MSI X99S User Manual

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X99S SLI PLUS

Motherboard

G52-78851X3

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The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.

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Revision History

Revision Revision History Date V1.0 First release 2014/08

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Technical Support

If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’s manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance.

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Visit the MSI website for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information:

http://www.msi.com/support/

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Safety Instructions

￭ Always read the safety instructions carefully. ￭ Keep this User’s Manual for future reference. ￭ Keep this equipment away from humidity. ￭ Lay this equipment on a reliable 󰘱at surface before setting it up. ￭ The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment

from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.

￭ Make sure the voltage of the power source is at 110/220V before connecting the

equipment to the power inlet.

￭ Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place

anything over the power cord.

￭ Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module. ￭ All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted. ￭ Never pour any liquid into the opening that can cause damage or cause electrical

shock.

￭ If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service

personnel:

◯ The power cord or plug is damaged. ◯ Liquid has penetrated into the equipment. ◯ The equipment has been exposed to moisture. ◯ The equipment does not work well or you can not get it work according to

User’s Manual.

◯ The equipment has been dropped and damaged. ◯ The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.

￭ DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT ABOVE 60

IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.

C (140oF),

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FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to

radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o󰘯

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the measures listed below.

◯ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ◯ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ◯ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit di󰘯erent from that to which

the receiver is connected.

◯ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

Notice 1

The changes or modi󰘰cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Notice 2 Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply

with the emission limits. VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.

Micro-Star International

MS-7885

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CE Conformity

Hereby, Micro-Star International CO., LTD declares that this device is in compliance with the essential safety requirements and other relevant provisions set out in the European Directive.

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Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment and its antenna should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This equipment and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

European Community Compliance Statement

The equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999/519/EC, Council Recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public

to electromagnetic 󰘰elds (0–300GHz). This wireless device complies with the R&TTE

Directive.

FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance

The antenna used with this transmitter must not be colocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter subject to the conditions of the FCC Grant.

Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement

This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Taiwan Wireless Statements

無線設備警告聲明經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻

率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立

即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。

Japan VCCI Class B Statement

クラス B 情報技術装置この装置は、情報技術装置等電波障害自主規制協議会（VCCI）の基準に基づくクラ

スB情報技術装置です。この装置が家庭内でラジオやテレビジョン受信機に近接して使われると、受信障害を引き起こすことがあります。取扱説明書にしたがって正しい取り扱いをしてください。

Korea Warning Statements

당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음

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Battery Information

European Union: Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be disposed of

as unsorted household waste. Please use the public collection system to return, recycle, or treat them in compliance with the local regulations.

Taiwan: For better environmental protection, waste batteries should be collected

separately for recycling or special disposal.

廢電池請回收

California, USA: The button cell battery may contain perchlorate material and requires

special handling when recycled or disposed of in California. For further information please visit:

http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/

CAUTION: There is a risk of explosion, if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

Chemical Substances Information

In compliance with chemical substances regulations, such as the EU REACH Regulation (Regulation EC No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council), MSI provides the information of chemical substances in products at:

http://www.msi.com/html/popup/csr/evmtprtt_pcm.html

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WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement

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ENGLISH

To protect the global environment and as an environmentalist, MSI must remind you that...

Under the European Union (“EU”) Directive on Waste Electrical and

Electronic Equipment, Directive 2002/96/EC, which takes e󰘯ect on August

13, 2005, products of “electrical and electronic equipment” cannot be discarded as municipal wastes anymore, and manufacturers of covered electronic equipment will be obligated to take back such products at the end of their useful life. MSI will comply with the product take back requirements at the end of life of MSI-branded products that are sold into the EU. You can return these products to local collection points.

