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- MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 1
Thank you for buying the MSI® X299M-A PRO/ X299M-A PRO AC motherboard. Check to make sure your motherboard box contains the following items. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible. Motherboard Drivers & Utilities Disc Motherboard User Guide I/O Shield SATA Cable x2 - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 2
Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful computer the following situations arises, get the motherboard checked by service personnel: ƒ Liquid has penetrated into the computer. or you can not get it work according to user guide. ƒ The motherboard has been dropped and damaged. ƒ - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 3
Quick Start Preparing Tools and Components Intel® LGA 2066 CPU CPU Fan Thermal Paste DDR4 Memory Chassis Power Supply Unit SATA DVD Drive SATA Hard Disk Drive Graphics Card Phillips Screwdriver A Package of Screws Quick Start 3 - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 4
Installing a Processor 1 3 2 https://youtu.be/ecdkLMmkya4 4 5 9 8 10 6 7 11 12 13 4 Quick Start - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 5
Installing DDR4 memory http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs 2 1 2 3 DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMB2 DIMMA1 DIMMA2 Quick Start 5 - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 6
Connecting the Front Panel Header http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI POPWOEWRELREHLDD-EDDL+ED RESET SW POWER SW HDD LED RESET SW 1 HDD LED + 2 Power LED + 2 10 3 HDD LED - 4 Power LED - 1 9 JFP1 5 Reset Switch 6 7 Reset Switch 8 9 Reserved 10 Power Switch Power Switch No Pin JFP1 6 - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 7
Installing the Motherboard 1 2 BAT1 Quick Start 7 - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 8
Installing SATA Drives http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc 2 1 3 5 4 8 Quick Start - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 9
Installing a Graphics Card http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A 1 3 2 5 4 6 Quick Start 9 - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 10
Connecting Peripheral Devices (AC version only) 10 Quick Start - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 11
Connecting the Power Connectors http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4 ATX_PWR1 CPU_PWR1 PCIE_PWR1 Quick Start 11 - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 12
Power On 2 1 3 4 12 Quick Start - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 13
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 - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 14
Description 69 Installing Windows® 10 69 Installing Drivers 69 Installing Utilities 69 APP MANAGER ...70 LIVE UPDATE 6...71 COMMAND CENTER 73 X-BOOST ...77 MYSTICLIGHT...79 MSI SMART TOOL 81 RAMDISK...83 NETWORK MANAGER 84 Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility 86 CPU-Z...87 14 Contents - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 15
91 M.2 PCIe SSD RAID 93 Intel® Optane™ Memory Configuration 96 System Requirements 96 Installing the Intel® Optane™ memory 96 Removing the Intel® Optane™ memory 98 Troubleshooting ...99 Troubleshooting 100 Contents 15 - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 16
(OC)/ 3333(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2933(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133 MHz* y Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * For the latest information about memory, please visit http://www.msi.com y 3x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots ƒ Support x16/ x0/ x0, x8/ x8/ x0 or x8, x4, x4 mode with the 16-lane - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 17
& SATA Combination table. ** Please refer to page 96 for Intel® Optane™ Memory Configuration. Intel® X299 Chipset y Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices y Supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 for M.2 storage devices* * M.2 PCIe RAID volume can be created with M.2/Optane Genie - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 18
12V power connector y 8x SATA 6Gb/s connectors y 2x M.2 slots (Key M) y 1x M.2 slot (Key E) y 2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) y 2x USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports) y 1x 4-pin CPU fan connector y 1x 4-pin Water Pump connector y 3x 4-pin - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 19
CHARGER y COMMAND CENTER y LIVE UPDATE 6 y SMART TOOL y X-BOOST y MYSTIC LIGHT y RAMDISK y Network Manager y DPC Latency Tuner y FAST BOOT y CPU-Z MSI GAMING y Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility y Google Chrome™,Google Toolbar, Google Drive y Norton™ Internet Security Solution Continued on next page - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 20
