MSI MPG X299M GAMING EDGE AC User manual

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Quick Start
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI®MPG X299M GAMING EDGE AC 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
Intel®LGA 2066 CPU
DDR4 Memory
Graphics Card
SATA Hard Disk Drive
SATA DVD Drive
A Package of Screws
Phillips Screwdriver
Chassis
Power Supply Unit
CPU Fan Thermal Paste

2Safety 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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Safety Information
Installing a Processor
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https://youtu.be/ecdkLMmkya4

4Safety Information
Installing DDR4 memory
http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs
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Safety Information
Connecting the Front Panel Header
http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI
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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2 10
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Power LED
HDD LED Reset Switch
Reserved
Power Switch
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

6Safety Information
BAT1
Installing the Motherboard
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Safety Information
Installing SATA Drives
http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc 1
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8Safety Information
Installing a Graphics Card
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http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A
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Safety Information
Connecting Peripheral Devices

10 Safety Information
Connecting the Power Connectors
http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4
ATX_PWR1 CPU_PWR1~2

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Safety Information
Power On
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12 Contents
Contents
Quick Start ............................................................................................................. 1
Preparing Tools and Components.......................................................................... 1
Safety Information................................................................................................. 2
Installing a Processor............................................................................................. 3
Installing DDR4 memory ........................................................................................ 4
Connecting the Front Panel Header....................................................................... 5
Installing the Motherboard..................................................................................... 6
Installing SATA Drives............................................................................................. 7
Installing a Graphics Card...................................................................................... 8
Connecting Peripheral Devices .............................................................................. 9
Connecting the Power Connectors....................................................................... 10
Power On............................................................................................................... 11
Specifications....................................................................................................... 15
Package contents ................................................................................................ 21
Block Diagram .................................................................................................... 22
Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 23
LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................... 23
Audio Ports Configuration.................................................................................... 23
Realtek Audio Console ......................................................................................... 24
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 27
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 30
DIMM Slots............................................................................................................ 31
PCI_E1~3: PCIe Expansion Slots.......................................................................... 33
PCIe slots bandwidth table................................................................................... 33
M2_1~3: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 35
SATA1~8: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 36
VRAID1: Virtual RAID on CPU Connector............................................................. 36
CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors ................................................... 37
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors................................................................... 38
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors............................................................................. 38
JUSB4: USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Connector............................................................. 39
JUSB3: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector ......................................................................... 39
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~3: Fan Connectors................................... 40
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector........................................................................... 40
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 41

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Contents
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector....................................................................... 41
BIOS_SW1: Multi-BIOS Switch............................................................................. 42
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper........................................................... 43
POWER1, RESET1: Power Button, Reset Button ................................................. 43
JRGB1~2, JRAINBOW1~2: RGB LED connectors ................................................. 44
Onboard LEDs ...................................................................................................... 45
EZ Debug LEDs..................................................................................................... 45
DIMM LEDs ........................................................................................................... 45
XMP LED ............................................................................................................... 45
Fan LED................................................................................................................. 46
JPWRLED1: LED power input............................................................................... 46
Debug Code LED................................................................................................... 47
Debug Code LED Table ......................................................................................... 47
ACPI States Codes................................................................................................ 49
CPU Temperature ................................................................................................. 49
Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities ......................................................................... 50
Installing Windows®10......................................................................................... 50
Installing Drivers .................................................................................................. 50
Installing Utilities ................................................................................................. 50
MYSTIC LIGHT...................................................................................................... 51
Device LED effect control screen ......................................................................... 51
Nahimic 3 ............................................................................................................. 54
BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................... 57
Entering BIOS Setup............................................................................................. 57
Resetting BIOS...................................................................................................... 58
Updating BIOS....................................................................................................... 58
EZ Mode ................................................................................................................ 60
Advanced Mode .................................................................................................... 62
SETTINGS.............................................................................................................. 63
Advanced............................................................................................................... 63
Boot....................................................................................................................... 68
Security................................................................................................................. 69
Save & Exit............................................................................................................ 70
OC.......................................................................................................................... 71
M-FLASH .............................................................................................................. 80
OC PROFILE.......................................................................................................... 81
HARDWARE MONITOR.......................................................................................... 82
RAID Configuration.............................................................................................. 83

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Enabling Intel®Rapid Storage Technology........................................................... 83
Creating RAID Volume ......................................................................................... 84
Removing a RAID Volume .................................................................................... 85
Resetting Disks to Non-RAID............................................................................... 86
Rebuilding RAID Array.......................................................................................... 87
Installing RAID Driver........................................................................................... 88
Installing Intel®Rapid Storage Technology Software .......................................... 88
Intel®Optane™ Memory Configuration .............................................................. 89
System Requirements ......................................................................................... 89
Installing the Intel®Optane™ memory ................................................................ 89
Removing the Intel®Optane™ memory ............................................................... 91
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 92
Regulatory Notices.............................................................................................. 93

