Learn more about the ASUS TUF SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0
Model
Brand
ASUS
Series
TUF
Model
TUF SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type
AM3+
CPU Type
FX / Phenom II / Athlon II / Sempron 100 Series
FSB
Up to 5.2 GT/s HyperTransport 3.0
Chipsets
Chipset
AMD 990FX/SB950
Memory
Number of Memory Slots
4x240pin
Memory Standard
DDR3 1866/ 1600/ 1333/ 1066
Maximum Memory Supported
32GB
Channel Supported
Dual Channel
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 2.0 x16
3 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (dual x16 or x16/x8/x8) *1 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode, black)
*1: When running dual graphics cards, be sure to insert the card in the first and third PCIex16 slot to get the best performance.
PCI Express x1
2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
Storage Devices
SATA 6Gb/s
5 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2
1 x M.2 Socket 3, gray, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)
SATA RAID
0/1/5/10
Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset
None
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC1150
Audio Channels
8 Channels
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset
Intel I211
Max LAN Speed
1Gbps
Rear Panel Ports
RJ45
1 x RJ45
USB 3.1
1 x USB 3.1 Type-C 3 x USB 3.1 (teal blue) Type-A
USB 3.0
4 x USB 3.0 (blue)
USB 1.1/2.0
4 x USB 2.0 (one port can be switched to USB BIOS Flashback)
S/PDIF Out
1 x Optical
Audio Ports
5 Ports
Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB
2 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.0 port(s) (19-pin, beige) 2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
Other Connectors
1 x TPM connector(s) 1 x COM port(s) connector(s) 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4-pin) 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4-pin) 3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (3 x 4-pin) 1 x S/PDIF out header(s) 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s) 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s) 1 x Front panel connector(s) 1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector) 1 x DRCT header(s) 1 x MemOK! button(s) 1 x Power-on button(s) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s) 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button(s) 1 x Water Pump header (4-pin)
Special Features: TUF ENGINE! Power Design: - 8 +2 Digital Phase Power Design - TUF Components (Alloy choke, Cap. & MOSFET; certified by military-standard) - ASUS DIGI+ Power Control Utility Ultimate COOL! Thermal Solution: - TUF Thermal Radar 2 Safe & Stable! Guardian Angel: - TUF ESD Guards 2 - TUF LANGuard ASUS Exclusive Features: - USB BIOS Flashback - MemOK! - AI Suite 3 - Onboard Button: Power - Front Panel USB 3.0 Support - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - USB 3.1 Boost - Turbo LAN Remote Entertainment - Media Streamer ASUS EZ DIY: - Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS O.C. Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS MyLogo 2 - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-Design: - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-Connector AURA: RGB Lighting Control
Operating System Support: Windows 8.1 Windows 8 Windows 7
BIOS: 64MB Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, SLP2.1, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, 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
Manageability: WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE
Support Disc: Drivers Anti-virus software (OEM version) ASUS Update ASUS Utilities
Packaging
Package Contents
Accessories: User's manual ASUS Q-Shield 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s) 1 x SLI bridge(s) 1 x Q-connector(s) (2 in 1) 1 x TUF Certification card(s) 1 x TUF 5 Year Warranty manual(s) (by region) 1 x TUF Inside sticker(s)(white)
Additional Information
Date First Available
August 10, 2016
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