MSI Special Features Continued from previous page y Audio ƒ Audio Boost 4 y Network ƒ Intel LAN with Network Manager y Storage ƒ Twin Turbo M.2 y Fan ƒ Pump Fan ƒ Smart Fan Control y LED ƒ - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 21
Block Diagram Processor 4 DIMMs DDR4 Memory PCI Express Bus 2x M.2 8x SATA 6Gb/s DMI 3.0 Switch Intel I219-V Wi-Fi / Bluetooth (optional) PCIE Bus PCIE Bus 8x USB 3.1 Gen1 6x USB 2.0 X299 PCH PCIE Bus LPC Bus PCIE Bus ASMEDIA ASM3142 2x USB 3.1 Gen2 NV6795 Super I/O PS/2 Mouse / - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 22
Rear I/O Panel PS/2 Mouse Wi-Fi Antenna connectors (for AC version) USB 2.0 Audio Ports LAN PS/2 Keyboard USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A USB 3.1 Gen2 Optical Type-C S/PDIF-Out USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A LAN Port LED Status Table Link/ Activity LED Status Off Yellow Blinking - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 23
Realtek HD Audio Manager After installing the Realtek HD Audio driver, the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon will appear in the system tray. Double click on the icon to launch. Device Selection Advanced Settings Application Enhancement Jack Status Main Volume Profiles Connector Strings y Device - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 24
Audio jacks to headphone and microphone diagram Audio jacks to stereo speakers diagram AUDIO INPUT Audio jacks to 7.1-channel speakers diagram AUDIO INPUT Rear Front Side Center/ Subwoofer 24 Rear I/O Panel - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 25
Installing Antennas (for AC version) 1. Screw the antennas tight to the Wi-Fi antenna connectors as shown. 2. Place the antennas as high as possible. Rear I/O Panel 25 - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 26
Overview of Components CPU_PWR1 CPU_FAN1 CPU Socket DIMMA2 DIMMA1 DIMMB2 DIMMB1 SYS_FAN1 PUMP_FAN1 ATX_PWR1 PCIE_PWR1 PCI_E1 M2_1 PCI_E2 PCI_E3 JBAT1 BAT1 JLED1 JUSB1 SYSFAN3 SYSFAN2 JFP1 JAUD1 JCI1 JFP2 POWER1 JTPM1 JUSB2 JUSB4 M2_2 JUSB3 BIOS_SW1 SATA▼1▲2 SATA▼3▲4 SATA▼5▲6 SATA - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 27
Component Contents Port Name Port Type Page BIOS_SW1 Multi-BIOS Switch 40 CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~3 Fan Connectors 38 CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1, PCIE_PWR1 Power Connectors 35 CPU Socket LGA2066 CPU Socket 28 DIMMA1/A2/B1/B2 DIMM Slots 29 JAUD1 Front Audio Connector 38 JBAT1 Clear - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 28
CPU. y Please retain the CPU protective cap after installing the processor. MSI will deal with Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests if only the more details about installation. y This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. Before attempting to overclock, please make sure that - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 29
DIMM Slots DIMMA2 DIMMB2 Channel A Channel B DIMMA1 Memory module installation recommendation DIMMB1 DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMB2 DIMMA1 DIMMA2 Important y To ensure system stability for Dual channel mode, memory modules must be of the same type, number and density. And for every - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 30
using the PCI_E1 slot is recommended. y If you install a large and heavy graphics card, you need to use a tool such as MSI Gaming Series Graphics Card Bolster to support its weight and to prevent deformation of the slot. y When adding or removing expansion cards, always turn off the power supply and - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 31
Installing SLI graphics cards For power supply recommendations for SLI configurations, please refer to the user guide of your graphics card to make sure you meet all the system requirements. To install SLI graphics cards: 1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 32
M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M) Important y Intel® RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI ROM. y Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready for all M.2 slots. M2_2 M2_1 Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to Install M.2 module. - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 33
SATA1~8: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one SATA device. SATA8 SATA7 SATA2 SATA1 SATA4 SATA3 SATA6 SATA5 Important y Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result during transmission otherwise. y - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 34
M.2 slots with examples of various combination possibilities 2xM.2 PCIe+ 8xSATA 1xM.2 SATA+ 1xM.2 PCIe+ 7xSATA M.2 PCIe SATA8 SATA6 SATA4 SATA2 SATA7 SATA5 SATA3 M.2 PCIe SATA8 SATA6 SATA4 SATA2 SATA7 SATA5 SATA3 SATA1 M.2 PCIe M.2 SATA 1xM.2 PCIe+ 1xM.2 SATA+ 7xSATA 2xM.2 SATA+ 6xSATA M.2 - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 35
CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1, PCIE_PWR1: Power Connectors These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply. 8 5 CPU_PWR1 4 1 1 Ground 5 2 Ground 6 3 Ground 7 4 Ground 8 +12V +12V +12V +12V 1 +3.3V 13 2 +3.3V 14 3 Ground 15 12 24 4 +5V 16 5 Ground 17 6 ATX_PWR1 7 + - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 36
and Ground pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage. y In order to recharge your iPad,iPhone and iPod through USB ports, please install MSI® SUPER CHARGER utility. 36 Overview of Components - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 37
avoid possible damage. JTPM1: TPM Module Connector This connector is for TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages. 2 14 1 13 1 LPC Clock 2 3V Standby power 3 LPC Reset 4 3.3V Power 5 LPC address & data pin0 6 Serial - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 38
to a fan connector in PWM mode, the fan speed will always maintain at 100%, which might create a lot of noise. You can follow the instruction below to adjust the fan connector to PWM or DC Mode. Default PWM Mode fan connectors 1 1 CPU_FAN1 PUMP _FAN1 Default DC Mode fan connectors 1 SYS_FAN1 - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 39
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector This connector allows you to connect the chassis intrusion switch cable. Normal (default) Trigger the chassis intrusion event Using chassis intrusion detector 1. Connect the JCI1 connector to the chassis intrusion switch/ sensor on the chassis. 2. Close the - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 40
-bootable, you can recover the failed BIOS by the steps below. Before recovering, please download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. And then save the BIOS file to the root of the USB flash drive. 1. Power off the computer. 2. Switch to the normal BIOS ROM - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 41
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper There is CMOS memory onboard that is external powered from a battery located on the motherboard to save system configuration data. If you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumper to clear the CMOS memory. Keep Data (default) Clear CMOS/ Reset - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 42
RGB LED strips to RGB LED connector. https://youtu.be/CqNHyADzd2Q Important y This connector supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B) with the maximum power rating of 3A ( the RGB LED strip. y Please use MSI's software to control the extended LED strip. 42 Overview of Components - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 43
LEDs These LEDs indicate the status of key components during booting process. When an error is occurred, the corresponding LED stays lit until the problem is solved. CPU - indicates CPU is not detected, fail or nonsupported. DRAM - indicates DRAM is not detected or fail. VGA - indicates GPU is not - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 44
key, when the Press DEL key to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter Boot Menu message appears on the screen during the boot process. y Use MSI FAST BOOT application. Click on GO2BIOS button and choose OK. The system will reboot and enter BIOS setup directly. Click on GO2BIOS Function key F1 - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 45
might need to restore the default BIOS setting to solve certain problems. There are several ways to reset BIOS: y Go FLASH Before updating: Please download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. And then save the BIOS file into the USB flash drive. Updating BIOS: - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 46
circle to enable/ disable the X.M.P. (Extreme Memory Profile). Switch the outer circle to select the X.M.P. profile. This switch will only be available if the X.M.P. supported memory module is installed. y Setup Mode switch - press this tab or the F7 key to switch between Advanced mode and EZ mode - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 47
mode, AHCI, RAID, CPU Fan Fail Warning Control and BIOS Log Review by clicking on their respective button. ƒ Hardcore Mode - always keep click on this button to display the Hardware Monitor menu that allows you to manually control the fan speed by percentage. y Favorites - press the Favorites tab - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 48
Advanced Mode Press Setup Mode switch or F7 function key can switch between EZ Mode and Advanced Mode in BIOS setup. XMP switch Setup Mode switch Screenshot Search Language System information OC GENIE 4 switch Boot device priority bar BIOS menu selection BIOS menu selection Menu display y - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 49
