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Contents Contents........................................................................................................................ 3 Package contents......................................................................................................... 4 Installing the assistant fans........................................................................................ 5 Installing the M.2 card.................................................................................................
Package contents Check your SABERTOOTH X99 motherboard package for the following items: 4 x DIMM slot covers 1 x Connector cap set (LAN cap and Front USB 3.0 cap) 2 x Onboard USB 2.
Installing the assistant fans The SABERTOOTH X99 motherboard package comes with a 40 mm assistant fan for additional cooling solution and better airflow. To install the 40 mm assistant fan: 1. Remove the screws on the back I/O (A) then remove the back I/O fan cover lid (B). Keep the screws for later use. 2. Connect the fan cable connector to the assistant fan (ASST_FAN5) header on the motherboard. 3.
Installing the M.2 card The SABERTOOTH X99 motherboard allows you to install an M.2 card in the M.2 socket. The M.2 card is purchased separately. To install the M.2 card: 1. Loosen the screw on the M.2 socket cover lid. 2. Remove the M.2 socket cover lid. 3. Remove the screw in the M.2 socket. 4. Install the M.2 card into the M.2 socket, and then secure it with the screw that you removed in step 3. 5. Put back the M.2 socket cover lid. 6. Fasten the screw on the M.2 socket cover lid.
Installing the Dust Defenders The Dust Defenders are designed to prevent dust and small particles from building up in the motherboard’s expansion and memory slots or connectors. Installing the DIMM slot covers Install the DIMM slot covers into unused DIMM slots on your motherboard. Installing the PCIe x16, PCIe x4, and PCIe x1 slot covers Install the PCIe x16, PCIe x4, or PCIe x1 slot covers into unused PCIe x16, PCIe x4, or PCIe x1 slots on your motherboard.
Installing the back I/O caps The SABERTOOTH X99 accessory package takes protection to the next level with the back I/O port caps. Refer to the illustrated guide for the proper placement of back I/O caps: To support various models, your package may include additional back I/O port caps for your motherboard.
Installing the Thermistor cable The Thermistor cable works together with the Thermal Radar 2 utility to allow you to monitor the temperature of selected devices or critical components inside your motherboard. Thermistor sensor Thermistor connector To install the Thermistor cable: 1. Locate the thermal sensor headers labeled T_SENSOR1, T_SENSOR2, or T_SENSOR3 on your motherboard then connect the thermistor cable connector to any of these headers. 2.
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