Table Of Contents - MSI X99S GAMING 9 AC Preface

CONTENTS
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Chapter 1 Getting Started............................................................................1-1
Packing Contents ................................................................................................. 1-2
Assembly Precautions .......................................................................................... 1-3
Motherboard Specifications .................................................................................. 1-4
Block Diagram ...................................................................................................... 1-7
Connectors Quick Guide ...................................................................................... 1-8
Back Panel Quick Guide .................................................................................... 1-10
CPU (Central Processing Unit) .......................................................................... 1-12
Introduction to the LGA2011-3 CPU ............................................................ 1-12
CPU & Heatsink Installation ......................................................................... 1-13
Memory .............................................................................................................. 1-16
Up to Quad-Channel mode .......................................................................... 1-16
Defined Channel list ..................................................................................... 1-16
Suggestions for Multi-Channel mode population rule .................................. 1-17
Dual-Channel mode ..................................................................................... 1-17
Triple-Channel mode ................................................................................... 1-17
Quad-Channel mode ................................................................................... 1-17
Quad-Channel mode ................................................................................... 1-18
Mounting Screw Holes ....................................................................................... 1-19
Power Supply ..................................................................................................... 1-20
JPWR1~3: ATX Power Connectors ............................................................. 1-20
Expansion Slots ................................................................................................. 1-21
PCI_E1~5: PCIe Expansion Slots ................................................................ 1-21
PCIe Bandwidth Table ................................................................................ 1-21
Video/ Graphics Cards ...................................................................................... 1-22
Single Video Card Installation ...................................................................... 1-22
Internal Connectors ............................................................................................ 1-23
SATA1~10: SATA Connectors .................................................................... 1-23
SATA_EX1: SATA Express Connector ....................................................... 1-24
M2_1: M.2 Port ............................................................................................ 1-24
CPUFAN1~2,SYSFAN1~3: Fan Power Connectors .................................... 1-25
JFP1, JFP2: System Panel Connectors ...................................................... 1-26
JUSB3~4: USB 3.0 Expansion Connectors ................................................. 1-27
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Expansion Connectors ................................................. 1-28
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector .............................................................. 1-28
JAUD2: Front Panel Audio Connector ......................................................... 1-29
AUDPWR1: Direct Audio Power Connector ................................................ 1-29
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ................................................................ 1-30
Voltage Checkpoints .......................................................................................... 1-31
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