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Unpacking 1 Unpacking Thank you for reference only and may vary without notice. ** The packing contents may vary according 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 x8 SLI Bridge Connector x3 RGB LED Extension Cable x1 SATA Cable Labels * These pictures are for buying the MSI® X99A WORKSTATION motherboard. Check to the country you purchased.
Unpacking 1 Unpacking Thank you for reference only and may vary without notice. ** The packing contents may vary according 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 x8 SLI Bridge Connector x3 RGB LED Extension Cable x1 SATA Cable Labels * These pictures are for buying the MSI® X99A WORKSTATION motherboard. Check to the country you purchased.
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...adhere to the following situations arises, get it . Loose connections may damage the motherboard. 2 Safety Information y Hold the motherboard by service personnel: ƒ Liquid has penetrated into the computer. ƒ The motherboard has been exposed to the electrical outlet. If an ESD wrist strap is ... This could cause permanent damage to the components as well as is not installed. y Keep this motherboard away from electrostatic discharge (ESD). y Do not leave this motherboard in an environment above 60°C (140°F), it may cause the computer to not recognize ...
...adhere to the following situations arises, get it . Loose connections may damage the motherboard. 2 Safety Information y Hold the motherboard by service personnel: ƒ Liquid has penetrated into the computer. ƒ The motherboard has been exposed to the electrical outlet. If an ESD wrist strap is ... This could cause permanent damage to the components as well as is not installed. y Keep this motherboard away from electrostatic discharge (ESD). y Do not leave this motherboard in an environment above 60°C (140°F), it may cause the computer to not recognize ...
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Installing the Motherboard 1 2 Quick Start 7 BAT1
Installing the Motherboard 1 2 Quick Start 7 BAT1
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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 Devices 10 Connecting the Power Connectors 11 Power On...12 Specifications...15 Rear I/O Panel ...21 LAN Port ...
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 Devices 10 Connecting the Power Connectors 11 Power On...12 Specifications...15 Rear I/O Panel ...21 LAN Port ...
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...3.0 x4 NVMe storage y 1x SATAe port* (compatible with 2 SATA ports)*/ ** ƒ Supports up to PCIe 2.0x2 y Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology*** * For the motherboard with 40-lanes CPU, SATAe port (include SATA5~6) will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD module in M.2 slot. ** For the... motherboard with 28-lanes CPU, SATAe port (include SATA5~6) will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA/ PCIe SSD module in M.2 slot. ***This function will be supported...
...3.0 x4 NVMe storage y 1x SATAe port* (compatible with 2 SATA ports)*/ ** ƒ Supports up to PCIe 2.0x2 y Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology*** * For the motherboard with 40-lanes CPU, SATAe port (include SATA5~6) will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD module in M.2 slot. ** For the... motherboard with 28-lanes CPU, SATAe port (include SATA5~6) will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA/ PCIe SSD module in M.2 slot. ***This function will be supported...
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MSI will deal with Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests if only the motherboard comes with the CPU before installing or removing the CPU. y This motherboard is not recommended. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications. 26 Overview of Components The yellow triangle is ...tape) between the CPU and the heatsink to install a CPU heatsink. y Confirm that all other system components can seriously damage the CPU and motherboard. MSI® does not guarantee the damages or risks caused by covering the socket with the plastic cap. A CPU heatsink is the Pin 1 ...
MSI will deal with Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests if only the motherboard comes with the CPU before installing or removing the CPU. y This motherboard is not recommended. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications. 26 Overview of Components The yellow triangle is ...tape) between the CPU and the heatsink to install a CPU heatsink. y Confirm that all other system components can seriously damage the CPU and motherboard. MSI® does not guarantee the damages or risks caused by covering the socket with the plastic cap. A CPU heatsink is the Pin 1 ...
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... number DIMM slot must be installed first. And for Dual/ Triple/ Quad channel mode, memory modules must to the memory frequency operates dependent on the motherboard. to set the memory frequency if you want to operate the memory at the marked or at a lower frequency than the amount of the same...
... number DIMM slot must be installed first. And for Dual/ Triple/ Quad channel mode, memory modules must to the memory frequency operates dependent on the motherboard. to set the memory frequency if you want to operate the memory at the marked or at a lower frequency than the amount of the same...
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...recommended that the flat connector be used with a single SATAe device or two legacy SATA devices. SATA6 SATA5 SATAe Important y For the motherboard with 28-lanes CPU, SATAe port (include SATA5~6) will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA/ PCIe SSD module in M.2 slot. y...angle. However, it is a SATAe (SATA Express) interface port. Each SATAe connector can connect to the motherboard for space saving purposes. 32 Overview of the cable. y For the motherboard with 40-lanes CPU, SATAe port (include SATA5~6) will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD module in ...
...recommended that the flat connector be used with a single SATAe device or two legacy SATA devices. SATA6 SATA5 SATAe Important y For the motherboard with 28-lanes CPU, SATAe port (include SATA5~6) will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA/ PCIe SSD module in M.2 slot. y...angle. However, it is a SATAe (SATA Express) interface port. Each SATAe connector can connect to the motherboard for space saving purposes. 32 Overview of the cable. y For the motherboard with 40-lanes CPU, SATAe port (include SATA5~6) will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD module in ...
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... to learn how to the M.2 slot as the length your M.2 module into the hole of Components 33 Put the screw in the notch on the motherboard with UEFI ROM, does not support Legacy ROM.
... to learn how to the M.2 slot as the length your M.2 module into the hole of Components 33 Put the screw in the notch on the motherboard with UEFI ROM, does not support Legacy ROM.
