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ASROCK Fatal1ty X299 Professional Gaming i9 XE Series User Manual

ASROCK Fatal1ty X299 Professional Gaming i9 XE Series
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Version 1.0
Published September 2017
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ASROCK Fatal1ty X299 Professional Gaming i9 XE Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
ChipsetIntel X299
CPU SocketLGA 2066
Memory SupportDDR4
Maximum Memory128GB
Memory Slots8 x DIMM
PCIe Slots4 x PCIe 3.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1
SATA 6Gb/s Ports8
M.2 Slots3
Form FactorATX
RAID SupportRAID 0, 1, 5, 10
USB 3.1 Gen2 Ports1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A (Rear), 1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C (Rear)
USB 2.0 Ports4
LANDual Intel Gigabit LAN
AudioRealtek ALC1220 Audio Codec
Power Connectors1 x 24-pin ATX, 1 x 8-pin EPS, 1 x 4-pin ATX12V

Summary

Motherboard Layout

Motherboard Layout Overview

Diagram and labeling of motherboard components and connectors.

I/O Panel

Detailed description of rear panel ports and connectors.

Chapter 1 Introduction

Package Contents

Lists items included in the product package, such as motherboard, manuals, cables, and accessories.

WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna

Details the integrated WiFi 802.11ac and Bluetooth v4.2 module.

WiFi Antennas Installation Guide

Step-by-step instructions for installing the WiFi antennas.

Specifications

Platform

Details about the motherboard's physical form factor and PCB.

CPU

Information on supported Intel Core X-Series processors and CPU-related technologies.

Chipset

Specifies the chipset used on the motherboard, Intel X299.

Memory

Details on memory type, slots, supported speeds, and maximum capacity.

Expansion Slot

Information on PCI Express slots, their configurations, and NVMe SSD support.

Audio

Details on the motherboard's audio features and codec.

LAN

Information on the Gigabit LAN ports and features like Wake-On-LAN.

Wireless LAN

Details about the integrated WiFi 802.11ac module and Bluetooth.

Rear Panel I/O

List of ports and connectors available on the motherboard's rear panel.

Storage

Information on SATA connectors, RAID support, and M.2 slot configurations.

Connector

Details on various internal headers and connectors like fan, RGB, and power.

BIOS Feature

Information on the BIOS type, features, and supported standards.

Hardware Monitor

Details on system monitoring capabilities like temperature, fan speed, and voltage.

OS

Specifies the supported operating system, Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit.

Chapter 2 Installation

Pre-installation Precautions

Important safety and handling guidelines before installing motherboard components.

Installing the CPU

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU into the motherboard socket.

Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink

Instructions for mounting the CPU cooler and fan assembly.

Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

Guidelines for installing DDR4 memory modules into DIMM slots.

Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots)

Details on PCI Express slots, their configurations, and NVMe SSD support.

Jumpers Setup

Explanation of jumper settings, including Clear CMOS.

Onboard Headers and Connectors

Description of various pin headers and connectors on the motherboard.

ATX 12V Power Connectors

Details on the 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors and compatibility with 4-pin supplies.

TPM Header

Connector for Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system for enhanced security.

Thunderbolt AIC Connector

Connector for attaching a Thunderbolt™ add-in card (AIC) via GPIO cable.

RGB LED Headers

Headers for connecting RGB LED strips to customize lighting effects.

Virtual RAID On CPU Header

Connector for Intel Virtual RAID on CPU and NVME/AHCI RAID on CPU PCIE.

Smart Switches

Explanation of the motherboard's smart switches for system control.

Dr. Debug

Guide to Dr. Debug codes for system troubleshooting.

M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide

Instructions for installing M.2 SSD modules.

M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List

List of compatible M.2 SSD modules.

ASRock RGB LED

Information about the ASRock RGB LED utility and connecting LED strips.

CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY

Perchlorate Material Handling

Information on special handling requirements for perchlorate material in California.

AUSTRALIA ONLY

Consumer Law Guarantees

Details consumer rights and guarantees under Australian Consumer Law.

CE Warning

EU Radiation Exposure Limits

Information on compliance with EU radiation exposure limits.

Certifications

FCC, CE

Compliance with Federal Communications Commission and CE marking standards.

ErP/EuP ready

Indicates readiness for Energy-related Products directive, requiring specific power supplies.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

FCC Part15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators

Statement of compliance with FCC Part 15 for unintentional radiators.

EU Declaration of Conformity

EMC —Directive 2014/30/EU

Compliance with Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU.

RED—Directive 2014/53/EU

Compliance with Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU.

LVD —Directive 2014/35/EU

Compliance with Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU.

RoHS — Directive 2011/65/EU

Compliance with Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive 2011/65/EU.

CE marking

Indicates conformity with European Union standards for safety and health.

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