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  • Page 1 SABERTOOTH X99...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    “Ultimate COOL” Thermal Solutions ........... 1-2 1.1.3 “TUF Engine” Power Design ............1-3 1.1.4 “Safe & Stable!” Guardian Angel ..........1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ................1-4 1.1.6 ASUS Exclusive Features ............1-5 1.1.7 Other special features ..............1-6 Motherboard overview ................1-7 1.2.1...
  • Page 4 Network Stack Configuration............. 3-50 3.6.10 NVMe Configuration ..............3-50 Monitor menu ................... 3-51 Boot menu ....................3-56 Tool menu ....................3-62 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ............3-62 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile ..............3-63 3.9.3 ASUS DRAM SPD Information ..........3-64...
  • Page 5 Exit menu ....................3-65 3.11 Updating BIOS ..................3-66 3.11.1 EZ Update ................. 3-66 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ..............3-67 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ............3-68 Chapter 4: Software support Installing an operating system ..............4-1 Support DVD information ................4-1 4.2.1...

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    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.

  • Page 7: About This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 8: Conventions Used In This Guide

    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.

  • Page 9: Sabertooth X99 Specifications Summary

    * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. * Refer to www.asus.com or this user guide for the complete the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 40-Lane CPU- 3 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (single@x16 or dual@x16/x16,...
  • Page 10 Jack-Retasking - Optical S/PDIF out ports at rear I/O Intel X99 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost ® - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (blue) - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear...
  • Page 11 BIOS download scheduling - USB Charger+ featuring quick-charging function for all smart devices - ASUS Remote GO! with Cloud GO! Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard and Mouse, and File Transfer - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring user-friendly graphics user interface...
  • Page 12 1 x Optical S/PDIF Output 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 2 x LAN (RJ45) port 2 x USB 3.1/3.0 ports (teal blue, supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost) Back Panel I/O Ports 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports...
  • Page 13 SABERTOOTH X99 specifications summary 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My BIOS Features...

  • Page 14: Package Contents

    ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 Technical documentations, Support DVD motherboard certification and warranty card 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 6 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (12 cm) 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x 40 mm Assistant fan...

  • Page 15: Installation Tools And Components

    Installation tools and components Graphics card (optional) Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA2011-v3 CPU Intel LGA2011-v3 compatible CPU Fan ® ® DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.

  • Page 17: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    SATA Express provides faster data transfer speeds of up to 10Gb/s, allowing your system to catch up with the speed of the SSDs. It also features backward compatibility with up to two SATA drives of the same speed. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99...

  • Page 18: Ultimate Cool" Thermal Solutions

    Dual PCle 3.0 x 4 M.2 Support With a 4 x PCL Express 3.0/2.0 bandwidth, the M.2 can support up to 32GBit/s of data transfer speed. It is a perfect choice for the operating system or application drive, making your system and its installed apps work in a faster pace. Complete USB 3.1 integration This motherboard has the latest USB 3.1 connectivity built in with dual Type-A ports for the very fastest USB data transfers —...

  • Page 19: Tuf Engine" Power Design

    1.1.3 “TUF Engine” Power Design Digital Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control features the revolutionary and innovative digital VRM, DRAM, and CPU Voltage controllers. These controllers offers ultra-precise memory and voltage tuning for optimal system efficiency, stability and performance. TUF Components (Choke, 10K Ti-Cap. & MOSFET; certified by military- standard) The motherboard’s TUF components features military-standard robust TUF new chokes,...

  • Page 20: Asus Ez Diy

    EMI (Electronic Magnetic Interference). ASUS Q-connector ASUS q-Connector is a unique adapter that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to one module, eliminating the hassle of plugging one cable at a time and making the connection quick and accurate.

  • Page 21: Asus Exclusive Features

    ASUS Exclusive Features Remote GO! ASUS Remote GO! leads the way to a more enjoyable home entertainment. With ASUS Remote GO!, you can wirelessly stream media files to DLNA devices, remotely control and access your computer using your smart device and easily transfer files between your computer and smart device.

  • Page 22: Other Special Features

    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 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.

  • Page 23: Motherboard Overview

    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. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99...

  • Page 24: Motherboard Layout

    1.2.2 Motherboard 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. Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 25: Layout Contents

    TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 1-37 T Sensor connectors (2-pin T_SENSOR1, T_SENSOR2, 1-33 T_SENSOR3) Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 1-38 Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) 1-37 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-33 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-30 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99...

  • Page 26: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related.

  • Page 27: System Memory

    The motherboard comes with eight Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Quad Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-11...

