MSI X299 GAMING M7 ACK - Table of Contents

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Contents
Unpacking .............................................................................................................. 1
Safety Information ................................................................................................. 2
Quick Start ............................................................................................................. 3
Preparing Tools and Components .......................................................................... 3
Installing a Processor ............................................................................................. 4
Installing DDR4 memory ........................................................................................ 5
Connecting the Front Panel Header ....................................................................... 6
Installing the Motherboard ..................................................................................... 7
Installing SATA Drives............................................................................................. 8
Installing a Graphics Card ...................................................................................... 9
Connecting Peripheral Devices ............................................................................ 10
Connecting the Power Connectors ....................................................................... 11
Power On............................................................................................................... 12
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 16
Block Diagram .................................................................................................... 22
Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 23
LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................... 23
Audio Ports Configuration .................................................................................... 23
Realtek HD Audio Manager .................................................................................. 24
Installing Antennas ............................................................................................... 26
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 27
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 29
DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 30
PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots .......................................................................... 33
PCIe slots bandwidth table ................................................................................... 33
U2_1: U.2 Connector ............................................................................................. 36
M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 37
SATA1~8: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 38
OC1: GAME BOOST Knob ..................................................................................... 40
JSLOW1: Slow Mode Booting Jumper .................................................................. 41
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 41
CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors ................................................... 42
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 43
JUSB3, JUSB4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors........................................................... 43
JUSB5: USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Connector ............................................................. 44