Asus SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 - Manual (Page 18)

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1
USB BIOS Flashback
USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for your ultimate convenience.
Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for
about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without entering
the existing BIOS or operating system. It also allows you to regularly check for UEFI BIOS
updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically.
USB 3.0 Boost
ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology, which supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol),
automatically accelerates the data transfer speed of a USB 3.0 device up to 170% faster than
the standard USB 3.0 transfer speed.
Network iControl
Network iControl is an intuitive one-step network control center that makes it easier for you to
manage your bandwidth and allows you to set, monitor, and schedule the bandwidth priorities
for your network programs. It allows you to automatically connect to a PPPoE network for a
more convenient online experience.
ASUS EZ-Flash 2
ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a
bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility.
O.C. Profile
This motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows you to store or load multiple
BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you
the freedom to share and distribute your favorite overclocking settings.
1.1.6 Other special features
8 Channel Audio Codec
The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia)
CODEC enables high-quality Absolute Pitch 192kHz/24bit audio output, true BD lossless
sound, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions and multi-streaming technology.
S/PDIF-out on Back I/O port
This motherboard provides a convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems
via optical S/PDIF-out (Sony-Philips Digital Interface) jacks. It allows the system to transfer
digital audio without converting to analog format and keeps the best signal quality.
ErP Ready
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.