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Thank you for purchasing the MSI®
X299 PRO/ X299 PRO 10G
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.

Preparing Tools and Components

Intel® LGA 2066 CPU
CPU Fan
Chassis
DDR4 Memory
Power Supply Unit
Graphics Card
Thermal Paste
SATA Hard Disk Drive
SATA DVD Drive
A Package of Screws
Phillips Screwdriver
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  • Page 1: Quick Start

    Quick Start Thank you for purchasing the MSI® X299 PRO/ X299 PRO 10G 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.

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    Safety Information ∙ The components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful computer assembly. ∙ Ensure that all components are securely connected. Loose connections may cause the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start.

  • Page 3: Installing A Processor

    Installing a Processor ⚽ https://youtu.be/ecdkLMmkya4 Safety Information...

  • Page 4: Installing Ddr4 Memory

    Installing DDR4 memory ⚽ http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs 1 DIMM Intel® Core™ X-series 2 DIMMs 10000/ 9000/ 78xx (above) 4 DIMMs processors 8 DIMMs Safety Information...

  • Page 5: Connecting The Front Panel Header

    Connecting the Front Panel Header ⚽ http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI Power LED Power Switch JFP1 Reserved HDD LED Reset Switch HDD LED + Power LED + HDD LED - Power LED - Reset Switch Power Switch JFP1 Reset Switch Power Switch Reserved No Pin HDD LED - HDD LED HDD LED +...

  • Page 6: Installing The Motherboard

    Installing the Motherboard Safety Information...

  • Page 7: Connecting The Power Connectors

    Connecting the Power Connectors ⚽ http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4 ATX_PWR1 CPU_PWR1 CPU_PWR2 Safety Information...

  • Page 8: Installing Sata Drives

    Installing SATA Drives http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc Safety Information...

  • Page 9: Installing A Graphics Card

    Installing a Graphics Card http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A Safety Information...

  • Page 10: Connecting Peripheral Devices

    Connecting Peripheral Devices Safety Information...

  • Page 11: Power On

    Power On Safety Information...

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Contents Quick Start ......................1 Preparing Tools and Components................1 Safety Information ....................2 Installing a Processor .................... 3 Installing DDR4 memory ..................4 Connecting the Front Panel Header ..............5 Installing the Motherboard ..................6 Connecting the Power Connectors ................ 7 Installing SATA Drives ....................
  • Page 13 JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ............... 41 JRGB1: RGB LED connector ................. 42 JRAINBOW1~2: Addressable RGB LED connectors ..........43 JCORSAIR1: CORSAIR Connector ................ 44 Onboard LEDs ...................... 45 EZ Debug LED ....................... 45 XMP LED ....................... 45 Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities ................. 46 Installing Windows®...

  • Page 14: Specifications

    ∙ Supports AMD® CrossFire™ Technology ∙ 1x Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN controller* ∙ 1x Realtek RTL8125-CG 2.5G LAN controller ∙ 1x Aquantia® AQC107 10-Gigabit LAN card (X299 PRO 10G) * I219 LAN doesn’t support G3 to S5 Wake Intel® X299 Chipset ∙...
  • Page 15 Continued from previous page Intel® X299 Chipset ∙ Supports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA RAID storage devices ∙ Supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 for M.2 PCIe storage devices ∙ ASMedia® ASM3242 Chipset ▪ 1x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 (SuperSpeed USB 20Gbps) Type-C port on the back panel ∙...
  • Page 16 Continued from previous page ∙ 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector ∙ 2x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors ∙ 6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors ∙ 2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) ∙ 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) ∙...
  • Page 17 BIOS Features ∙ ACPI 6.1, SMBIOS 3.0 ∙ Multi-language ∙ Drivers ∙ DRAGON CENTER Software ∙ CPU-Z MSI GAMING ∙ Google Chrome™, Google Toolbar, Google Drive ∙ Norton™ Internet Security Solution ∙ Mystic Light ∙ Hardware Monitor ∙ True Color Dragon Center ∙...
  • Page 18 Continued from previous page ∙ Cooling ▪ Extended Heatsink Design ▪ Pump Fan ∙ LED ▪ Mystic Light Extension (RGB) ▪ Mystic Light Extension (RAINBOW) ▪ Mystic Light Extension (CORSAIR) ▪ Mystic Light Sync ▪ EZ DEBUG LED ∙ Protection ▪...

  • Page 19: Jcorsair1 Connector Specification

    HD120 RGB Fan SP120 RGB Fan LL120 RGB Fan Package contents Please check the contents of your motherboard package. It should contain: Motherboard X299 PRO X299 PRO 10G User manual Documentation Case stand-off notification Quick installation guide Application Driver DVD...

  • Page 20: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram 4 Channel DDR4 Memory Processor Switch Switch PCI Express Bus DMI 3.0 Switch 1x M.2 Realtek 8125 1x M.2 Intel I219 6x SATA 6Gb/s Switch PCIE Bus ASMEDIA ASM3142 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 8x USB 3.2 Gen1 ASMEDIA ASM3242 1x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 8x USB 2.0...

  • Page 21: Rear I/O Panel

    Rear I/O Panel Audio Ports 2.5G LAN 1G LAN PS/2 USB 2.0 Optical S/PDIF-Out USB 2.0 USB 3.2 Gen1 Clear CMOS button USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C ∙ Clear CMOS button - Power off your computer. Press and hold the Clear CMOS button for about 5-10 seconds to reset BIOS to default values.

  • Page 22: Realtek Audio Console

    Realtek Audio Console After Realtek Audio Console is installed. You can use it to change sound settings to get better sound experience. Application Enhancement Device Selection Main Volume Connector Settings Jack Status ∙ Device Selection - allows you to select a audio output source to change the related options.
  • Page 23 Audio jacks to headphone and microphone diagram Audio jacks to stereo speakers diagram AUDIO INPUT Audio jacks to 7.1-channel speakers diagram AUDIO INPUT Rear Front Side Center/ Subwoofer Rear I/O Panel...

  • Page 24: Overview Of Components

    Overview of Components PUMP_FAN1 CPU_PWR2 CPU_PWR1 CPU_FAN1 JRAINBOW2 SYS_FAN1 CPU Socket JCORSAIR1 DIMMA2 DIMMC2 DIMMA1 DIMMC1 DIMMB2 DIMMD2 DIMMD1 DIMMB1 ATX_PWR1 JUSB1 JUSB2 PCI_E1 JUSB3 M2_1 JCI1 PCI_E2 SATA▼1▲2 JBAT1 PCI_E3 SATA▼3▲4 M2_2 SATA▼5▲6 JTBT1 PCI_E4 JFP2 JRAINBOW1 JAUD1 JRGB1 JFP1 VRAID1 SYS_FAN4...
  • Page 25 Component Contents Port Name Port Type Page CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, Fan Connectors SYS_FAN1~4 CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1 Power Connectors CPU Socket LGA2066 CPU Socket DIMM Slots Memory slots JAUD1 Front Audio Connector JBAT1 Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector JCORSAIR1 CORSAIR Connector JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel Connectors...

  • Page 26: Cpu Socket

    ∙ the CPU. ∙ Please retain the CPU protective cap after installing the processor. MSI will deal with Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests if only the motherboard comes with the protective cap on the CPU socket. When installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU heatsink. A CPU heatsink ∙...

  • Page 27: Dimm Slots

    DIMM Slots B1 B2 A1 A2 C2 C1 D2 D1 Memory module installation recommendation CPU Socket 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 3 DIMMs Intel® Core™ X-series 4 DIMMs 10000/ 9000/ 78xx (above) 5 DIMMs processors 6 DIMMs 7 DIMMs 8 DIMMs DIMMC1 DIMMC1 DIMMA1...
  • Page 28 It is recommended to use a more efficient memory cooling system for full DIMMs installation or overclocking. The stability and compatibility of installed memory module depend on installed CPU ∙ and devices when overclocking. Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory. ∙ Overview of Components...

