All stock codes associated to this product
SABERTOOTH990FXR3.0, SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0, SABERTOOTH990FXR30, 3353021
Overview
- AMD 990FX with Aura RGB lighting and extreme durability
- Aura RGB lighting - full RGB control with a variety of exciting presets
for its on-board LED illumination
- Digital gunmetal-gray camouflage PCB and Q-LED indicators
- SafeSlot - Reinvented, strengthened PCIe slot utilizes a new
insert-molding process for superior retention and shearing resistance.
- USB 3.1 onboard - three Type-A port plus a reversible Type-C port
- TUF Components - [TUF Alloy Chokes, TUF Caps & MOSFETs; Certified by
Military-standard]
TOUGH INSIDE AND OUT
Innovative and Creative
Designed Tough. Built to last
Sabertooth 990FX R3.0 drives ASUS TUF's direct-etching concept forward by
military-inspired digital pattern directly onto the board in commanding
gun-metal grey! As unique as it is evocative of might, Sabertooth 990FX R3.0's
stunning new aesthetic envisions the future for your next battle-ready rig.
Brighten Up Your Build
A well-tuned enthusiast system deserves a matching aesthetic. ASUS Aura
offers full RGB control with a variety of exciting presets for its onboard LED
illumination, all of which can be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of
Aura-capable ASUS hardware.
- Static Always on
- Breathing Fades in & out
- Strobing Flashes on & off
- Color cycle Fades between the colors of the rainbow
- Music effect Pulses to the beat of your music
Patent-Pending SafeSlot
Q-LED Indicators
With a design inspired by an armored cockpit, see the power and act on the
alerts, with a clear indication of five vital boot actions.
ULTIMATE COOLING
Armored Ports, Add-On Cooling
Strong protection with airflow-boosting potential
Sabertooth 990FX R3.0's connectivity ports are protected by strong armor that
also looks just great. And, if you fit an additional fan*, the port armor boosts
airflow for the best possible cooling — with temperature reductions of up to
11°C!
THERMAL RADAR 2
Instant fan tuning. Complete system cooling
Thermal Radar 2 lets you control fans on ASUS graphics cards, as well your
case fans! Multiple onboard sensors also let you monitor temperatures onboard
and other key components in real time, so you can adjust manually or optimize
automatically with one click.
Thermal Tuning
You can also choose to optimize the whole system's fan setup with a single
click. Based on the characteristics of each fan connected to your motherboard,
all fan profiles can be quickly optimized
Fan control
SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 has customizable settings for its 6 fan headers,
offering you maximum control over your build's cooling and quietness. You can
even monitor, manage and individually name and control your system's fans to
create your perfect balance between quietness, cooling and performance
VGA
SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0 Thermal Radar 2's fan management has been expanded you
can control fans on ASUS graphics cards, as well as multiple case fans
Thermal status
With thermal-status reports showing CPU and graphics cards zone temperature
in real-time, your system fan control can be as precise as you like! Additional
CPU thermal assessment gauges temperature rises with increasing voltage,
providing a benchmark to judge your CPU cooler's performance.
Recorder
Critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds are recorded over time, so you
can review your system's history and make informed judgments for improved
operation
DIGI+ Power Control
DIGI+ Power control is one of the most essential motherboard designs, and TUF
offers ultra-precise memory tuning in addition to extra-accurate CPU voltage
control. Best in class power efficiency and stability reduces wasteful voltage
discrepancies and provides a more stable CPU and memory setup
24/7 DURABILITY
You demand 24/7 durability, so we've delivered! TUF motherboards undergo the
industry's most-punishing tests to ensure they're ready for permanent duty in
all scenarios. In our development labs we heat them, chill them, bend them,
shock them and drop them so you know that your TUF motherboard is certified for
24/7 durability!
5 Years Warranty Guaranteed reliability
Sabertooth 990FX R3.0 is engineered with state-of-the-art Intel Gigabit
Ethernet for super-fast networking at up to 1Gpbs, and protected by TUF
LANGuard: this military-grade innovation integrates advanced signal-coupling
technology and premium surface-mounted capacitors to improve throughput
protecting Sabertooth 990FX R3.0 from lightning strikes and static
electricity.
