Northern Micro Spirit X299-AS User manual

Spirit X299-AS User Guide
Revision 2.0 August 2018

Please Read This First
Thank you for buying a Northern Micro Spirit X299-AS computer. Northern Micro is
committed to providing our customers with the best value on the market today. This means
building the systems that meet your specific needs and supporting you with any issues that
you may encounter.
All Northern Micro Spirit computers are assembled and tested in our manufacturing facility in
Ottawa. A full Service & Support network across Canada stands behind every Spirit system
we build.
The computer you have purchased is optimized for today’s Operating Systems and
applications; however, in the future, you may come upon situations that demand greater
processing power or speed. Thanks to the latest advances in computer hardware technology,
your Spirit X299-AS is completely upgradable. Contact your Northern Micro Sales or Service
representative for advice on how to upgrade your computer should the need arise.
The Spirit X299-AS is Energy Star and Epeat Gold certified. These environmental standards
ensure that the computer can take advantage of energy saving features. Your Spirit X299-
AS is designed to run in sleep mode when user inactivity reaches 30 minutes. Your monitor
is designed to run in display sleep mode when user inactivity reaches 15 minutes. You can
"wake up" the computer or display by moving the mouse or by hitting any key on the
keyboard. If connected to a network , Wake-on-LAN features can be enabled to allow
network administrators to wake up the computer remotely or on a given schedule. The Spirit
X299-AS is certified to meet power management criteria of the Microsoft logo program and
is equipped with an 80 Plus Platinum power supply.
This manual has been prepared for both advanced and novice users. You will find general PC
information as well as detailed specifications about the system you have purchased.
Northern Micro Sales and Service & Support Departments may be reached at:
1-800-563-1007.
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Northern Micro is one of Canada's leading hardware integrators and custom manufacturers
of mid-range and high-end PCs and workstations.
Our mission is to provide customized high quality computer hardware products and services
to meet the advanced technical needs of highly knowledgeable customers who seek to
maximize their productivity.
To be fully responsive to our customers’ wants and needs, we also:
carry brand name computer products;▪
supply network peripheral equipment and multi-media products;▪
supply server / storage and printing solutions.▪
Through all facets of the operation, we are driven by our quality philosophy.
Northern Micro’s quality policy, communicated within and beyond the corporation, reads as
follows:

"Northern Micro is committed to delivering the ultimate customer satisfaction by providing
reliable, innovative and flexible computing solutions and by continuously improving our
product and service offerings".
In essence, Northern Micro, its management and its employees strive to be their customers’
personal computer hardware specialists. Northern Micro’s focus is on quality and customer
satisfaction , and to provide products and services in complementary areas of specialization.
We strongly believe in treating customers as members of our own family.
Additionally read our Privacy Statement .
Energy Star®
The Northern Micro Spirit X299-AS is certified to meet Energy Star requirements. ENERGY
STAR is a voluntary program that helps businesses and individuals save money
and protect our climate through superior energy efficiency. Governments around the world,
including Canada's, have embraced the Energy Star program. Through its partnerships with
18,000 private and public sector organizations, ENERGY STAR delivers the technical
information and tools that organizations and consumers need to choose energy-efficient
solutions and best management practices.
An ENERGY STAR qualified computer delivers substantial savings over a conventional
computer. Power management is important to saving energy, especially since computers
are often in use more hours per day than they used to be. ENERGY STAR power
management features place computers (CPU, hard drive, etc.) into a low-power "sleep
mode" after a designated period of inactivity. Simply hitting a key on the keyboard or
moving the mouse awakens the computer in a matter of seconds. Additionally, ENERGY
STAR
qualified computers with networking capabilities have the ability to enable and disable Wake
On LAN for Sleep mode, allowing greater use of low power modes without a loss
of IT system maintenance capabilities.

Contact Us
Northern Micro Locations
Northern Micro is a Canada-wide operation with offices in Halifax, Quebec City and
Ottawa.
Our headquarter and manufacturing plant are located in Ottawa.
National Service Center :
1-800-563-1007 extension 241
NM Ottawa
3155 Swansea Cr.
Ottawa, Ontario
K1G 3J3
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Toll Free: 1 [phone]
[email protected]
NM Halifax
102 Chain Lake Drive
Suite 220
Halifax, NS
B3S 1A7
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[email protected]
NM Québec
3107 ave des Hotels, Suite 24
Sainte-Foy, Québec
G1W 4W5
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Toll Free: 1 [phone]
[email protected]
On-Line Support
Northern Micro has been continuously investing time and resources to improve and
provide you with a wide range of on-line support:
The Service and Support Site where you can download the latest device drivers
and BIOS upgrade; visit our PC Archives for specifications, manuals and; place
service calls, etc.
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Unpacking Your Computer
The Spirit X299-AS is packed with corrugated cardboard to keep it in place during transit. To
unpack it follow these steps:
Cut the tape holding the flaps and fold back the flapsx
Remove any accessories placed in the cardboard spacer insert. These may include
cables, a plastic bag including manuals, DVDs, cables, small accessories and a mouse
(if ordered).
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Lift out the cardboard spacer insert.x
Lift out the inner cardboard box which covers the top half of the computer.x
Carefully slide the PC up out of the box. x
Save all cartons and packing material for future shipping and transportation.▪
To repack the PC, reverse the above instructions.▪

Initial Computer Setup
Setting up your Computer
After unpacking your computer and checking all the items in the box, you can set up and start
your computer.
Set the computer on a flat space. Tower units can be put on their sides.▪
Locate your monitor and computer in a dust-and-moisture-free area where there will be
minimal glare on the screen.
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Connect the monitor cable to the video connector at the back of the computer.▪
Connect the mouse and keyboard cables to the matching connectors at the back of the
computer.
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Plug the monitor power cord into a dedicated electrical outlet or a surge-protected power
bar.
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Plug the system power cord into the back of the system in the matching connector; then
plug the cord into the power bar.
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Starting up the Computer for the first time
Turn on the devices in the following order:
Monitor1.
External devices (USB or other)2.
System power3.