  • Page 29: Pci_E1~4: Pcie Expansion Slots

    PCI_E1~4: PCIe Expansion Slots Please refer to the table below for the PCIe lanes of the CPU. 48-lane CPU 44-lane CPU 28-lane CPU PCI_E1 PCIe x16 PCIe x16 PCIe x16 PCIe x8 PCIe x4 PCIe x4 PCI_E2 PCI_E3 PCIe x16 PCIe x16 PCIe x8 PCI_E4...
  • Page 30 ⚠ Important ∙ If you install a large and heavy graphics card, you need to use a tool such as MSI Gaming Series Graphics Card Bolster to support its weight to prevent deformation of the slot. For a single PCIe x16 expansion card installation with optimum performance, using ∙...

  • Page 31: Cpu_Pwr1~2, Atx_Pwr1: Power Connectors

    CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply. CPU_PWR1~2 Ground +12V Ground +12V Ground +12V Ground +12V +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V -12V Ground Ground PS-ON# Ground Ground Ground ATX_PWR1 Ground Ground PWR OK 5VSB +12V +12V +3.3V Ground...
  • Page 32 Installing M.2 module 1. Loosen the screws of M.2 SHIELD FROZR. 2. Remove the M.2 SHIELD FROZR and remove the protective films from the thermal pads. 3. Move the position of the standoffs according to your M.2 SSDs length if need. 4.

  • Page 33: Installing M.2 Xpander-Z Gen 4 (Optional)

    Installing M.2 XPANDER-Z GEN 4 (optional) The M.2 XPANDER-Z GEN 4 card provide four M.2 Key-M slots. To install the M.2 XPANDER-Z GEN 4 card: 1. Remove the heatsink by loosening four heatsink screws on the bottom of M.2 XPANDER-Z GEN 4. 2.
  • Page 34 9. Insert the M.2 XPANDER-Z GEN 4 card into the PCI_E3 slot. 10. Use the screw to secure the M.2 XPANDER-Z GEN 4 card. PCI_E3 11. Connect the PCIE_PWR1 to the power supply. 12. Connect the case’s HDD LED cable to the JCASE connector. 13.

  • Page 35: Sata1~6: Sata 6Gb/S Connectors

    SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one SATA device. PCI_E2, M2_2 and SATA2 combination table Slot Combination Installed Installed PCI_E2 Empty Empty (CPU Lanes) (CPU Lanes) PCIe SSD SATA SSD SATA SSD PCIe SSD M2_2...

  • Page 36: Jfp1, Jfp2: Front Panel Connectors

    JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors These connectors connect to the switches and LEDs on the front panel. Power LED Power Switch JFP1 Reserved HDD LED Reset Switch HDD LED + Power LED + HDD LED - Power LED - Reset Switch Power Switch Reset Switch Power Switch...

  • Page 37: Cpu_Fan1, Pump_Fan1, Sys_Fan1~4: Fan Connectors

    CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4: Fan Connectors Fan connectors can be classified as PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) Mode or DC Mode. PWM Mode fan connectors provide constant 12V output and adjust fan speed with speed control signal. DC Mode fan connectors control fan speed by changing voltage. This motherboard can automatically detect PWM and DC mode.

  • Page 38: Jusb1, Jusb3: Usb 3.2 Gen1 Connectors

    No Pin ⚠ Important Note that the VCC and Ground pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible ∙ damage. ∙ In order to recharge your iPad,iPhone and iPod through USB ports, please install MSI DRAGON CENTER utility. Overview of Components...

  • Page 39: Jusb2: Usb 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Connector

    JUSB2: USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Connector This connector allows you to connect USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C connector on the front panel. The connector possesses a foolproof design. When you connect the cable, be sure to connect it with the corresponding orientation. USB Type-C Cable JUSB5 USB Type-C port on...

  • Page 40: Power1, Reset1: Power Button, Reset Button

    POWER1, RESET1: Power Button, Reset Button The Power / Reset button allows you to power on / reset the computer. Power button Reset button JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper There is CMOS memory onboard that is external powered from a battery located on the motherboard to save system configuration data.

  • Page 41: Jci1: Chassis Intrusion Connector

    JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector This connector allows you to connect the chassis intrusion switch cable. Normal Trigger the chassis intrusion event (default) Using chassis intrusion detector 1. Connect the JCI1 connector to the chassis intrusion switch/ sensor on the chassis. 2.

