Table Of Contents - MSI X299 XPOWER GAMING AC User Manual

Contents
Unpacking .............................................................................................................. 1
Safety Information ................................................................................................. 2
Quick Start ............................................................................................................. 3
Preparing Tools and Components .......................................................................... 3
Installing a Processor ............................................................................................. 4
Installing DDR4 memory ........................................................................................ 5
Connecting the Front Panel Header ....................................................................... 6
Installing the Motherboard ..................................................................................... 7
Installing SATA Drives............................................................................................. 8
Installing a Graphics Card ...................................................................................... 9
Connecting Peripheral Devices ............................................................................ 10
Connecting the Power Connectors ....................................................................... 11
Power On............................................................................................................... 12
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 16
Block Diagram .................................................................................................... 23
Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 24
LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................... 24
Audio Ports Configuration .................................................................................... 24
Realtek HD Audio Manager .................................................................................. 25
Installing Antennas ............................................................................................... 27
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 28
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 30
DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 31
PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots .......................................................................... 34
PCIe and M2_3 slots bandwidth table .................................................................. 34
U2_1: U.2 Connector ............................................................................................. 37
M2_1~3: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 38
Installing the M.2 Xpander-Z ............................................................................... 40
SATA1~10: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ..................................................................... 41
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 42
OC1: GAME BOOST Knob ..................................................................................... 43
OC_RT1: OC Retry Jumper ................................................................................... 44
OC_FS1: OC Force Enter BIOS Jumper ................................................................ 44
JSLOW1: Slow Mode Booting Jumper .................................................................. 44
CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1, JPWR1: Power Connectors ...................................... 45
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors ............................................................................. 46
JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors ................................................................... 46
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