Table Of Contents - MSI X299M-A PRO 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 .................................................................................................... 21
Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 22
LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................... 22
Audio Ports Configuration .................................................................................... 22
Realtek HD Audio Manager .................................................................................. 23
Installing Antennas (for AC version) ..................................................................... 25
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 26
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 28
DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 29
PCI_E1~3: PCIe Expansion Slots .......................................................................... 30
PCIe slots bandwidth table ................................................................................... 30
M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 32
SATA1~8: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 33
CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1, PCIE_PWR1: Power Connectors .................................. 35
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 36
JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors ................................................................... 36
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors ............................................................................. 37
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ........................................................................... 37
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~3: Fan Connectors ................................... 38
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 38
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ....................................................................... 39
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