SETTINGS System Status f System Date Sets the system date. Use tab key to switch between date elements. The format is . Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only. The month from Jan. through Dec. The date from 1 to 31 can - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 50
Decoding [Disabled] Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address space. It is only available if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. f ACPI Settings Sets ACPI parameters of onboard power LED behaviors. Press Enter to enter the submenu. fPower LED [Blinking] Sets - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 51
Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard High Definition Audio controller. fHPET [Enabled] Enables or disables the HPET (High Precision Event Timers) support. f USB Configuration Sets the onboard USB controller and device function. Press Enter to enter the submenu. fUSB Controller [Enabled] Enables or - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 52
Optimize the system power consumption according to ErP regulation. It will not support S4 & S5 wake up by USB, PCI and PCIe devices. [ the Windows equirement. [Disabled] Disables this function. fMSI Fast Boot [Disabled] MSI Fast Boot is the fastest way to boot the system. It will disable - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 53
the secure boot keys be loaded. This item appears when Secure Boot Support is enabled. [Standard] The system will automatically load the secure keys BIOS. [Custom] Allows user to configure the secure boot settings and manually load the secure keys. fKey Management Manages the secure boot keys. - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 54
fResume By Onboard Intel LAN [Disabled] Enables or disables the system wake up by Onboard Intel LAN. [Enabled] Enables the system to be awakened from the power saving modes when activity or input signal of Intel LAN device is detected. [Disabled] Disables this function. fResume by USB Device [ - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 55
requirement. This item will become un-selectable and will be configured automatically by BIOS when Windows 10 WHQL Support is enabled. [UEFI] [LEGACY+UEFI] Enables UEFI BIOS boot mode support only. Enables both Legacy BIOS boot mode and UEFI BIOS boot mode. f FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities Sets - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 56
is disabled, you can enter the setup and OS without authorization. f Trusted Computing Sets TPM (Trusted Platform Module) function. fSecurity Device Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the TPM function to build the endorsement key for accessing the system. fTPM Device Selection [PTT] Selects - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 57
f Discard Changes Discard all changes and restore to the previous values. f Restore Defaults Restore or load all default values. f Boot Override The installed bootable devices will appear on this menu, you can select one of them to be the boot device. BIOS Setup 57 - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 58
OC Important y Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended for advanced users. y Overclocking Cores of Group X and Target CPU Turbo Ratio Group 1. This option only appears when a CPU that supports this function is installed. f CPU Ratio [Auto] Sets the CPU ratio that is used to determine CPU - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 59
Ratio operating mode. This item will appear when you set the CPU ratio manually. [Fixed Mode] Fixes the CPU ratio. [Dynamic Mode] CPU ratio running AVX instruction set. If set to Auto, BIOS will configure this setting automatically. This item appears when the installed CPU supports this function. - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 60
le) is the overclocking technology by memory module. Please enable XMP or select a profile of memory module for overclocking the memory. This item will be available when the memory modules that support X.M.P. is installed. f DRAM Reference Clock [Auto]* Sets the DRAM reference clock. The valid value - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 61
SVID (Serial Voltage Identification). Disables SVID (Serial Voltage Identification) support. f VCCIN Voltage [Auto] Sets the CPU input voltage. to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually. f DRAM Voltages control [Auto] These options allows you to set the - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 62
execute instructions simultaneously. In this way, the system performance is highly improved. This item appears when the installed CPU supports the maximum CPUID input value to circumvent boot problems with older operating system that do not support the processor with extended CPUID value. [Disabled - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 63
