Msi X299 User Manual
Unpacking
Thank you for buying the MSI® X299 XPOWER GAMING AC motherboard. Check
to make sure your motherboard box contains the following items. If something is
missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
Motherboard
I/O Shield
Thermistor
Cable
SATA Cable x6
Drivers & Utilities
Disc
M.2 Xpander-Z
SLI Bridge
Connector
Motherboard User
Guide
Quick Guide
Case Badge
1 to 2 RGB LED Extension
Y Cable 80cm x1
SATA Cable Labels
Antenna x2
3D X-MOUNTING
Screw Pillars
Unpacking
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Safety Information
y The components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic
discharge (ESD). Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful
computer assembly.
y Ensure that all components are securely connected. Loose connections may cause
the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start.
y Hold the motherboard by the edges to avoid touching sensitive components.
y It is recommended to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when
handling the motherboard to prevent electrostatic damage. If an ESD wrist strap is
not available, discharge yourself of static electricity by touching another metal object
before handling the motherboard.
y Store the motherboard in an electrostatic shielding container or on an anti-static pad
whenever the motherboard is not installed.
y Before turning on the computer, ensure that there are no loose screws or metal
components on the motherboard or anywhere within the computer case.
y Do not boot the computer before installation is completed. This could cause
permanent damage to the components as well as injury to the user.
y If you need help during any installation step, please consult a certified computer
technician.
y Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet
before installing or removing any computer component.
y Keep this user guide for future reference.
y Keep this motherboard away from humidity.
y Make sure that your electrical outlet provides the same voltage as is indicated on the
PSU, before connecting the PSU to the electrical outlet.
y Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place anything
over the power cord.
y All cautions and warnings on the motherboard should be noted.
y If any of the following situations arises, get the motherboard checked by service
personnel:
Liquid has penetrated into the computer.
The motherboard has been exposed to moisture.
The motherboard does not work well or you can not get it work according to user
guide.
The motherboard has been dropped and damaged.
The motherboard has obvious sign of breakage.
y Do not leave this motherboard in an environment above 60°C (140°F), it may damage
the motherboard.
Safety Information
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Quick Start
Preparing Tools and Components
Intel® LGA 2066 CPU
DDR4 Memory
SATA DVD Drive
CPU Fan
Chassis
SATA Hard Disk Drive
Thermal Paste
Power Supply Unit
Graphics Card
Phillips Screwdriver
A Package of Screws
Quick Start
3
Installing a Processor
1
3
2
https://youtu.be/ecdkLMmkya4
4
5
6
Quick Start
4
789
10
11
12
13
Installing DDR4 memory
http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs
1
2
2
DIMMC1
3
Quick Start
5
Connecting the Front Panel Header
RESET SW
POWER SW
POWER LED+
POWER LED-
HDD LED
http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI
Quick Start
6
2 10
1
JFP1
1 HDD LED + 2 Power LED +
3 HDD LED - 4 Power LED -
5 Reset Switch 6 Power Switch
9
7 Reset Switch 8 Power Switch
9 Reserved 10 No Pin
HDD LED
POWER LED
RESET SW
HDD LED
JFP1
HDD LED HDD LED +
POWER LED POWER LED +
Installing the Motherboard
1
2
Quick Start
7
Installing SATA Drives
http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc
2
1
3
Quick Start
8
5
4
Installing a Graphics Card
http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A
1
3
2
5
4
6
Quick Start
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Connecting Peripheral Devices
10
Quick Start
Connecting the Power Connectors
http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4
CPU_PWR2
ATX_PWR1
JPWR1
CPU_PWR1
Quick Start
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Power On
1
2
3
12
4
Quick Start
Contents
Unpacking .............................................................................................................. 1
Safety Information ................................................................................................. 2
Quick Start ............................................................................................................. 3
Preparing Tools and Components .......................................................................... 3
Installing a Processor ............................................................................................. 4
Installing DDR4 memory ........................................................................................ 5
Connecting the Front Panel Header ....................................................................... 6
Installing the Motherboard ..................................................................................... 7
Installing SATA Drives............................................................................................. 8
Installing a Graphics Card ...................................................................................... 9
Connecting Peripheral Devices ............................................................................ 10
Connecting the Power Connectors ....................................................................... 11
Power On............................................................................................................... 12
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 16
Block Diagram .................................................................................................... 23
Rear I/O Panel ...................................................................................................... 24
LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................... 24
Audio Ports Configuration .................................................................................... 24
Realtek HD Audio Manager .................................................................................. 25
Installing Antennas ............................................................................................... 27
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 28
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 30
DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 31
PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots .......................................................................... 34
PCIe and M2_3 slots bandwidth table .................................................................. 34
U2_1: U.2 Connector ............................................................................................. 37
M2_1~3: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 38
Installing the M.2 Xpander-Z ............................................................................... 40
SATA1~10: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ..................................................................... 41
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 42
OC1: GAME BOOST Knob ..................................................................................... 43
OC_RT1: OC Retry Jumper ................................................................................... 44
OC_FS1: OC Force Enter BIOS Jumper ................................................................ 44
JSLOW1: Slow Mode Booting Jumper .................................................................. 44
CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1, JPWR1: Power Connectors ...................................... 45
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors ............................................................................. 46
JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors ................................................................... 46
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JUSB5: USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Connector ............................................................. 47
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4, EXS_FAN1~4: Fan Connectors ............ 48
T_SEN1: Thermal Sensor Connector ................................................................... 48
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................49
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ....................................................................... 49
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ........................................................................... 50
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ........................................................... 50
BIOS_SW1: Multi-BIOS Switch ............................................................................. 51
POWER1, RESET1: Power Button, Reset Button ................................................. 52
Plus, Minus buttons: BCLK-Ratio buttons ........................................................... 52
V-Check Points ..................................................................................................... 52
VRAID1: Virtual RAID on CPU Connector ............................................................. 53
JLED1: RGB LED connector ................................................................................. 53
Onboard LEDs ...................................................................................................... 54
EZ Debug LED ....................................................................................................... 54
PCIe x16 slot LEDs................................................................................................ 54
DIMM LEDs ........................................................................................................... 54
XMP LED ............................................................................................................... 54
Fan LEDs ............................................................................................................... 55
Fan Speed Indicators ............................................................................................ 55
Multi-BIOS LEDs ................................................................................................... 55
JPWRLED1: LED light demonstration power input connector ............................ 55
Debug Code LED ................................................................................................... 56
Hexadecimal Character Table .............................................................................. 56
Boot Phases .......................................................................................................... 56
Debug Code LED Table ......................................................................................... 56
ACPI States Codes ................................................................................................ 58
CPU Temperature ................................................................................................. 58
Updating LED Firmware ....................................................................................... 59
BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................... 60
Entering BIOS Setup ............................................................................................. 60
Resetting BIOS ...................................................................................................... 61
Updating BIOS ....................................................................................................... 61
EZ Mode ................................................................................................................ 63
Advanced Mode .................................................................................................... 65
SETTINGS .............................................................................................................. 66
Advanced ............................................................................................................... 66
Boot ....................................................................................................................... 72
Security ................................................................................................................. 73
Save & Exit ............................................................................................................ 74
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Contents
OC .......................................................................................................................... 75
M-FLASH .............................................................................................................. 82
OC PROFILE .......................................................................................................... 83
