Mother Board; Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 (Factory Replacement)
TUF /t?f/, stands for The Ultimate Force.
The TUF series delivers a “tough” image. With the unique design &
high quality components (military-standard), TUF series is born for
pursuing the preeminent stability, all-round compatibility, and extreme
durability.
"Ultimate COOL!" Thermal Solution
CeraM!X - Heatsink Coating Tech.
50% Larger area for heat dissipation with the revolutionary ceramics-coating technology
Innovative ceramics effectively conducts heat away from the system. It
replaces traditional anti-oxidant to dissipate heat better with its
microscopic irregular surface and enlarged area. Better cooling leads to
overall improvement in system stability.
TUF Thermal Radar
Real Time Temp Detection and Heat Removal
The TUF Thermal Radar monitors temps in critical parts of the
motherboard in real time, automatically adjusting fan speeds to make
sure the system maintains high stability without overheating. It
consists of multiple sensors for various components on the motherboard,
giving users the ability to monitor each area, while increasing options
for fan control housed inside the chassis. The Thermal Radar
automatically calculates ideal fan speeds based on different parameters
selected by users for each component, keeping everything cooler and
longer lasting.
"TUF ENGINE!" Power Design
New DIGI+ Power Control
Leading digital power control solution with the best quality
New DIGI+ Power Control includes multiple digital voltage controllers,
allowing ultra-precise modulation and tuning for both the CPU and DRAM.
This innovative and industry-leading ASUS technology provides extremely
accurate voltage tuning for better efficiency, stability and
performance.
UEFI BIOS
Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface
ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond
traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to enable more flexible and
convenient mouse input. Users can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with the
smoothness of their operating system. Quick and simple overclocking and
setup sharing is facilitated by the F12 hotkey BIOS snapshot feature.
The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup info, while the
Advanced Mode is for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand
far more intricate system control, including detailed DRAM information.
TUF Components (Alloy Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; Certified by Military-standard)
Certified for Tough Duty
Get rugged performance even in the most challenging conditions with
robust TUF chokes, solid capacitors, and MOSFETs--certified through
third-party, military-grade testing. TUF Chokes, also known as the
“Alloy Choke”, is a made of a compound of various types of metal instead
standard iron, enables the support of up to a massive 40A of rated
current, 25% higher than conventional component. Furthermore, the single
piece packaing also elimates the emission of virbation noise,
delivering superb charactoristics as well as durability under extreme
conditions.
E.S.P. Efficient Switching Power Design
Optimal power efficiency for key components
Exclusively for this motherboard, the switching power design is provided
not only for the CPU and memory, but also for other key components such
as graphics cards, LAN and USB 3.0. E.S.P. dramatically improves system
efficiency and reduces heat generation.
"Safe & Stable!" Guardian Angel
MemOK!
Any Memory is A-OK!
MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory
rescue tool requires a mere push of a button to patch memory issues.
MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your
system boot success. Get your system up and running in no time!
ESD Guards
Unique protection of motherboard components from unexpected electrostatic discharges (ESD)
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can happen suddenly and its damaging
effects is often underestimated. Exclusive ASUS anti-static chip, a
protective circuit design, and the I/O shield provides four times better
protection to extend component lifespan.
ASUS Exclusive Features
DirectKey
A Dedicated Button to Access the BIOS Directly
Designed for users requiring frequent BIOS access, you can easily enter
the BIOS automatically when the PC is on standby power with a press of a
button. It saves you time during boot-up from having to repeatedly
press the DEL key. Convenience and ease at its best!
Network iControl
Real-time Network Bandwidth Control
With a single-click on/off button, the application currently in use has
its data and network bandwidth prioritized over other programs.
Moreover, you can prioritize your favorite software easily by
configuring profiles through the intuitive user interface. Within the
profile, programs can be pre-scheduled to run in a specific time period
to avoid network congestion and long-waits on downloads. Auto PPPoE
network connection provides a one-step setup for enhanced online
convenience. Overall, it's an intuitive network bandwidth control
center.
Latest Transfer Technology
Front Panel USB 3.0 Support
Convenient USB 3.0 Front Panel Compatibility
ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support, compatible with
any chassis. Enjoy faster throughput of USB 3.0 without relegating
cables or devices to the hard-to-reach rear I/O.
Extra SATA 6Gb/s Supports
Extra Ports, Extra Speed and Accessibility
The AMD SB950 chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA
(SATA) interface, delivering up to 6Gb/s data transfers. ASUS provides
extra SATA 6Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval
and double the bandwidth of current bus systems.
CPU, Chipset and Graphics features
AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU up to 8-core
This
motherboard supports latest AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with
up to 8-core native CPU cores and delivers better overclocking
capabilities with less power consumption. It features AMD Turbo CORE
Technology 2.0 and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via
HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. This motherboard
also supports AMD® CPUs in the new 32nm manufacturing process.
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 latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to provide excellent
system performance and overclocking capabilities.
Quad-GPU SLI and Quad-GPU CrossFireX Support!
Flexible Multi-GPU solutions, Your Weapon of Choice!
SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 brings multi-GPU configurations through both SLI™
and CrossFireX. This motherboard features the powerful AMD® 990FX/SB950
platform, optimizing PCIe allocation in multiple GPU configurations.
Expect a brand new gaming style like you’ve never experienced before!
Windows 8 Ready
Windows 8 Ready
With
hardware driver compatibility tested and assured, ASUS provides a
complete solution for Windows 8 support. Starting now, users can
experience the next generation operating system on ASUS hardware, and
can rest assured that they can easily upgrade once the final driver
versions are released without any compatibility issues!
Rich Software Bundled
ASUS CPU-Z
Whole New Design of CPU-Z
ASUS CPU-Z is a customized TUF version authorized by CPUID. It has the
same functionality and credibility as the original version, with a
unique design. Use the whole new look of TUF CPU-Z to truly report your
CPU related information and your uniqueness.
* The color of icon will be changed by setting.
SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 Product Overview
Guaranteed Service
5 Year Warranty
The ultimate reliability of TUF Series is not only based on advanced
thermal design, military-standard components and strict reliability
tests, but also on the 5 Years Warranty* which is proudly provided.
* This service will follow the local standard and service policy.
** This service only covers failures or malfunctions that occur during
the warranty period and under normal use conditions, as well as any
material or workmanship defects.
ErP Ready
The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP)
ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency
requirements in regards to energy consumption. 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.
Simple Plug & Press - Hardware-based BIOS Flashback
One-stop Access to Innovative ASUS Features
Faster USB 3.0 Transmission with UASP
One-stop PC Remote Control and Home Entertainment