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Motherboard X299 AORUS MASTER Oct. 31, 2018 Wireless Module Country Approvals: Motherboard X299 AORUS MASTER Oct. 31, 2018
Motherboard X299 AORUS MASTER Oct. 31, 2018 Wireless Module Country Approvals: Motherboard X299 AORUS MASTER Oct. 31, 2018
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...of this : "REV: X.X." For product-related information, check on our website at: https://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners... this manual are legally registered to assist in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is 1.0. No part of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. „„ For ...
...of this : "REV: X.X." For product-related information, check on our website at: https://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners... this manual are legally registered to assist in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is 1.0. No part of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. „„ For ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 X299 AORUS MASTER Motherboard Layout 7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 X299 AORUS MASTER Motherboard Layout 7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 ...
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...-1UB030-6*R) †† eSATA bracket (Part No. 12CF1-3SATPW-4*R) †† 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-2*R) - 6 - Box Contents 55 X299 AORUS MASTER motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 One Wi-Fi antenna 55 One G Connector 55 One addressable LED...
...-1UB030-6*R) †† eSATA bracket (Part No. 12CF1-3SATPW-4*R) †† 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-2*R) - 6 - Box Contents 55 X299 AORUS MASTER motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 One Wi-Fi antenna 55 One G Connector 55 One addressable LED...
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X299 AORUS MASTER Motherboard Layout DDR4_4_2C DDR4_2_1C DDR4_3_2D DDR4_1_1D TYPEC R_USB31 DDR4_1_1B DDR4_3_2B DDR4_2_1A DDR4_4_2A REAR_BUTTON FBIOS_LED R_USB30 ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controller USB30_LAN2 Intel® GbE LAN (Note 2) USB30_LAN1 M2_WIFI Realtek® GbE LAN (Note 2) AUDIO SYS_FAN1 PCIEX16_1 110 80 PCIEX8_1 LGA2066 X299 AORUS MASTER CPU CPU_FAN VGA CPU_OPT 60 BAT M2M ATX_12V_2X4_2 ATX_12V_2X4_1 EC_TEMP2 DRAM D_LED2...
X299 AORUS MASTER Motherboard Layout DDR4_4_2C DDR4_2_1C DDR4_3_2D DDR4_1_1D TYPEC R_USB31 DDR4_1_1B DDR4_3_2B DDR4_2_1A DDR4_4_2A REAR_BUTTON FBIOS_LED R_USB30 ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controller USB30_LAN2 Intel® GbE LAN (Note 2) USB30_LAN1 M2_WIFI Realtek® GbE LAN (Note 2) AUDIO SYS_FAN1 PCIEX16_1 110 80 PCIEX8_1 LGA2066 X299 AORUS MASTER CPU CPU_FAN VGA CPU_OPT 60 BAT M2M ATX_12V_2X4_2 ATX_12V_2X4_1 EC_TEMP2 DRAM D_LED2...
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... to come in contact with its components. •• Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within an electrostatic shielding container. •• Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing...an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. •• If you are uncertain...
... to come in contact with its components. •• Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within an electrostatic shielding container. •• Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing...an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. •• If you are uncertain...
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... for Windows 10 64-bit E-ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 26.9cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of each application may vary by motherboard model. Hardware Installation - 12 - Supported functions of apps. Platform Power Management - ...Smart Backup - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information...
... for Windows 10 64-bit E-ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 26.9cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of each application may vary by motherboard model. Hardware Installation - 12 - Supported functions of apps. Platform Power Management - ...Smart Backup - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information...
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...the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications.... It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU Notch Notch - 13 - Hardware Installation The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware...
...the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications.... It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU Notch Notch - 13 - Hardware Installation The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware...
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... mark (triangle) with your thumb and index fingers. Step 2: Push the lever closest to the "lock" mark " " (below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. • Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the socket to the CPU...
... mark (triangle) with your thumb and index fingers. Step 2: Push the lever closest to the "lock" mark " " (below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. • Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the socket to the CPU...
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... thermal grease on the surface of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Refer to the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (Actual installation process may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage the...
... thermal grease on the surface of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Refer to the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (Actual installation process may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage the...