  • Page 28: Memory Configurations

    Memory configurations You may install 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, Channel B, Channel C, and Channel D. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the quad- channel configuration.
  • Page 29 SABERTOOTH X99 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 3333 MHz capability DIMM socket support (Optional) Chip Vendors Part No. Size Chip NO. Timing Voltage Brand G.SKILL F4-3333C16Q- 16GB(4GB*4) H5AN4G8NMFR 16-16- 1.35V • • 16GRK hynix 16-36 DDR4 3300 MHz capability...
  • Page 30 DDR4 3000 MHz capability DIMM socket support Chip (Optional) Vendors Part No. Size Chip NO. Timing Voltage Brand G.SKILL F4-3000C15Q-32GRR 32GB(8GB*4) SK hynix H5AN4G8NMFR 15-15- 1.35V • • 15-35 G.SKILL F4-3000C15Q-32GRB 32GB(8GB*4) SK hynix H5AN4G8NMFR 15-15- 1.35V • • 15-35 G.SKILL F4-3000C15Q-32GRK 32GB(8GB*4)
  • Page 31 1.2V • • 16-36 G.SKILL F4-2800C16Q-32GRR 32GB(8GB*4) 16-16- 1.2V • • 16-36 G.SKILL F4-2800C16Q-32GRB 32GB(8GB*4) 16-16- 1.2V • • 16-36 G.SKILL F4-2800C16Q-32GRK 32GB(8GB*4) 16-16- 1.2V • • 16-36 Kingston HX428C14PB2K4/16 16GB(4GB*4) 14-15- 1.35V • • 15-40 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-15...
  • Page 32 DDR4 2666 MHz capability DIMM socket support Chip (Optional) Vendors Part No. Size Chip NO. Timing Voltage Brand CORSAIR CMD16GX4M4A2666C14 16GB(4GB*4) 14-16- 1.2V • • 16-35 CORSAIR CMD32GX4M4A2666C14 32GB(8GB*4) 14-16- 1.2V • • 16-35 CORSAIR CMK16GX4M4A2666C15 16GB(4GB*4) 15-17- 1.2V • •...
  • Page 33 F4-2400C15Q-16GRK 16GB(4GB*4) 15-15- 1.2V • • 15-35 G.SKILL F4-2400C15Q-32GNT 32GB(8GB*4) 15-15- 1.2V • • 15-35 G.SKILL F4-2400C15Q-16GNT 16GB(4GB*4) 15-15- 1.2V • • 15-35 Crucial BLS4G4D240FSA.8FAD 16-16- 1.2V • • • 16-40 (continued on the next page) ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-17...
  • Page 34 DDR4 2400 MHz capability DIMM socket support Chip (Optional) Vendors Part No. Size Chip NO. Timing Voltage Brand Crucial BLS8G4D240FSA.16FAD 16-16- 1.2V • • 16-40 Crucial BLS4G4D240FSA.8FAR 16-16- 1.2V • • • 16-40 Crucial BLS8G4D240FSA.16FAR 16-16- 1.2V • • • 16-40 Kingston HX424C12PB2K4/16...
  • Page 35 64GB 13-15-15-28 1.2V • • • (8GB*8) CORSAIR CMK16GX4M4A2133C12R 16GB 12-14-14-27 1.2V • • (4GB*4) CORSAIR CMK32GX4M4A2133C12R 32GB 12-14-14-27 1.2V • • (8GB*4) CORSAIR CMD16GX4M4A2133C12 16GB 12-14-14-27 1.2V • • (4GB*4) (continued on the next page) ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-19...
  • Page 36 DDR4 2133 MHz capability DIMM socket support Chip (Optional) Vendors Part No. Size Chip NO. Timing Voltage Brand CORSAIR CMD32GX4M4A2133C12 32GB(8GB*4) 12-14- 1.2V • • 14-27 G.SKILL F4-2133C15Q-16GRR 16GB(4GB*4) 15-15- 1.2V • • 15-35 G.SKILL F4-2133C15Q-16GRB 16GB(4GB*4) 15-15- 1.2V • •...
  • Page 37 • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Load the X.M.P. or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-21...

  • Page 38: Expansion Slots

    1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot No. Slot Description PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x4_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot 1-22...
  • Page 39 – – shared RTL 8111GR – – – shared – – – – Intel LAN I218 – – shared – – – – – ® High Definition Audio – – – – – – shared – ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-23...

  • Page 40: Onboard Buttons

    BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 41: Jumpers

    • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required to enable C.P.R. function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-25...
  • Page 42 CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3. To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 1-2.

  • Page 43: Onboard Leds

    The POST State LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drives. If an error is found, the critical component’s LED stays lit up until the problem is solved. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-27...

  • Page 44: Internal Connectors

    1.2.9 Internal connectors Intel X99 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-2 [beige]; ® SATA6G_3-6 [gray]; SATA Express [gray at the top]); SATA6G_7-10 [black] These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel...
  • Page 45 Theplugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCi or EHCl mode depending on the operating system’s setting. • These USB 3.0 ports support native UASP transfer standard in Windows ® Windows 8.1 and Turbo Mode when using USB 3.1 Boost feature. ® ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-29...
  • Page 46 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.
  • Page 47 DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, dark brown) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports.
  • Page 48 CPU, optional, chassis, and assistant fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4; 3-pin ASST_FAN1-5) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
  • Page 49 These connectors are for the thermistor cables that monitor the temperature of the devices and the critical components inside the motherboard. Connect the thermistor cable and place the sensor on the device or the motherboard’s component to detect its temperature. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-33...
  • Page 50 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. •...

