Supported CPU

CPU Socket Type

LGA 2066

CPU Type

Core X series (LGA2066)

Chipsets

Chipset

Intel X299

Memory

Number of Memory Slots

8×288pin

Memory Standard

Quad channel memory architecture with the CPU that supports up to 4-channels DDR4
- X-series processor support DDR4 4133+(OC)/ 4000(OC)/ 3866(OC)/ 3800(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3466(OC)/ 3400(OC)/ 3333(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2933(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133 MHz*

Dual channel memory architecture with the CPU that supports up to 2-channels DDR4
- X-series processor support DDR4 4500+(OC)/ 4400(OC)/ 4333(OC)/ 4266(OC)/ 4200(OC)/ 4133(OC)/ 4000(OC)/ 3866(OC)/ 3800(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3466(OC)/ 3400(OC)/ 3333(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2933(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133 MHz*

* For the latest information about memory, please visit http://www.msi.com

Maximum Memory Supported

128GB

Channel Supported

Quad Channel

Expansion Slots

PCI Express 3.0 x16

4 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
- Support x16/x16/x8 mode with the 44-lane CPU.
- Support x16/x8/x4 modes with the 28-lane CPU.
- Support x8/x8/x0, x8/x4/x4 modes with the 16-lane CPU.

PCI Express x1

2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots

Storage Devices

SATA 6Gb/s

8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
* M.2 slots and SATA ports share the same bandwidth. Please refer to user manual for U.2, M.2 & SATA combination table.

M.2

2 x M.2 slots (Key M)
- Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s
- M2_1 slot supports 2242/2260/2280 storage devices
- M2_2 slot supports 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices
- Supports Intel Optane Memory Ready for all M.2 slots **
1 x U.2 port ***
- Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe storage

** Please refer to user manual for Intel Optane Memory Configuration.
*** PCI_E2 shares bandwidth with U2_1. If you install a PCE_E2 device, the U2_1 will be disabled.

SATA RAID

0/1/5/10

Onboard Audio

Audio Chipset

Realtek ALC1220

Audio Channels

7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Supports S/PDIF output

Onboard LAN

LAN Chipset

Intel I219-V

Second LAN Chipset

Intel I211

Max LAN Speed

Dual 10/100/1000Mbps

Rear Panel Ports

PS/2

1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port

RJ45

2 x RJ45

USB 3.1

4 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A ports
1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A port
1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port

USB 1.1/2.0

4 x USB 2.0 Type-A ports

S/PDIF Out

1 x Optical

Audio Ports

5 x OFC audio jacks

Internal I/O Connectors

Onboard USB

2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports)
1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port

Other Connectors

1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector
1 x 4-pin Water Pump connector
4 x 4-pin system fan connectors
2 x Front panel connectors
1 x Front panel audio connector
1 x RGB LED connector
1 x TPM module connector
1 x Virtual RAID on CPU connector
1 x Thunderbolt add-on card connector

Physical Spec

Form Factor

ATX

LED Lighting

RGB

Dimensions (W x L)

12.0" x 9.6"

Power Pin

1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector