Model

Brand

MSI

Model

X299 GAMING M7 ACK

Supported CPU

CPU Socket Type

LGA 2066

CPU Type

Core X series (LGA2066)

Chipsets

Chipset

Intel X299

Onboard Video

Onboard Video Chipset

Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic

Memory

Number of Memory Slots

8×288pin

Memory Standard

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)/ 2800(OC)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133

Maximum Memory Supported

128GB

Channel Supported

Quad channel memory architecture with the CPU that supports up to 4-channels DDR4**
Dual channel memory architecture with the CPU that supports up to 2-channels DDR4**
** Please refer the DIMM Slots section for more details.

Expansion Slots

PCI Express 3.0 x16

4 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
– Support x16/ x4/ x16/ x8 mode with the 44-lane CPU.
– Support x16/ x4/ x8/ x0,x8/ x4/ x8/ x8 modes with the 28-lane CPU.
– Support x8/ x0/ x8/ x0, x8/ x4/ x4/ x0 modes with the 16-lane CPU.

PCI Express x1

2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots

* Please refer to manual for PCIe 3.0 bandwidth table.

Storage Devices

SATA 6Gb/s

8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*

M.2

2 x M.2 slots (Key M)*
– Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s
– M2_1 slot supports 2242/ 2260 /2280 storage devices
– M2_2 slot supports 2242/ 2260 /2280/ 22110 storage devices
– Intel Optane Memory Ready**
1 x U.2 port *
– Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe storage

* M.2 slots, U.2 port and SATA ports share the same bandwidth.
** Please refer to manual for Intel Optane Memory Configuration.

SATA RAID

0/1/5/10

Onboard Audio

Audio Chipset

Dual Realtek ALC1220 Codec

Audio Channels

7.1 Channels

Onboard LAN

LAN Chipset

Killer E2500

Max LAN Speed

10/100/1000Mbps

Wireless LAN

Killer Wireless-AC 1535 module
– The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M2_3 (Key-E) slot.
– Supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz) up to 867 Mbps speed.

Bluetooth

Supports Bluetooth 4.1

Rear Panel Ports

PS/2

1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port

RJ45

1 x RJ45

USB 3.1

4 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A ports
1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A port
1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port

USB 1.1/2.0

3 x USB 2.0 Type-A ports

S/PDIF Out

1 x Optical

Audio Ports

5 Ports

Antenna Connectors

2 x Wi-Fi Antenna connectors (optional)

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
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 Virtual RAID on CPU 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 2-Digit Debug Code LED

Physical Spec

Form Factor

ATX

Dimensions (W x L)

12.0″ x 9.6″

Power Pin

1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector

Features

Features

Supports New Intel Core X-series Processor Family for LGA 2066 socket

Supports DDR4-4266+(OC) Memory.

M.2 SHIELD FROZR: Strengthened built-in M.2 thermal solution. Keeps M.2 safer and faster.

3D Printing Support: Modify and customize your system with the use of special 3D screws.

Mystic Light: Personalize your PC with 16.8 million colors / 17 effects controlled in one click with the Mystic Light APP or a mobile device.

Audio Boost 4 PRO: Isolated audio with 2x audio processors & Nahimic 2+ for the most immersive gaming experience.

Killer DoubleShot PRO: Delivers industry-leading speed using Killer’s Lag and Latency Reduction Technology via both Killer Ethernet and WIFI.

Designed for Extreme Performance: TURBO SOCKET with GAME BOOST, DIGITALL POWER Design.

Lightning Fast Game experience: TWIN TURBO M.2 and Intel Optane Memory Ready, Turbo U.2, LIGHTNING USB 3.1 GEN2.

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 3-Way NVIDIA SLI & 3-Way AMD Crossfire.

SYSTEM SAVER: 3 easy to use options to successfully boot your system again.