MSI Creator X299 E-ATX Gaming Motherboard

Model
Brand MSI
Model Creator X299
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type LGA 2066
CPU Type Supports Intel Core X-series 10000/9000/78xx (above) processors for socket LGA2066
Chipsets
Chipset Intel X299
Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset None
Memory
Number of Memory Slots 8x288pin (DDR4)
Memory Standard Support DDR4 4266+(OC)/ 4133(OC)/ 4000(OC)/ 3866(OC)/ 3733(OC)/3600(OC)/ 3466(OC)/ 3400(OC)/ 3333(OC)/ 3300(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2933/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133
Maximum Memory Supported 256GB
Channel Supported Quad Channel
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 3.0 x16 4 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
Support x8/x8/x16/x8 and x16/x0/x16/x8 modes with the 48-lane CPU.
Support x8/x8/x16/x8 and x16/x0/x16/x8 modes with the 44-lane CPU.*
Support x8/x8/x8/x0 and x16/x0/x8/x0 modes with the 28-lane CPU.**

* The PCI_E4 slot will run 3.0 x4 speed with 44-lane CPU when installing M.2 PCIe device into M2_3 slot.
** The PCI_E4 slot is unavailable with 28-lane CPU.
Storage Devices
SATA 6Gb/s 8 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 Intel X299 Chipset
1 x M.2 slots (Key M)
– Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices
– Intel Rapid Start Technology
– Intel Optane Memory Ready
1 x U.2 port, supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe storage
– Supports Intel Smart Response Technology

Intel CPU
2 x M.2 slots (M2_2 & M2_3, Key M)
– Support up to PCIe 3.0 x4, 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices*

* M2_3 slot is unavailable with 28-lane CPU.
Intel Optane Ready Yes
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 AQUANTIA AQC107
Second LAN Chipset Intel I219V
Max LAN Speed 10Gbps + 10/100/1000Mbps
Wireless LAN Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200
Supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, MU-MINO Rx, 2.4-5 GHz (160 MHz) up to 2.4 Gbps
The Wireless module is pre-install in the M2_4 (Key-E) slot

* Only support windows 10 64-bit
Bluetooth Supports Bluetooth 5
Rear Panel Ports
Back I/O Ports 1 x Clear CMOS Button
1 x Flash BIOS Button
1 x Wireless / Bluetooth Module
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port
2 x USB 2.0 Type-A ports
7 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A ports
2 x LAN (RJ45) ports
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 20G Type-C port
5 x OFC audio jacks
1 x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector
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
4 x 4-pin system fan connectors
2 x 4-pin extend system fan connectors
1 x 4-pin water-pump fan connector
1 x 3-pin Water Flow connector
1 x Front panel audio connector
2 x System panel connectors
1 x TPM module connector
1 x Chassis Intrusion connector
1 x 2-pin Thermal Sensors connector
1 x Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector
1 x Virtual RAID on CPU connector
Physical Spec
Form Factor Extended ATX
Dimensions (W x L) 12.0″ x 10.7″
Power Pin 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
3 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
1 x flat 4-pin ATX 12V power connector (Provides additional power for PCIe x16 slots)
Features
Features Supports Intel Core X-series Processors 10000/9000/78xx (above)series for LGA2066 Socket

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Supports DDR4 Memory, 8 DIMMs, Quad Channel Max Frequency DDR4-4266+(OC)

More Powerful than Enough: dedicate 12 phases 90A digital power to CPU, with all aluminum design

More Efficency for Data Transfer: 10G LAN + Intel Gigabit LAN with Intel WIFI 6 and bandwidth management

More Compatibility for Storage: 7 x Turbo M.2 with M.2 XPANDER-AERO, 1 x Turbo U.2

More Flexibility for Temperature Control: Full fan control with 8 PWM fan headers and 1 dedicated thermal sensor

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Lightning USB 20G: Powered by ASMedia ASM3242 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 controller, offers the fastest USB speeds with stability

M.2 Shield Frozr: Strengthened built-in M.2 thermal solution. Keeps M.2 safer and faster

Core Boost: With premium layout and full digital power design to support more cores and provide better performance

Triple 8-Pin Power Supply: By providing triple 8-pin connectors to ensure adequate power supply to unleash ultimate multi-core CPU performance

Mystic Light: 16.8 million colors / 29 effects controlled in one click. Mystic Light Extension supports RGB, Raibow and Corsair LED strip

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Audio Boost 4 with Nahimic: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality

DDR4 Boost with Steel Armor: Fully isolated, shielded and optimized DDR4 PCB design to give your DDR4 memory a performance boost

Multi-GPU: With Steel Armor PCI-E slots. Supports up to 4-Way NVIDIA SLI & 4-Way AMD Crossfire

THUNDERBOL3: Exclusive expansion card offering dual DisplayPort and dual Thunderbolt 3 for the full 4K video experience