  • Page 42: Jrgb1: Rgb Led Connector

    (12V/G/R/B) with the maximum power rating of 3A (12V). ∙ Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the RGB LED strip. Please use MSI’s software to control the extended LED strip. ∙ Overview of Components...

  • Page 43: Jrainbow1~2: Addressable Rgb Led Connectors

    (5V). In the case of 20% brightness, the connector supports up to 200 LEDs. Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet ∙ before installing or removing the RGB LED strip. ∙ Please use MSI’s software to control the extended LED strip. Overview of Components...

  • Page 44: Jcorsair1: Corsair Connector

    The JCORSAIR1 connector allows you to connect the CORSAIR Individually Addressable RGB LED strips 5V or CORSAIR RGB LED fans with the CORSAIR fan hub. Once all items are connected properly, you can control the CORSAIR RGB LED strips and fans with MSI's software. Data Ground...

  • Page 45: Onboard Leds

    Onboard LEDs EZ Debug LED These LEDs indicate the debug status of the motherboard. CPU - indicates CPU is not detected or fail. DRAM - indicates DRAM is not detected or fail. VGA - indicates GPU is not detected or fail. BOOT - indicates the booting device is not detected or fail.

  • Page 46: Installing Os, Drivers & Utilities

    Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities Please download and update the latest utilities and drivers at www.msi.com Installing Windows® 10 1. Power on the computer. 2. Insert the Windows® 10 installation disc/USB into your computer. 3. Press the Restart button on the computer case.

  • Page 47: Bios Setup

    ∙ Press Delete key, when the Press DEL key to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter Boot Menu message appears on the screen during the boot process. ∙ In MSI Dragon Center application, click on GO2BIOS button and choose OK. The system will reboot and enter BIOS setup directly.

  • Page 48: Resetting Bios

    Updating BIOS Updating BIOS with M-FLASH Before updating: Please download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. And then save the BIOS file into the USB flash drive. Updating BIOS: 1. Insert the USB flash drive that contains the update file into the USB port.

  • Page 49: Ez Mode

    EZ Mode At EZ mode, it provides the basic system information and allows you to configure the basic setting. To configure the advanced BIOS settings, please enter the Advanced Mode by pressing the Setup Mode switch or F7 function key. XMP switch Setup Mode switch Screenshot...
  • Page 50 ∙ Information display - click on the CPU, Memory, Storage, Fan Info and Help buttons on left side to display related information. ∙ Function buttons - enable or disable the LAN Option ROM, M.2/Optane Genie, Hardcore Mode, AHCI/RAID, CPU Fan Fail Warning Control and BIOS Log Review by clicking on their respective button.

  • Page 51: Advanced Mode

    Advanced Mode Press Setup Mode switch or F7 function key can switch between EZ Mode and Advanced Mode in BIOS setup. XMP switch Setup Mode switch Screenshot Language System information OC GENIE 4 switch Boot device priority bar BIOS menu BIOS menu selection selection...

  • Page 52: Settings

    SETTINGS System Status ▶ System Date Sets the system date. Use tab key to switch between date elements. The format is <day> <month> <date> <year>. <day> Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only. <month> The month from Jan. through Dec. <date>...
  • Page 53 ▶ PEG X - Max Link Speed [Auto] Sets PCI Express protocol of PCIe x16 slots for matching different installed devices. [Auto] This item will be configured automatically by BIOS. [Gen1] Enables PCIe Gen1 support only. [Gen2] Enables PCIe Gen2 support only. [Gen3] Enables PCIe Gen3 support only.
  • Page 54 ▶ Network Stack [Disabled] Sets UEFI network stack for optimizing IPv4 / IPv6 function. [Enabled] Enables UEFI network stack. [Disabled] Disables UEFI network stack. ▶ Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled] When Enabled, the system UEFI network stack will support Ipv4 protocol. This item will appear when Network Stack is enabled.
  • Page 55 ▶ XHCI Hand-off [Diasbled] Enables or disables XHCI hand-off support for the operating system without XHCI hand-off feature. ▶ Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Sets Legacy USB function support. [Auto] The system will automatically detect if any USB device is connected and enable the legacy USB support.
  • Page 56 ▶ MSI Fast Boot [Disabled] MSI Fast Boot is the fastest way to boot the system. It will disable more devices to speed up system boot time which is faster than the boot time of Fast Boot. [Enabled] Enables the MSI Fast Boot function to speed up booting time. And the following Fast Boot field will be disabled and fixed.
  • Page 57 ▶ Resume By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Disables or enables the system wake up by RTC Alarm. [Enabled] Enables the system to boot up on a scheduled time/ date. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶ Date (of month) Alarm/ Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm Sets RTC alarm date/ Time.

