Table Of Contents - MSI MPG X299M GAMING EDGE AC Quick Start Manual

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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
Installing SATA Drives............................................................................................. 7
Installing a Graphics Card ...................................................................................... 8
Connecting Peripheral Devices .............................................................................. 9
Connecting the Power Connectors ....................................................................... 10
Power On............................................................................................................... 11
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 15
Package contents ................................................................................................ 21
Block Diagram .................................................................................................... 22
Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 23
LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................... 23
Audio Ports Configuration .................................................................................... 23
Realtek Audio Console ......................................................................................... 24
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 27
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 30
DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 31
PCI_E1~3: PCIe Expansion Slots .......................................................................... 33
PCIe slots bandwidth table ................................................................................... 33
M2_1~3: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 35
SATA1~8: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 36
VRAID1: Virtual RAID on CPU Connector ............................................................. 36
CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors ................................................... 37
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 38
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors ............................................................................. 38
JUSB4: USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Connector ............................................................. 39
JUSB3: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector ......................................................................... 39
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~3: Fan Connectors ................................... 40
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ........................................................................... 40
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 41
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