·         CPU

1.     Support for Intel^® Core™ X series processors in the LGA2066 package

2.     L3 cache varies with CPU

·         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 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules

7.     Support for Registered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx4/2Rx4 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)
* R-DIMM is only supported by BIOS version F3 and earlier versions.

8.     Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules

(Please refer "Memory Support List" for more information.)

·         Audio

1.     Realtek^® ALC1220 codec

2.     Support for Sound BlasterX 720°

3.     High Definition Audio

4.     2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

5.     Support for S/PDIF Out

·         LAN

1.     Intel^® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)

·         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 x16 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
See your optimal configuration by checking all boxes below

When using a 44 lane CPU (10-core or above):

∨: Installed, ╳: Not Installed.

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

∨: Installed, ╳: Not Installed.

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

∨: 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 "1-9 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*

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:

3.     4 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel

Chipset+Realtek^® USB 3.1 Gen 1 Hub:

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

Chipset:

5.     4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB headers

6.     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 digital LED strip header

9.     1 x digital LED strip power select jumper

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 (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only)

22.                                                1 x power button

23.                                                1 x OC button

24.                                                2 x temperature sensor headers

25.                                                1 x Clear CMOS jumper

·         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.     1 x RJ-45 port

6.     6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, Rear Speaker Out, Side 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.     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
ON/OFF Charge
Platform Power Management
RGB Fusion
Smart Backup
Smart Keyboard
Smart TimeLock
Smart HUD
System Information Viewer
USB Blocker
V-Tuner

2.     Support for Q-Flash

3.     Support for Xpress Install

·         Bundle Software

1.     Norton^® Internet Security (OEM version)

2.     cFosSpeed

·         Operating System

1.     Support for Windows 10 64-bit

·         Form Factor

1.     ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm