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X299XPOWERGAMINGAC, X299 XPOWER GAMING AC
MSI X299 XPOWER Gaming AC
Motherboard
Features
- Supports New Intel® Core™ X-series Processor Family for LGA 2066 socket
- Support Quad Channel DDR4-4133(OC)+, Dual Channel DDR4-4500(OC)+
- 12+1+1 PHASE DIGITAL POWER DESIGN WITH DrMOS; premium power phases ensure
a clean, stable and optimized power delivery for the high-end processor.
- MYSTIC LIGHT and MYSTIC LIGHT SYNC; personalize your PC with 16.8 million
colors / 17 effects controlled in one click with the Mystic Light APP or a
mobile device.
- M.2 SHIELD FROZR: strengthened built-in M.2 thermal solution. Keeps M.2
SSDs safe while preventing throttling, making them run faster.
- 3D PRINTING Support: modify and customize your system with 3D printed
materials using the special 3D print screws.
- DUAL GAMING LAN with Wireless support, powered by Intel®; the best
solution for both Intranet, Internet and wireless demands by offering the
lowest latency.
- VROC WITH M.2 XPENDER-Z: build the prompt OS disk with 2X fast M.2 devices
in RAID 0 from processors directly.
- TURBO SOCKET with GAME BOOST; allows for additional tuning of Ring
voltages for no limits overclocking and one second automated overclocking,
GAME BOOST.
- Lightning Fast Game experience: speed up when loading with 3X TURBO M.2,
Turbo U.2 and LIGHTNING USB 3.1 GEN2
- SYSTEM SAVER: this set of easy BIOS reset and recovery tools ensures an
always booting system, no matter what.
- LIGHTNING USB: powered by the ASMedia ASM3142 USB 3.1 Gen2 controller,
Lightning USB offers the fastest USB speeds.
- MULTI-GPU: supports 4-Way NVIDIA SLIâ„¢ & AMD Crossfireâ„¢ with STEEL
ARMOR PCI-E slots.
- VR READY and VR BOOST: Best virtual reality game experience without
latency. A dedicated VR chip helps reduce motion sickness.
Overview
MASTER THE GAME
With a unique look and feel, packed with exclusive gaming features, MSI
ENTHUSIAST GAMING motherboards offer the best possible gaming experience.

X299 XPOWER
GAMING AC X FOR XTREME
- Clear CMOS & BIOS FlashBack+ Button
- Dual Intel GAMING LAN
- Lightning USB 3.1 Gen2
- Intel Wireless / Bluetooth
- Golden audio jacks with S/PDIF
- Full gaming I/O & Audio cover - Stunning looks,
protecting the I/O ports
- DDR4 Boost with Steel Armor - Optimized traces and
isolated memory circuitry
- PCI-E Steel Armor - Protecting VGA cards against bending
and EMI
- 3x Turbo M.2 with M.2 FROZR or M.2 - Shield keeps M.2
SSDs safe while preventing throttling, making them run faster.
- XPOWER REACTOR with Mystic Light - Change up to 16.8
million colors & more LED effects via special LED controller
- Audio Boost 4 with amplifier Optimized gaming audio using
best components, with Nahimic 2
- CHEST PLATE Strengthens the board for the frequently used
connectors part

MYSTIC LIGHT
PERSONALIZE YOUR GAMING RIG
Customize and set up your own color scheme with RGB Mystic Light. Select any
of the colors from the palette using your smartphone or the Mystic Light App to
match your system style. Bored of the same colors? Simply change the complete
look of your system in 1 second!
MILLIONS OF MARVELOUS COLORS, GREAT SELECTION OF EFFECTS
With multiple colors available, you are the artist to create your own unique
gaming rig. Done selecting colors? Choose between several LED effects to really
make your system come alive and enjoy your personalized design!
- 16.8 MILLION COLOR CUSTOMIZABLE
- 17 LED EFFECTS
EXTEND YOUR RGB EXPERIENCE WITH EASE
MSI's Mystic Light Extension pinheader provides an intuitive way to control
additional RGB strips and other RGB peripherals added to a system, without
needing a separate RGB controller. By simply connecting any 12V RGB LED strip to
the 4-pin Mystic Light Extension RGB-strip header gamers can sync colors to any
style they choose.