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Specifications
Specifications
CPU
ySupports Intel®Core™ X-Series Processor Family for
LGA2066 Socket*
* MPG X299M GAMING EDGE AC does not support Intel®Core™ i7-7740X and
i5-7640X processors.
Chipset Intel® X299 Chipset
Memory
y4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64GB
yQuad channel memory architecture with the CPU that
supports up to 4-channels DDR4
X-series processor support DDR4 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*
ySupports non-ECC, un-buffered memory
ySupports Intel®Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* For the latest information about memory, please visit http://www.msi.com
Expansion Slots
y3x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
Support x16/ x16/ x4 mode with the 44-lane CPU.
Support x16/ x8/ x4 mode with the 28-lane CPU.
Multi-GPU ySupports AMD®CrossFire™Technology
ySupports NVIDIA®SLI™Technology
LAN 1x Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN controller
1x Intel I211-AT Gigabit LAN controller
Wireless LAN &
Bluetooth®
yIntel®Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260 module
The Wireless module is pre-install in the WIFI1 (M.2
Key-E) slot.
Supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual band (2.4GHz,
5GHz) up to 1.73 Gbps speed.
Supports Dual Mode Bluetooth®2.1, 2.1+EDR, 3.0, 4.0,
BLE, 4.2, 5.0
Audio
yRealtek®ALC1220 Codec
y7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
ySupports S/PDIF output
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USB
yASMedia®ASM3142 Chipset
1x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) Type-A port
on the back panel
2x USB 3.1 Gen2 (Super Speed USB 10Gbps) Type-C
ports (1 port on the back panel, 1 port available through
the internal USB connector)
yIntel®X299 Chipset
6x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (4 ports on
the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal
USB connector)
6x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (2 ports on the
back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB
connectors)
Storage
Intel®X299 Chipset
y8x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
y3x M.2 slots (Key M)
M2_1 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/
2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices*
M2_2 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/
2260/ 2280 storage devices*
M2_3 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4, 2242/ 2260/ 2280/
22110 storage devices**
Intel®Rapid Start Technology
Intel®Optane™ Memory Ready***
ySupports Intel®Smart Response Technology
* The SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA device into M2_1 slot.
* The SATA1 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA device into M2_2 slot.
** M2_3 is only available when installing the 44 lanes CPU.
*** Before using Intel®Optane™ memory modules, please ensure that you have
updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website.
RAID
Intel®X299 Chipset
ySupports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA
storage devices
ySupports RAID 0 and RAID 1 for M.2 storage devices
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Specifications
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Internal Connectors
y1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
y2x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
y8x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
y3x M.2 slots (Key M)
y2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0
ports)
y1x USB 3.1 Gen1 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.1
Gen1 ports)
y1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port
y1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
y1x 4-pin Water Pump fan connector
y3x 4-pin system fan connectors
y1x Front panel audio connector
y2x Front panel connectors
y1x TPM module connector
y1x Chassis Intrusion connector
y1x Clear CMOS jumper
y1x Power button
y1x Reset button
y1x Multi-BIOS switch
y2x 4-pin RGB LED connectors
y2x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors
y1x Virtual RAID on CPU connector
y1x Thunderbolt connector
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Back Panel
Connectors
y1x Clear CMOS button
y1x BIOS FLASHBACK+ button
y1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port
y2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports
y4x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A ports
y2x Wi-Fi antenna connectors
y2x LAN (RJ45) ports
y1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A port
y1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port
y1x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector
y5x OFC audio jacks
I/O Controller NUVOTON 6797 Controller Chip
Hardware Monitor
yCPU/System temperature detection
yCPU/System fan speed detection
yCPU/System fan speed control
Form Factor ym-ATX Form Factor
y9.6 in. x 9.6 in. (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)
BIOS Features
y2x 128 Mb flash
yUEFI AMI BIOS
yACPI 6.0, PnP 1.0a, SM BIOS 3.0
yMulti-language
Software
yDrivers
yDRAGON CENTER
yMYSTIC LIGHT
yOpen Broadcaster Software (OBS)
yCPU-Z MSI GAMING
yMSI App Player (BlueStacks)
yIntel®Extreme Tuning Utility
yGoogle Chrome™ ,Google Toolbar, Google Drive
yNorton™ Internet Security Solution
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Specifications
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Dragon Center
Features
yGAME OPTIMIZATION
yOC Performance
yHardware Monitor
yLAN Manager
yEyerest
yLive Update
Please refer to http://download.msi.
com/manual/mb/DRAGONCENTER2.
pdf for more details.
MSI Special
Features
yAudio
Audio Boost 4
Nahimic 3
yNetwork
GAMING LAN with Gaming LAN Manager
Intel WiFi
yStorage
Triple Turbo M.2
yFan
Pump Fan
GAMING Fan Control
yProtection
PCI-E Steel Armor
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MSI Special
Features
yPerformance
Multi GPU – SLI Technology
Multi GPU – CrossFire Technology
DDR4 Boost
GAME Boost
CORE Boost
Lightning USB
Front Lightning USB
USB with type A+C
yVR
VR Ready
yGamer Experience
GAMING HOTKEY
GAMING MOUSE Control
yBIOS
Click BIOS 5
BIOS FLASHBACK+
Dual BIOS
yCertification
Quadro SLI Ready
Quadro Ready