Software Description ........................................................................................... 84
Installing Windows® 10 ......................................................................................... 84
Installing Drivers .................................................................................................. 84
Installing Utilities ................................................................................................. 84
APP MANAGER ..................................................................................................... 85
LIVE UPDATE 6 ...................................................................................................... 86
COMMAND CENTER ............................................................................................. 88
GAMING APP ......................................................................................................... 92
X-BOOST ............................................................................................................... 97
MYSTICLIGHT ........................................................................................................ 99
MSI SMART TOOL ............................................................................................... 101
RAMDISK............................................................................................................. 103
GAMING LAN MANAGER .................................................................................... 104
DRAGON EYE ...................................................................................................... 106
Nahimic 2 ............................................................................................................ 107
XSplit Gamecaster V2 ......................................................................................... 111
SteelSeries Engine 3 .......................................................................................... 115
®
Intel
Extreme Tuning Utility .............................................................................. 117
CPU-Z.................................................................................................................. 118
TriDef VR ............................................................................................................. 119
TriDef SmartCam ................................................................................................ 122
RAID Configuration ............................................................................................ 123
Using Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM ......................................... 123
Degraded RAID Array ......................................................................................... 126
M.2 PCIe SSD RAID ............................................................................................. 128
Intel® Optane™ Memory Configuration ............................................................ 131
System Requirements ....................................................................................... 131
Installing the Intel
Removing the Intel
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 134
®
Optane™ memory .............................................................. 131
®
Optane™ memory ............................................................. 133
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 135
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Specifications
CPU
Supports Intel
LGA2066 Socket
Chipset Intel
y 8x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB*
y Quad channel memory architecture with the CPU that
supports up to 4-channels DDR4**
y Dual channel memory architecture with the CPU that
Memory
supports up to 2-channels DDR4**
y Supports Intel
* For the latest information about memory, please visit http://www.msi.com
** Please refer the DIMM Slots section for more details.
y 4x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
Expansion Slots
y 1x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
* Please refer to page 34 for PCIe 3.0 bandwidth table.
®
Core™ X-Series Processor Family for
®
X299 Chipset
X-series processor support DDR4 4133(OC)/ 4000(OC)/
3866(OC)/ 3800(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3466(OC)/
3400(OC)/ 3333(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2933(OC)/
2800(OC)/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133 MHz*
X-series processor support DDR4 4500(OC)/ 4400(OC)/
4333(OC)/ 4266(OC)/ 4200(OC)/ 4133(OC)/ 4000(OC)/
3866(OC)/ 3800(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3466(OC)/
3400(OC)/ 3333(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2933(OC)/
2800(OC)/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133 MHz*
®
Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
Support x16/x0/x16/x8, x8/x8/x16/x8 mode with the
44-lane CPU.*
Support x16/x0/x8/x4, x8/x8/x8/x4 mode with the 28-
lane CPU.*
Support x8/x0/x4/x4 mode with the 16-lane CPU.*
Multi-GPU
LAN
Wirsless LAN &
Bluetooth
Specifications
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y Supports NVIDIA
y Supports AMD
®
SLI™ Technology
®
CrossFire™ Technology
y 1x Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN controller
y 1x Intel I211 Gigabit LAN controller
Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 module
y The Wireless module is pre-install in the M2_3 (Key-E) slot.
®
y Supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual band (2.4GHz,
5GHz) up to 867 Mbps speed.
y Supports Dual Mode Bluetooth
®
2.1, 2.1+EDR, 3.0, 4.0,
BLE, 4.2
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Storage
RAID
Continued from previous page
®
Intel
X299 Chipset
y 10x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
y 3x M.2 slots (Key M)*
M2_1, M2_2 slots support 2242/ 2260 /2280/ 22110
storage devices
Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s
M2_3 slot supports 2242/ 2260 /2280 storage devices
Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4
®
Intel
Optane™ Memory Ready for M2_1, M2_2 slots **
y 1x U.2 port *
Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe storage
y Supports Intel
* M.2 slots and SATA ports share the same bandwidth. Please refer to page 41
for M.2 & SATA combination table.
** Please refer to page 129 for Intel
***The functions will be supported depend on the CPU.
®
X299 Chipset
Intel
®
Smart Response Technology***
®
Optane™ Memory Configuration.
y Supports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA
storage devices
y Supports RAID 0 and RAID1 for M.2 PCIe storage devices*
* M.2 PCIe RAID volume can be created with M.2 GENIE.