Including free 80 cm extender cable with
splitter to connect 2 more RGB strips
MYSTIC LIGHT SYNC: SYNCHRONIZE YOUR LED EXPERIENCE
With the convenience of Mystic Light Sync, you can control RGB LED solutions
from other brands, such as CPU coolers, keyboards and mice or RGB system
fans.



3D PRINTING & MODDING
Allowing enthusiasts and modders to add unique modifications to their MSI
GAMING motherboards, the X299 models support 3D-printable parts. Simply design
and 3D-print your own parts, such as heatsink covers, personalized SLI bridges,
your own name plates and logos in a variety of colors and materials to match
your themed build.

M.2 FAN STAND
Cable Cover
VGA SUPPORT
COOLING
STAY COOL WHILE GAMING
Cooling your PC is essential for reliable performance. We've made sure to
include enough fan headers with full control to allow you to cool your system
any way you want.
- 10x fan headers
- DC/PWM mode
- Full fan control
- Watercooling ready
LOOKING COOL WHILE KEEPING COOL
High quality materials and smart fan optimizations contribute to cooling all
essential components, which is key to making sure your system runs stable at the
best performance during long gaming sessions.

OUTSTANDING TEMPERATURE MANAGEMENT
Multiple fan connectors and thermal sensors allow you to set up a cool &
silent system through automatic or manual control of your FANs.






FULLY CONTROLLABLE FAN HEADERS
MSI motherboards let you manage speeds and temperatures for all your system
and CPU fans, giving you full control to set up a cool & silent system. The
fan headers are conveniently placed with the most popular CPU coolers in
mind.

DC OR PWM MODE WITH HYSTERESIS
MSI fan headers running in DC or PWM mode for optimal tuning of fan speeds
and silence. Hysteresis also makes your fans spin up fluently to make sure your
system stays silent, no matter what.
OTHERS: (RED)
- Spiking fan speeds
- Annoying sound levels
MSI: (BLUE)
- Smooth fan speeds
- Smooth sound levels

TOTAL CONTROL IN BIOS AND SOFTWARE
Total Fan Control allows you to take control of your fans and check your
primary system characteristics in a simplified graphical interface. You can also
set up to 4 temperature targets for CPU and motherboard, which will adjust the
fan speeds automatically.

OPTIMIZED FOR WATER COOLING
Designed to support the most popular All-In-One & custom water cooling
solutions on the market. A dedicated water pump PIN header supports up to 2 amp,
giving you full control of the water pump speed. A clearly marked keep-out-zone
allows for easy and safe installation and a perfect fit.
WATERPUMP HEADER
- Up to 2A supported
- Speed control from BIOS and OS

GAMING FEATURES
YOUR IN-GAME ADVANTAGE
Outsmart and outperform your opponents in-game using an array of unique
MSI GAMING tools. Clever hardware & software tools, created to keep you one
step ahead of the competition and boost your skills.
- Gaming Hotkey
- Gaming Device Port
- Game Boost
- Multi-GPU
TOTAL FREEDOM, MAXIMUM EASE
Easily program your most-used commands and execute them with a single
keystroke. Youre free to choose any key you want, so choose wisely.
GAMING HOTKEY
Simply assign functions to any key whether to launch your favorite
games, load profiles or do real-time overclocking with the push of a single
button. The possibilities are endless!
- User-friendly, easy-to-use application
- Launch your favorite game with a single button
DEDICATED PORT FOR GAMING PERIPHERALS
The GAMING Device Port is optimized to deliver the best connectivity
for high-end gaming peripherals to fully utilize their features and
responsiveness. Customize your mouse DPI to enhance accuracy or program macro
combinations using the easy-to-use Mouse Master software to perform multiple
commands with just one click.

GAMING BENEFITS
- 3x more gold than regular connectors for the best signal
- 10x longer lifetime when plugging/un-plugging
- More responsive, more precise movements
- Customizable mouse settings
- No keypress left behind with n-key rollover

1-SECOND OVERCLOCKING!
Need more power from your CPU and memory to get more FPS? MSI Game
Boost enables one-second overclocking, giving you the performance boost you
need. Simply turn the dial or use the Gaming App and your PC gets another
adrenalin shot!