DEUTSCH

Hinweis von MSI zur Erhaltung und Schutz unserer Umwelt

Gemäß der Richtlinie 2002/96/EG über Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgeräte dürfen Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgeräte nicht mehr als kommunale Abfälle entsorgt werden. MSI hat europaweit verschiedene Sammel- und Recyclingunternehmen beauftragt, die in die Europäische Union in Verkehr gebrachten Produkte, am Ende seines

Lebenszyklus zurückzunehmen. Bitte entsorgen Sie dieses Produkt zum gegebenen

Zeitpunkt ausschliesslich an einer lokalen Altgerätesammelstelle in Ihrer Nähe.

FRANÇAIS

En tant qu’écologiste et a󰘰n de protéger l’environnement, MSI tient à rappeler ceci...

Au sujet de la directive européenne (EU) relative aux déchets des équipement

électriques et électroniques, directive 2002/96/EC, prenant e󰘯et le 13 août 2005,

que les produits électriques et électroniques ne peuvent être déposés dans les

décharges ou tout simplement mis à la poubelle. Les fabricants de ces équipements seront obligés de récupérer certains produits en 󰘰n de vie. MSI prendra en compte cette exigence relative au retour des produits en 󰘰n de vie au sein de la communauté européenne. Par conséquent vous pouvez retourner localement ces matériels dans

les points de collecte.

РУССКИЙ

Компания MSI предпринимает активные действия по защите окружающей среды,

поэтому напоминаем вам, что....

В соответствии с директивой Европейского Союза (ЕС) по предотвращению загрязнения окружающей среды использованным электрическим и электронным оборудованием (директива WEEE 2002/96/EC), вступающей в силу 13 августа 2005 года, изделия, относящиеся к электрическому и электронному оборудованию, не могут рассматриваться как бытовой мусор, поэтому производители вышеперечисленного электронного оборудования обязаны принимать его для переработки по окончании срока службы. MSI обязуется соблюдать требования по приему продукции, проданной под маркой MSI на территории EC, в переработку по окончании срока службы. Вы можете вернуть эти изделия в специализированные пункты приема.

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ESPAÑOL

MSI como empresa comprometida con la protección del medio ambiente, recomienda: Bajo la directiva 2002/96/EC de la Unión Europea en materia de desechos y/o

equipos electrónicos, con fecha de rigor desde el 13 de agosto de 2005, los productos

clasi󰘰cados como “eléctricos y equipos electrónicos” no pueden ser depositados en

los contenedores habituales de su municipio, los fabricantes de equipos electrónicos, están obligados a hacerse cargo de dichos productos al termino de su período de vida. MSI estará comprometido con los términos de recogida de sus productos

vendidos en la Unión Europea al 󰘰nal de su periodo de vida. Usted debe depositar

estos productos en el punto limpio establecido por el ayuntamiento de su localidad o

entregar a una empresa autorizada para la recogida de estos residuos.

NEDERLANDS

Om het milieu te beschermen, wil MSI u eraan herinneren dat…. De richtlijn van de Europese Unie (EU) met betrekking tot Vervuiling van Electrische

en Electronische producten (2002/96/EC), die op 13 Augustus 2005 in zal gaan

kunnen niet meer beschouwd worden als vervuiling. Fabrikanten van dit soort producten worden verplicht om producten retour te nemen aan het eind van hun

levenscyclus. MSI zal overeenkomstig de richtlijn handelen voor de producten die de merknaam MSI dragen en verkocht zijn in de EU. Deze goederen kunnen geretourneerd worden op lokale inzamelingspunten.

SRPSKI

Da bi zaštitili prirodnu sredinu, i kao preduzeće koje vodi računa o okolini i prirodnoj

sredini, MSI mora da vas podesti da…

Po Direktivi Evropske unije (“EU”) o odbačenoj ekektronskoj i električnoj opremi, Direktiva 2002/96/EC, koja stupa na snagu od 13. Avgusta 2005, proizvodi koji spadaju pod “elektronsku i električnu opremu” ne mogu više biti odbačeni kao običan otpad i proizvođači ove opreme biće prinuđeni da uzmu natrag ove proizvode na kraju njihovog uobičajenog veka trajanja. MSI će poštovati zahtev o preuzimanju ovakvih proizvoda kojima je istekao vek trajanja, koji imaju MSI oznaku i koji su prodati u EU. Ove proizvode možete vratiti na lokalnim mestima za prikupljanje.

