Asus tuf sabertooth x99 [3/186] Chapter 1 product introduction

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Contents

Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi

About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii

SABERTOOTH X99

specifications summary ............................................................................................ ix

Package contents ..................................................................................................... xiv

Installation tools and components .......................................................................... xv

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.1 Special features..........................................................................................1-1

1.1.1 Product highlights........................................................................1-1

1.1.2 “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

1.2 Motherboard overview ...............................................................................1-7

1.2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-7

1.2.2 Motherboard layout ..................................................................... 1-8

1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................. 1-10

1.2.4 System memory ........................................................................ 1-11

1.2.5 Expansion slots ......................................................................... 1-22

1.2.6 Onboard buttons ....................................................................... 1-24

1.2.7 Jumpers .................................................................................... 1-25

1.2.8 Onboard LEDs .......................................................................... 1-27

1.2.9 Internal connectors....................................................................1-28

Chapter 2: Basic installation

2.1 Building your PC system ...........................................................................2-1

2.1.1 Motherboard installation .............................................................. 2-1

2.1.2 CPU installation...........................................................................2-3

2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ............................... 2-4

2.1.4 DIMM installation......................................................................... 2-6

2.1.5 ATX Power connection................................................................2-7

2.1.6 SATA device connection ............................................................. 2-8

2.1.7 Front I/O Connector .................................................................... 2-9

2.1.8 Expansion Card installation....................................................... 2-10

2.2 BIOS update utility ................................................................................... 2-11