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Asus Sabertooth X99 User Manual

Asus Sabertooth X99
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Motherboard
SABERTOOTH X99

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Asus Sabertooth X99 Specifications

General IconGeneral
SocketLGA 2011-v3
ChipsetIntel X99
Form FactorATX
Memory Slots8
Maximum Memory64GB
Memory TypeDDR4
AudioRealtek ALC1150
LANIntel I218V
SATA 6Gb/s Ports10
M.2 Slots1
RAID Support0, 1, 5, 10
PCI Express x1 Slots2

Summary

Safety Information

About This Guide

Conventions Used in This Guide

SABERTOOTH X99 Specifications Summary

Package Contents

Installation Tools and Components

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.1 Special Features

Details key features of the motherboard, including thermal solutions and power design.

1.1.1 Product Highlights

Highlights main features like LGA2011-v3 socket, X99 chipset, and PCIe 3.0 support.

1.1.2 “Ultimate COOL” Thermal Solutions

Explains motherboard cooling technologies like Thermal Armor and Thermal Radar 2.

1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY

Covers ASUS EZ DIY features like EZ UEFI BIOS and Q-Design for system assembly.

1.2 Motherboard Overview

Provides an overview of the motherboard, including layout and key components.

1.2.2 Motherboard Layout

Diagram and identification of motherboard connectors, jumpers, and slots.

1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Instructions and precautions for installing the CPU into the LGA2011-v3 socket.

1.2.4 System Memory

Details on DDR4 DIMM slots and recommended memory configurations.

1.2.9 Internal Connectors

Explains various internal connectors on the motherboard for system components.

SABERTOOTH X99 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)

Chapter 2: Basic Installation

2.1 Building Your PC System

Step-by-step guide for assembling the PC system components.

2.1.1 Motherboard Installation

Step-by-step guide for mounting the motherboard into the PC chassis.

2.1.2 CPU Installation

Detailed procedure for installing the CPU into the motherboard socket.

2.1.3 CPU Heatsink and Fan Assembly Installation

Guide on installing the CPU heatsink and fan assembly, including thermal paste.

2.1.4 DIMM Installation

Instructions for installing and removing DDR4 memory modules (DIMMs).

2.1.5 ATX Power Connection

How to connect the ATX power supply to the motherboard.

2.2 BIOS Update Utility

Explains how to update the motherboard BIOS using USB BIOS Flashback.

2.3 Motherboard Rear and Audio Connections

Details rear panel connectors and audio connections for external devices.

2.3.1 Rear I/O Connection

Identifies and describes the rear panel connectors for external devices.

2.4 Starting Up for the First Time

Steps for initial system power-on, POST checks, and BIOS entry.

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

3.1 Knowing BIOS

Introduction to BIOS, its function, and when to access setup.

3.2 BIOS Setup Program

Guide to navigating and configuring BIOS settings.

3.2.1 EZ Mode

Overview of the EZ Mode interface for basic system information and settings.

3.2.2 Advanced Mode

Introduction to the Advanced Mode for detailed BIOS configuration options.

3.5 Ai Tweaker Menu

Configuration options for overclocking CPU, DRAM, and voltage.

3.6 Advanced Menu

Main configuration hub for CPU, storage, USB, and other system devices.

3.6.1 CPU Configuration

Settings related to CPU features like Hyper-Threading and power management.

3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration

Settings for SATA controllers, RAID modes, and storage devices.

3.6.5 USB Configuration

Options to configure USB controller modes, legacy support, and hand-off features.

3.8 Boot Menu

Settings to configure system boot options, priorities, and fast boot modes.

3.9 Tool Menu

Access to special utilities like EZ Flash, O.C. Profile, and DRAM SPD information.

3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility

Utility to update the motherboard BIOS using a USB flash drive.

3.11 Updating BIOS

Information and utilities for updating the motherboard BIOS.

3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2

Detailed guide on using ASUS EZ Flash 2 for BIOS updates.

Chapter 4: Software Support

4.1 Installing an Operating System

Information on supported operating systems for the motherboard.

4.2 Support DVD Information

Overview of the support DVD contents and how to run it.

4.2.1 Running the Support DVD

How to launch the motherboard support DVD to install drivers and software.

4.4 AI Suite 3

The integrated utility suite for system monitoring and control.

Installing AI Suite 3

Steps to install the ASUS AI Suite 3 utility on Windows OS.

4.4.1 Ai Charger+

Utility for fast charging portable devices via USB.

4.4.2 EZ Update

Tool for updating motherboard software, drivers, and BIOS.

4.4.3 USB BIOS Flashback

Utility to check and save the latest BIOS version to a USB storage device.

4.4.4 Push Notice

Utility to monitor system status and send messages to smart devices.

4.4.5 USB 3.1 Boost

Technology to speed up USB storage device transfer rates using UASP.

4.4.6 System Information

Displays detailed information about the motherboard, CPU, and memory.

4.5 Turbo LAN

Network traffic shaping technology to reduce lag during data transfers and gaming.

4.6 TUF Detective

Remotely manage and control your computer using an Android mobile device.

4.6.1 Post

Displays the POST (Power-On Self Test) status of the system.

4.6.2 Control

Allows remote control of computer functions like power, restart, and shutdown.

4.7 Audio Configurations

Details on configuring the Realtek HD audio CODEC and selecting audio outputs.

Chapter 5: RAID Support

5.1 RAID Configurations

Overview of RAID configurations supported by the motherboard.

5.1.1 RAID Definitions

Explains different RAID levels (0, 1, 5, 10) and their benefits.

5.1.3 Setting the RAID Item in BIOS

How to enable RAID mode in BIOS setup before creating RAID sets.

5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM Utility

Guide to using the Intel RST utility for creating and managing RAID volumes.

5.2 Installing the RAID Driver during Windows® OS Installation

How to install the RAID driver during Windows OS installation.

Appendices

Notices

Includes FCC and other regulatory compliance statements.

Federal Communications Commission Statement

Compliance statement regarding FCC rules for digital devices.

REACH

Information on REACH compliance and chemical substances in products.

ASUS Contact Information

Contact details for ASUS support in different regions.

EC Declaration of Conformity

Formal declaration of product conformity with relevant EU directives.

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