MSI X299 SLI PLUS User Manual

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Drivers & Utilities
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Motherboard User
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MSI X299 SLI PLUS Specifications

General

Socket	LGA 2066
Chipset	Intel X299
Form Factor	ATX
Max Memory	128 GB
Memory Type	DDR4
PCIe x16 Slots	3
PCIe x1 Slots	2
USB 3.1 Gen1 (Rear)	4
USB 2.0 (Rear)	2
SATA Ports	8
M.2 Slots	2
Memory Support	Quad Channel
LAN	Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN
Audio	Realtek ALC1220 Codec
Multi-GPU Support	3-Way

Summary

Safety Information

Quick Start

Preparing Tools and Components

Lists necessary tools and components for PC assembly.

Installing a Processor

Installing DDR4 Memory

Connecting the Front Panel Header

Installing the Motherboard

Installing SATA Drives

Installing a Graphics Card

Connecting the Power Connectors

Specifications

Block Diagram

Rear I/O Panel

Overview of Components

CPU Socket

DIMM Slots

PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots

U2_1: U.2 Connector

M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M)

SATA1~8: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors

JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors

CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors

JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors

JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors

JUSB5: USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Connector

CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4: Fan Connectors

JAUD1: Front Audio Connector

JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper

BIOS_SW1: Multi-BIOS Switch

POWER1, RESET1: Power Button, Reset Button

Onboard LEDs

EZ Debug LED

Indicates the debug status of the motherboard.

BIOS Setup

Entering BIOS Setup

Describes methods to access the BIOS setup menu.

Function key

Lists the function keys used within the BIOS interface.

Resetting BIOS

Updating BIOS

Updating BIOS with BIOS FLASHBACK+

EZ Mode

OC GENIE 4 switch

Toggles the OC GENIE 4 feature for automatic overclocking.

XMP switch

Enables or disables Extreme Memory Profile (XMP).

Advanced Mode

BIOS menu selection

Navigates through main BIOS sections like SETTINGS, OC, M-FLASH.

SETTINGS

Advanced

Accesses advanced system settings like PCI Subsystem Settings.

SATA Mode

M.2/Optane Genie

USB Configuration

USB Controller

Enables or disables all USB controllers.

Legacy USB Support

Sets legacy USB function support.

Windows OS Configuration

Windows 10 WHQL Support

Enables support for Windows 10 or other OS.

MSI Fast Boot

Speeds up system boot time by disabling devices.

Fast Boot

Enables or disables fast boot feature for Windows 10.

Secure Boot

Secure Boot Support

Enables or disables secure boot support.

Wake Up Event Setup

Resume By RTC Alarm

Enables or disables system wake up by RTC Alarm.

Resume By PCI-E Device

Enables or disables wake up by PCI-E devices.

Boot

Security

Administrator Password

Sets an administrator password for system security.

User Password

Sets a user password for system security with limited rights.

Save & Exit

OC

OC Explore Mode

Enables normal or expert version of OC settings.

CPU Ratio Apply Mode

Sets applied mode for CPU ratio (All Core or Per Core).

CPU Ratio

Sets the CPU ratio to determine CPU clock speed.

M-FLASH

OC PROFILE

Software Description

Installing Windows® 10

Step-by-step guide for installing the Windows 10 operating system.

Installing Drivers

Instructions for installing system drivers from the MSI disc.

Installing Utilities

Steps for installing supplementary software utilities.

APP MANAGER

LIVE UPDATE 6

COMMAND CENTER

CPU Frequency

Allows changing CPU Ratio and Base clock for frequency.

CPU Fan

CPU Voltage

DRAM Frequency & DRAM Voltage

OC GENIE 4

X-BOOST

MYSTICLIGHT

MSI SMART TOOL

WIN7 SMART TOOL

Creates Windows installation USB flash drive with USB 3.0 drivers.

SOFTWARE RAID

RAMDISK

NETWORK MANAGER

Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility

Tuning Controls

Displays controls for changing system settings in manual tuning.

CPU-Z

RAID Configuration

Using Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM

Guide to entering and using the IRST Option ROM for RAID.

Intel® Optane™ Memory Configuration

System Requirements

Lists hardware and software requirements for Intel® Optane™ memory.

Installing the Intel® Optane™ memory

Step-by-step guide for installing the Intel® Optane™ memory module.

Removing the Intel® Optane™ memory

Disable Intel® Optane™ Memory

Disables Optane memory via the application before removal.

Disable M.2/Optane Genie

Disables the M.2/Optane Genie setting in BIOS.

Troubleshooting