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Overview of Components
DIMM Slo
t
s
B1B2A1A2
C2C1D2D1
Memor
y module install
ation recommendation
B1
B2
A1
A2
CPU
C2
C1
D2
D1
1 DIMM
Intel® Core™ X-series
10000/ 9000/ 78xx (above)
processors
2 DIMMs
3 DIMMs
4 DIMMs
5 DIMMs
6 DIMMs
7 DIMMs
8 DIMMs
BA
T1
DIMMD1
DIMMA2
DIMMD2
DIMMA1
DIMMC1
DIMMB2
DIMMC2
DIMMB1
DIMMD1
DIMMA2
DIMMD2
DIMMA1
DIMMC1
DIMMB2
DIMMC2
DIMMB1
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Table of Contents
Quick Start
1
Preparing Tools and Components
1
Safety Information
2
Installing a Processor
3
Installing DDR4 Memory
4
Connecting the Front Panel Header
5
Installing the Motherboard
6
Connecting the Power Connectors
7
Installing SATA Drives
8
Installing a Graphics Card
9
Connecting Peripheral Devices
10
Power on
11
Table of Contents
12
Specifications
15
JCORSAIR1 Connector Specification
21
Package Contents
21
Block Diagram
22
Rear I/O Panel
23
LAN Port LED Status Table
23
Audio Ports Configuration
23
Realtek Audio Console
24
Installing Antennas
26
Overview of Components
27
CPU Socket
29
DIMM Slots
30
PCI_E1~4: Pcie Expansion Slots
32
Pcie, M2_2 and M2_3 Slots Bandwidth Table
32
VRAID1: Virtual RAID on CPU Connector
34
U2_1: U.2 Connector
35
M2_1~3: M.2 Slots (Key M)
36
SATA1~8: SATA 6Gb/S Connectors
40
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors
40
CPU_PWR1~3, ATX_PWR1, PCIE_PWR1: Power Connectors
41
OC1: OC GENIE 4 Knob
42
OC_RT1: OC Retry Jumper
44
OC_FS1: OC Force Enter BIOS Jumper
44
JSLOW1: Slow Mode Booting Jumper
44
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4, EXS_FAN1~2: Fan Connectors
45
W_FLOW1: Water Flow Meter Connector
46
T_SEN1: Thermal Sensor Connector
46
V-Check Points
46
JUSB5: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Connector
47
JUSB3~4: USB 3.2 Gen1 Connector
47
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors
48
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector
48
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector
49
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector
49
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper
50
POWER1, RESET1: Power Button, Reset Button
50
JTBT1: Thunderbolt Add-On Card Connector
50
BIOS_SW1: Multi-BIOS Switch
51
JRGB1: RGB LED Connector
52
JRAINBOW1~2: Addressable RGB LED Connectors
53
JCORSAIR1: CORSAIR Connector
54
Onboard Leds
55
EZ Debug LED
55
JPWRLED1: LED Power Input
55
Xmp Led
55
Multi-BIOS Leds
56
Debug Code LED
56
Hexadecimal Character Table
56
Boot Phases
56
Debug Code LED Table
57
ACPI States Codes
60
CPU Temperature
60
Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities
61
Installing Windows 10
61
Installing Drivers
61
Installing Utilities
61
BIOS Setup
62
Entering BIOS Setup
62
Resetting BIOS
63
Updating BIOS
63
EZ Mode
65
Advanced Mode
67
Settings
68
Advanced
68
Boot
73
Security
74
Save & Exit
75
M-Flash
85
Oc Profile
86
Hardware Monitor
87
Nahimic 3
88
Installation and Update
88
Audio Tab
88
Microphone Tab
89
Sound Tracker Tab
90
Settings Tab
90
RAID Configuration
91
Enabling Intel Rapid Storage Technology
91
Creating RAID Volume
92
Removing a RAID Volume
93
Resetting Disks to Non-RAID
94
Rebuilding RAID Array
95
Installing RAID Driver
96
Intel® Optane™ Memory Configuration
97
System Requirements
97
Installing the Intel® Optane™ Memory
97
Removing the Intel® Optane™ Memory
99
Troubleshooting
100
Battery Information
101
Chemical Substances Information
101
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Brand
MSI
Model
Creator X299
Category
Motherboard
Language
English
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