TUF Components
Certified for tough duty
TUF Alloy Chokes:
13.6% Cooler for extra-unbeatable durability
TUF Caps
TUF MOSFETs:
military-grade certified MOSFETs with lower RDS(on)
*Low RDS means more power efficient and will thus produce slightly less heat
as a by-product of the MOSFET
TUF ESD Guards 2
2X Stronger ESD protection for extended component lifespan
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can happen suddenly, and its damaging effects
are easily underestimated. TUF ESD Guards 2 technology is tested to standards
that are 2X higher than industry standards and exclusive pin-level on specific
rear IO connectors* testing is 30% higher than previous TUF standard, ensuring
electrostatic discharges are properly grounded from all onboard connectivity and
that means greater component longevity.
Audio connectors
Capacitor protection on both front and back audio-output circuits.
LAN Port
ESD TVS diode protection on the LAN circuit bolstered by an anti-surge LAN
connector that increases protection against extreme events, such as lightning
strikes.
USB connectors
Add On-circuit transient-voltage-suppression (TVS) diodes and capacitor
protection for surface-mount and dual-inline packages
HIGH-SPEED TRANSFER
Ultimate-speed 10Gb/s with USB 3.1 onboard
With three USB 3.1 Type-A ports for complete backward-compatibility with
existing USB devices and one reversible 3.1 Type-C for any-way-up convenience,
you're all ready for breakneck speeds of up to 10Gbps or twice as fast USB 3.0.
And ASUS exclusive USB 3.1 Boost technology automatically accelerates USB 3.1
performance even further!
Speed up with onboard M.2 up to 20Gb/s
Turbo lan
Turbo LAN with cFosSpeed traffic-shaping technology adds even more
lag-reducing support and intuitive user interface. It allows you to lower lag
with no expert knowledge by up to 1.45X! If you're a tweaker, use Advanced Mode
for hardcore controls
TUF Audio Design
TUF Audio Design makes short work of optimizing audio settings for the way
you want to listen, chatting, watching movies or relaxing to your favorite
music. Onboard physical shielding, professional engineered design and premium
components result in sound output that has exceptional clarity and fidelity
Audio Shielding
Ensures precision analog/digital separation and qreatly reduced multi-lateral
interference.
Unique de-pop circuit
Reduces start-up popping noise to all audio outputs
Audio amplifier
Enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers
Special layout design
Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality of the
sensitive audio signals
THE POWER OF AMD
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.
AMD AM3+ FX/Phenom II /AthlonII /Sempron 100 Series Processors up to
8-core
This motherboard supports AMD AM3+/AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3
cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption.
It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support 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.
Quad-GPU SLI and Quad-GPU CrossFireX Support!
Flexible Multi-GPU solutions, Your Weapon of Choice!
Sabertooth
990FX R3.0 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
Specifications
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CPU
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AMD AM3+ FX/Phenom
II/Athlon II/Sempron 100 Series Processors |
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Supports AM3+ 32 nm
CPU |
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Supports CPU up to 8
cores |
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Supports CPU up to 220
W |
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AMD Cool 'n' Quiet
Technology |
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Chipset
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AMD
990FX/SB950 |
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Memory
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4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB,
DDR3 1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz ECC, Non-ECC, Un-buffered
Memory |
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Dual Channel Memory
Architecture |
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System Bus
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Up to 5.2 GT/s
HyperTransport 3.0 |
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Multi-GPU Support
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Supports NVIDIA 3-Way
SLI Technology |
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Supports AMD 3-Way
CrossFireX Technology |
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Expansion Slots
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3 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (dual
x16 or x16/x8/x8) *1 |
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1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4
mode, black) |
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2 x PCIe 2.0
x1 |
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Storage
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AMD SB950 controller
: |
5 x SATA 6Gb/s
port(s), |
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Support Raid 0, 1, 5,
10 |
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AMD SB950 controller
: |
1 x M.2 Socket 3, gray,
with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA
& PCIE mode) |
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LAN
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Intel I211, 1 x Gigabit
LAN Controller(s) |
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Audio
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Realtek ALC1150
8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC |
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- Supports :
Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel
Jack-retasking |
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Audio Feature
: |
- Absolute Pitch
192kHz/ 24-bit True BD Lossless Sound |
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- Blu-ray audio layer
Content Protection |
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- Optical S/PDIF out
port(s) at back panel |
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- BD Audio Layer
Content Protection |
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- Audio Shielding:
Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced
multi-lateral interference |
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- Dedicated audio PCB
layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality
of the sensitive audio signals |
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- Audio amplifier:
Provides the highest-quality sound for headphone and
speakers |
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USB Ports
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ASMedia USB 3.1
controller : |
1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0
port(s) (1 at back panel, , Type-C, Reversible, Support 3A power
output) |
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ASMedia USB 3.1
controller : |
3 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0
port(s) (3 at back panel, teal blue, Type-A, Support 3A power
output) |
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ASMedia USB 3.0 Hub
: |
8 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s)
(4 at back panel, blue, 4 at mid-board) |
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AMD SB950 controller
: |
8 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s)
(4 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board) |
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Special Features
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TUF ENGINE! Power
Design : |
- 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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Ultimate COOL!