  • Page 58: Boot

    Boot Sets the sequence of system boot devices. ▶ Full Screen Logo Display [Enabled] Enables or disables to show the full screen logo while system POST. [Enabled] Shows the logo in full screen. [Disabled] Shows the POST messages. ▶ GO2BIOS [Disabled] Allows system to enter BIOS setup directly by pressing the Power button for 4 sec pon bootup.

  • Page 59: Security

    Security ▶ Administrator Password Sets administrator password for system security. User has full rights to change the BIOS items with administrator password. After setting the administrator password, the state of this item will show “Installed”. ▶ User Password Sets User Password for system security. User has limited rights to change the BIOS items with user password.

  • Page 60: Save & Exit

    Save & Exit ▶ Discard Changes and Exit Exit BIOS setup without saving any change. ▶ Save Changes and Reboot Save all changes and reboot the system. ▶ Save Changes Save current changes. ▶ Discard Changes Discard all changes and restore to the previous values. ▶...
  • Page 61 ⚠ Important Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended for advanced users. ∙ Overclocking is not guaranteed, and if done improperly, it could void your warranty ∙ or severely damage your hardware. ∙ If you are unfamiliar with overclocking, we advise you to use OC GENIE 4 function for easy overclocking.
  • Page 62 ▶ Core X X of X xxxx MHz [Auto]* Allows you to set the CPU ratios for different number of active cores. These items only appear when CPU Ratio Apply Mode set to Per Core. ▶ CPU Ratio Offset When Running AVX [Auto] Sets a offset value to lower the CPU core ratio.
  • Page 63 ▶ Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) [Disabled] X.M.P. (Extreme Memory Profile) is the overclocking technology by memory module. Please enable XMP or select a profile of memory module for overclocking the memory. This item will be available when the memory modules that support X.M.P. is installed.
  • Page 64 ▶ DRAM Voltages control [Auto] These options allows you to set the voltages related to memory. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually. ▶ CPU Memory Changed Detect [Enabled]* Enables or disables the system to issue a warning message during boot when the CPU or memory has been replaced.
  • Page 65 ▶ Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] Enables or disables the extended CPUID value. [Enabled] BIOS limits the maximum CPUID input value to circumvent boot problems with older operating system that do not support the processor with extended CPUID value. [Disabled] Use the actual maximum CPUID input value. ▶...
  • Page 66 ▶ C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the C1E function for power-saving in halt state. This item appears when Intel C-State is enabled. [Enabled] Enables C1E function to reduce the CPU frequency and voltage for power-saving in halt state. [Disabled] Disables this function.

  • Page 67: M-Flash

    M-FLASH provides the way to update BIOS with a USB flash drive. Please down-load the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from MSI website, save the BIOS file into your USB flash drive. And then follow the steps below to update BIOS.

  • Page 68: Oc Profile

    OC PROFILE ▶ Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 management. Press <Enter> to enter the sub- menu. ▶ Set Name for Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Name the current overclocking profile. ▶...

  • Page 69: Hardware Monitor

    HARDWARE MONITOR Temperature & Speed Fan Manage Setting Buttons Temperature/ Voltage display ▶ Temperature & Speed Shows the current CPU temperature, system temperature and fans' speeds. ▶ Fan Manage ▪ PWM - allows you to select the PWM mode for fan operation. ▪...