WANT MORE PERFORMANCE? TRY MULTI GPU!
Gaming enthusiasts are always looking for more performance to get the
ultimate experience. Using multiple graphics cards is a great way to find out
just how good it gets. MSI GAMING motherboards fully support multi GPU
technologies and have optimal PCI-E slot placement for the best thermal
performance.

A DIFFERENT VIEW ON GAMING
MSI Dragon Eye allows you to watch a YouTube video or Twitch Stream
while playing a game simultaneously. Simply add a link or stream to the Dragon
Eye application and select the size, position, volume and transparency and start
gaming. The hotkeys allow you to start/pause your video or set the
volume.

IN-GAME FEEDBACK, ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
Keep track of your system performance with the OSD function in Gaming
App. This feature allows you to fully customize which statistics are shown
on-screen while you play your games. Keep an eye on your CPU speed, FPS counter,
GPU temperature and much more while gaming without having to leave the
game.

FREE PREMIUM SOFTWARE WITH MSI
MOTHERBOARDS?
WTFAST: JOIN THE GAMERS PRIVATE NETWORK
This unique and secure gamers solution uses its own optimized private
network for gaming. Join the network to get an even lower ping!
YOUR GAME, YOUR STREAM, YOUR FAME
XSplit lets you easily record your gaming moments and broadcast your
live gameplay sessions to Twitch, YouTube, UStream and more. It's simple, easy
to use and ideal for capturing those perfect gaming moments and sharing it live
with friends and the rest of the world.
STORAGE
BE THE FIRST ON THE BATTLEFIELD
This MSI GAMING motherboard supports all the latest storage standards.
This allows you to connect any ultra-fast storage device, giving you in-game
benefits. Start games faster, load levels faster and have a real advantage over
your enemies.

- M.2 Shield
- 3x M.2
- U.2 ready
- Ultra-fast storage caching
OPTANE: BOOST YOUR HDD TO PERFORM LIKE AN
SSD
Gamers and PC Enthusiasts can now enjoy the performance of an SSD on
their HDD by coupling it with the new Intel Optane Memory device. Intel Optane
technology provides an unparalleled combination of high throughput, low latency,
high quality of service, and high endurance. All MSI 200 Series motherboards are
ready for Intel Optane Memory.

MAXIMIZE SSD PERFORMANCE,
PREVENT
SLOWDOWNS
M.2 SHIELD FROZR
Worlds fastest SSDs can start to lower performance when getting hot.
Part of the motherboards heatsink design, M.2 Shield FROZR is the next
generation M.2 Thermal solution avoiding this by offering the best thermal
protection to make sure the SSD maintains maximum performance.
- Delays throttling
- Higher maximum transfer speed
- Faster overall drive performance


3X TURBO M.2
Enjoy a blazing fast system boot up and insanely quick loading of
applications and games with MSI motherboards. Delivering speeds up to 32Gb/s per
device using Gen3 x4, Turbo M.2 is over 5 times faster than a regular SATA III
connection!

NEXT GENERATION SSD READY: U.2 CONNECTOR WITH STEEL
ARMOR
Next generation SSDs demand a next generation connector. U.2 delivers
just that with performance up to 32 Gb/s per device. The U.2 connector on this
MSI motherboard also features Steel Armor for enhanced protection.

VIRTUAL RAID ON CPU
The Intel Virtual RAID on CPU, VROC, unseals the PCIe lanes direct from
processor in order to configure a bootable RAID array, rather than the 32Gbps
DMI bottlenecks from chipset. With the Intel VROC, you can take advantage from
the full speed SSD device during game loading.

VROC WITH M.2 XPENDER-Z
Build the prompt OS disk with 2x more Turbo M.2 devices in RAID 0 from
processors directly.
XBOOST YOUR STORAGE PERFORMANCE
This great little tool is very simple to use and automatically detects
your storage devices connected to the system. When enabled, X-Boost optimizes
your SSDs to keep your system fast and maximize storage performance, making sure
you reach the battlefield even quicker or saving you a lot of time when
transferring data.