  • Page 51: System Panel Connector

    Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-35...
  • Page 52 TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. A TPM system also helps enhance the network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) This connector is for the chassis-mounted button that supports the DirectKey function.
  • Page 53 This socket supports M Key and type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. • The M.2 Socket 3 shares bandwidth with PCIe x16_3 slot. Refer to section 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration of this user guide for more details. The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module is purchased separately. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 1-37...
  • Page 54 Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced.

  • Page 55: Chapter 2: Basic Installation

    The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis’...
  • Page 56 Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT over tighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Chapter 2: Basic installation...

  • Page 57: Cpu Installation

    Please note the order in opening/ closing the double latch. Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in this manual. The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in place and the hatch properly sealed down. Triangle mark Triangle mark ASUS SABERTOOTH X99...

  • Page 58: Cpu Heatsink And Fan Assembly Installation

    2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary. Chapter 2: Basic installation...
  • Page 59 To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly ASUS SABERTOOTH X99...

  • Page 60: Dimm Installation

    2.1.4 DIMM installation To remove a DIMM Chapter 2: Basic installation...

  • Page 61: Atx Power Connection

    2.1.5 ATX Power connection ASUS SABERTOOTH X99...

  • Page 62: Sata Device Connection

    2.1.6 SATA device connection Chapter 2: Basic installation...

  • Page 63: Front I/O Connector

    2.1.7 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connector AAFP USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 connector USB 3.0 ASUS SABERTOOTH X99...

  • Page 64: Expansion Card Installation

    2.1.8 Expansion Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards Chapter 2: Basic installation 2-10...

  • Page 65: Bios Update Utility

    • Updating BIOS may have risks. If the BIOS program is damaged during the process and results to the system’s failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99...

  • Page 66: Motherboard Rear And Audio Connections

    Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection Rear panel connectors USB 3.1 ports (support ASUS USB USB 2.0 ports 7-10 3.1 Boost) USB 3.0 ports (support ASUS USB TUF Detective 3.1 Boost) USB 3.0 ports (support ASUS USB Intel LAN port* 3.1 Boost, bottom port supports USB...
  • Page 67 Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 2-13...

  • Page 68: Audio I/O Connections

    2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2: Basic installation 2-14...
  • Page 69 Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 2-15...

  • Page 70: Starting Up For The First Time

    Starting up for the first time After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. Ensure that all switches are off. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. Turn on the devices in the following order: Monitor External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)

  • Page 71: Chapter 3: Bios Setup

    BIOS setup Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard- only BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system.

  • Page 72: Bios Setup Program

    BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press <Delete> during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press <Delete>, POST continues with its routines.

  • Page 73: Ez Mode

    Saves the changes and Selects the boot the button to manually tune the fans device priority resets the system Loads optimized default settings The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99...

  • Page 74: Advanced Mode

    3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To switch from EZ Mode to Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode or press F7 hotkey. Q-Fan control EZ Tuning Wizard MyFavorite...

  • Page 75: Menu Bar

    This button above the menu bar allows you to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your system. It also allows you to change the motherboard’s SATA mode from AHCI to RAID mode. Refer to section 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99...

  • Page 76: Hot Keys

    Quick Note (F9) This button above the menu bar allows you to key in notes of the activities that you have done in BIOS. • The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete, cut, copy and paste. •...

  • Page 77: Q-Fan Control

    Click to activate DC Mode configured PWM Mode Select a profile to apply to Click to apply the fan setting your fans Click to undo the Click to go back to main menu changes Select to manually configure your fans ASUS SABERTOOTH X99...

  • Page 78: Configuring Fans Manually

    Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans’ operating speed. Speed points Click or tap to manually configure your fans To configure your fans: Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status. Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans’...

  • Page 79: Ez Tuning Wizard

    Select the CPU fan type (Box cooler, Tower cooler, or Water cooler) that you installed then click Next. If you are not sure of the CPU fan type, click I’m not sure. The system automatically detects the CPU fan type. Click Next then click Yes to confirm auto-tuning. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99...

  • Page 80: Creating Raid

    Creating RAID To create RAID: Press <F11> on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen. Click RAID then click Next. • Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to connect your HDDs to Intel SATA connectors.

  • Page 81: My Favorites

    My Favorites My Favorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-11...

  • Page 82: Adding Items To My Favorites

    Adding items to My Favorites To add BIOS items: Press <F3> on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open Setup Tree Map screen. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save in MyFavorites screen.

  • Page 83: Main Menu

    RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default [Not Installed]. After you set a password, these items show [Installed]. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-13...

  • Page 84: Administrator Password

    Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.