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POLSKI

Aby chronić nasze środowisko naturalne oraz jako 󰘰rma dbająca o ekologię, MSI przypomina, że...

Zgodnie z Dyrektywą Unii Europejskiej (“UE”) dotyczącą odpadów produktów elektrycznych i elektronicznych (Dyrektywa 2002/96/EC), która wchodzi w życie 13 sierpnia 2005, tzw. “produkty oraz wyposażenie elektryczne i elektroniczne “ nie mogą być traktowane jako śmieci komunalne, tak więc producenci tych produktów będą zobowiązani do odbierania ich w momencie gdy produkt jest wycofywany z użycia. MSI wypełni wymagania UE, przyjmując produkty (sprzedawane na terenie Unii Europejskiej) wycofywane z użycia. Produkty MSI będzie można zwracać w wyznaczonych punktach zbiorczych.

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TÜRKÇE

Çevreci özelliğiyle bilinen MSI dünyada çevreyi korumak için hatırlatır: Avrupa Birliği (AB) Kararnamesi Elektrik ve Elektronik Malzeme Atığı, 2002/96/EC

Kararnamesi altında 13 Ağustos 2005 tarihinden itibaren geçerli olmak üzere, elektrikli ve elektronik malzemeler diğer atıklar gibi çöpe atılamayacak ve bu elektonik cihazların üreticileri, cihazların kullanım süreleri bittikten sonra ürünleri geri toplamakla yükümlü olacaktır. Avrupa Birliği’ne satılan MSI markalı ürünlerin kullanım süreleri bittiğinde MSI ürünlerin geri alınması isteği ile işbirliği içerisinde olacaktır. Ürünlerinizi yerel toplama noktalarına bırakabilirsiniz.

ČESKY

Záleží nám na ochraně životního prostředí - společnost MSI upozorňuje... Podle směrnice Evropské unie (“EU”) o likvidaci elektrických a elektronických výrobků

2002/96/EC platné od 13. srpna 2005 je zakázáno likvidovat “elektrické a elektronické výrobky” v běžném komunálním odpadu a výrobci elektronických výrobků, na které se tato směrnice vztahuje, budou povinni odebírat takové výrobky zpět po skončení jejich životnosti. Společnost MSI splní požadavky na odebírání výrobků značky MSI, prodávaných v zemích EU, po skončení jejich životnosti. Tyto výrobky můžete odevzdat v místních sběrnách.

MAGYAR

Annak érdekében, hogy környezetünket megvédjük, illetve környezetvédőként fellépve az MSI emlékezteti Önt, hogy ...

Az Európai Unió („EU”) 2005. augusztus 13-án hatályba lépő, az elektromos és elektronikus berendezések hulladékairól szóló 2002/96/EK irányelve szerint az elektromos és elektronikus berendezések többé nem kezelhetőek lakossági hulladékként, és az ilyen elektronikus berendezések gyártói kötelessé válnak az ilyen termékek visszavételére azok hasznos élettartama végén. Az MSI betartja a termékvisszavétellel kapcsolatos követelményeket az MSI márkanév alatt az EU-n belül értékesített termékek esetében, azok élettartamának végén. Az ilyen termékeket a legközelebbi gyűjtőhelyre viheti.

ITALIANO

Per proteggere l’ambiente, MSI, da sempre amica della natura, ti ricorda che…. In base alla Direttiva dell’Unione Europea (EU) sullo Smaltimento dei Materiali Elettrici

ed Elettronici, Direttiva 2002/96/EC in vigore dal 13 Agosto 2005, prodotti appartenenti alla categoria dei Materiali Elettrici ed Elettronici non possono più essere eliminati

come ri󰘰uti municipali: i produttori di detti materiali saranno obbligati a ritirare ogni prodotto alla 󰘰ne del suo ciclo di vita. MSI si adeguerà a tale Direttiva ritirando tutti i prodotti marchiati MSI che sono stati venduti all’interno dell’Unione Europea alla 󰘰ne

del loro ciclo di vita. È possibile portare i prodotti nel più vicino punto di raccolta

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▍CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Getting Started............................................................................1-1

Packing Contents ................................................................................................. 1-2

Assembly Precautions ..........................................................................................1-3

Motherboard Speci󰘰cations ..................................................................................1-4

Block Diagram ...................................................................................................... 1-7

Connectors Quick Guide ...................................................................................... 1-8

Back Panel Quick Guide .................................................................................... 1-10

CPU (Central Processing Unit) ..........................................................................1-12

Introduction to the LGA2011-3 CPU ............................................................ 1-12

CPU & Heatsink Installation .........................................................................1-13

Memory .............................................................................................................. 1-16

Up to Quad-Channel mode .......................................................................... 1-16

De󰘰ned Channel list .....................................................................................1-16

Suggestions for Multi-Channel mode population rule .................................. 1-17

Dual-Channel mode ..................................................................................... 1-17

Triple-Channel mode ................................................................................... 1-17

Quad-Channel mode ...................................................................................1-17

Quad-Channel mode ...................................................................................1-18

Mounting Screw Holes ....................................................................................... 1-19

Power Supply ..................................................................................................... 1-20

JPWR1~2: ATX Power Connectors ............................................................. 1-20

Expansion Slots .................................................................................................1-21

PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots ................................................................1-21

PCIe Bandwidth Table ................................................................................ 1-21

Video/ Graphics Cards ...................................................................................... 1-22

Single Video Card Installation ......................................................................1-22

Internal Connectors ............................................................................................ 1-23

SATA1~10: SATA Connectors ....................................................................1-23

SATA_EX1: SATA Express Connector ....................................................... 1-24

M2_1: M.2 Port ............................................................................................1-24

CPUFAN1~2,SYSFAN1~3: Fan Power Connectors .................................... 1-25

JFP1, JFP2: System Panel Connectors ...................................................... 1-26

JUSB1~2: USB 3.0 Expansion Connectors ................................................. 1-27

JUSB3~4: USB 2.0 Expansion Connectors ................................................. 1-28

JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector .............................................................. 1-28

JAUD1: Front Panel Audio Connector ......................................................... 1-29

JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ................................................................1-29

Button ................................................................................................................. 1-30

OC1: OC Genie Button ............................................................................... 1-30

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POWER1: Power Button ..............................................................................1-31

RESET1: Reset Button ................................................................................ 1-31

Jumper ............................................................................................................... 1-32

JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper .......................................................................1-32

JSLOW1: Slow Mode Booting Jumper ........................................................ 1-32

Switch .................................................................................................................1-33

BIOS1: Multi-BIOS Switch ........................................................................... 1-33

Drivers and Utilities ............................................................................................ 1-34

Driver/ Utilities Installation ...........................................................................1-34

Chapter 2 Quick Installation ........................................................................2-1

CPU Installation ...................................................................................................2-2

Memory Installation .............................................................................................. 2-4

Motherboard Installation .......................................................................................2-5

Power Connectors Installation .............................................................................2-7

SATA HDD Installation ......................................................................................... 2-9

M.2 module Installation ...................................................................................... 2-10

Front Panel Connector Installation ..................................................................... 2-11

JFP1 Connector Installation .........................................................................2-11

Front Panel Audio Connector Installation .................................................... 2-11

Peripheral Connector Installation ....................................................................... 2-12

USB2.0 Connector Installation .....................................................................2-12

USB3.0 Connector Installation .....................................................................2-12

Graphics Card Installation .................................................................................. 2-13

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup .................................................................................3-1

Entering Setup .....................................................................................................3-2

Entering BIOS Setup .....................................................................................3-2

Overview .............................................................................................................. 3-3

Operation .............................................................................................................3-6

Updating BIOS ..................................................................................................... 3-7

Updating the BIOS with M-FLASH .................................................................3-7

SETTINGS ........................................................................................................... 3-8

System Status ................................................................................................3-8

Advanced ....................................................................................................... 3-9

Boot .............................................................................................................3-13

Security ........................................................................................................ 3-14

Save & Exit .................................................................................................. 3-15

OC ...................................................................................................................... 3-16

M-FLASH ...........................................................................................................3-26

OC PROFILE .....................................................................................................3-27

HARDWARE MONITOR .................................................................................... 3-28

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Appendix A Realtek Audio .......................................................................... A-1

Software Con󰘰guration .........................................................................................A-2

Software panel overview ................................................................................A-2

Auto popup dialog ..........................................................................................A-3

Appendix B Intel RAID ................................................................................ B-1

Introduction ..........................................................................................................B-2

Using Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM............................................B-3

Degraded RAID Array ........................................................................................B-10

System Acceleration (optional) ..........................................................................B-12

RST Synchronization (optional) .........................................................................B-14

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Chapter 1

Getting Started

Thank you for choosing the X99S SLI PLUS Series (MS-7885 v1.X) ATX motherboard. The X99S SLI PLUS Series motherboards are based on Intel® X99 chipset for optimal system e󰘲ciency. Designed to 󰘰t the advanced Intel® LGA2011-3 processor, the X99S SLI PLUS Series motherboards deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.

Packing Contents

Chapter 1

Motherboard

SATA1_2SATA7_8

SATA3_4SATA9_10

Drivers & Utilities

Disc

Motherboard

User Guide

I/O Shield

SATA Cable

SLI Cable

M-Connector

* These pictures are for reference only and may vary without notice. * The packing contents may vary according to the model you purchased.

Getting Started

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Assembly Precautions

■ 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.

■ Always turn o󰘯 the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet

before installing or removing any computer component.

■ Ensure that all components are securely connected. Loose connections may cause

the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start.

■ Hold the motherboard by the edges to avoid touching sensitive components.

■ 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.

■ Store the motherboard in an electrostatic shielding container or on an antistatic pad

whenever the motherboard is not installed.

■ Before turning on the computer, ensure that there are no loose screws or metal

components on the motherboard or anywhere within the computer case.

■ Do not use the computer in a high-temperature environment.

■ Do not boot the computer before installation is completed. This could cause

permanent damage to the components as well as injury to the user.

■ If you need help during any installation step, please consult a certi󰘰ed computer

technician.

Important

A screwdriver (not included) may be required for computer assembly.

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Getting Started

Motherboard Speci󰘰cations

CPU Support

Chipset ■ Intel® X99 Express Chipset Memory

Support

Chapter 1

Expansion Slots

Multi-GPU Support

Storage ■ Intel® X99 Express Chipset

USB ■ Intel® X99 Express Chipset

Audio ■ Realtek® ALC892 Codec

LAN ■ 1x Intel I218 Gigabit LAN

■ Supports New Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition for

LGA2011-3 Socket

■ 8x DDR4 memory slots supporting up to 128GB

■ Supports DDR4-2133/ 2200(OC)/ 2400(OC)/ 2600(OC)/ 2666(OC)/

2750(OC) / 3000(OC)/ 3110(OC)/ 3333(OC)

■ Quad channel memory architecture

■ Supports non-ECC, un-bu󰘯ered memory

■ Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Pro󰘰le (XMP)

■ 4x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, support up to 3-way mode

- 1-way mode: x16/ x0/ x0/ x0

- 2-way mode: x16/ x16/ x0/ x0*, 16/ x8/ x0/ x0**

- 3-way mode: x16/ x16/ x0/ x8*, x8/ x8/ x8/ x0**

■ 2x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots

* For the CPU that supports 40 PCIe lanes ** For the CPU that supports 28 PCIe lanes

■ Supports 3-Way AMD® CrossFireTM Technology*

■ Supports 3-Way NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology

* Supports Windows 7 and Windows 8/ 8.1

■ 10x SATA 6Gb/s ports (2x ports reserved for SATA Express port)*

- SATA1~6 support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10

- SATA7~10 ports only support IDE mode and AHCI mode.

- Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology (Windows 7/ 8/ 8.1)

■ 1x SATA Express port*

■ 1x M.2 port, supports up to 32Gb/s speed**

- M.2 port supports 4.2cm/ 6cm/ 8cm length module

- M.2 PCIe interface does not support RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10.

* The SATA Express port or SATA5~6 ports will be unavailable when installing the M.2 SATA

interface module in the M.2 port.

** Intel RST does not support PCIe M.2 SSD with Legacy ROM.

- 6x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB 3.0 connectors*)

- 6x USB 2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB 2.0 connectors)

■ ASMedia ASM1042AE

- 2x USB 3.0 ports on the back panel

■ VIA VL805

- 4x USB 3.0 ports on the back panel

* Internal JUSB1 connector supports MSI Super Charger.

- 7.1-Channel High De󰘰nition Audio

- Supports S/PDIF output

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Back Panel Connectors

Internal Connectors

I/O Controller

Hardware Monitor

BIOS Features

Special Features

■ 1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port

■ 2x USB 2.0 ports

■ 1x Clear CMOS button

■ 8x USB 3.0 ports

■ 1x LAN (RJ45) port

■ 1x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector

■ 5x OFC audio jacks

■ 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector

■ 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector

■ 10x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

■ 1x SATA Express connector

■ 1x M.2 connector

■ 2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)

■ 2x USB 3.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 3.0 ports)

■ 2x 4-pin CPU fan connectors

■ 3x 4-pin system fan connectors

■ 1x Front panel audio connector

■ 2x System panel connectors

■ 1x TPM module connector

■ 1x Chassis Intrusion connector

■ 1x Clear CMOS jumper

■ 1x Slow mode booting jumper

■ 1x Power button

■ 1x Reset button

■ 1x OC Genie button

■ 1x Multi-BIOS switch

■ NUVOTON NCT6792 Controller Chip

■ CPU/System temperature detection

■ CPU/System fan speed detection

■ CPU/System fan speed control

■ 2x 128 Mb 󰘱ash

■ UEFI AMI BIOS

■ ACPI 5.0, PnP 1.0a, SM BIOS 2.7, DMI 2.0

■ Multi-language

■ Military Class 4

■ OC Genie 4

■ CLICK BIOS 4

■ NVIDIA SLI

■ AMD CrossFire

■ Easy Button

■ Clear CMOS Button

■ Total Fan Control

■ Super Charger

■ Smart Utilities

■ Command Center

■ ECO Center

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Software ■ Drivers

Form Factor

Chapter 1

■ MSI

- Command Center

- Live Update 6

- Smart Utilities

- Super Charger

- Fast Boot

- ECO Center

■ Norton Internet Security Solution

■ Intel Extreme Tuning Utility

■ ATX Form Factor

■ 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)

For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/cpu-support/

For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/test-report/

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Block Diagram

PCI Express 3.0 x8

PCI Express 3.0 x16

PCI Express Bus (for 40 lanes CPU only)

Switch

1 x M.2

1 x SATA Express

10 x SATA 6Gb/s

(2 ports reserved for SATA Express)

6 x USB 3.0

6 x USB 2.0

PCI Express 3.0 x8

Switch

PCI Express 3.0 x16

DMI 2.0

Switch

PCI Express Bus

LPC Bus

NV6792

Super I/O

PS/2 Mouse / Keyboard

Haswell-E Processor

LGA2011-3 CPU

X99 PCH

4 Channel DDR4 Memory

PCI Express Bus

Realtek ALC892

Line-In/ SS-Out

CS-Out

Line-OutRS-Out

MIC

S/PDIF-Out

PCIe x1 slot

Intel I218 Gigabit LAN

PCIe x1 slot

VIA

VL805

4 x USB 3.0

ASMEDIA

ASM1042AE

2 x USB 3.0

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■ For detailed information, please refer to “Motherboard Speci󰘰cations”.

