MSI X99A GAMING PRO CARBON User manual

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Quick Start
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI®X99A GAMING PRO CARBON
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®X99A GAMING PRO CARBON 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®X99A GAMING PRO CARBON.
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®
X99A GAMING PRO CARBON. 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 Youtube
https://youtu.be/QnwHWBx3NnE
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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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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
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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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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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

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Quick Start
JPWR1 JPWR2
Connecting the Power Connectors/ Stromanschlüsse
anschliessen/ Connecter les câbles du module d’alimentation/
Подключение разъемов питания
http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4

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

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Contents
Contents
Safety Information................................................................................................. 2
Specifications......................................................................................................... 3
Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 10
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 13
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 14
DIMM Slots............................................................................................................ 15
PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots.......................................................................... 17
PCIe 3.0 bandwidth table...................................................................................... 17
SATA1~10: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ..................................................................... 20
SE1_65: SATAe Connector.................................................................................... 20
M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M)......................................................................................... 21
U2_1: U.2 Connector............................................................................................. 22
OC1: GAME BOOST Knob ..................................................................................... 25
JPWR1~2: Power Connectors............................................................................... 27
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector........................................................................... 27
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors................................................................... 28
JUSB1~2: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors ................................................................... 28
USB5: USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C Connector............................................................... 29
JUSB3~4: USB 2.0 Connectors............................................................................. 30
JLED1: RGB LED connector ................................................................................. 30
CPUFAN1,SYSFAN1~3,PUMPFAN1: Fan Connectors .......................................... 31
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 32
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector....................................................................... 32
BIOS1: Multi-BIOS Switch .................................................................................... 33
POWER1, RESET1: Power Button, Reset Button ................................................. 34
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper........................................................... 34
JSLOW1: Slow Mode Booting Jumper.................................................................. 35
LED Status Indicators.......................................................................................... 36
BIOS Setup........................................................................................................... 40
Entering BIOS Setup............................................................................................. 40
Resetting BIOS...................................................................................................... 41
Updating BIOS....................................................................................................... 41
EZ Mode ................................................................................................................ 42
Advanced Mode .................................................................................................... 44
OC Menu................................................................................................................ 45
Software Description........................................................................................... 54