  • Page 85: Ai Tweaker Menu

    Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-15...
  • Page 86 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] This item allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Automatically optimizes the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual].
  • Page 87 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set to default core ratio settings. CPU Core Ratio [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to all cores.
  • Page 88 5-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 5-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 4-Core Ratio Limit. If you assign a value for 5-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit, 2-Core Ratio Limit, 3-Core Ratio, and 4-Core Ratio to [Auto].
  • Page 89 [Keep Current Settings]. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings. Enable this item to set lower CPU VCCIN and Vcore voltages and achieve the best energy saving condition.

  • Page 90: Dram Timing Control

    DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the <Enter> key. Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default settings.
  • Page 91 Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [7] tWRDR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [7] tWRDD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [7] tRWSR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [7] tCCD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [7] ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-21...
  • Page 92 Third Timings tUWRDR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [3] tRWDR2 [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [31] tRWDD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [31] tRWSR2 [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [31] tWRDD2 [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [31] tCCDWR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [7] tCCD_L [Auto]...
  • Page 93 DRAM IO-L (CHD D0 R1) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [255] DRAM IO-L (CHD D1 R0) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [255] DRAM IO-L (CHD D1 R1) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [255] ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-23...
  • Page 94 IO control MC Vref(CHA) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [50] - [99.911] MC Vref(CHB) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [50] - [99.911] MC Vref(CHC) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [50] - [99.911] MC Vref(CHD) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [50] - [99.911] DRAM Vref (CHA) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [60] - [99] DRAM Vref (CHB) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [60] - [99]...
  • Page 95 Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Attempt Fast Cold Boot [Auto] This item allows the portion of the memory reference code to be skipped when possible to increase boot speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-25...
  • Page 96 DRAM Training [Auto] This item allows your system to set DRAM training test function. DRAM SPD Write This item is for advanced DRAM programming only. It allows you to enable DRAM SPD write to enable memory SMBus programming. External Digi+ Power Control CPU Input Boot Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set a higher CPU input boot voltage for better overclocking capability.
  • Page 97 A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values depend on the CPU installed. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-27...
  • Page 98 500 KHz with an interval of 50 KHz. DRAM Power Phase Control (CHA, CHB, CHC, CHD) [Auto] [Optimized] Set to the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Set to the full phase mode. DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to [Extreme]. The thermal conditions should be monitored.
  • Page 99 This item allows you to improve the power rating when the CPU is in low power state, or make the FIVR (fully integrated voltage regulator work in high performance at all times. Configuration options: [Auto] [High Performance] [Balanced] ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-29...
  • Page 100 Fully Manual Mode [Disabled] This item allows you to improve the power rating when the CPU is in low power state, or make the FIVR (fully integrated voltage regulator work in high performance at all times. Configuration options: [Enable] [Balanced] CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the CPU cores.
  • Page 101 PCIE controller and the PCU (power control unit). Increase the voltage to enhance the overclocking capability. You can use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001 V to 0.999 V with a 0.001 V interval. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-31...
  • Page 102 CPU SVID Support [Auto] Set this item to [Enabled] when overclocking your system. Disabling this item stops the CPU from communicating with the external voltage regulator. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set SVID Support to [Enabled]. SVID Voltage Override [Auto] This item allows you to set the SVID Voltage override.
  • Page 103 This item allows you to enhance the BCLK overclocking capability or reduce the EMI (electromagnetic disturbance) generated by the BCLK. Set this item to [Enabled] for EMI reduction, or set this item to [Disabled] to enhance BCLK overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-33...

  • Page 104: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3-34...

  • Page 105: Cpu Configuration

    Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Execute Disable prevents certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-35...
  • Page 106 Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] This item allows the CPU to prefetch commands and data in the L2 cache, reduces the DRAM loading time and improves the system performance.

  • Page 107: Cpu Power Management Configuration

    Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Package C State Support [Auto] This item allows you to set the a C-state support for the CPU package. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-37...

  • Page 108: Pch Configuration

    3.6.2 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration This item allows you to configure the PCI Express slots. PCIEX4_1 Speed [Auto] This item allows your system to automatically select the PCI Express port speed. When set to [Gen1], the PCI-E port runs at PCI-E 1.0 speed. When set to [Gen2], the PCI-E port runs at PCI-E 2.0 speed.

  • Page 109: Pch Storage Configuration

    When set to [Auto], this item allows the system to automatically adjust the SRIS (Separate Reference Clock Independent Spread Spectrum Clocking Architecture) support for connected SATA Express devices. Set this item to [Disabled] to activate ASUS RUNWAY SATA Express bridge card Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] S.M.A.R.T.
  • Page 110 SATA Controller 1 Mode Selection [AHCI] This item allows you to set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI Mode] Set to [AHCI Mode] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface).

  • Page 111: System Agent Configuration

    I/O (VT-d) by reporting the I/O device assigment to VMM through DMAR ACPI Tables. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] MCTP This item allows you to Enable/Disable MCTP. ACS Control This item allows you to use ACS Control. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-41...
  • Page 112 The following items appear only when you set the Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) to [Enabled]. Interrupt Remapping [Enabled] This item allows you to enable/disable the VT-D Interrupt Remapping Support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Coherency Support (Non-Isoch) [Enabled] This item allows you to enable/disable the Non-Isoch VT_D Engine Coherency Support.