Thermal Solution : |
- TUF Thermal Radar
2 |
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Safe & Stable!
Guardian Angel : |
- TUF ESD Guards
2 |
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- TUF
LANGuard |
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ASUS Exclusive
Features : |
- USB BIOS
Flashback |
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-
MemOK! |
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- AI Suite
3 |
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- Onboard Button :
Power |
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- Front Panel USB 3.0
Support |
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- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ
Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface |
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- USB 3.1
Boost |
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- Turbo
LAN |
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Remote
Entertainment |
- Media
Streamer |
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ASUS EZ DIY
: |
- Precision Tweaker
2 |
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- ASUS O.C.
Profile |
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- ASUS CrashFree BIOS
3 |
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- ASUS EZ Flash
2 |
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- ASUS MyLogo
2 |
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- Multi-language
BIOS |
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ASUS Q-Design
: |
- 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
Q-Connector |
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AURA: RGB Lighting
Control |
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Operating System
Support |
Windows
10 |
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Windows 8.1 (Windows 10
Pro license and recovery media included). |
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Windows 7 (Windows 10
Pro license and recovery media included). |
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Back I/O Ports
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1 x LAN (RJ45)
port(s) |
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1 x USB 3.1
Type-C |
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3 x USB 3.1 (teal
blue)Type-A |
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4 x USB 3.0
(blue) |
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4 x USB 2.0 (one port
can be switched to USB BIOS Flashback) |
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1 x Optical S/PDIF
out |
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5 x Audio
jack(s) |
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Internal I/O Ports
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2 x USB 3.0
connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.0 port(s) (19-pin,
beige) |
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2 x USB 2.0
connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s) |
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1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M
Key design, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (Supports both
SATA & PCIE SSD) |
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1 x TPM
connector(s) |
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1 x COM port(s)
connector(s) |
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5 x SATA 6Gb/s
connector(s) |
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1 x CPU Fan
connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin) |
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1 x CPU OPT Fan
connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin) |
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3 x Chassis Fan
connector(s) (3 x 4 -pin) |
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1 x S/PDIF out
header(s) |
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1 x 24-pin EATX Power
connector(s) |
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1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power
connector(s) |
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1 x Front panel
connector(s) |
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1 x System panel(s)
(Q-Connector) |
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1 x DRCT
header(s) |
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1 x MemOK!
button(s) |
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1 x Power-on
button(s) |
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1 x Clear CMOS
jumper(s) |
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1 x USB BIOS Flashback
button(s) |
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1 x Water Pump header
(4-pin) |
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Accessories
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User's
manual |
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ASUS
Q-Shield |
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4 x SATA 6Gb/s
cable(s) |
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1 x SLI
bridge(s) |
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1 x Q-connector(s) (2
in 1) |
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1 x TUF Certification
card(s) |
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1 x TUF 5 Year Warranty
manual(s) (by region) |
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1 x TUF Inside
sticker(s)(white) |
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BIOS
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64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI
BIOS, PnP, SLP2.1, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language
BIOS, |
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ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS
CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12
PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence
Detect) memory information |
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Manageability
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WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL
by PME, WOR by PME, PXE |
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Support Disc
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Drivers |
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Anti-virus software
(OEM version) |
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ASUS
Update |
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ASUS
Utilities |
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Form Factor
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ATX Form
Factor |
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12 inch x 9.6 inch (
30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) |
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Note
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*1: When running dual
graphics cards, be sure to insert the card in the first and third PCIex16
slot to get the best performance. |