Front Panel
USB Ports
There are two (2) additional USB Port on the Front panel of the computer.
Audio Ports
For convenience there is 1 (one) Microphone port and 1 (one) stereo line out port on the
front panel.
System power switch
The system power switch is located on the front of the case. You should always be
certain that the power is turned off before modifying the hardware configuration in any
way. Pushing the power switch for less than 4 seconds places the system into sleep mode
(if enabled in Setup). When the power button is pressed for more than 4 seconds, the
system enters the Soft-Off mode.
Indicator lights
These lights indicate the operation status of your computer.

Reset button
The reset button allows you to restart the system without turning the power off. If you
encounter any problems while using unfamiliar software , you can always restart quickly
from the RAM test stage by pressing the reset button. You will have to use a pen, pencil
or other small object to press the Reset button. This feature was added to prevent
accidental reset of the unit.
Any data not saved to disk will be lost▪
The front panel gives access to power and reset switches, indicator light and front USB
/audio.

Back Panel
The back panel has all the connections that lead from the system unit to external peripherals
and the power source.
Turn off all power switches before connecting or disconnecting cables/wires!▪
Ensure that cables/wires are attached to the peripheral device first and
connect to the outlet unit later.
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Turn the system unit power switch off before you plug the power cable into
an electrical outlet.
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See details on Rear Panel Connectors▪

Removing the Case Cover
Unlatch the cover and open the case from
the back
1.
Slide the side cover back2.

Lift the three tabs as illustrated and pull
back the front bezel.
3.
That opens the front of the case4.

Chassis Intrusion
The removal of the case cover while the system is powered on will register a
Chassis Intrusion Alert detected by the Chassis Intrusion lead on the
motherboard.
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The board supports a chassis secu rity featu re that detects if the chassis cover has been
removed. The security featu re uses a mechanical switch on the chassis that can be
conne cted to the chassis intrusion header on the Desktop Board.

Power Supply Specs
1000 Watts ATX Power Supply
Corsair HX1000i High-Performance ATX Power Supply
AC Input Rating DC Output Rating
AC Input: 100V -
240V DC Output +3.3V +5V +12V -12V +5Vsb
Current: 13A - 6.5A Max Load 25A 25A 83.3A 0.8A 3A
Frequency: 47Hz -
63Hz Maximum
Combined Wattage
150W 1000W 9.6W 15W
Total Power: 1000W
Dimensions: 150mm (W) x 86mm(H) x 180mm(L)▪
Safety Approvals UL/CUL, CSA, CE, CB, CU, FCC Class B, ICES, TUV, CCC, C-
Tick/RCM, KC Mark, RoHS, WEEE, RoHS (China), REACH
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Optional Power Supply
500 Watts ATX Power Supply
Sparkle FSP500-60EGN ATX Power Supply
AC Input Rating DC Output Rating
AC Input: 90V -
264V DC Output +3.3V +5V +12V1 +12V2 -12V +5Vsb
Current: 3A - 6A Max Load 24A 24A 18A 18A 0.3A 3.5A
Frequency: 47Hz -
63Hz Maximum
Combined Power
130W 432W (36A) 21.1W
Total Power: 500W; Peak Power: 550W
Dimensions: 150mm (W) x 86mm(H) x 140mm(L)▪
Safety Approvals UL/CUL, CE, CB, FCC Class B, TUV▪

Power Supply Removal
Remove the four screws supporting the power supply.1.
Gently slide the power supply out of position.2.

Final Power Connection Procedures
After all connections are made, close the system case cover.1.
Make sure that all switches are in the off position as marked by O.2.
Connect the power supply cord into the power supply located on the back of your
system case as instructed by your system user’s manual.
3.
Connect the power cord onto a power outlet that is equipped by a surge protector .4.
You may then turn on your devices in the following order:5.
Monitor▪
External devices▪
System power▪
The power LED on the front panel of the system case will light, as will the monitor LED.
The system will then run power-on tests. While the tests are running, additional
messages will appear on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from
the time you turn on the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Recheck
your settings and connections or call Northern Micro for assistance.
6.
During power-on, hold down the DEL key to enter BIOS setup.7.

Before you Proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change
any motherboard settings.
Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.▪
Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or metal object,
such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid
damaging them due to static electricity
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Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.▪
Whenever you un-install any component, place it on a grounded anti-static
pad or in the bag that came with the component.
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Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power
supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.
Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals,
and/or components.
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Caution: There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect
type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
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Specifications Summary
Asus Desktop Board Prime X299-A specifications summary