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MSI X299M GAMING PRO CARBON AC - User Manual

MSI X299M GAMING PRO CARBON AC
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Thank you for buying the MSI
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X299M GAMING PRO CARBON AC motherboard. Check
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missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
Drivers & Utilities
Disc
Motherboard User
Guide
I/O Shield
Motherboard
SATA Cable Labels
SATA Cable x4
Antenna x2
Case Badge
1 to 2 RGB LED Extension
Y Cable 80cm x1
3D X-MOUNTING
Screw Pillars
Changeable
Cover x2*
SLI Bridge
Connector

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MSI X299M GAMING PRO CARBON AC Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorMicro ATX
CPU SocketLGA 2066
ChipsetIntel X299
Memory Slots4
Memory TypeDDR4
Maximum Memory128 GB
PCIe x16 Slots2
PCIe x4 Slots1
PCIe x1 Slots2
M.2 Slots2
SATA 6Gb/s8
U.2 Ports1
USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A1
USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C1
USB 3.1 Gen2 (Rear)2
USB 3.1 Gen1 (Rear)4
Wi-FiYes
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth Version4.2
AudioRealtek ALC1220 Codec
Memory StandardDDR4 4200(OC)/ 4133(OC)/ 4000(OC)/ 3866(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3466(OC)/ 3400(OC)/ 3333(OC)/ 3300(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133 MHz
Ethernet1x Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN
Wireless LAN802.11ac

Summary

Unpacking

Safety Information

Quick Start

Preparing Tools and Components

Lists necessary components and tools for initial setup.

Installing a Processor

Installing DDR4 memory

Connecting the Front Panel Header

Installing the Motherboard

Installing SATA Drives

Installing a Graphics Card

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Connecting the Power Connectors

Power On

Specifications

CPU

Details about the central processing unit and its compatibility.

Chipset

Information on the motherboard's chipset.

Memory

Specifications for RAM slots and compatibility.

Expansion Slots

Details on PCIe and other expansion slots.

Multi-GPU

Information on CrossFire and SLI support.

LAN

Network interface controller specifications.

Wireless LAN & Bluetooth

Specifications for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules.

Audio

Audio codec and output specifications.

USB

Universal Serial Bus port types and quantities.

Storage

Details on SATA and M.2 storage interfaces.

RAID

Information on supported RAID configurations.

Internal Connectors

List and description of internal motherboard connectors.

Back Panel Connectors

Details on the rear input/output panel connectors.

I;O Controller

Specific controller chip used for I/O functions.

Hardware Monitor

Features related to system monitoring.

Form Factor

Motherboard physical dimensions.

BIOS Features

Overview of the motherboard's BIOS capabilities.

Software

List of supported software utilities.

MSI Special Features

Unique features offered by MSI.

Block Diagram

Rear I;O Panel

LAN Port LED Status Table

Explains the status of LAN port LEDs.

Audio Ports Configuration

Diagram showing audio port connections.

Realtek HD Audio Manager

Installing Antennas

Overview of Components

CPU Socket

Description and important notes for CPU installation.

DIMM Slots

Details on memory module installation.

PCIe Expansion Slots

Information on PCIe slot configuration and bandwidth.

M.2 Slots

Guide for installing M.2 storage devices.

SATA Connectors

Explanation of SATA ports and usage.

Virtual RAID on CPU Connector

Details about the VROC key module connector.

Power Connectors

Explanation of ATX, CPU, and PCIe power connectors.

Front Panel Connectors

Guide to connecting front panel headers.

USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector

Details for connecting USB 3.1 Gen1 ports.

USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Connector

Guide for the USB Type-C connector.

USB 2.0 Connectors

Information on connecting USB 2.0 ports.

Fan Connectors

Explanation of CPU and system fan headers.

TPM Module Connector

Details about the Trusted Platform Module header.

Front Audio Connector

Guide for connecting front panel audio jacks.

Chassis Intrusion Connector

Information on the chassis intrusion detection connector.

Multi-BIOS Switch

Explanation of the dual BIOS switch functionality.

Clear CMOS Jumper

Instructions for resetting BIOS settings.

Power Button, Reset Button

Description of onboard power and reset buttons.

RGB LED connector

Guide for connecting RGB LED strips.

Onboard LEDs

EZ Debug LEDs

Explains the purpose of diagnostic LEDs.

DIMM LEDs

Indicates memory module installation status.

XMP LED

Shows when Extreme Memory Profile mode is enabled.

Fan LEDs

Indicates fan control mode status.

PCIe x16 slot LEDs

Shows PCIe slot speed status.

Updating LED Firmware

Debug Code LED

Hexadecimal Character Table

Mapping of hex codes to character displays.

Debug Code LED Table

Table detailing POST progress and error codes.

BIOS Setup

Entering BIOS Setup

Methods to access the system BIOS.

Resetting BIOS

Procedures for restoring BIOS defaults.

Updating BIOS

Steps for updating BIOS using M-FLASH and Live Update.

Updating BIOS with BIOS FLASHBACK+

Specific guide for BIOS update via FLASHBACK+.

EZ Mode

Overview of the simplified BIOS interface.

Advanced Mode

Description of the full-featured BIOS interface.

SETTINGS

Configuration options for system settings.

OC

Overclocking options and settings.

OC PROFILE

Management of overclocking profiles.

HARDWARE MONITOR

Features for monitoring system hardware and fans.

Software Description

Installing Windows 10

Step-by-step guide for OS installation.

Installing Drivers

Procedure for installing motherboard drivers.

Installing Utilities

Guide for installing system utilities.

APP MANAGER

Description of the application management utility.

LIVE UPDATE 6

Overview of the automatic driver and BIOS update tool.

COMMAND CENTER

Description of the system control and monitoring software.

GAMING APP

Utility for optimizing gaming performance.

OSD Setting Panel

Configuration for on-screen display information.

Eye Rest

Feature for optimizing display settings for eye comfort.

VR Ready

Software feature to optimize system for VR performance.

Gaming Hotkey

Functionality for defining system hotkeys.

Mouse Master

Utility for mouse customization and macro functions.

X-BOOST

Tool for system performance mode selection.

MYSTICLIGHT

Software for controlling RGB LED lighting.

Motherboard Screen

Specific interface for motherboard LED control.

MSI SMART TOOL

Utility for creating Windows installation media and RAID.

RAMDISK

Software for creating a virtual RAM drive.

GAMING LAN MANAGER

Utility for managing network traffic and speed.

DRAGON EYE

Feature for in-game video overlay.

Nahimic 2

Audio enhancement software.

Sound Tracker

Feature for visualizing game sound sources.

XSplit Gamecaster V2

Software for game streaming and recording.

SteelSeries Engine 3

Configuration software for SteelSeries peripherals.

Intel Extreme Tuning Utility

Software for CPU tuning and monitoring.

CPU-Z

Utility for gathering system hardware information.

TriDef VR

Software for playing PC games in VR.

TriDef SmartCam

Utility for virtual background effects in video chats.

RAID Configuration

RAID level comparison

Table comparing different RAID levels.

Using Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM

Guide to configuring RAID via BIOS.

Creating RAID Volume

Steps for creating a RAID volume.

Removing a RAID Volume

Procedure for deleting RAID volumes.

Resetting Disks to Non-RAID

Steps to revert RAID disks to standard configuration.

Recovery Volume Options

Settings for recovery volume modes.

Degraded RAID Array

Information on handling degraded RAID states.

M.2 PCIe SSD RAID

Guide for setting up RAID with M.2 SSDs.

Removing M.2 PCIe SSD RAID (M.2;Optane Genie)

Steps to remove M.2 RAID configured via M.2/Optane Genie.

Removing M.2 PCIe SSD RAID (UEFI BIOS)

Steps to remove M.2 RAID configured via UEFI BIOS.

Intel Optane Memory Configuration

System Requirements

Prerequisites for installing Optane memory.

Installing the Intel Optane memory

Step-by-step installation guide.

Removing the Intel Optane memory

Instructions for uninstalling Optane memory.

Troubleshooting

Lost BIOS password

Steps to recover a forgotten BIOS password.

There is no audio

Solutions for audio output problems.

There is no network

Troubleshooting steps for network connectivity issues.

The USB device is not working

Solutions for USB device recognition problems.

Computer does not boot after BIOS update

Steps to resolve boot issues post-BIOS update.

Regulatory Notices

FCC Compliance Statement

Statement regarding compliance with FCC regulations.

CE Conformity

Declaration of compliance with EU directives.

C-Tick Compliance

Statement regarding Australian regulatory compliance.

Battery Information

Guidelines for battery disposal and handling.

Chemical Substances Information

Information on regulated chemical substances in products.

Environmental Policy

MSI's commitment to environmental protection.

WEEE Statement

Information on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment disposal.

Language Specific Compliance

Compliance statements tailored for different regions.

Wireless Radio Use

Restrictions and guidelines for wireless radio operation.

Restrictions for radio functionality

Specific limitations for wireless product use.

Radio frequency bands and power levels

Technical details on wireless radio frequencies.

Technical Support

Information on how to get assistance for product issues.

Trademark Recognition

Acknowledgement of product and company trademarks.

Revision History

Record of document version changes.

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