. [Disabled] Enables the requested cache line only. fCPU AES Instructions [Enabled] Enables or disables the CPU AES (Advanced Encryption Standard-New Instructions) support. This item appears when a CPU supports this function. fIntel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] Enables or disables - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 64
fInternal VR Efficiency Management [Auto] Enables or disables the CPU internal VR efficiency management. This item only appears when a CPU that support this function is installed. [Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS. [Enabled] Enables the VR effciency management for power - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 65
for early power on. Lower FCLK frequency may help you to set higher base clock frequency. This item only appears when a CPU that support this function is installed. fDMI Link Speed [Auto] Sets DMI speed. This item only appears when a CPU that support this function is installed. BIOS Setup 65 - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 66
M-FLASH M-FLASH provides the way to update BIOS with a USB flash drive. Please down-load the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from MSI website, save the BIOS file into your USB flash drive. And then follow the steps below to update BIOS. 1. Insert the USB flash drive that - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 67
. fLoad Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Load the current overclocking profile. fClear Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Clear the current overclocking profile. f OC Profile Load from ROM Load OC profile from BIOS ROM. f OC Profile Save to USB Save OC profile to the USB flash drive. The USB flash - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 68
HARDWARE MONITOR Temperature Speed Fan Manage Setting Buttons Information display f Temperature The assignment fan will be controlled according to the selected temperature source. And you can set the duty cycle for each fan. f Speed Shows all fans' speeds. f Fan Manage ƒ PWM - allows you to - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 69
when screen shows Press any key to boot from CD or DVD... message. 7. Follow the instructions on the screen to install Windows® 10. Installing Drivers 1. Start up your computer in Windows® 10. 2. Insert MSI® Driver Disc into your optical drive. 3. The installer will automatically appear and it will - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 70
easy shortcut entrance and real-time update information of all the MSI software and applications. APP list Total Install/ Update Motherboard Information y APP list - shows all the applications and software be supported by this motherboard. An icon represents a entrance to the application. ƒ Colorful - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 71
LIVE UPDATE 6 LIVE UPDATE 6 is an application for the MSI® system to scan and download the latest drivers, BIOS and utilities. With LIVE UPDATE 6, you don't need to search the drivers on websites, and don't - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 72
the Live Update tab. 2. Choose Automatic scan, system will automatically scan all the items and search for the latest update files. Or you can choose Manual scan and select the items you wish to scan. 3. Click the Scan button at the bottom. It may take several moments to complete the process - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 73
COMMAND CENTER COMMAND CENTER is an user-friendly software and exclusively developed by MSI, helping users to adjust system settings and monitor status under OS. With the help of COMMAND CENTER, making it possible to achieve easier and efficient - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 74
Smart Speed slopes. The fan speed will be changed along these lines with CPU temperature. The white dot will create strip chart in real time. Manual Mode y System Fan Button - to open the system fan control panel in new window. y Fan Tune Button - to automatically optimize the smart fan setting - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 75
OC GENIE 4 OC GENIE 4 provides a specified CPU frequency for overclocking the CPU. Option Buttons - Advanced When click the Advanced button, The Voltage, Fan and DRAM icons will appear. y Voltage - allows you to adjust advanced voltage values of CPU and chipset. y Fan - allows you to control the - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 76
. It allows you to enable/disable the COMMAND CENTER Remote Server. Please refer to the instruction on the Mobile Control control panel. y To start remote control: (optional) 1. Download and install MSI® COMMAND CENTER APP to your mobile device. 2. Enable COMMAND CENTER Remote Server on the Mobile - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 77
