MSI MEG X399 CREATION User manual

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Quick Start
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI®MEG X399 CREATION motherboard. This Quick
Start section provides demonstration diagrams about how to install your computer.
Some of the installations also provide video demonstrations. Please link to the URL to
watch it with the web browser on your phone or tablet. You may have even link to the
URL by scanning the QR code
Preparing Tools and Components
DDR4 Memory
Graphics Card
SATA Hard Disk Drive
SATA DVD Drive
A Package of Screws
Phillips Screwdriver
Torqkey Screwdriver
Chassis
Power Supply Unit
Thermal Paste
AMD®Ryzen
Threadripper CPU
CPU Fan

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CPU
Installing a Processor
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Quick Start
Installing DDR4 memory
http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs
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Connecting the Front Panel Header
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JFP1
1 HDD LED + 2 Power LED +
3 HDD LED - 4 Power LED -
5 Reset Switch 6 Power Switch
7 Reset Switch 8 Power Switch
9 Reserved 10 No Pin
RESET SW
POWER SW
POWER LED+
POWER LED-
HDD LED
HDD LED
RESET SW
JFP1
HDD LED HDD LED -
HDD LED +
POWER LED -
POWER LED +
POWER LED

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Quick Start
BAT1
Installing the Motherboard
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If you want to use the mounting screw hole, please
refer to M.2 SHIELD FROZR1 & M.2 SHIELD FROZR2
section for removing the M.2 SHIELD FROZR 2.

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Installing SATA Drives
http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc
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Installing a Graphics Card
http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A
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Connecting Peripheral Devices

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Quick Start
Connecting the Power Connectors
http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4
ATX_PWR1 CPU_PWR1~2
PCIE_PWR1

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Power On
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Contents
Contents
Quick Start ............................................................................................................. 1
Preparing Tools and Components.......................................................................... 1
Installing a Processor............................................................................................. 2
Installing DDR4 memory ........................................................................................ 3
Connecting the Front Panel Header....................................................................... 4
Installing the Motherboard..................................................................................... 5
Installing SATA Drives............................................................................................. 6
Installing a Graphics Card...................................................................................... 7
Connecting Peripheral Devices.............................................................................. 8
Connecting the Power Connectors......................................................................... 9
Power On............................................................................................................... 10
Safety Information............................................................................................... 14
Specifications....................................................................................................... 15
JCORSAIR1 Connector Specification.................................................................... 20
Package contents ................................................................................................ 20
Block Diagram .................................................................................................... 21
Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 22
LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................... 22
Audio Ports Configuration.................................................................................... 22
Installing Antennas............................................................................................... 23
Realtek Audio Console ......................................................................................... 24
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 26
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 28
OC1: GAME BOOST Knob ..................................................................................... 31
JOC_RT1: OC Retry Jumper ................................................................................. 32
JOC_FS1: OC Force Enter BIOS Jumper.............................................................. 32
JSLOW1: Slow Mode Booting Jumper.................................................................. 33
DIMM Slots............................................................................................................ 33
PCI_E1~5: PCIe Expansion Slots.......................................................................... 36
M2_1~3: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 39
Installing M.2 XPANDER-AERO card.................................................................... 41
SATA1~8: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 43
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 43
CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1, PCIE_PWR1: Power Connectors.............................. 44
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors............................................................................. 45
JUSB4~5: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors ................................................................... 45
JUSB3: USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Connector............................................................. 46