EASY RAID SETUP WITH M.2 GENIE
Looking to go all out in terms of raw data speed and put multiple SSDs
in RAID 0? Setting this up can prove to be quite the challenge. Thats why we
created M.2 Genie, a brilliant feature to make setting up RAID 0 for M.2 and U.2
much easier and less time consuming.


SATA MASS STORAGE
We made sure each MSI motherboard comes with enough SATA ports to
connect loads of HDDs for long term storage of large files and system
backups.
ULTRA-FAST PERFORMANCE, GREAT GAMING
EXPERIENCE
All of the next gen storage connectors support NVMe, the fastest
storage standard in the world. Simply put, MSI GAMING motherboards offer the
best of the best in storage options & performance. Instantly load your
favorite games and always be the first on the battlefield with MSI.

VIRTUAL & MIXED REALITY
IMMERSE YOURSELF INTO VIRTUAL WORLDS
Integrating the very best of cutting edge technologies on MSI hardware
provides a smooth VR ride. Through joint efforts with major VR brands, combined
with unique MSI features geared to VR, MSI brings gamers and VR professionals a
vivid and realistic experience in which content truly comes alive.

- VR accelerator chip
- One click VR
GET READY TO BE OVERWHELMED BY THE REALMS OF VR
From the start of Virtual Reality, MSI has been deeply involved in
making VR Ready hardware in each of its product lines. Whether it's a
feature-rich motherboard, a framerate boosting graphics card or a blazing fast
complete gaming system, a huge set of VR-supporting features awaits
you.

PULL YOURSELF INTO THE GAME WITH VR BOOST
Only MSI products are equipped with VR Boost. When using a VR headset,
you want to have a smooth experience. Traditional USB ports can suffer signal
drops, significantly impacting performance of connected devices. VR Boost is a
smart chip that ensures a clean and strong signal to a VR optimized USB port,
giving you an enjoyable VR experience.

OPTIMIZED FOR THE BEST VR BRANDS
Want the best of the best VR experience without any compromise? MSI
motherboards offer everything you need when exploring the possibilities of VR.
By closely working with the industries’ leading VR vendors, we make sure you get
the best possible gaming experience when choosing Virtual Reality.

STRAIGHT INTO THE ACTION WITH ONE CLICK TO VR
Both hard- and software need to be in tune for a smooth VR experience.
One Click to VR makes it very fast and easy to get primed for VR. A single click
sets all your key components to their highest performance and makes sure other
software applications won’t impact your virtual adventure. Click here to learn
more about MSI VR

Only everything in 3D!
TriDef VR enables gamer to play their favorite games in 3D on your
HMD(head mounted display). DirectX 9,10 and 11 games have been pre-configured to
generate an optimal 3D experience using GenMe’s industry leading 2D-to-3D
conversion technology. TriDef VR allows users to tweak their HMD to provide
optimal user experience. It is compatible with both Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. It
also offers an unique head tracked, hands-free user interface to allow users to
launch games at will while wearing HMD.
Most importantly, MSI offers a 3-month free license to let gamers to
fully benefit from the TriDef and get more from their VR.

What’s New?
- Bring PC game into VR world - Optimized with 900+ game title
- Not just VR, also stereoscopic 3D - More reality and more fun
- Various VR HMD supported - Support Both VIVE and Oculus Rift
- Easy one step on screen setup - Hand free control all setting via
HMD
- MSI offer a 3-month free license!
Audio

SOUND THAT PULLS YOU INTO THE GAME
Get the most immersive sound experience when gaming. MSI Audio Boost
delivers the highest sound quality through the use of premium quality audio
components. This lets you enjoy breathtaking, game-changing sound to create the
most exciting gameplay.
- Nahimic 2
- Audio Boost 4
- Audio amplifier
- Audio capacitors
AMPLIFY YOUR GAME WITH AUDIO BOOST
4 Built on years of experience in building motherboards dedicated to
giving gamers true Hi-Fi sound. Audio Boost has developed into a high quality
audio unit, offering a clear advantage over your opponents when gaming. Locate
your enemies with your eyes closed using Audio Boost 4.
- VIRTUAL SURROUND
- SOUND TRACKER
- SMART LOUDNESS
- VOICE CLARITY
- BASS BOOST
- VOICE SHAPER