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Connectors Quick Guide

JPWR2

CPUFAN2

DIMM1

DIMM2

DIMM3

DIMM4

CPU Socket

DIMM8

DIMM7

DIMM6

SYSFAN1

DIMM5

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Back Panel

PCI_E1

PCI_E2

PCI_E3

PCI_E4 M2_1

PCI_E5 JTPM1 PCI_E6

JAUD1

SYSFAN3

JSLOW1

OC1

POWER1

RESET1

JFP2

JFP1

JUSB3

JUSB4

SATA5

SATA6

SATA1_2SATA7_8

SATA3_4SATA9_10

CPUFAN1

JBAT1

JPWR1

JUSB1

JCI1

JUSB2

SATA1_2

SATA3_4

SATA7_8

SATA9_10

BIOS1

SYSFAN2

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Connectors Reference Guide

Port Name Port Type Page

Back Panel 1-10

BIOS1 Multi-BIOS Switch 1-33

CPU LGA2011-3 CPU Socket 1-12

CPUFAN1~2,SYSFAN1~3 Fan Power Connectors 1-25

DIMM1~8 Memory Slots 1-16

JAUD1 Front Panel Audio Connector 1-29

JBAT1 Clear CMOS Jumper 1-32

JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector 1-28

JFP1, JFP2 System Panel Connectors 1-26

JPWR1~2 ATX Power Connectors 1-20

JSLOW1 Slow Mode Booting Jumper 1-32

JTPM1 TPM Module Connector 1-29

JUSB1~2 USB 3.0 Expansion Connectors 1-27

JUSB3~4 USB 2.0 Expansion Connectors 1-28

M2_1 M.2 Port 1-24

OC1 OC Genie Button 1-30

PCI_E1~6 PCIe Expansion Slots 1-21

POWER1 Power Button 1-31

RESET1 Reset Button 1-31

SATA1~10 SATA Connectors 1-23

SATA_EX1 SATA Express Connector 1-24

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Back Panel Quick Guide

Chapter 1

▶PS/2 Port

A PS/2 ▶Clear CMOS Button

There is CMOS RAM present on board that is powered by an external battery to store

system con󰘰guration data. Using CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot into

the operating system (OS) every time it is turned on. If you wish to clear the system

con󰘰guration, press the button to clear the data. ▶USB 2.0 Port

The USB 2.0 port is for attaching USB 2.0 devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB 2.0-compatible devices.

▶USB 3.0 Port USB 3.0 port is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices. It supports data transfer

rate up to 5 Gbit/s (SuperSpeed).

In order to use USB 3.0 devices, you must connect to a USB 3.0 port. If a USB cable is used, it must be USB 3.0 compliant.

PS/2 Port

Clear CMOS Button

USB 2.0 Port USB 3.0 Port

DIN connector is for a PS/2® mouse/keyboard.

USB 3.0 Port

USB 3.0 PortUSB 3.0 Port

LAN Port

Important

CS-Out

RS-Out

Optical

S/PDIF-Out

Line-In/ SS-Out

Line-Out

MIC

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▶LAN Port

The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN).

LED LED Status Description

O󰘯 No link

LINK/ACT

LED

SPEED

LED

Link/ Activity LED

Speed LED

Yellow Linked

Blinking Data activity

O󰘯 10 Mbps connection

Green 100 Mbps connection

Orange 1 Gbps connection

▶Optical S/PDIF-Out

This S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) connector is provided for digital audio transmission to external speakers through an optical 󰘰ber cable.

▶Audio Ports

These connectors are used for audio devices.

