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MSI X299 Gaming Pro Carbon AC LGA 2066 ATX Motherboard

Product #46507 | SKU X299 GAMING PRO CARBON AC | MSI
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Overview

ATX Form Factor, Intel X299 Chipset, LGA 2066 Socket

Description

The MSI X299 Gaming Pro Carbon AC ATX Motherboard enables you to build a Windows system outfitted with an Intel Core X-series processor by offering an LGA 2066 socket and an Intel X299 chipset. The motherboard supports quad- and dual-channel memory configurations and comes with eight DDR4 DIMM slots, so you can instal up to 128GB of memory. For gaming builds, the motherboard provides four PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, allowing you to instal multiple graphics cards and link them with SLI or CrossFire technology. To complete the multimedia experience, a Realtek ALC1220 audio processor and six audio jacks are on board.

MSI lets you instal up to eight SATA-based optical and storage drives to this motherboard. One U.2 connector and two M.2 slots are available, so the motherboard can handle PCIe-based SSDs. Aside from storage, the motherboard comes with three USB 2.0 Type-A ports, four USB 3.0 Type-A ports, and two USB 3.1 ports with 10 Gb/s speeds. One of the USB 3.1 ports has a USB Type-C design for easy connections. Other notable connections include one PS/2 combo port and one Gigabit Ethernet port. The motherboard can access the Internet wirelessly by installing an optional M.2 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth module in its M.2 slot. Moreover, two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots are available to handle port expansion cards and NICs.

This motherboard is outfitted with features that help you enhance your internal components by supporting liquid-cooling solutions and offering two BIOS chips for testing out overclocked settings. Software programmes are also included, so you can overclock your components with a single mouse click. There's also built-in LEDs that illuminate the insides of your case and an extension Mystic Light header for adding optional LED strips.

Features

LGA 2066 Socket

The LGA 2066 socket supports Intel Core X-series processors that sport four, six, and higher core counts. With different core counts from X-Series processors, this motherboard is able to accommodate quad- or dual-memory configurations. The X-Series processors can have up to 44 PCIe lanes to provide performance to the motherboard's PCIe slots.

Intel X299 Chipset

The Intel X299 chipset provides USB 3.0 ports, SATA 6 Gb/s ports, and other essential features for a computer system.

X299 Gaming Pro Carbon AC Features
  • RGB Mystic Light offers 16.8 million colours and 17 effects to personalise the insides of the case
  • Mystic Light Extension pinheader controls additional RGB strips and other RGB peripherals, without needing a separate RGB controller
  • 31.5" (80 cm) RGB extender cable with splitter included
  • Supports 3D-printable parts, such as heatsink covers and personalised SLI bridges
  • MSI fan headers running in DC or PWM mode for optimal tuning of fan speeds and silence
  • Hysteresis makes your fans spin up fluently to make sure your system stays quiet
  • A dedicated water pump PIN header supports up to 2A, giving you full control of the water pump's speed
  • GAMING Device Port is optimised to fully utilise your device's special features
  • Intel Optane technology compatible
  • M.2 Shield is a thermal solution for M.2 drives
  • Two M.2 slots and one U.2 connector to accommodate PCIe-based SSDs
  • Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe drives
  • VR ready
  • VR Boost is a smart chip that ensures a clean and strong signal to a VR optimised USB port
  • Audio Boost 4, which is an EMI-shielded audio processor with built-in DAC, and Nahimic Sound technology provide surround sounds through the six golden audio jacks
  • Isolated audio design
  • Separate audio layers for clean left and right audio channels
  • De-Pop protection
  • Dedicated headphone amplifier for supporting headphones with up to 600O impedance
  • Intel LAN is optimised for online gaming by reducing CPU overhead and offering high TCP and UDP throughputs
  • LAN Protect provides 15KV anti-surge protection that shields your network from lightning strikes and static electricity
  • Optimised traces and isolated circuitry help ensure memory stability and performance
  • All-digital power design offers lower power consumption and precise voltage delivery
  • Steel Armour protects your memory and memory slots from both physical damage and electrical overcurrent by adding extra ground points
  • XMP LED lights up when an Extreme Memory Profile is active
  • OC Engine 2 is an external clock generator that gives you higher BCLK adjustments
  • BIOS Flashback+ lets you flash the BIOS without a CPU, memory, or graphics card installed
  • Optimised PCB design and added layers allow MSI to optimise all traces for overclocking
  • Power phases provide stable, optimised power delivery
  • Load-Line Calibration makes sure the CPU voltage remains 100% stable under different loads
  • Digital LED display notifies you of the source of the problem so you know exactly where to look
  • Physical buttons for resetting and powering up or down the system
  • Overvoltage protection prevents potential short-circuit damage to the CPU and other critical components
  • USB 3.1 Type-C port transfers data at up to 10 Gb/s and features a reversible connection design
  • MSI Super Charger USB ports charge power-hungry devices quickly
  • USB ports on MSI motherboards are shielded by a set of protective ICs to prevent damage caused by Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) from plugging/unplugging USB devices
  • MSI PCI Express Steel Armour slots are armed with more solder points on the motherboard for a stronger hold and protects PCI Express signals against electromagnetic interference
  • Double ESD protection with double layer grounding around the motherboard mounting holes prevents Electrostatic discharge (ESD) surges from damaging the motherboard
  • Dual BIOS setup with onboard switch
Software Features
  • Mystic Light App for your smartphone from Google Play or App Store to control LED lights
  • Total Fan Control allows you to take control of your fans and cheque your primary system characteristics in a simplified graphical interface
  • Gaming Hotkey for assigning functions to any key to launch your favourite games, load profiles, or perform real-time overclocking
  • Mouse Master software performs multiple commands with just one click
  • MSI Dragon Eye allows you to watch an online video stream while playing a game simultaneously
  • OSD function in Gaming App lets the system display CPU speed, FPS counter, GPU temperature, and other statistics while playing a game
  • WTFast and Xsplit Gamecaster included
  • X-Boost optimises your SSDs
  • Configure PCIe, M.2, and U.2 SSDs in RAID 0 with M.2 Genie
  • One Click to VR sets all your key components to their highest performance and makes sure other software applications won't impact your virtual adventure
  • TriDef VR uses 2D-to-3D conversion technology to play your favourite games in 3D on your HMD (head mounted display)
  • MSI GAMING LAN Manager automatically classifies and prioritises the latency-sensitive applications for online games
  • DDR4 Boost allow for more stability at higher memory speeds when compared to other motherboards
  • App Manager to keep an easy overview of available applications for your system to help you configure, tune, and set up your system to your personal preferences
  • MSI's Command Centre software allows you to tune settings to increase system stability, maximise performance, and optimise your system's cooling features
  • MSI Live Update automatically downloads and instals the latest drivers, BIOS and software
  • RAMDisk lets you to create a virtual drive from your system RAM memory
  • Fast Boot option for enabling UEFI fast booting methods
  • Go2BIOS button allows you to automatically go to the BIOS on the next reboot for quick access
  • CPU-Z gathers key information of your system's key components, such as CPU speed, memory speed and timings, motherboard BIOS version, and more
  • Hi-res BIOS fonts
  • EZ and Advanced modes for configuring the BIOS settings
  • With an optimised formatting algorithm, Secure Erase+ restores your SSD's performance<
  • System Saver offers 3 easy-to-use options to successfully boot your system again
  • CLICK BIOS 5 provides easy optimisations to the memory and processor

