Description

• CPU
  1. Support for Intel^® Core™ X series processors in the LGA2066 package
  2. L3 cache varies with CPU

  (Please refer “CPU Support List” for more information.)

• Chipset
  1. Intel^® X299 Express Chipset
• Memory
  1. 8 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB of system memory.
     * Support for up to 512 GB of system memory when using Registered DIMMs.
     * Supported when using a 44-lane or 28-lane CPU (6-core or above).
  2. 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory.
     * Supported when using a 16-lane CPU (4-core).
  3. 4 channel memory architecture.
     * Supported when using a 44-lane or 28-lane CPU (6-core or above).
  4. Dual channel memory architecture.
     Supported when using a 16-lane CPU (4-core).
  5. Support for DDR4 4400(O.C.) / 4333(O.C.) / 4266(O.C.) / 4133(O.C.) / 4000(O.C.) / 3866(O.C.) / 3800(O.C.) / 3733(O.C.) / 3666(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3466(O.C.) / 3400(O.C.) / 3333(O.C.) / 3300(O.C.) / 3200(O.C.) / 3000(O.C.) / 2800(O.C.) / 2666(O.C.) / 2400 / 2133 MHz memory modules
  6. Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM memory modules
  7. Support for Registered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx4/2Rx4 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)
  8. Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules

  (Please refer “Memory Support List” for more information.)

• Audio
  1. Realtek^® ALC1220 codec
  2. ES9018Q2C chip
  3. Support for Sound BlasterX 720°
  4. High Definition Audio
  5. 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
  6. Support for S/PDIF Out
• LAN
  1. 1 x Intel^® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) (LAN1)
  2. 1 x Rivet Networks Killer™ E2500 LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) (LAN2)
• Wireless Communication module
  1. Killer™ Wireless-AC 1535
  2. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band
  3. Bluetooth 4.1
  4. Support for 11ac wireless standard and up to 867 Mbps data rate
     * Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.
• Expansion Slots
  1. 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x16 (PCIEX16_1, PCIEX16_2)
  2. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (PCIEX8)
  3. 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x4 (PCIEX4_1, PCIEX4_2)
     (All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
     * The PCIEX4_1 slot shares bandwidth with the M2M_32G connector. The PCIEX4_1 slot becomes unavailable when a device is installed in the M2M_32G connector.
     * Refer to “1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA^® SLI™ Configuration,” for the installation notices for the PCI Express x16 slots.

  X299 PCIE OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE TOOL
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  When using a 44 lane CPU (10-core or above):

  	1-Way	2-Way	3-Way
  PCIEX16_1	∨(x16)	∨(x16)	∨(x16)
  PCIEX16_2	╳	∨(x16)	∨(x16)
  PCIEX8	╳	╳	∨(x8)

  ∨: Installed, ╳: Not Installed.

  When using a 28 lane CPU (6-core or above):

  	1-Way	2-Way	3-Way
  PCIEX16_1	∨(x16)	∨(x16)	∨(x8)
  PCIEX16_2	╳	∨(x8)	∨(x8)
  PCIEX8	╳	╳	∨(x8)

  ∨: Installed, ╳: Not Installed.

  When using a 16 lane CPU (4-core):

  	1-Way	2-Way*
  PCIEX16_1	∨(x8)	∨(x8)
  PCIEX16_2	╳	∨(x4)
  PCIEX8	╳	╳

  ∨: Installed, ╳: Not Installed.
  * Supports the CrossFire technology only.

• Storage Interface
  Chipset:

  1. 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_32G)
  2. 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_32G)
  3. 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_32G)
  4. 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
  5. Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
     * The M2M_32G connector must work with an Intel^® VROC Upgrade Key to support RAID configuration.
     * Refer to “1-10 Internal Connectors,” for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA connectors.

  Intel^® Optane™ Memory Ready
  Intel^® VROC ready

• Multi-Graphics Technology
  1. Support for NVIDIA^® Quad-GPU SLI™ and 3-Way* /2-Way NVIDIA^® SLI™ technologies
     * Supported when using a 44-lane or 28-lane CPU.
  2. Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 3-Way* /2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies
     * Supported when using a 44-lane or 28-lane CPU.
• USB
  Chipset+2 ASMedia^® USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controllers:

  1. 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port available through the internal USB header
  2. 1 x USB Type-C™ port on the back panel, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support

  Chipset+Realtek^® USB 3.1 Gen 2 Hub:

  1. 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel

  Chipset+Realtek^® USB 3.1 Gen 1 Hub:

  1. 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the back panel

  Chipset:

  1. 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB headers
  2. 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers
• Internal I/O Connectors
  1. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
  2. 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
  3. 1 x CPU fan header
  4. 1 x water cooling CPU fan header
  5. 4 x system fan headers
  6. 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header
  7. 1 x 3 Amp fan/water cooling pump header
  8. 1 x I/O shield audio LED power connector
  9. 1 x digital LED strip extension cable header
  10. 2 x RGB (RGBW) LED strip extension cable headers
  11. 3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
  12. 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
  13. 1 x Intel® VROC Upgrade Key header
  14. 1 x front panel header
  15. 1 x front panel audio header
  16. 1 x S/PDIF Out header
  17. 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 header
  18. 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 headers
  19. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
  20. 1 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connector
  21. 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2×6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only)
  22. 1 x power button
  23. 1 x reset button
  24. 1 x Clear CMOS button
  25. 1 x ECO button
  26. 1 x OC button
  27. 2 x temperature sensor headers
• Back Panel Connectors
  1. 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
  2. 1 x USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support
  3. 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
  4. 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
  5. 2 x RJ-45 ports
  6. 2 x MMCX antenna connectors (2T2R)
  7. 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
  8. 5 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, Rear Speaker Out, Line In, Line Out, Mic In)
• I/O Controller
  1. iTE^® I/O Controller Chip
• H/W Monitoring
  1. Voltage detection
  2. Temperature detection
  3. Fan speed detection
  4. Water cooling flow rate detection
  5. Overheating warning
  6. Fan fail warning
  7. Fan speed control
     * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install.
• BIOS
  1. 2 x 128 Mbit flash
  2. Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
  3. Support for DualBIOS™
  4. Support for Q-Flash Plus
     * The USB flash drive used must be a USB 2.0 flash drive.
  5. PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
• Unique Features
  1. Support for APP Center
     * Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.
     3D OSD
     @BIOS
     AutoGreen
     BIOS Setup
     Color Temperature
     Cloud Station
     EasyTune
     Easy RAID
     Fast Boot
     Game Boost
     GIGABYTE HW OC APP
     ON/OFF Charge
     Platform Power Management
     RGB Fusion
     Smart Backup
     Smart Keyboard
     Smart TimeLock
     Smart HUD
     System Information Viewer
     USB Blocker
     USB DAC-UP 2
     V-Tuner
  2. Support for Q-Flash
  3. Support for Xpress Install
• Bundle Software
  1. Norton^® Internet Security (OEM version)
• Operating System
  1. Support for Windows 10 64-bit
• Form Factor
  1. ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm
• Remark
  1. Due to different Linux support condition provided by chipset vendors, please download Linux driver from chipset vendors’ website or 3rd party website.
  2. Most hardware/software vendors may no longer offer drivers to support Win9X/ME/2000/XP. If drivers are available from the vendors, we will update them on the GIGABYTE website.