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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Specifications
Specifications
CPU
ySupports New Intel®Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition
for LGA2011-3 Socket
ySupports Intel®Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0*
* This function will be supported depend on the CPU.
Chipset Intel® X99 Chipset
Memory
y8x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB*
Supports DDR4 3466(OC)/ 3400(OC)/ 3333(OC)/ 3200(OC)/
3000(OC)/ 2933(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2666(OC)/ 2600(OC)/
2400/ 2200(OC)/ 2133 MHz
yQuad channel memory architecture
ySupports Intel®Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* For the latest information about memory, please visit http://www.msi.com
Expansion Slots
y4x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots*
Support x16/ x0/ x0/ x0, x16/ x16/ x0/ x0, x16/ x16/ x0/
x8, x8/ x16/ x8/ x8 with the CPU that supports 40 PCIe
lanes.
Support x16/ x0/ x0/ x0, x16/ x8/ x0/ x0, x8/ x8/ x8/ x0,
x8/ x8/ x8/ x4 with the CPU that supports 28 PCIe lanes.
y2x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots
* PCI_E6 slot shares the bandwidth with U.2 port and M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4. Please
refer to page 17 for PCIe 3.0 bandwidth table.
Multi-GPU ySupports 3-Way AMD®CrossFire™Technology
ySupports 3-Way NVIDIA®SLI™Technology
USB
yASMedia®ASM1142 Chipset
1x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) port on the
back panel
1x USB 3.1 Gen2 (Super Speed USB 10Gbps) Type-C port
on the back panel
yIntel®X99 Chipset
5x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (1 internal
Type-C port on the board, 4 ports available through the
internal USB connectors)
8x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (4 ports on the
back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB
connectors)
yVIA VL805 Chipset
4x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports on the back
panel
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Storage
Intel®X99 Chipset
y10x SATA 6Gb/s ports (2 ports from SATAe port)
SATA1~6 support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10
SATA7~10 only support IDE mode and AHCI mode
y1x M.2 slot (Key M)*
Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s
Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices
y1x U.2 port */ **
Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe storage
y1x SATAe port* (compatible with 2 SATA ports)
Supports up to PCIe 2.0x2
ySupports Intel®Smart Response Technology***
* M.2 slot (PCIe 3.0 x4) and U.2 share the same bandwidth. Please refer to
page 23 for U.2/ M.2/ SATAe & SATA combination table.
** The U.2 port will be unavailable when installing the PCIe device in PCI_E6
slot.
***This function will be supported depend on the CPU.
Audio
yRealtek®ALC1150 Codec
y7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
ySupports S/PDIF output
LAN 1x Intel I218-V Gigabit LAN controller
Back Panel
Connectors
y1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port
y4x USB 2.0 ports
y1x Clear CMOS button
y4x USB 3.1 Gen1 ports
y1x LAN (RJ45) port
y1x USB 3.1 Gen2 port
y1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port
y1x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector
y5x OFC audio jacks
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Internal Connectors
y1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
y1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
y10x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
y1x SATA Express connector
y1x M.2 slot
y1x U.2 port
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 Gen1 Type-C port
y1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
y1x 4-pin Water Pump 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 Slow mode booting jumper
y1x GAME BOOST knob
y1x Power button
y1x Reset button
y1x Multi-BIOS switch
y1x RGB LED connector
I/O Controller NUVOTON NCT6792D Controller Chip
Hardware Monitor
yCPU/System temperature detection
yCPU/System fan speed detection
yCPU/System fan speed control
Form Factor yATX Form Factor
y12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
BIOS Features
y2x 128 Mb flash
yUEFI AMI BIOS
yACPI 5.0, PnP 1.0a, SM BIOS 2.8
yMulti-language
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Software
yDrivers
yCOMMAND CENTER
yLIVE UPDATE 6
yFAST BOOT
ySUPER CHARGER
yGAMING APP
ySMART UTILITIES
yM-CLOUD
yRAMDISK
yGAMING LAN MANAGER
yUSB SPEED UP
yNahimic 2
yXSplit Gamecaster V2
yIntel®Extreme Tuning Utility
yNorton™Internet Security Solution
yGoogle Chrome™,Google Toolbar, Google Drive
ySteelSeries Engine 3
yCPU-Z
Performance
GAMING Features
yWTFast GPN
2-Month Premium License
Multi-Server Network Optimization
Advanced Lag Spike & Disconnect Reduction
yGAMING CERTIFIED
yMYSTIC LIGHT
16.8 Million Colors
17 LED Effects
1x Extend Header for 1 additional RGB Strip
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Performance
GAMING Features
yAUDIO BOOST 3
Isolated Audio PCB
EMI Shielding
High Quality Audio Capacitors
Golden Audio Connectors
yGAME BOOST
Easy Overclocking
7 Gear Clock Change
yGAMING LAN
Intel®Gigabit Ethernet
GAMING Network Manager power by cFos
Electric Wave Surge
yGAMING APP
System Mode Switching: OC/Gaming/Silent
Gaming Hotkey
Gaming Mouse Control
Gaming LED Control
yOptimized Thermal Design
Heat-pipe Direct Touch Technology
Enhanced Choke Thermal Design
yNahimic 2
Sound Tracker
HD Audio Recorder 2
Expert Mode
Sound Effect Equalizer
Microphone Noise Reduction
yXSplit
XSplit GAMECASTER V2
XSplit BROADCASTER V2
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MSI Exclusive
Features
yCLICK BIOS 5
EZ Mode & Advanced Mode Switching
Board Explorer
Hardware Monitor
yMILITARY CLASS 5
Military Class Component
Military Class Stability and Reliability
ESD Protection
EMI Protection
Humidity Protection
Circuit Protection
High Temperature Protection
VGA Armor Slot
yCOMMAND CENTER
System Monitor
Smart Fan Control
yRAMDISK
yLIVE UPDATE 6
yM-CLOUD
yUSB Redrivers
yCPU-Z
ySteel Series Engine 3
ySUPER CHARGER
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Specification
Highlights
yDDR4 BOOST Support
Quad-Channel DDR4 Memory Support
Isolated DDR4 Circuit Design
DDR4 XMP Ready
Steel Armor Ready
yPCI Express 3.0 Support
3-Way Nvidia SLITM Support
3-Way AMD CrossFireTM Support
yMulti-GPU with Steel Armor
yUSB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A/ Type-C Ready
yUSB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C Ready
yTurbo M.2 Ready
PCIe 3.0 x4 (32 Gb/s) Support
PCIe/ SATA Dual Mode Support
Steel Armor Ready
yU.2 Ready
yNVMe / AHCI Driver Support
y2-Digit Debug Code LED
yEZ Debug LED 2
yRGB LED pin header
yPCI-E Ambient Light

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Rear I/O Panel
Link/ Activity LED
Status Description
Off No link
Yellow Linked
Blinking Data activity
Speed LED
Status Description
Off 10 Mbps connection
Green 100 Mbps connection
Orange 1 Gbps connection
LAN Port LED Status Table
Audio Ports Configuration
Audio Ports Channel
2468
Center/ Subwoofer Out ● ●
Rear Speaker Out ●●●
Line-In/ Side Speaker Out ●
Line-Out/ Front Speaker Out ●●●●
Mic In
(●: connected, Blank: empty)
yClear CMOS button - Power off your computer. Press and hold the Clear CMOS
button for about 5-10 seconds to reset BIOS to default values.
PS/2 LAN
USB 2.0
Audio Ports
Clear CMOS
Optical S/PDIF-Out
USB 3.1 Gen1
USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C
USB 3.1 Gen2
USB 2.0