Nahimic Sound Technology has been famed for its quality and precision
in projects undertaken by the Military and the Aeronautics Industry. Their
experience in reflecting surround sound at the most immersive level allows you
as a gamer to experience the next level in sound & gameplay. Unique
features, including a sound tracker which visually shows where the enemies are
making noise in game, truly allow you to get the upper hand on the
battlefield.
ISOLATED AUDIO DESIGN
Audio Boost operates like a dedicated soundcard by being physically
isolated from the rest of the motherboard circuitry to ensure the purest audio
signal possible.

SEPARATED AUDIO LAYERS FOR CLEAN LEFT & RIGHT
CHANNELS
Using separated layers in the PCB ensures equally pristine sound
quality for both left and right audio channels.

DE-POP PROTECTION
Audio Boost protects your ears by eliminating those annoying loud
popping sounds when you plug/unplug devices or turn your PC on/off.

NEXT-GEN HIGH DEFINITION AUDIO PROCESSOR
Audio Boost 4 is powered by an EMI-shielded High Definition audio
processor with built-in DAC, making sure you enjoy the purest sound quality in
both stereo and surround sound.

- 120dB SNR / 32-bit
- Supports DSD Super Audio CD playback & recording (64x better
than regular CD quality)
DEDICATED HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER THAT AUTO-DETECTS
IMPEDANCE
The built-in dedicated headphone amplifier rewards audiophiles with
headphones up to 600O impedance by delivering studio-grade sound quality from
your gaming PC. Audio Boost 4 automatically detects the optimal impedance for
your headphones and adjusts the output for the best sound quality.

CHEMI-CON AUDIO CAPACITORS FOR A WARMER SOUND
By dedicating golden audio capacitors to the front output, a high
fidelity sound experience with exceptional acoustics and realism for studio
level headphones is ensured. The Chemi-Con audio capacitors are widely
considered to be one of the great choices for the best sound output.

GOLDEN CONNECTORS FOR OPTIMAL 7.1 SOUND QUALITY
With golden audio connectors you get the best possible signal output
with the least chance of distortion. Using gold also prevents any corrosion or
oxidation in the long run, which could impact signal quality.

GAMING LAN
DOMINATE THE GAME WITH THE LOWEST LATENCY
Get ready to crush your enemies on the battlefield with MSI GAMING LAN.
Featuring the highest quality components tuned to deliver the best online gaming
experience without lag.
- Dual Intel®LAN
- Bandwidth management
- LAN protect
- Intel® WiFi
LOW LATENCY GAMING LAN POWERED BY INTEL
Experience smooth gaming with Intel® LAN. Intel® LAN is optimized for
championship level online and LAN eSports by reducing CPU overhead and offering
exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput. This means your CPU can be used more
effectively, giving you more FPS when gaming.
INTELLIGENT NETWORKING

OPTIMIZE ONLINE GAMING TRAFFIC FOR LOWER LATENCY!
MSI GAMING LAN Manager automatically classifies and prioritizes the
latency-sensitive applications for online games, giving you the best online
gaming experience with low latency.
MSI GAMING LAN MANAGER
- Automatically prioritizes games above other applications
- Allows you to change applications' traffic priority
- Allows you to customize bandwidth for each application-

LAN PROTECT TO SHIELD YOUR SYSTEM AGAINST POWER SURGES
Featuring 15KV anti-surge protection to shield your network from
lightning strikes and static electricity, the LAN Protect connector is designed
to give you a reliable networking experience. It's highlighted with a red LED
inside the RJ45 socket to show its functionality.

NEXT-GEN INTEL® WI-FI AC & BLUETOOTH
Use your LAN port for online gaming while using WiFi for other online
applications. This next-generation Intel® Wi-Fi / Bluetooth solution uses smart
MU-MIMO technology, delivering AC speeds up to 867Mbps without any cable
limitation.