  • Page 113: Usb Configuration

    Your USB 2.0 devices can be used for BIOS setup only and cannot be recognized in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of USB 2.0 devices at startup. If any USB 2.0 devices are detected, the xHCI legacy USB support is enabled. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-43...
  • Page 114 xHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an xHCI hand-off feature. [Disabled] Disables the xHCI Hand-off support. EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature. [Disabled] Disables the EHCI Hand-off support. USB Single Port Control This item allows you to enable or disable the individual USB ports.

  • Page 115: Platform Misc Configuration

    This item allows you to enable/disable the PCH DMI ASPM Setting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable/disable the ASPM support for all downstream devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L1 only] ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-45...

  • Page 116: Onboard Devices Configuration

    3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration Scroll down to view the other BIOS items. HD Audio Controller [Enabled] This item allows you to use the Azalia High Definition Audio Controller Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller to [Enabled]. Front Panel Type [HD Audio] This item allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel...
  • Page 117 The following item appears only when you set the ASMedia USB 3.1 Controller to [Enabled]. Asmedia USB 3.1 Battery Charging Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable/disable the Asmedia USB 3.1 battery charging support ® of your system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-47...

  • Page 118: Serial Port Configuration

    Intel LAN Controller [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN1/2 controllers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set the Intel LAN Controller to [Enabled]. Intel Lan PXE Option ROM [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the PXE Option Rom of the Intel ®...

  • Page 119: Apm Configuration

    This item allows you to enable/disable the RTC (Real-Time Clock) to generate a wake event and configure the RTC alarm date. When enabled, you can set the days, hours, minutes, or seconds to schedule an RTC alarm date. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-49...

  • Page 120: Network Stack Configuration

    3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration Network stack [Disabled] This item allows you to disable/enable the UEFI network stack. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set the Network Stack to [Enabled]. Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable/disable the Ipv4 PXE Boot Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable/disable the Ipv6 PXE Boot Support.

  • Page 121: Monitor Menu

    N/A. Select [Ignore] if you do not wish to display the detected speed. Qfan Tuning Click this item to automatically detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum duty cycle for each fan. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-51...
  • Page 122 CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU Q-Fan operating mode. [Auto] Detects the type of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the control modes. [PWM Mode] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature in PWM mode for 4-pin CPU fan. [DC Mode] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature in DC mode for 3-pin CPU fan.
  • Page 123 Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the chassis fan middle duty cycle. The values may differ via Qfan tuning. Chassis Fan 1/4 Lower Temperature [40] Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the chassis fans’ lower temperature. The values may differ via Qfan tuning. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-53...
  • Page 124 Chassis Fan 1/4 Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. The values may differ via Qfan tuning. ASST Fan 1/5 Q-Fan Control [DC Mode] These items allow you to set the extension fans’ Q-Fan control feature into DC Mode, PWM Mode, or disable these extension Q-Fan controls from your motherboard.
  • Page 125 Protection) functions. This causes the system to automatically shut down when the voltage exceeds the safe range that protects the motherboard’s components. Configuration options: [ON] [OFF] Chassis Intrude Detect Support [ON] This item allows you to on/off the chassis intrude detect feature. Configuration options: [ON] [OFF] ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-55...

  • Page 126: Boot Menu

    Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] [Disabled] This item allows your system to go back to its normal boot speed. [Enabled] This item allows your system to accelerate the boot speed. The following items appear only when you set the Fast Boot to [Enabled].
  • Page 127 This item allows you to enable or disable power-on state of the NumLock. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] This item allows your system to wait for the <F1> key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-57...
  • Page 128 Option ROM Messages [Enabled] [Enabled] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed during POST. [Disabled] Disables the ROM messages and displays only the ASUS logo during POST. Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] This item allows you to trap Interrupt 19 by the option ROMs.

  • Page 129: Secure Boot

    The system verifies the PK before your system enters the OS. Delete PK This item allows you to delete the PK from your system. Once the PK is deleted, all the system’s Secure Boot keys will not be active. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-59...
  • Page 130 Load Default PK This item allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device. The PK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. KEK Management The KEK (Key-exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key) manages the Signature database (db) and Revoked Signature database (dbx).

  • Page 131: Boot Option Priorities

    OS in Safe Mode, press <F8 > after POST (Windows 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. Boot Override These item displays the available devices. The number of device items that appear on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system.

  • Page 132: Tool Menu

    3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice.

  • Page 133: Asus O.c. Profile

    Key in a profile number from one to eight, press <Enter>, and then select Yes. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you to load or save profile from your USB drive, load and save profile to your USB drive. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-63...

  • Page 134: Asus Dram Spd Information

    3.9.3 ASUS DRAM SPD Information This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information. Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3-64...

  • Page 135: Exit Menu

    <Esc>, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and exit. Launch EFI Shell from USB drives This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-65...