USB
®
y ASMedia
ASM3142 Chipset
3x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) ports
(1 Type-A port and 1 Type-C port on the back panel,
1 Type-C port available through the internal USB
connector)
y ASMedia
®
ASM1074 Chipset
6x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports on the back
panel
®
y Intel
X299 Chipset
4x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports available
through the internal USB connectors
6x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (2 Type-A ports on
the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal
USB connectors)
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Back Panel
Connectors
Internal Connectors
Continued from previous page
y 1x Clear CMOS button
y 1x Flash BIOS Button
y 1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port
y 2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports
1x Flash BIOS port
y 6x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A ports
y 2x LAN (RJ45) ports
y 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A port
y 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port
y 2x WiFi antenna connectors
y 5x OFC audio jacks
y 1x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector
y 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
y 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
y 1x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
y 1x flat 4-pin ATX 12V power connector*
y 10x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
y 2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0
ports)
y 2x USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 3.1
Gen1 ports)
y 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port
y 1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
y 1x 4-pin Water Pump connector
y 4x 4-pin system fan connectors
y 4x 4-pin extend fan connectors
y 2x Front panel connectors
y 1x Front panel audio connector
y 1x RGB LED connector
y 1x TPM module connector
y 1x Virtual RAID on CPU connector
y 1x 2-pin Thermal Sensors connector
* Provides additional power to PCIe x16 slots
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Specifications
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y 1x GAME BOOST knob
y 1x Power button
Internal Buttons
y 1x Reset button
y 1x BCLK+/ Ratio+ button
y 1x BCLK-/ Ratio- button
Switches y 1x Multi-BIOS switch
y 1x Clear CMOS jumper
y 1x OC retry connector
Jumper
y 1x OC force enter BIOS connector
y 1x Chassis Intrusion connector
y 1x Slow mode connector
Debug LED y 1x 2-Digit Debug Code LED
®
Audio
y Realtek
y 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
ALC1220 Codec
y Supports S/PDIF output
I/O Controller NUVOTON NCT6795 Controller Chip
y CPU/System temperature detection
Hardware Monitor
y CPU/System fan speed detection
y CPU/System fan speed control
Form Factor
BIOS Features
y EATX Form Factor
y 12 in. x 10.7 in. (30.5 cm x 27.2 cm)
y 2x 128 Mb flash
y UEFI AMI BIOS
y ACPI 6.0, SM BIOS 3.0
y Multi-language
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Specifications
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Software
Continued from previous page
y Drivers
y APP MANAGER
y COMMAND CENTER
y LIVE UPDATE 6
y SMART TOOL
y DRAGON EYE
y GAMING APP
y X-BOOST
y MYSTIC LIGHT
y RAMDISK
y GAMING LAN MANAGER
y DPC LATENCY TUNER
y FAST BOOST
y SUPER CHARGER
y Nahimic Audio
y XSplit Gamecaster V2
y SteelSeriesEngine 3
y WTFast
y CPU-Z MSI GAMING
y Intel Extreme Tuning Utility
y Norton™ Internet Security Solution
y Google Chrome™ ,Google Toolbar, Google Drive
®
y TriDef
VR
®
y TriDef
SmartCam
Specifications
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Special Features
Continued from previous page
y Audio