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CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~5, EXT_FAN1~3: Fan Connectors............ 47
T_SEN1~3: Thermal Sensor Connectors ............................................................. 47
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector....................................................................... 48
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector........................................................................... 48
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 49
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper........................................................... 49
JBLK_U1, JBLK_D1: Base clock Plus, Minus connectors................................... 50
POWER1, RESET1: Power Button, Reset Button ................................................. 50
JRGB1, JRGB2, JRAINBOW1: RGB LED connectors............................................ 51
JCORSAIR1: CORSAIR Connector ........................................................................ 52
Onboard LEDs ...................................................................................................... 53
EZ Debug LED....................................................................................................... 53
DIMM LEDs ........................................................................................................... 53
Fan LEDs............................................................................................................... 53
JPWRLED1: LED light demonstration power input connector ............................ 54
Debug Code LED................................................................................................... 54
Hexadecimal Character Table .............................................................................. 54
Boot Phases.......................................................................................................... 54
Debug Code LED Table ......................................................................................... 55
ACPI States Codes ................................................................................................ 57
BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................... 58
Entering BIOS Setup............................................................................................. 58
Resetting BIOS...................................................................................................... 59
Updating BIOS....................................................................................................... 59
EZ Mode ................................................................................................................ 61
Advanced Mode .................................................................................................... 63
SETTINGS.............................................................................................................. 64
Advanced............................................................................................................... 64
Boot....................................................................................................................... 68
Security................................................................................................................. 69
Save & Exit............................................................................................................ 70
OC.......................................................................................................................... 71
M-FLASH .............................................................................................................. 76
OC PROFILE.......................................................................................................... 77
Software Description........................................................................................... 78
Installing Windows®10......................................................................................... 78
Installing Drivers .................................................................................................. 78
Installing Utilities ................................................................................................. 78
APP MANAGER ..................................................................................................... 79
LIVE UPDATE 6...................................................................................................... 80

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Contents
COMMAND CENTER ............................................................................................. 82
GAMING APP......................................................................................................... 86
X-BOOST ............................................................................................................... 91
MYSTIC LIGHT....................................................................................................... 93
MYSTIC LIGHT PARTY........................................................................................... 97
SMART TOOL....................................................................................................... 101
RAMDISK............................................................................................................. 103
GAMING LAN MANAGER .................................................................................... 104
Nahimic 3............................................................................................................ 106
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 109
Regulatory Notices............................................................................................ 110

14 Safety Information
Safety Information
yThe components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic
discharge (ESD). Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful
computer assembly.
yEnsure that all components are securely connected. Loose connections may cause
the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start.
yHold the motherboard by the edges to avoid touching sensitive components.
yIt 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.
yStore the motherboard in an electrostatic shielding container or on an anti-static pad
whenever the motherboard is not installed.
yBefore turning on the computer, ensure that there are no loose screws or metal
components on the motherboard or anywhere within the computer case.
yDo not boot the computer before installation is completed. This could cause
permanent damage to the components as well as injury to the user.
yIf you need help during any installation step, please consult a certified computer
technician.
yAlways turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet
before installing or removing any computer component.
yKeep this user guide for future reference.
yKeep this motherboard away from humidity.
yMake sure that your electrical outlet provides the same voltage as is indicated on the
PSU, before connecting the PSU to the electrical outlet.
yPlace the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place anything
over the power cord.
yAll cautions and warnings on the motherboard should be noted.
yIf 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.
yDo not leave this motherboard in an environment above 60°C (140°F), it may damage
the motherboard.

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Specifications
Specifications
CPU Supports AMD®Ryzen Threadripper processor for SocketTR4
Chipset AMD® X399 Chipset
Memory
y8x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB*
yQuad channel memory architecture**
ySupports DDR4 3600+(OC)/ 3466(OC)/ 3333(OC)/ 3200(OC)/
3066(OC)/ 2933(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2667(OC)/ 2667(by JEDEC)/
2400(by JEDEC)/ 2133(by JEDEC) MHz*
* For the latest information about memory, please visit http://www.msi.com
** Please refer the DIMM Slots section for more details.
Expansion Slots y4x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
y1x PCIe 2.0 x1 slot
Multi-GPU ySupports 3-Way NVIDIA®SLI™Technology
ySupports 3-Way AMD®CrossFire™Technology
LAN 2x Intel I211 Gigabit LAN controllers
Wireless LAN &
Bluetooth®
Intel®Wireless-AC 9260 card
ySupports Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, 2x2, Dual Band, (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
up to 1.73 Gbps speed.
ySupports Bluetooth®5
Storage
yAMD®X399 Chipset
8x SATA 6Gb/s ports
yAMD®CPU
3x M.2 slots (Key M)
Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s
M2_1, M2_3 slots support 2242/ 2260 /2280 storage
devices
M2_2 slot supports 2242/ 2260 /2280/ 22110 storage
devices
RAID
AMD®X399 Chipset
ySupports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for SATA storage
devices
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USB
yASMedia®ASM3142 Chipset
1x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) Type-C port
available through the internal USB connector
yAMD®X399 Chipset
1x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) Type-A port on the
back panel
1x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) Type-C port on the
back panel
4x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports available
through the internal USB connectors
4x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports available through
the internal USB connectors
yAMD®CPU
8x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) Type-A ports on the
back panel
Audio
yRealtek®ALC1220 Codec
y7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
ySupports S/PDIF output
Back Panel
Connectors
y1x Clear CMOS button
y1x BIOS FLASHBACK+ button
y8x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A ports
1x BIOS FLASHBACK+ port
y2x WiFi antenna connectors
y1x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A port
y1x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C port
y2x LAN (RJ45) ports
y5x OFC audio jacks
y1x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector
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Internal Connectors
y1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
y2x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
y1x flat 4-pin ATX 12V power connector*
y8x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
y2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0
ports)
y2x USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 3.1
Gen1 ports)
y1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port
y1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
y1x 4-pin Water Pump connector
y5x 4-pin system fan connectors
y3x 4-pin extend fan connectors
y2x Front panel connectors
y1x Front panel audio connector
y2x 5050 RGB LED strip 12V connector (JRGB1~2)
y1x WS2812B Individually Addressable RGB LED strip 5V
connector (JRAINBOW1)
y1x CORSAIR connector (JCORSAIR1)
y1x TPM module connector
y3x 2-pin Thermal Sensors connectors
* Provides additional power to PCIe x16 slots
Internal Buttons
y1x GAME BOOST knob
y1x Power button
y1x Reset button
Jumper
y1x Clear CMOS jumper
y1x OC retry connector
y1x OC force enter BIOS connector
y1x Chassis Intrusion connector
y1x Slow mode connector
y1x JBLK_U1 connector
y1x JBLK_D1 connector
Debug LED y1x 2-Digit Debug Code LED
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I/O Controller NUVOTON NCT6797 Controller Chip
Hardware Monitor
yCPU/System temperature detection
yCPU/System fan speed detection
yCPU/System fan speed control
Form Factor yEATX Form Factor
y12 in. x 10.7 in. (30.4 cm x 27.2 cm)
BIOS Features
y1x 128 Mb flash
yUEFI AMI BIOS
yACPI 6.0, SM BIOS 2.8
yMulti-language
Software
yDrivers
yAPP MANAGER
ySUPER CHARGER
yCOMMAND CENTER
yLIVE UPDATE 6
ySMART TOOL
yGAMING APP
yX-BOOST
yMYSTIC LIGHT (LED)
yRAMDISK
yGAMING LAN MANAGER
yNahimic 3
yOpen Broadcaster Software (OBS)
yCPU-Z MSI GAMING
yNorton™ Internet Security Solution
yGoogle Chrome™ ,Google Toolbar, Google Drive
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Special Features
yAudio Boost 4
yNahimic 3
yGAMING LAN with Gaming LAN Manager
yIntel WiFi
yTriple Turbo M.2
yPump Fan
ySmart Fan Control
yMystic Light
yMystic Light Extension
yMystic light SYNC
yEZ DEBUG LED
yDDR4 Steel Armor
yM.2 Shield FROZR
yPCI-E Steel Armor
yMulti GPU – SLI Technology
yMulti GPU – CrossFire Technology
yDDR4 Boost
yGAME Boost
yCore Boost
yVoice Boost
yOC Engine (Clock gen)
yUSB with type A+C
yAMD Turbo USB3.1 Gen 1
yFront Lightning USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C
yVR Ready
yGAMING HOTKEY
yGAMING MOUSE Control
yClick BIOS 5
yBIOS FLASHBACK+

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JCORSAIR1 Connector Specification
Supporting CORSAIR RGB Products Maximum connection
Lighting PRO RGB LED Strip 20
HD RGB Fan 6
SP RGB Fan 6
LL RGB Fan 6
Package contents
Please check the contents of your motherboard package. It should contain:
yUser Manual
yQuick Installation Guide
yDriver DVD
ySATA 6G Cable x4
yLED Y CABLE
yLED JCORSAIR CABLE
yLED JRAINBOW CABLE
ySENSOR CABLE x3
yM.2 Xpander-AERO
ySLI HB BRIDGE M
yWiFi antenna
yCase Badge
yHDD Sticker
yVIP card
yI/O Shielding
yM.2 Screw x3
Important
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your retailer.