MSI MEG X299 CREATION User Manual

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Overview of Components
SATA1~8: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors
These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one
SATA device.
Important
y The SATA1 connector will be unavailable when a SATA M.2 SSD has been installed in
the M.2_1 slot.
y The SATA2 connector will be unavailable when a SATA M.2 SSD has been installed in
the M.2_2 slot.
y Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result during
transmission otherwise.
y SATA cables have identical plugs on either sides of the cable. However, it is
recommended that the flat connector be connected to the motherboard for space
saving purposes.
SATA1
SATA3
SATA2
SATA4
SATA5
SATA7
SATA6
SATA8
VRAID1: Virtual RAID on CPU Connector
This connector allows you to connect the VROC (Virtual RAID on CPU) key module. You
need to enable the VROC function with Intel
®
RSTe (Intel
®
Rapid Storage Technology
enterprise) driver.
1
1 GND 2 VCC3
3 GND 4 SATA_RAID_KEY
Important
The VROC key module is purchased separately.

MSI MEG X299 CREATION Specifications

General

Memory channels	Quad-channel
Memory slots type	DIMM
Number of memory slots	4
Supported memory types	DDR4-SDRAM
Supported memory clock speeds	4100, 2133, 2400, 2666, 2800, 2933, 3000, 3200, 3333, 3400, 3466, 3600, 3733, 3800, 4000, 4200 MHz
Processor socket	LGA 2066 (Socket R4)
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Compatible processor series	Intel® Core™ X-series
Supported processor sockets	LGA 2066
USB 2.0 connectors	2
ATX Power connector (24-pin)	Yes
Number of SATA II connectors	0
Number of SATA III connectors	8
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors	1
RAID levels	0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfaces	SATA III, U.2
BIOS type	UEFI AMI
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Audio chip	Realtek ALC1220
Component for	PC
Motherboard chipset	Intel® X299
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	Extended ATX
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10
LAN controller	Realtek RTL8125-CG, Intel I219-V
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth version	5.0
Ethernet interface type	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Parallel processing technology support	CrossFire, SLI
Cables included	SATA

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	272 mm
Width	305 mm