Audio Boost 4
Nahimic 2
y Network
GAMING LAN with Gaming LAN Manager
Dual LAN
Intel WiFi
y Storage
Turbo U.2
Triple Turbo M.2
y Fan
Pump Fan
Smart Fan Control
y LED
Mystic Light
Mystic Light Extension
Mystic light SYNC
EZ DEBUG LED
y Protection
DDR4 Steel Armor
M.2 Shield FROZR
M.2 Shield
Steel Backplate
PCI-E Steel Armor
U.2 Steel Armor
M.2 Steel Armor
VR Cover
Continued on next page
Specifications
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Special Features
Continued from previous page
y Performance
Multi GPU – SLI Technology
Multi GPU – CrossFire Technology
DDR4 Boost
GAME Boost
OC Engine
Lightning USB
Front Lightning USB
USB with Type A+C
y Stability
Military Class 6
7000+ Quality Test
y VR
VR Boost
VR Ready
y Gamer Experience
GAMING HOTKEY
GAMING MOUSE Control
y BIOS
Click BIOS 5
Flash BIOS Button
Dual BIOS
y Certification
Quadro SLI Ready
Quadro Ready
GAMING Certified
SteelSeries Certified
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Block Diagram
2/ 4 Channel DDR4 Memory
Processor
1x M.2
2x M.2
8x SATA 6Gb/s
1x U.2
4x USB 3.1 Gen1
6x USB 2.0
SwitchSwitch
PCI Express Bus
Switch
P/S2 Mouse / Keyboard
NV6795
Super I/O
DMI 3.0
PCIE Bus
X299 PCH
Switch
PCIE Bus
PCIE Bus
Realtek
ALC1220
(Rear + Front)
Audio Jacks
ASMEDIA
ASM1061
PCIe x1 slot
Wi-Fi /
Bluetooth
Intel I211
Intel I219
x2
ASMEDIA
ASM3142
ASMEDIA
ASM1074
2x SATA 6Gb/s
3x USB 3.1 Gen2
6x USB 3.1 Gen1
Block Diagram
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Rear I/O Panel
USB 3.1 Gen1
PS/2
Clear CMOS
LAN
WiFi
antenna
connectors
Audio Ports
Flash BIOS
Button
USB 2.0
USB 2.0/
Flash BIOS port
USB 3.1 Gen1
USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C
Optical S/PDIF-Out
USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A
y Clear CMOS button - Power off your computer. Press and hold the Clear CMOS
button for about 5-10 seconds to reset BIOS to default values.
y Flash BIOS Button/Port - Please refer to page 62 for Updating BIOS with Flash BIOS
Button.
LAN Port LED Status Table
Link/ Activity LED
Status Description
Off No link
Yellow Linked
Blinking Data activity
Speed LED
Status Description
Off 10 Mbps connection
Green 100 Mbps connection
Orange 1 Gbps connection
Audio Ports Configuration
Audio Ports
Center/ Subwoofer Out ● ●
Rear Speaker Out ● ● ●
Line-In/ Side Speaker Out ●
Line-Out/ Front Speaker Out ● ● ● ●
Mic In
(●: connected, Blank: empty)
Channel
2 4 6 8
Rear I/O Panel
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Realtek HD Audio Manager
After installing the Realtek HD Audio driver, the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon will
appear in the system tray. Double click on the icon to launch.
Device
Selection
Advanced
Settings
Application
Enhancement
Main Volume
Profiles
Jack Status
Connector
Settings
y Device Selection - allows you to select a audio output source to change the related
options. The check sign indicates the devices as default.
y Application Enhancement - the array of options will provide you a complete guidance
of anticipated sound effect for both output and input device.
y Main Volume - controls the volume or balance the right/left side of the speakers that
you plugged in front or rear panel by adjust the bar.
y Profiles - toggles between profiles.
y Advanced Settings - provides the mechanism to deal with 2 independent audio
streams.
y Jack Status - depicts all render and capture devices currently connected with your
computer.
y Connector Settings - configures the connection settings.
Auto popup dialog
When you plug into a device at an audio jack, a dialogue window will pop up asking you
which device is current connected.
Each jack corresponds to its default setting as shown on the next page.