MEMORY

UNMATCHED MEMORY PERFORMANCE
MSI motherboards are crammed with features to fuel your gaming rig's memory
with more speed, higher overclockability and increased stability.
- Optimal layout
- Steel Armor
- 100% compatibility
- XMP LED
ENHANCED STABILITY WITH OPTIMIZED MEMORY LAYOUT
Optimized traces and a fully isolated memory circuitry ensures perfect
stability and performance, so you never have to worry about your system crashing
during games.

DIGITALL MEMORY POWER DESIGN
An all-digital power design offers lower power consumption and precise
voltage delivery for enhanced efficiency for a non-stop gaming experience.

SHIELD YOUR MEMORY SIGNAL WITH STEEL ARMOR
Steel Armor protects your memory and memory slots from both physical damage
and electrical overcurrent by adding extra ground points. But it also ensures a
clean data signal for your memory by shielding it from electromagnetic
interference (EMI), for a smooth gaming experience.

MEMORY SPEED IMPACTS PERFORMANCE
The technical enhancements of DDR4 Boost allow for more stability at higher
memory speeds compared to other brands. Enjoy the additional boost in gaming
performance or when working with large video and photography files.

EASY XMP LED
The XMP LED highlights if your Extreme Memory Profile is active for the best
memory speed and stability.


EXTREME PERFORMANCE
DESIGNED FOR OVERCLOCKING
Combining industries best components with MSI’s top notch R&D design, you
can count on this motherboard to deliver world class performance. System tuning
and troubleshooting tools are at your disposal to push your system to new
heights.
- 14 PHASE DrMOS POWER DESIGN
- OC/TUNING OPTIONS
- LOAD-LINE-CALBRATION
USB
MAXIMIZE YOUR USB DEVICE PERFORMANCE
Transfer your favorite games, music and movies over USB faster than ever. MSI
offers a wide variety of options to connect and boost your USB 3.1 devices,
delivering lightning-fast transfer speeds up to 10Gb/s!
- Double bandwidth USB 3.1
- Reversible Type-C connector
- Front USB 3.1
- Boost your USB
SOFTWARE
APPS TO HELP YOU WIN
With years of experience in creating performance enhancing tools that are
easy to use, only the highest quality applications are at your disposal. Use
these tools to get the most out of your motherboard and achieve victory when
gaming.
- X-Boost
- Command Center
- Live Update
- RAMDisk
QUALITY & PROTECTION
BUILT ON EVERLASTING QUALITY
Using only the finest quality components and integrating the latest
technological innovations delivers the best possible gaming and professional
experience. Rigorous quality testing under the most extreme conditions ensures a
super reliable, high performance motherboard.
- M.2 SHIELD FROZR
- Steel Armor
- Military Class 6
- Gaming Certified
BIOS

A GAMERS' BIOS
We made sure our BIOS contains all the latest options and is easy to use for
everyone. The extensive features let you fine-tune your system to deliver
reliable maximum performance when gaming.
- Easy/advanced mode
- Convenient search
- Hardware monitor
- System saver
Specifications
Socket |
2066 |
CPU (Max
Support) |
X-Series |
Chipset |
Intel X299
Chipset |
DDR4
Memory |
(OC)/2933(OC)/2800(OC)/2667/2400/2133
MHz* |
|
Dual channel memory
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* |
Memory
Channel |
Quad |
DIMM
Slots |
8 |
Max Memory
(GB) |
128 |
PCI-Ex16 |
4 |
PCI-E
Gen |
Gen3 |
PCI-Ex1 |
1 |
SATAIII |
10 |
M.2
Slot |
3 |
U.2 |
1 |
RAID |
0/1/5/10 |
TPM
(header) |
1 |
LAN |
10/100/1000*2 |
USB 3.1 ports
(Front) |
1(Gen2, Type C),
4(Gen1, Type A) |
USB 3.1 ports
(Rear) |
1(Gen2, Type C),
1(Gen2, Type A), 6(Gen1, Type A) |
USB 2.0 ports
(Front) |
4 |
USB 2.0 ports
(Rear) |
2 |
Audio ports
(Rear) |
5+Optical
SPDIF |
Form
Factor |
E-ATX |
SLI |
Y |
CrossFire |
Y |