  • Page 70: Raid Configuration

    RAID Configuration Below are the different types of a RAID. RAID 0 breaks the data into blocks which are written to separate hard drives. Spreading the hard drive I/O load across independent channels greatly improves I/O performance. RAID 1 provides data redundancy by mirroring data between the hard drives and provides enhanced read performance.

  • Page 71: Creating Raid Volume

    Press F10 to save configuration and exit, and then reboot and press Delete key to enter BIOS Setup menu. Go to BIOS > SETTING > Advanced > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology sub- menu. Creating RAID Volume As previously mentioned, enable Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology. Enter Create RAID Volume screen.

  • Page 72: Removing A Raid Volume

    Removing a RAID Volume Here you can delete the RAID volume, but please be noted that all data on RAID drives will be lost. ⚠ Important If your system currently boots to RAID and you delete the RAID volume, your system will become unbootable.

  • Page 73: Resetting Disks To Non-Raid

    Resetting Disks to Non-RAID Go to BIOS > SETTING > Advanced > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology. Select the RAID volume from the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen to enter the RAID VOLUME INFO screen. Select the disk and press Enter to enter PHYSICAL DISK INFO screen. Select Reset to non-RAID item and press Enter to delete the RAID volume and remove any RAID structures from the drives.

  • Page 74: Rebuilding Raid Array

    Rebuilding RAID Array A RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 volume is reported as Degraded when one of its hard drive members fails or is temporarily disconnected, and data mirroring is lost. As a result, the system can only utilize the remaining functional hard drive member. To re- establish data mirroring and restore data redundancy, refer to the procedure below that corresponds to the current situation.

  • Page 75: Installing Raid Driver

    When prompted, insert the USB flash drive with Intel RAID Drivers and then click Browse. ▪ To make an Intel RAID Drivers USB flash drive. Insert the MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive. Copy the RAID driver in \\Storage\Intel\ Navigate to the directory containing the saved Intel RAID drivers, then click OK.

  • Page 76: Intel® Optane™ Memory Configuration

    ▪ Reboot to operating system. ▪ Insert the MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive. ▪ Click the Select to choose what happens with this disc pop-up notification, then select Run DVDSetup.exe to open the installer. If you turn off the AutoPlay feature from the Windows Control Panel, you can still manually execute the DVDSetup.exe...
  • Page 77 Enable Intel® Optane™ Memory. ▪ Run the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology software. ▪ Click Intel® Optane™ Memory tab and click Enable. ▪ Click Yes in the dialog. Reboot System. ⚠ WARNING Once you enable Intel® Optane™ memory, in order to prevent seriously damage your operating system, please follow the cautions listed below.

  • Page 78: Removing The Intel® Optane™ Memory

    Removing the Intel® Optane™ memory If you no longer want to use Intel® Optane™ memory, you have to disable the Intel® Optane™ memory before removing the Intel® Optane™ memory module to avoid operating system damage. Please follow the steps below to remove the Intel® Optane™...

  • Page 79: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Lost BIOS password Before sending the motherboard for RMA repair, try to go over troubleshooting ∙ Clear the CMOS, but that will cause guide first to see if your got similar you to lose all customized settings in the symptoms as mentioned below.
  • Page 80 European Harmonized Standards. disposing of their end-of-life products. The point of contact for regulatory matters is MSI, • Visit the MSI website and locate a nearby distributor MSI-NL Eindhoven 5706 5692 ER Son. for further recycling information. B급 기기 (가정용 방송통신기자재) •...
  • Page 81 MSI la Unión Europea al final de su periodo de vida. Usted will comply with the product take back requirements...
  • Page 82 Products designed to be operated del suo ciclo di vita. MSI si adeguerà a tale Direttiva at closer proximities, such as tablet computers, ritirando tutti i prodotti marchiati MSI che sono stati comply with applicable EU requirements in typical venduti all’interno dell’Unione Europea alla fine del...
  • Page 83 Micro-Star Int’l Co.,Ltd. Version 1.0, 2019/09, First release Copyright © 2019 All rights reserved. The MSI logo used is a registered trademark of Micro-Star Int’l Co., Ltd. All other marks and names mentioned may be trademarks of their respective owners. No warranty as to accuracy or completeness is expressed or implied.

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