Specifications

CPU Support Supports Intel Core X-series processor family for LGA 2066 socket
Chipset Intel X299
Memory Slots 8 x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128 GB
Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)

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
Slots 4 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
- Supports x16/ x4/ x16/ x8 mode with the 44-lane CPU
- Supports x16/ x4/ x8/ x0, x8/ x4/ x8/ x8 modes with the 28-lane CPU
- Supports x8/ x0/ x8/ x0, x8/ x4/ x4/ x0 modes with the 16-lane CPU
2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Compatible with 3-Way AMD CrossFire and NVIDIA SLI technologies
Audio Realtek ALC1220 codec
Internal I/O Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12 V power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector
8 x SATA 6 Gb/s connectors
1 x M.2 slot (Key M, Key E, PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6 Gb/s) supports 2242/ 2260 /2280 storage devices
1 x M.2 slot (Key M, Key E, PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6 Gb/s) supports 2242/ 2260 /2280/ 22110 storage devices
1 x M2_3 (Key-E) slot for Wi-Fi/Bluetooth module
1 x U.2 port
2 x USB 2.0 headers (support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
2 x USB 3.0 headers (support additional 4 USB 3.0 ports)
1 x USB 3.1 Type-C port
1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector
1 x 4-pin Water Pump connector
4 x 4-pin system fan connectors
1 x Front panel audio connector
2 x Front panel connectors
1 x TPM module connector
1 x Chassis Intrusion connector
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x Slow mode booting jumper
1 x GAME BOOST knob
1 x Power button
1 x Reset button
1 x Multi-BIOS switch
1 x RGB LED connector
1 x Virtual RAID on CPU connector (VRAID1)
Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe storage
Supports Intel Smart Response technology
Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x Clear CMOS button
1 x BIOS FLASHBACK+ button
1 x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port
3 x USB 2.0 Type-A ports
2 x Wi-Fi Antenna connectors
4 x USB 3.0 Type-A ports
1 x Intel I219-V Gigabit Ethernet port
1 x USB 3.1 Type-A port
1 x USB 3.1 Type-C port
1 x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector
5 x OFC audio jacks
Form Factor ATX
Dimension 12 x 9.6" / 30.5 x 24.4 cm

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  • Product: MSI X299 Gaming Pro Carbon AC LGA 2066 ATX Motherboard
  • Manufacturer: MSI
  • Model: X299 GAMING PRO CARBON AC
  • SKU: X299 GAMING PRO CARBON AC
  • RM Product #: 46507

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