  • Page 136: Updating Bios

    ® ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive.

  • Page 137: Asus Ez Flash 2

    3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.

  • Page 138: Asus Crashfree Bios 3

    The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at http://support.asus.com and save it to a USB flash drive.

  • Page 139: Asus Bios Updater

    3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in DOS environment. The screen captures used in this section are for reference only and may not be exactly the same as actually shown on your computer screen.
  • Page 140 On the BIOS Updater screen, press <Tab> to switch from Files panel to Drives panel then select D:. ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2015/02/04] Current ROM Update ROM BOARD: SABERTOOTH X99 BOARD: Unknown VER: 0210 (H :00 B :00)
  • Page 141 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. See section 3.10 Exit menu for details. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 3-71...
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  • Page 143: Chapter 4: Software Support

    32-bit/64-bit Windows 8.1 operating systems (OS). ® • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The setup procedures presented in this chapter are for reference only. Refer to Windows operating system ® documentation for detailed information. Support DVD information The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Ensure that you have an Administrator account before running the support DVD in Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 8.1 operating systems. ® ® ® To run the support DVD: Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. In the AutoPlay dialog box, click or tap Run ASSETUP.EXE. If the AutoPlay dialog box does not appear, browse the contents of the support DVD and double-click or tap \\bin\ASSETUP.EXE to launch the ASUS motherboard support DVD main menu. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99...
  • Page 144 RAID/AHCI driver disk. Click or tap to display the The Utilities menu ASUS contact shows the applications information. and other software that the motherboard supports. Click or tap an icon to display...

  • Page 145: Obtaining The Software Manuals

    4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat Reader from the Utilities tab before opening the files. ® To read about your motherboard’s utility guide: Click or tap Manual tab > ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide. From the Manual folder, open the folder of the software manual that you wish to read. Some software manuals are provided in different languages. Open the language’s folder to view the software manual. The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD vary by models. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99...

  • Page 146: Software Information

    Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information. AI Suite 3 AI Suite 3 is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. Installing AI Suite 3 Ensure that you have an Administrator account before installing AI Suite 3 in Windows 7, ® Windows 8, or Windows 8.1 operating systems. ® ® To install AI Suite 3 on your computer: Windows 7 OS ® Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. 2. In the AutoPlay dialog box, click or tap Run ASSETUP.exe then select the Utilities tab. 3. From the Utilities tab, click or tap AI Suite 3 then follow the succeeding onscreen instructions. Chapter 4: Software support...
  • Page 147 Go to the Start Screen then click or tap the Desktop app. On the lower left corner of the Desktop, click or tap File Explorer then select your DVD drive and tap or double-click or tap the Setup application. Launching AI Suite 3 Windows ® 7 OS From the Desktop, click or tap Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite 3 > AI Suite 3. You can also launch AI Suite in Windows 7 by clicking or tapping on the Notification ® area. Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 OS ®...
  • Page 148 AI Suite 3 Main menu The AI Suite 3 main menu gives you easy-access controls and insight to what’s going on with your computer - allowing you to optimize performance settings while at the same time ensuring system stability. The AI Suite main menu includes is a quick-access menu bar that allows you to swiftly launch any of the integrated ASUS utilities. Click or tap on the top-right corner of the menu to launch the menu bar. Click or tap to launch AI Suite 3 menu The Ai Suite 3 screenshots in this section are for reference only and can vary depending on motherboard model. AI Suite 3 main menu bar USB BIOS Thermal Radar 2 Ai Charger+ EZ Update Flashback Push Notice USB 3.1 Boost...
  • Page 149 Thermal Radar 2 Thermal Radar 2 lets you control fans, monitor your graphics card temperature and other key components in real time, or auto-tune your thermal settings. Thermal Tuning This function optimizes your system’s cooling solution based on your system’s current thermal settings. It allows you to configure your CPU, chassis, and the exclusive TUF Turbo fan to achieve the best balance between cooling performance and low noise. Click or tap to automatically start the Thermal Tuning process Thermal Status Displays the current status of the thermal condition of your system. Click or tap to run the assessment report of your current thermal settings. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99...

  • Page 150: Fan Control

    Recorder Displays and monitors the status of the thermal setting and condition of your system. Click or tap to scroll down/up Fan Control Allows you to configure the settings of the fans installed on your system. You can also load or save a fan’s profile to tune the thermal condition of your system. Click or tap to load saved profiles Click or tap to switch between items Click or tap to save the settings of the new profile Fan Overtime settings Dust de-Fan settings Chapter 4: Software support...

  • Page 151: Digi+ Power Control

    DIGI+PowerControl - DRAM Click or tap to undo Click or tap to apply Click or tap to go back the changes the changes to the previous screen ASUS SABERTOOTH X99...

  • Page 152: Ai Charger

    4.4.1 Ai Charger+ Ai Charger+ allows you to fast-charge your portable BC 1.1* mobile devices on your computer’s USB port three times faster than the standard USB devices**. Launching Ai Charger+ To launch Ai Charger+, click or tap on the top-right corner of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then select Ai Charger+. Ai Charger+ is available only in selected motherboard models. Ai Charger+ screen Tick to enable or Click or tap to apply disable Ai Charger+ the selection • * Check the manufacturer if your USB device is a Battery Charging Specification 1.1 (BC 1.1) compliant or compatible device. • ** Actual charging speeds may vary depending on the charging rate and specifications of your USB device. • To ensure normal charging function, disconnect and reconnect your USB device every time you enable or disable Ai Charger+. • Ai Charger+ does not support USB hubs, USB extension cables, and generic USB cables.

  • Page 153: Ez Update

    Click or tap to automatically update your motherboard driver, software and firmware Click or tap to search and Click or tap to Click or tap to select a select the BIOS file update the BIOS boot logo ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 4-11...
  • Page 154 Manually update the BIOS and selecting a boot logo Click or tap to search an image file for your boot logo Click or tap to go back to Click or tap to proceed the updating EZ Update main screen BIOS and boot logo After you click or tap BIOS Update button, click or tap Flash to update the BIOS and upload the boot logo in your system.

  • Page 155: Usb Bios Flashback

    Click or tap to cancel the download schedule setting Click or tap to apply the download schedule setting Click or tap to check for a new BIOS update available for download Scheduling the BIOS download In the Download Setting field, tick Schedule (days) then select the number of days for the BIOS download schedule. Click or tap Apply to save the BIOS download schedule. Click or tap Cancel to cancel the download schedule. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 4-13...
  • Page 156 Downloading the latest BIOS Before you start downloading, ensure that you have installed the USB storage device to your computer’s USB port that supports USB BIOS Flashback. Refer to section 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection of this user guide for more details. To download the updated BIOS: From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, click or tap Check for New BIOS Update. Wait for the system to check the latest BIOS version. After the utility detects a new BIOS, click or tap from the Save to: field, select the USB flash drive, then click or tap Download. SABERTOOTH X99 After the download is complete, click or tap OK. Chapter 4: Software support 4-14...

  • Page 157: Push Notice

    Click or tap to Click or tap to apply the settings discard the settings You can also enable the Push Notice via the Push Notice shortcut on the lower-right corner of your screen. To do this, click or tap << then click or tap then select Pairing your computer and smart device To pair your computer and smart device: On your smart device, tap to launch Push Notice. Push Notice Tap Push Scan then tap the name of your computer that you want to pair with. To pair your computer and smart device, ensure that both are connected to the same wireless network. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 4-15...
  • Page 158 Setting up PC Mode alerts of your computer This feature allows you to restart, shut down, or put your computer to sleep mode and sends an alert to your smart device. Tick these to enable mode alerts Tick to select the smart device Set the day and time to enable the PC modes Set the minutes to send the alert before the PC mode/s activation Key in your messages for more information...

  • Page 159: Sending Messages To Your Smart Device

    Viewing your computer status on your smart device Tap on your smart device to launch Push Notice. Push Notice Tap to delete PC Tap to view PC alerts mode alerts Tap to view PC status alerts Tap to view PC sent messages Tap to scan more host computers ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 4-17...

  • Page 160: Usb 3.1 Boost

    4.4.5 USB 3.1 Boost USB 3.1 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) that automatically speeds up the transfer rates of your USB storage devices. Launching USB 3.1 Boost To launch USB 3.1 Boost, click or tap on the top-right corner of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then select USB 3.1 Boost. Using the USB 3.1 Boost Click or tap to enable the USB device’s normal data transfer rate Click or tap to enable UASP or Turbo Mode for a faster data Click or tap to select a USB device transfer rate Ensure to connect your USB 3.1/3.0 device to the USB 3.1/3.0 ports that support USB 3.1...

  • Page 161: System Information

    4.4.6 System Information This utility allows you get the detailed information of the motherboard, CPU, and memory settings. Launching the System Information To launch System Information, click or tap on the top-right corner of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then select System Information. Viewing the motherboard information Click or tap the MB tab to view the motherboard’s information. Viewing the CPU information Click or tap the CPU tab to view the processor’s information. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 4-19...
  • Page 162 Viewing the SPD information Click or tap the SPD tab to view the memory’s information. Chapter 4: Software support 4-20...

  • Page 163: Usb Charger

    Click or tap to discard the settings Click or tap to select the type of USB device that you wish to charge when the system is off Ensure to connect your USB device into the USB port that supports this utility. Refer to section 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection of your user guide for more details. • The USB Charger+ does not support USB hubs and USB extension cables, and generic USB cables. • The USB Charger+ may not recognize some ASUS devices due to a special design. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 4-21...

  • Page 164: Version

    4.4.8 Version Displays the installed software or utilities and their current version. Chapter 4: Software support 4-22...