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...memory module can be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for memory installation according to the ...Modules a r a r a a a a 8 Modules a a a a a a a a a: Installed, r: Not Installed. The eight DDR4 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 4 Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard supports 4 Channel Technology. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following : Channel A: DDR4_2_1A, DDR4_4_2A Channel B: DDR4_1_1B, DDR4_3_2B Channel C: DDR4_2_1C, DDR4_4_2C Channel D: DDR4_1_1D, DDR4_3_2D DDR4_1_1B DDR4_3_2B DDR4_2_1A DDR4_4_2A...
...memory module can be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for memory installation according to the ...Modules a r a r a a a a 8 Modules a a a a a a a a a: Installed, r: Not Installed. The eight DDR4 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 4 Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard supports 4 Channel Technology. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following : Channel A: DDR4_2_1A, DDR4_4_2A Channel B: DDR4_1_1B, DDR4_3_2B Channel C: DDR4_2_1C, DDR4_4_2C Channel D: DDR4_1_1D, DDR4_3_2D DDR4_1_1B DDR4_3_2B DDR4_2_1A DDR4_4_2A...
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Place the memory module on this motherboard. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Notch ...
Place the memory module on this motherboard. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Notch ...
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... an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. PCI Express x16 Slot Follow the steps below to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the card until it is fully...
... an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. PCI Express x16 Slot Follow the steps below to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the card until it is fully...
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... top of the cards. r a(x8) Refer to ensure system stability. Procedure and driver screen for the power requirement) B. System Requirements -- Hardware Installation A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may be needed or not depending on the PCI Express x16 slots. Step 2: Insert the CrossFire...
... top of the cards. r a(x8) Refer to ensure system stability. Procedure and driver screen for the power requirement) B. System Requirements -- Hardware Installation A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may be needed or not depending on the PCI Express x16 slots. Step 2: Insert the CrossFire...
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...) •• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your computer and unplug the power cord from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to 1 Gbps data rate.
...) •• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your computer and unplug the power cord from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to 1 Gbps data rate.
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... CPU DRAM CPU: CPU status LED DRAM: Memory status LED VGA: Graphics card status LED BOOT: Operating system status LED VGA BOOT Quick Button This motherboard has a reset button.
... CPU DRAM CPU: CPU status LED DRAM: Memory status LED VGA: Graphics card status LED BOOT: Operating system status LED VGA BOOT Quick Button This motherboard has a reset button.
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...) F_USB31C 18) F_USB30_1/F_USB30_2 19) F_USB1/F_USB2 20) THB_C 21) TPM 22) VROC 23) BAT 24) CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 25 - Hardware Installation
...) F_USB31C 18) F_USB30_1/F_USB30_2 19) F_USB1/F_USB2 20) THB_C 21) TPM 22) VROC 23) BAT 24) CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 25 - Hardware Installation
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... the power supply cable to the CPU. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is used that can withstand high power consumption be used (500W or greater). 1/2) ATX_12V_2X4_1...
... the power supply cable to the CPU. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is used that can withstand high power consumption be used (500W or greater). 1/2) ATX_12V_2X4_1...
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...are installed, we recommend that a system fan be sure to the onboard PCI Express x1S6_ slots. S3 B SS S _U U Pin No. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control d_esign. Do not place a jumper cap on this.... Overheating may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that you connect the power cable Bfrom the power supply to this motherboard are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. S 1 23 S 1 23 1 23 1 23 S B_ B 3) VGA_PW (PCIe Power Connector) _S The ...
...are installed, we recommend that a system fan be sure to the onboard PCI Express x1S6_ slots. S3 B SS S _U U Pin No. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control d_esign. Do not place a jumper cap on this.... Overheating may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that you connect the power cable Bfrom the power supply to this motherboard are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. S 1 23 S 1 23 1 23 1 23 S B_ B 3) VGA_PW (PCIe Power Connector) _S The ...
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... device uBnable to this header. For information a1 bout connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of the motherboard heaSdBe_r. For example, some graphics cards may connect your chassis front panel audio module to work or even damage it. 1 23 1 1 23 1 1 23 1 1 ... pin assignments of a single plug. You may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for B digital audio output fSrom your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display...
... device uBnable to this header. For information a1 bout connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of the motherboard heaSdBe_r. For example, some graphics cards may connect your chassis front panel audio module to work or even damage it. 1 23 1 1 23 1 1 23 1 1 ... pin assignments of a single plug. You may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for B digital audio output fSrom your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display...
