MSI X299 PRO User Manual

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Quick Start
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI® X299 PRO/ X299 PRO 10G motherboard. This Quick
Start section provides demonstration diagrams about how to install your computer.
Some of the installations also provide video demonstrations. Please link to the URL to
watch it with the web browser on your phone or tablet. You may have even link to the
URL by scanning the QR code.
Preparing Tools and Components
Intel® LGA 2066 CPU
CPU Fan
DDR4 Memory
Graphics Card
SATA Hard Disk Drive
SATA DVD Drive
Phillips Screwdriver
Chassis
Power Supply Unit
A Package of Screws
Thermal Paste

MSI X299 PRO Specifications

General

Processor socket	LGA 2066 (Socket R4)
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Compatible processor series	Intel® Core™ i9
Maximum number of SMP processors	1
Memory channels	Quad-channel
Memory slots type	DIMM
Number of memory slots	8
Supported memory types	LPDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	128 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	2133, 2400, 2667, 2800, 2933, 3000, 3200, 3333, 3400, 3466, 3600, 3733, 3800, 3866, 4000, 4133, 4200, 4266, 4400, 4500 MHz
RAID levels	0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive interfaces	M.2, SATA III
Parallel processing technology support	3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI
PCI Express x16 slots	4
Number of M.2 (M) slots	2
Weight	1180 g
Quick installation guide	Yes
Number of SATA III connectors	6
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors	0
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.
Wi-Fi	No
LAN controller	Intel® I219-V
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
Audio chip	Realtek ALC1220
Component for	PC
Motherboard chipset	Intel® X299
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Number of mounting holes	9
Cables included	SATA
BIOS type	UEFI AMI
ACPI version	6.0
BIOS memory size	256 Mbit
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733020

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	244 mm
Width	305 mm
Height	86 mm