
Vendors |
Part No. |
Size |
SS/ |
Chip |
Chip NO. |
Timing |
Voltage |
DIMM |
|
|
|
|
|
DS |
Brand |
|
|
|
socket |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
support |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Optional) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
2 |
4 |
CENTURY |
CD4G-D3U1600 |
4GB |
DS |
ELPIDA |
EDJ2108BDBG- |
- |
1.5 |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
|
|
|
GN-F |
|
|
|
|
|
CENTURY |
CD4G-D3U1600 |
4GB |
DS |
Hynix |
H5TQ2G83CFR- |
- |
1.5 |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
|
|
|
PBC |
|
|
|
|
|
CENTURY |
CD8G-D3U1600 |
8GB |
DS |
ELPIDA |
EDJ4208BBBG- |
- |
1.5 |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
|
|
|
GN-F |
|
|
|
|
|
CENTURY |
CD8G-D3U1600 |
8GB |
DS |
Hynix |
H5TQ4G83MFR- |
- |
1.5 |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
|
|
|
PBC |
|
|
|
|
|
CORSAIR |
CMD16GX3M2A1600C9 |
16GB |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
|
|
(Ver8.21)(XMP) |
(2x8GB) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CORSAIR |
CMD8GX3M2A1600C8 |
8GB |
DS |
- |
- |
1600 8-8- |
1.5 |
• |
• |
• |
|
(Ver5.12)(XMP) |
(2x4GB) |
|
|
|
8-24 |
|
|
|
|
CORSAIR |
CMD8GX3M2A1600C9 |
8GB |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
• |
|
(Ver2.12)(XMP) |
(2x4GB) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CORSAIR |
CMG4GX3M2A1600C6 |
4GB |
DS |
- |
- |
6-6-6-18 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
(2x2GB) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CORSAIR |
CML16GX3M4X1600C8 |
16GB |
DS |
- |
- |
Heat-Sink |
1.5 |
• |
• |
• |
|
(Ver 2.12)(XMP) |
(4x4GB) |
|
|
|
Package |
|
|
|
|
CORSAIR |
CMP6GX3M3A1600C8 |
6GB |
DS |
- |
- |
8-8-8-24 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
|
(XMP) |
(3x2GB) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CORSAIR |
CMP6GX3M3A1600C8 |
6GB |
DS |
- |
- |
8-8-8-24 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
|
(XMP) |
(3x2GB) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CORSAIR |
CMX6GX3M3C1600C7 |
6GB |
DS |
- |
- |
7-8-7-20 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
|
(XMP) |
( 3x |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2GB) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CORSAIR |
CMX8GX3M2A1600C9 |
8GB |
SS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.65 |
• |
• |
• |
|
(Ver3.19)(XMP) |
(2x4GB) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CORSAIR |
CMZ16GX3M2A1600C10 |
16GB |
DS |
- |
- |
10-10-10-27 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
• |
|
(Ver.3.24)(XMP) |
(2x8GB) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CORSAIR |
CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9 |
16GB |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
• |
|
(XMP) |
(4x4GB) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CORSAIR |
CMZ32GX3M4X1600C10 |
32GB |
DS |
- |
- |
10-10-10-27 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
• |
|
(Ver2.2)(XMP) |
(4x8GB) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CORSAIR |
CMZ8GX3M2A1600C8 |
8GB |
DS |
- |
- |
8-8-8-24 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
• |
|
(XMP) |
(2x4GB) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CORSAIR |
CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9 |
8GB |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
• |
|
(XMP) |
(2x4GB) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CORSAIR |
CMZ8GX3M4X1600C9 |
8GB |
SS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.5 |
• |
• |
• |
|
(Ver 2.12)(XMP) |
(4x2GB) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CORSAIR |
HX3X12G1600C9 (XMP) |
12GB |
DS |
- |
- |
9-9-9-24 |
1.6 |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
(6x2GB) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(continued on the next page)
1-16 |
Chapter 1: Product introduction |
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