X-BOOST The MSI X-BOOST allows you to select the system performance mode to meet your current system environment or support faster storage access speed for your external storage or memory cards. Easy In Easy page, you can select one system performance mode to meet the - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 78
y USB SPEED UP - supports faster data transfer rates of the USB storage devices. y STORAGE BOOST - supports faster access speed of storage device to boost the system for better VR experience. y OPTANE BOOST - supports faster access speed of Intel Optane memory (require a reboot). Important y - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 79
MYSTICLIGHT MYSTICLIGHT is an application allows you to control LED lights of MSI products. Main Screen The Main screen is used to configure what devices need lighting effect settings to the current Sync Profile. y Device Setting - switches to the other supported products. Software Description 79 - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 80
Motherboard Screen The motherboard screen is used to configure the LED light effect of the motherboard. Sync All Return Button ON/ OFF All LED Profile LED Area Motherboard Name Live Preview Apply Button Save Button Light Effect Options Note: The motherboard picture and name may vary according - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 81
with USB 3.0 drivers, and it can also create a software RAID. Main menu After installing and activating MSI SMART TOOL, it will display a main menu for you to choose Win7 Smart Tool or Software RAID. burn it onto the DVD. However, this method does not support M.2 Genie. Software Description 81 - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 82
SOFTWARE RAID This utility allows you to create a software RAID in Windows system. To create a software RAID: 1. Use checkboxs to select the disks you want included in your RAID. 2. Choose Speed Up or Backup for RAID type. y Speed Up = RAID0 y Backup = RAID1 3. Click Start. 4. When prompt Finish!, - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 83
RAM disk. If you want to change settings, refer to following instructions. Setting Backup Management Option Apply Button y Setting - specify Letter, - set the path to the image file. ƒ Backup Right Now Button - manually backup files. ƒ Restore On Boot - check this box to have the image file - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 84
the first time, you should use the Test Network Speed button which runs a speed test of your current total Internet bandwidth delivered through your Internet service provider. 84 Software Description - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 85
Speed Testing The speed testing is used to optimize bandwidth usage. To test the Upload and Download speed, please follow the steps below: 1 1. Click the Network Test block in NETWORK MANAGER. 3 4 2 2. Click Test Network Speed button. The test takes several minutes to test your network speed. 3. - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 86
of Intel XTU. ƒ System Information - shows the details about your system. ƒ App-Profile Pairing - tunes automatically based on active application. ƒ Manual Tuning - changes system settings in a free form. ƒ Stress Test - tests the stability of your system. ƒ Benchmarking - analyzes and compares your - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 87
that gathers information on some of the main devices of your system. y CPU Tab - shows processor name, code name, package, specification, instructions sets, core speed and cache levels. y Caches Tab - shows extended information related to the cache capabilities. y Mainboard Tab - shows motherboard - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 88
RAID Configuration Below are the different types of a RAID. RAID 0 breaks the data into blocks which are written to separate hard drives. Spreading the hard drive I/O load across independent channels greatly improves I/O performance. RAID 1 provides data redundancy by mirroring data between the hard - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 89
Creating s RAID Volume 1. Select option Create RAID Volume and press Enter key. The following screen appears. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : RAID Level : Disks : Strip Size : Capacity : Sync : Volume0 RAID1(Mirror) Select Disks N / A XXX.X GB N / A Create Volume [ HELP ] RAID 1 : Mirrors data ( - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 90
Removing a RAID Volume Here you can delete the RAID volume, but please be noted that all data on RAID drives will be lost. Important If your system currently boots to RAID and you delete the RAID volume in the IRST Option ROM, your system will become unbootable. Select option Delete RAID Volume - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 91
Important y You will lose all data on the RAID drives and any internal RAID structures when you perform this operation. y Possible reasons to Reset Disks to Non-RAID could include issues such as incompatible RAID configurations or a failed volume or failed disk. Recovery Volume Options Select option - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 92