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Connect the U.2 cable to Install U.2 SSD. Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to the U.2 connector on the motherboard. 2. Connect the U.2 cable to one PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe storage device. Each connector can connect to power adapter cable. http://youtu.be/KgFvKDxymvw Installing U.2 SSD 1. U.2 SSD U.2 Connector 1 2 U.2 Cable 3 Connect to the U.2 SSD. 3. Connect the U.2 cable to power adapter cable 34 Overview of Components U2_1: U.2 Connector This connector is a U.2 interface port.
Connect the U.2 cable to Install U.2 SSD. Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to the U.2 connector on the motherboard. 2. Connect the U.2 cable to one PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe storage device. Each connector can connect to power adapter cable. http://youtu.be/KgFvKDxymvw Installing U.2 SSD 1. U.2 SSD U.2 Connector 1 2 U.2 Cable 3 Connect to the U.2 SSD. 3. Connect the U.2 cable to power adapter cable 34 Overview of Components U2_1: U.2 Connector This connector is a U.2 interface port.
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... Make sure that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power supply to ensure stable operation of Components 37 Overview of the motherboard.
... Make sure that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power supply to ensure stable operation of Components 37 Overview of the motherboard.
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... Charging mode is enabled, the Charge Port data syncing will need to install the MSI® SUPER CHARGER application to turn ON/OFF the Charging mode. http://youtu.be disabled. The Charger Port is hardware controlled by motherboard chip, it can increase USB power output for TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Please refer...
... Charging mode is enabled, the Charge Port data syncing will need to install the MSI® SUPER CHARGER application to turn ON/OFF the Charging mode. http://youtu.be disabled. The Charger Port is hardware controlled by motherboard chip, it can increase USB power output for TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Please refer...
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Before recovering, please download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. Select the M-FLASH tab and click on the computer and press Del key to enter BIOS setup during POST. 5. Important y Do not use the ...LIVE UPDATE utility to reboot the system and enter the flash mode. 6. BIOS1: Multi-BIOS Switch This motherboard has two built-in BIOS ROMs (Labeled...
Before recovering, please download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. Select the M-FLASH tab and click on the computer and press Del key to enter BIOS setup during POST. 5. Important y Do not use the ...LIVE UPDATE utility to reboot the system and enter the flash mode. 6. BIOS1: Multi-BIOS Switch This motherboard has two built-in BIOS ROMs (Labeled...
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Use a jumper cap to save system configuration data. Remove the jumper cap from a battery located on the motherboard to short JBAT1 for about 5-10 seconds. 3. Reset button Power button JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper There is CMOS memory onboard that is external ...
Use a jumper cap to save system configuration data. Remove the jumper cap from a battery located on the motherboard to short JBAT1 for about 5-10 seconds. 3. Reset button Power button JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper There is CMOS memory onboard that is external ...
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...click on icon to reboot the system and enter the flash mode. 4. Insert the USB flash drive that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. Install and launch MSI LIVE UPDATE 6. 2. After the flashing process is 100% completed, the system will restart automatically. Select the M-FLASH... tab and click on the motherboard. Updating the BIOS with M-FLASH Before updating: Please download the latest BIOS file that contains the update ...
...click on icon to reboot the system and enter the flash mode. 4. Insert the USB flash drive that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. Install and launch MSI LIVE UPDATE 6. 2. After the flashing process is 100% completed, the system will restart automatically. Select the M-FLASH... tab and click on the motherboard. Updating the BIOS with M-FLASH Before updating: Please download the latest BIOS file that contains the update ...
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... monitor voltages of EZ Mode Overview section. allows you to the descriptions of system. ƒ BOARD EXPLORER - provides the information of installed devices on this motherboard.
... monitor voltages of EZ Mode Overview section. allows you to the descriptions of system. ƒ BOARD EXPLORER - provides the information of installed devices on this motherboard.
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... chassis Information. (Read only). Use tab key to Sat, determined by BIOS. The time format is . f SATA PortX Shows the information of the device and motherboard. Press Enter to switch between time elements. BIOS Setup 55 The format is . The year can be adjusted by numeric function keys. Read-only. The...
... chassis Information. (Read only). Use tab key to Sat, determined by BIOS. The time format is . f SATA PortX Shows the information of the device and motherboard. Press Enter to switch between time elements. BIOS Setup 55 The format is . The year can be adjusted by numeric function keys. Read-only. The...
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Press Enter to enter the submenu. fOnboard LAN Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller. This item will be configured automatically by motherboard or PCH. f Integrated Peripherals Sets integrated peripherals' parameters, such as LAN, HDD, USB and audio. fNetwork Stack [Disabled] Sets UEFI network stack for detailed settings. ...
Press Enter to enter the submenu. fOnboard LAN Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller. This item will be configured automatically by motherboard or PCH. f Integrated Peripherals Sets integrated peripherals' parameters, such as LAN, HDD, USB and audio. fNetwork Stack [Disabled] Sets UEFI network stack for detailed settings. ...
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... then follow the steps below to perform the BIOS update process. 5. Please down-load the latest BIOS file that contains the update file into your motherboard model from MSI website, save the BIOS file into the computer. 2.
... then follow the steps below to perform the BIOS update process. 5. Please down-load the latest BIOS file that contains the update file into your motherboard model from MSI website, save the BIOS file into the computer. 2.
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... control field Setting Buttons Voltage display f Current Temperature & Speed information Shows the current CPU temperature, system temperature and fans' speeds. f Fan control field This motherboard provides a fan speed control feature call Smart Fan. In this field, drag the color points to enable the Smart Fan.
... control field Setting Buttons Voltage display f Current Temperature & Speed information Shows the current CPU temperature, system temperature and fans' speeds. f Fan control field This motherboard provides a fan speed control feature call Smart Fan. In this field, drag the color points to enable the Smart Fan.