  • Page 165: Turbo Lan

    Click to open an item under these utilities Advanced Mode Using the Advance Mode The Advance Mode allows you to configure the priorities of your programs or applications or configure your network device. To go to the Advanced Mode, click or tap The Advanced Mode contains the following utilities: • Preferences: Allows you to control the network’s traffic to optimize the program’s performance, favor ping time, and avoid packet loss. • Protocols: Allows you to set priority to the network adapter and its protocol to reduce delay during data transfer, and maintain the speed of Internet access. • Programs: Allows you to set priority to the programs or applications. • Traffic Shaping: Allows you set the priority to the network adapter and its protocol to reduce delay during data transfer and speeds up the Internet access. • Adapter Info: Displays the information about the installed network adapter in your system. • Online Budgets: Allows you to set an online budget time to your network adapters. • Traffic Analysis: Allows you to assign protocols and programs in one set. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 4-23...

  • Page 166: Tuf Detective

    TUF Detective TUF Detective allows you to remotely manage and control your computer using your Android mobile device. It also provides relevant system information. To use TUF Detective: Connect your mobile device to the TUF Detective port located at the rear panel. Select this App to install TUF On your mobile device, download and Detective in your mobile phone. install the TUF Detective app. Download the TUF Detective app from Play Store or use the QR code to find the app. Launch the etectiveapp to remotely control and manage your computer. Scan the QR code to find the app. 4.6.1 Post The Post page provides the POST (Power-On Self Test) status.. Code for the POST status Details about the POST status.

  • Page 167: Control

    4.6.2 Control The Control page allows you to Tap the POWER button and remotely control the functions select Yes to power your of your computer. computer on or off. Control Tap the RESTART button Tap FORCE SHUTDOWN to and select Yes to restart your force the system to shutdown computer. without saving data. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 4-25...

  • Page 168: Monitor

    Tap CLEAR CMOS and select Tap PATCH ERROR and Yes to clear the CMOS RTC select Yes to automatically RAM data. repair your computer. 4.6.3 Monitor The Monitor page allows Tap the triangle icon to monitor you to monitor voltage, the voltage. temperature, and fan speed. Monitor Chapter 4: Software support 4-26...

  • Page 169: Information

    Tap the triangle icon to monitor Tap the triangle icon to monitor the temperature. the fan speed. 4.6.4 Information The Information page provides you with important details about the system such as the model name, BIOS version, product number, operating time, CPU information, and DRAM information. Information ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 4-27...

  • Page 170: Audio Configurations

    Audio configurations The Realtek audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio ® experience on your computer. The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. The CODEC also includes the Realtek proprietary UAJ ® ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors, and giving users plug and play convenience. Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek Audio Driver from the support DVD that ® came with the motherboard package. If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek HD Audio ® ® Manager icon on the taskbar. Double-click or tap on the icon to display the Realtek HD ® Audio Manager. Realtek HD Audio Manager ® Realtek HD Audio Manager ® Configuration option tabs (vary with the audio devices connected) Advanced settings Set default device button...
  • Page 171 Selecting an audio output Realtek HD Audio Manager allows you to select the type of audio output depending on the output device that you are using. To select an audio output: Insert the audio device’s jack to the Line Out (lime) port. If the audio device’s jack is already inserted to the corresponding port, click or tap on the Realtek HD Audio Manager. On the pop-up window, tick the audio device that you plugged to the Line Out port then click or tap Next. If you select Headphone, click or tap to select the type of headphone installed then click or tap OK. If you select Front Speaker Out, click or tap to select the type of speaker installed then click or tap OK. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 4-29...
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  • Page 173: Chapter 5: Raid Support

    With the RAID 10 configuration you get all the benefits of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99...

  • Page 174: Installing Serial Ata Hard Disks

    5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration: Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays.

  • Page 175: Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Option Rom Utility

    The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99...
  • Page 176 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears: Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - v10.5.1.1070 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name: Volume0...
  • Page 177 WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N): Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or <N> to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99...
  • Page 178 Deleting a RAID set Be cautious when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears: [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Name...

  • Page 179: Installing The Raid Driver During Windows ® Os Installation

    Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive. To set up a Windows UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to load the UEFI ® driver for your optical drive. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99...
  • Page 180 Chapter 5: RAID configurations...

  • Page 181: Appendices

    Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. ASUS SABERTOOTH X99...

  • Page 182: Canadian Department Of Communications Statement

    IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
  • Page 183 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials.
  • Page 184 Slovenščina AsusTek Inc. tukaj izjavlja, da je ta naprava skladna s di conformità CE. temeljnimi zahtevami in drugimi relevantnimi določili direktiv CE. Za več Компания ASUS заявляет, что это устройство соответствует основным informacij glejte Izjavo CE o skladnosti. требованиям и другим соответствующим условиям европейских...

  • Page 185: Asus Contact Information

    +1-510-739-3777 +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://www.asus.com/us/ Technical Support Support fax +1-812-284-0883 Telephone +1-812-282-2787 Online support http://www.service.asus.com/ ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959911 Web site http://www.asus.com/de Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-1805-010923* Support Fax...
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