■ Line-In/ SS-Out: Line-In is used for connecting external audio outputting devic-

es. SS-Out is side surround line out in 7.1 channel mode.

■ Line out: Used as a connector for speakers or headphone.

■ Mic: Used as a connector for a microphone.

■ RS-Out: Rear surround sound line out in 4/ 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.

■ CS-Out: Center/ subwoofer line out in 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.

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CPU (Central Processing Unit)

Chapter 1

Introduction to the LGA2011-3 CPU

The surface of the LGA2011-3 CPU has four alignment keys and a yellow triangle to assist in correctly lining up the CPU for mainboard placement. The yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator.

Alignment Key

Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator

Important

Overheating 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.

Replacing the CPU

When replacing the CPU, always turn o󰘯 the system’s power supply and unplug the

power supply’s power cord to ensure the safety of the CPU. Overclocking

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 speci󰘰cations is not recommend. MSI does not

guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation beyond product

speci󰘰cations.

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CPU & Heatsink Installation

When installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU heatsink. A CPU heatsink is necessary to prevent overheating and maintain system stability. Follow the steps below to ensure correct CPU and heatsink installation. Wrong installation can damage both the CPU and the motherboard.

Video Demonstration

Watch the video to learn how to install CPU & heatsink.

http://youtu.be/WPhyn2C5mgs

1. Open hinge lever. You can identify the hinge lever as below shown, it with a interlocking feature on the other end.

2. Open active lever.

Hinge lever

Active lever

Interlock

3. Open the load plate by pushing down on the hinge lever.

4. Grasp the tab, only it has risen away from the socket, open load plate to full open position.

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5. Line up the CPU to 󰘰t the CPU socket. Be sure to hold the CPU by the base with

6. Carefully close the load plate and remove the plastic protective cap.

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7. Close the active lever with a smooth uniform motion and latch to the socket.

8. Close the hinge lever with a smooth uniform motion and latch to the socket.

the metal contacts facing downward. The alignment keys on the CPU will line up

with the edges of the CPU socket to ensure a correct 󰘰t.

Alignment Key

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9. Evenly spread a thin layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) on the top of the CPU. This will help in heat dissipation and prevent CPU overheating.

10. Locate the CPU fan connector on the mainboard.

CPUFAN1

Thermal paste

SATA1_2SATA7_8

SATA3_4SATA9_10

11. Place the heatsink on the mainboard with the fan’s wires facing towards the fan connector and the screws matching the holes on the socket.

12. Using a screwdriver tighten the four captive screws (9 inch-pounds).

13. Finally, attach the CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the mainboard.

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Memory

These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules.

Chapter 1

Watch the video to learn how to install memory.

http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs

Up to Quad-Channel mode

This mainboard supports up to four memory channels. Two DIMM slots provide a single channel. The memory modules can transmit and receive data with four data bus channels simultaneously to enhance system performance. Please refer the following tables for more details.

SATA1_2SATA7_8

SATA3_4SATA9_10

Video Demonstration

De󰘰ned Channel list

Channel DIMM Slot Channel A DIMM1, DIMM2 Channel B DIMM3, DIMM4

Channel C DIMM5, DIMM6 Channel D DIMM7, DIMM8

DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4

DIMM8 DIMM7 DIMM6 DIMM5

Important

•

DDR4 memory modules are not interchangeable with DDR3, and the DDR4 standard is not backward compatible. Always install DDR4 memory modules in DDR4 DIMM slots.

•

Always insert memory modules in the DIMM1 slot 󰘰rst.

•

Due to chipset resource usage, the system will only detect up to 127+ GB of memory (not full 128 GB) when all DIMM slots have 16GB memory modules installed.

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+ 78 hidden pages

MSI X99S User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Getting Started

Packing Contents

Assembly Precautions

Block Diagram

Connectors Quick Guide

Back Panel Quick Guide

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

Introduction to the LGA2011-3 CPU

CPU & Heatsink Installation

Memory

Up to Quad-Channel mode