Asus SABERTOOTH 990FX - Manual (Page 16)

1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1
TUF Components (Alloy Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; Certified by Military-
standard)
Certified for Tough Duty
Get rugged performance even in the most challenging conditions with robust TUF chokes,
solid capacitors, and MOSFETs--certified through third-party, military-grade testing. TUF
Chokes, also known as the “Alloy Choke”, is a made of a compound of various types of metal
instead standard iron, enables the support of up to a massive 40A of rated current, 25%
higher than conventional component. Furthermore, the single piece packaing also elimates
the emission of virbation noise, delivering superb charactoristics as well as durability under
extreme conditions.
ESD Guards
Unique protection of motherboard components from unexpected electrostatic
discharges (ESD)
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can happen suddenly and its damaging effects is often
underestimated. Exclusive ASUS anti-static chip, a protective circuit design, and the I/O
shield provides four times better protection to extend component lifespan.
Any Memory is A-OK!
MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool
requires a mere push of a button to patch memory issues. MemOK! determines failsafe
settings and dramatically improves system boot success. Get your system up and running in
no time!
1.3.4 ASUS DIY
UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode)
Flexible & Easy BIOS Interface
ASUS brand new UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional
keyboard only BIOS, to enable more flexible and convenient mouse controls. Users can
easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as their operating system.
The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup info, while the Advanced Mode is
for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand far more intricate system settings.
AI Suite II
One-stop Access to Innovative ASUS Features
With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features
into one simple to use software package. It allows you to supervise energy management, fan
speed control, voltage and sensor readings. This all-in-one software offers diverse and ease
to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities.