MSI X299 XPOWER GAMING AC User manual

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Quick Start
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI®X299 XPOWER GAMING 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.
Kurzanleitung
Danke, dass Sie das MSI®X299 XPOWER GAMING AC Motherboard
gewählt haben. Dieser Abschnitt der Kurzanleitung bietet eine Demo
zur Installation Ihres Computers. Manche Installationen bieten
auch die Videodemonstrationen. Klicken Sie auf die URL, um diese
Videoanleitung mit Ihrem Browser auf Ihrem Handy oder Table
anzusehen. Oder scannen Sie auch den QR Code mit Ihrem Handy,
um die URL zu öffnen.
Présentation rapide
Merci d’avoir choisi la carte mère MSI®X299 XPOWER GAMING AC.
Ce manuel fournit une rapide présentation avec des illustrations
explicatives qui vous aideront à assembler votre ordinateur. Des
tutoriels vidéo sont disponibles pour certaines étapes. Cliquez sur
le lien fourni pour regarder la vidéo sur votre téléphone ou votre
tablette. Vous pouvez également accéder au lien en scannant le QR
code qui lui est associé.
Быстрый старт
Благодарим вас за покупку материнской платы MSI®
X299 XPOWER GAMING AC. Вэтом разделе представлена
информация, которая поможет вам при сборке комьютера.
Для некоторых этапов сборки имеются видеоинструкции.
Для просмотра видео, необходимо открыть
соответствующую ссылку ввеб-браузере на вашем телефоне
или планшете. Вы также можете выполнить переход по
ссылке, путем сканирования QR-кода.

II Quick Start
Installing a Processor/ Installation des Prozessors/ Installer un
processeur/ Установка процессора
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https://youtu.be/ecdkLMmkya4
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Quick Start
Installing DDR4 memory/ Installation des DDR4-Speichers/
Installer une mémoire DDR4/ Установка памяти DDR4
http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs
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DIMMC1

IV Quick Start
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
Connecting the Front Panel Header/ Anschließen der
Frontpanel-Stiftleiste/ Connecter un connecteur du panneau
avant/ Подключение разъемов передней панели
http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI
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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

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Quick Start
Installing the Motherboard/ Installation des Motherboards/
Installer la carte mère/ Установка материнской платы
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Installing SATA Drives/ Installation der SATA-Laufwerke/
Installer le disque dur SATA/ Установка дисков SATA
http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc

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Quick Start
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Installing a Graphics Card/ Einbau der Grafikkarte/ Installer
une carte graphique/ Установка дискретной видеокарты
http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A

VIII Quick Start
Connecting Peripheral Devices/ Peripheriegeräte/
Connecter un périphérique anschliessen/ Подключение
периферийных устройств

IX
Quick Start
Connecting the Power Connectors/ Stromanschlüsse
anschliessen/ Connecter les câbles du module d’alimentation/
Подключение разъемов питания
http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4
ATX_PWR1
JPWR1
CPU_PWR1
CPU_PWR2

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Power On/ Einschalten/ Mettre sous-tension/ Включение
питания

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Contents
Contents
Safety Information................................................................................................. 3
Specifications......................................................................................................... 4
Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 11
LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................... 11
Audio Ports Configuration.................................................................................... 11
Realtek HD Audio Manager .................................................................................. 12
Installing Antennas............................................................................................... 14
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 15
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 16
DIMM Slots............................................................................................................ 17
PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots.......................................................................... 20
PCIe and M2_3 slots bandwidth table .................................................................. 20
U2_1: U.2 Connector............................................................................................. 23
M2_1~3: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 24
Installing the M.2 Xpander-Z ............................................................................... 26
SATA1~10: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ..................................................................... 27
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors................................................................... 28
OC1: GAME BOOST Knob ..................................................................................... 29
OC_RT1: OC Retry Jumper................................................................................... 30
OC_FS1: OC Force Enter BIOS Jumper................................................................ 30
JSLOW1: Slow Mode Booting Jumper.................................................................. 30
CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1, JPWR1: Power Connectors...................................... 31
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors............................................................................. 32
JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors ................................................................... 32
JUSB5: USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Connector............................................................. 33
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4, EXS_FAN1~4: Fan Connectors............ 34
T_SEN1: Thermal Sensor Connector................................................................... 34
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 35
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector....................................................................... 35
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector........................................................................... 36
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper........................................................... 36
BIOS_SW1: Multi-BIOS Switch............................................................................. 37
POWER1, RESET1: Power Button, Reset Button ................................................. 38
Plus, Minus buttons: BCLK-Ratio buttons........................................................... 38
VRAID1: Virtual RAID on CPU Connector............................................................. 39
JLED1: RGB LED connector ................................................................................. 39
Onboard LEDs...................................................................................................... 40
EZ Debug LED....................................................................................................... 40

2Contents
PCIe x16 slot LEDs................................................................................................ 40
DIMM LEDs ........................................................................................................... 40
XMP LED ............................................................................................................... 40
Fan LEDs............................................................................................................... 41
Fan Speed Indicators............................................................................................ 41
Multi-BIOS LEDs................................................................................................... 41
JPWRLED1: LED light demonstration power input connector............................ 41
Debug Code LED................................................................................................... 42
Hexadecimal Character Table .............................................................................. 42
Boot Phases.......................................................................................................... 42
Debug Code LED Table ......................................................................................... 42
ACPI States Codes................................................................................................ 44
CPU Temperature ................................................................................................. 44
Updating LED Firmware....................................................................................... 45
BIOS Setup........................................................................................................... 46
Entering BIOS Setup............................................................................................. 46
Resetting BIOS...................................................................................................... 47
Updating BIOS....................................................................................................... 47
EZ Mode ................................................................................................................ 49
Advanced Mode .................................................................................................... 51
OC Menu................................................................................................................ 52
Software Description........................................................................................... 59
Installing Windows®10......................................................................................... 59
Installing Drivers .................................................................................................. 59
Installing Utilities ................................................................................................. 59

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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.

4Specifications
Specifications
CPU Supports Intel®Core™ X-Series Processor Family for
LGA2066 Socket
Chipset Intel® X299 Chipset
Memory
y8x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB*
yQuad channel memory architecture with the CPU that
supports up to 4-channels DDR4**
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*
yDual channel memory architecture with the CPU that
supports up to 2-channels DDR4**
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*
ySupports Intel®Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* 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
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.*
y1x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
* Please refer to page 20 for PCIe 3.0 bandwidth table.
Multi-GPU ySupports NVIDIA®SLI™Technology
ySupports AMD®CrossFire™Technology
LAN y1x Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN controller
y1x Intel I211 Gigabit LAN controller
Wirsless LAN &
Bluetooth®
Intel®Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 module
yThe Wireless module is pre-install in the M2_3 (Key-E) slot.
ySupports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual band (2.4GHz,
5GHz) up to 867 Mbps speed.
ySupports Dual Mode Bluetooth®2.1, 2.1+EDR, 3.0, 4.0,
BLE, 4.2
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Specifications
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Storage
Intel®X299 Chipset
y10x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
y3x 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 **
y1x U.2 port *
Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe storage
ySupports Intel®Smart Response Technology***
* M.2 slots and SATA ports share the same bandwidth. Please refer to page 27
for M.2 & SATA combination table.
** Please refer to the Intel®Optane™ Memory Configuration Guide on MSI
website.
***The functions will be supported depend on the CPU.
RAID
Intel®X299 Chipset
ySupports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA
storage devices
ySupports RAID 0 and RAID1 for M.2 PCIe storage devices*
* M.2 PCIe RAID volume can be created with M.2 GENIE.
USB
yASMedia®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)
yASMedia®ASM1074 Chipset
6x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports on the back
panel
yIntel®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
y1x Clear CMOS button
y1x BIOS FLSAHBACK+ button
y1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port
y2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports
1x BIOS FLASHBACK+ port
y6x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A ports
y2x LAN (RJ45) ports
y1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A port
y1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port
y2x WiFi antenna connectors
y5x OFC audio jacks
y1x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector
Internal Connectors
y1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
y1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
y1x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
y1x flat 4-pin ATX 12V power connector*
y10x 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
y4x 4-pin system fan connectors
y4x 4-pin extend fan connectors
y2x Front panel connectors
y1x Front panel audio connector
y1x RGB LED connector
y1x TPM module connector
y1x Virtual RAID on CPU connector
y1x 2-pin Thermal Sensors connector
* Provides additional power to PCIe x16 slots
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Specifications
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Internal Buttons
y1x GAME BOOST knob
y1x Power button
y1x Reset button
y1x BCLK+/ Ratio+ button
y1x BCLK-/ Ratio- button
Switches y1x Multi-BIOS switch
Jumper
y1x Clear CMOS jumper
y1x OC retry connector
y1x OC force enter BIOS connector
y1x Chassis Intrusion connector
y1x Slow mode connector
Debug LED y1x 2-Digit Debug Code LED
Audio
yRealtek®ALC1220 Codec
y7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
ySupports S/PDIF output
I/O Controller NUVOTON NCT6795 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. (30.5 cm x 27.2 cm)
BIOS Features
y2x 128 Mb flash
yUEFI AMI BIOS
yACPI 6.0, SM BIOS 3.0
yMulti-language
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Software
yDrivers
yAPP MANAGER
yCOMMAND CENTER
yLIVE UPDATE 6
ySMART TOOL
yDRAGON EYE
yGAMING APP
yX-BOOST
yMYSTIC LIGHT
yRAMDISK
yGAMING LAN MANAGER
yDPC LATENCY TUNER
yFAST BOOST
ySUPER CHARGER
yNahimic Audio
yXSplit Gamecaster V2
ySteelSeriesEngine 3
yWTFast
yCPU-Z MSI GAMING
yIntel Extreme Tuning Utility
yNorton™ Internet Security Solution
yGoogle Chrome™ ,Google Toolbar, Google Drive
yTriDef® VR
yTriDef® SmartCam
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Specifications
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Special Features
yAudio
Audio Boost 4
Nahimic 2
yNetwork
GAMING LAN with Gaming LAN Manager
Dual LAN
Intel WiFi
yStorage
Turbo U.2
Triple Turbo M.2
yFan
Pump Fan
Smart Fan Control
yLED
Mystic Light
Mystic Light Extension
Mystic light SYNC
EZ DEBUG LED
yProtection
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
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Special Features
yPerformance
Multi GPU – SLI Technology
Multi GPU – CrossFire Technology
DDR4 Boost
GAME Boost
OC Engine
Lightning USB
Front Lightning USB
USB with Type A+C
yStability
Military Class 6
7000+ Quality Test
yVR
VR Boost
VR Ready
yGamer Experience
GAMING HOTKEY
GAMING MOUSE Control
yBIOS
Click BIOS 5
BIOS FLASHBACK+
Dual BIOS
yCertification
Quadro SLI Ready
Quadro Ready
GAMING Certified
SteelSeries Certified