Technology application will be launched. Right-click the new hard drive and select Rebuild to this Disk. The Rebuild Wizard will be launched which will guide you through the process of rebuilding to the new hard drive. 92 RAID Configuration - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 93
RAID driver may be required and you can find the RAID driver in MSI Driver Disc. y You can use MSI SMART TOOL to build the Windows® 7/ 8.1/ 10 installation drive that Advanced > Windows OS Configuration. 4. Set Windows 10 WHQL Support to Enabled. 5. Go to Settings > Advanced > Integrated Peripherals - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 94
12. Select Create RAID Volume and press Enter key. ...\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology\ Create RAID Volume Create RAID Volume Name: RAID Level: Volume1 [RAID0(Stripe)] Select Disks: PCIe, XXXXX XXXXXXXX-XXXX, XXXGB [X] PCIe, XXXXX XXXXXXXX-XXXX, XXXGB [X] Strip Size: Capacity (MB): [XXKB - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 95
Removing a M.2 PCIe SSD RAID Volume with M.2/Optane Genie 1. Access the BIOS setup. 2. Disable M.2/Optane Genie by clicking M.2/Optane Genie item. 3. Click Ok in the dialog. 4. Press F10 to save configuration and exit. Removing a M.2 PCIe SSD RAID Volume with UEFI BIOS 1. Access the BIOS setup. 2. - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 96
to install and remove the Intel® Optane™ memory. System Requirements y Intel® Optane™ memory ready MSI® motherboards y Supported 7th Gen, or later, Intel® Core™ - i Processor y System BIOS that supports the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST) 15.5 or later driver y Operating system: Windows - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 97
NOT revert back to older version of the BIOS. y DO NOT remove the Intel® Optane™ memory module. y DO NOT replace the CPU that is not supported by Intel® Optane™ Memory. Intel® Optane™ Memory Configuration 97 - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 98
Removing the Intel® Optane™ memory If you no longer want to use Intel® Optane™ memory, you have to disable the Intel® Optane™ memory before removing the Intel® Optane™ memory module to avoid operating system damage. Please follow the steps below to remove the Intel® Optane™ memory. 1. Disable Intel® - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 99
Troubleshooting When you installed the operating system in AHCI mode, the system will be RAID/ Optane mode back to AHCI mode, that may cause operating system damage. MSI has developed a software assistance for this problem. You can disable Intel® Optane™ Memory and switch back to AHCI mode while - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 100
Before sending the motherboard for RMA repair, try to go over troubleshooting guide first to see if your got similar symptoms as mentioned below. The power is not on. y Connect Clear the CMOS. y Use the secondary BIOS to bootup the system (Only for motherboard with Dual BIOS) 100 Troubleshooting - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 101
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no European Harmonized Standards. The point of contact for regulatory matters is MSI, MSI-NL Eindhoven 5706 5692 ER Son. B B クラスB VCCI-B - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 102
sein de la communauté européenne. Par conséquent vous pouvez retourner localement ces matériels dans les points de collecte. MSI WEEE 2002/96/EC 13 2005 MSI MSI EC ESPAÑOL MSI como empresa comprometida con la protección del medio ambiente, recomienda: Bajo la directiva 2002/96/EC de la Uni - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 103
ben, hogy környezetünket megvédjük, illetve környezetvédőként fellépve az MSI emlékezteti Önt, hogy ... Az Európai Unió („EU") 2005 distance unless otherwise indicated in instructions specific to the product. to interference issues with existing radio services. Radio frequency bands and maximum power - MSI X299M-A PRO | User Manual - Page 104
are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice. Technical Support If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user guide, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively, please try the following
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Unpacking
Unpacking
Thank you for buying the MSI
®
X299M-A PRO/ X299M-A PRO AC
motherboard. Check
to make sure your motherboard box contains the following items. If something is
missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
Drivers & Utilities
Disc
Motherboard User
Guide
I/O Shield
Motherboard
SATA Cable x2
Antenna x2
(for AC version)
SLI Bridge
Connector
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* The packing contents may vary according to the model you purchased.