Rear I/O Panel
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Audio jacks to headphone and microphone diagram
Audio jacks to stereo speakers diagram
AUDIO INPUT
Audio jacks to 7.1-channel speakers diagram
AUDIO INPUT
Rear Front
Side Center/
Subwoofer
Rear I/O Panel
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Installing Antennas
1. Screw the antennas tight to the WiFi antenna connectors as shown.
2. Place the antennas as high as possible.
Rear I/O Panel
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Overview of Components
DIMMA1
SYS_FAN1
PCI_E1
M2_1
PCI_E2
M2_2
PCI_E3
M2_3
PCI_E4
PCI_E5
DIMMB2
DIMMB1
JAUD1
JLED1
JPWR
T_SEN1
JTPM1
CPU_PWR1
JFP2
EXS_FAN1
CPU_PWR2
CPU Socket
SYS_FAN2
EXS_FAN3
EXS_FAN2
JFP1
JUSB2
DIMMC1
DIMMC2
JPWRLED1
JUSB1
BIOS_SW1
DIMMD1DIMMA2
DIMMD2
SYS_FAN3
CPU_FAN1
JUSB3
JSLOW1
OC
POWER
V-Check Point
RESET
PLUS
VRAID1
MINUS
PUMP_FAN1
ATX_PWR1
SYS_FAN4
EXS_FAN4
JUSB5
JUSB4
SATA▼1▲2
SATA▼3▲4
SATA▼5▲6
SATA▼7▲8
SATA▼9▲10
U2_1
JBAT1
JCI1
OC_RT1
OC_FS1
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Component Contents
Port Name Port Type Page
BIOS_SW1 Multi-BIOS Switch 51
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1,
SYS_FAN1~4, EXS_FAN1~4
CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1,
JPWR1
CPU Socket LGA2066 CPU Socket 30
DIMMA1~DIMMD2 DIMM Slots 31
JAUD1 Front Audio Connector 49
JBAT1 Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper 50
JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector 49
JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel Connectors 42
JLED1 RGB LED connector 53
JPWRLED1
JSLOW1 Slow Mode Booting Jumper 44
JTPM1 TPM Module Connector 50
JUSB1~2 USB 2.0 Connectors 46
JUSB3~4 USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors 46
JUSB5 USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Connector 47
M2_1~3 M.2 Slots (Key M) 38
OC1 GAME BOOST Knob 43
OC_FS1 OC Force Enter BIOS Jumper 44
OC_RT1 OC Retry Jumper 44
PCI_E1~6 PCIe Expansion Slots 34
Plus, Minus buttons BCLK-Ratio buttons 52
POWER1, RESET1 Power Button, Reset Button 52
SATA1~10 SATA 6Gb/s Connectors 41
T_SEN1 Thermal Sensor Connector 48
U2_1 U.2 Connector 37
V-Check Points V-Check Points 52
VRAID1 Virtual RAID on CPU Connector 53
Fan Connectors 48
Power Connectors 45
LED light demonstration power input
connector
55
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CPU Socket
Introduction to the LGA 2066 CPU
The surface of the LGA2066 CPU has
four alignment keys and a yellow triangle
to assist in correctly lining up the CPU
for motherboard placement. The yellow
triangle is the Pin 1 indicator.
Important
y
Always unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing
the CPU.
y
Please retain the CPU protective cap after installing the processor. MSI will deal with
Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests if only the motherboard comes with
the protective cap on the CPU socket.
y
When installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU heatsink. A CPU heatsink
is necessary to prevent overheating and maintain system stability.
y
Confirm that the CPU heatsink has formed a tight seal with the CPU before booting
your system.
y
Overheating can seriously damage the CPU and motherboard. Always make sure
the cooling fans work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Be sure to apply
an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsink to
enhance heat dissipation.
y
Whenever the CPU is not installed, always protect the CPU socket pins by covering
the socket with the plastic cap.
y
If you purchased a separate CPU and heatsink/ cooler, Please refer to the
documentation in the heatsink/ cooler package for more details about installation.
y
This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. Before attempting to
overclock, please make sure that all other system components can tolerate
overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not
recommended. MSI
operation beyond product specifications.
®
does not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate
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