MSI X99s Gaming 7 Manual

							
GA-X99-Gaming 7 
WIFI
Users Manual
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							Aug. 15, 2014
Motherboard
GA-X99-Gaming 7 WIFI
MotherboardGA-X99-Gaming 7 WIFI
Aug. 15, 2014 
Wireless Module Country Approvals:
See the latest safety and regulatory documents at GIGABYTEs website.  
						

							 
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In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the fol\
lowing types of docu-
mentations:
 0084For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide inclu\
ded with the product.
 0084For detailed product information, carefully read the Users Manual.
For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www
Identifying 
The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: REV
means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard rev\
ision before updating
motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.
Example:  
						

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Table of Contents
Box Contents ....................................................................................................\
...............6
Optional Items ....................................................................................................\
.............6
GA-X99-Gaming 7 WIFI Motherboard Layout ................................................................7
GA-X99-Gaming 7 WIFI Motherboard Block Diagram ....................................................8
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ........................................................................\
.............9
1-1   Installation Precautions ...................................................................................9
1-2	 Product	Specifications ...................................................................................10
1-3  Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler...............................................................13
1-3-1  Installing the CPU ..................................................................................................13
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ......................................................................................15
1- 4 Installing the Memory ....................................................................................16
1- 4-1	 4	Channel	Memory	Configuration..........................................................................16
1- 4-2  Installing a Memory ................................................................................................17
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card .........................................................................18
1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™	Configuration .............................19
1-7  Back Panel Connectors .................................................................................21
1-8 Installing the I/O Shield ..................................................................................23
1-9 Onboard Buttons, Switches, and LEDs .........................................................24
1-10	 Changing	the	Operational	Amplifier ..............................................................26
1-11  Internal Connectors .......................................................................................27
Chapter 2  BIOS Setup ........................................................................\
..........................39
2-1  Startup Screen ...............................................................................................40
2-2  The Main Menu ..............................................................................................41
2 - 3 M . I .T. ..............................................................................................................44
2-4   System Information ........................................................................................56
2-5  BIOS Features ...............................................................................................57
2-6 Peripherals .....................................................................................................60
2-7 Chipset .......................................................................................................\
....62
2-8   Power Management .......................................................................................65
2-9  Save & Exit ....................................................................................................67
Chapter	3	 Configuring	SATA	Hard	Drive(s) ..................................................................69
3-1	 Configuring	SATA	Controllers ........................................................................69
3-2  Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System .....................81  
						

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Chapter 4 Drivers Installation ........................................................................\
...............85
4-1  Chipset Drivers ..............................................................................................85
4-2  Application Software ......................................................................................86
4-3 Information ........................................................................\
.............................86
Chapter 5  Unique Features........................................................................\
...................87
5-1 BIOS Update Utilities .....................................................................................87
5-1-1  Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility ...........................................................87
5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility ...........................................................90
5-1-3  Using Q-Flash Plus ........................................................................\
........................91
5-2  APP Center ........................................................................\
............................92
5 - 2 -1 E a s yTu n e ................................................................................................................93
5-2-2  System Information Viewer ........................................................................\
...........94
5-2-3  EZ Setup ........................................................................\
.......................................95
5-2- 4 Fast Boot ........................................................................\
.......................................98
5-2-5 Smart TimeLock ....................................................................................................99
5-2- 6  Smart Recovery 2 ...............................................................................................100
5-2-7 USB Blocker ........................................................................\
.................................102
5-2-8 Ambient LED ........................................................................................................103
5-2-9  V-Tuner ........................................................................\
.........................................104
5-2-10  Smart Switch ........................................................................\
................................105
5-2-11 Cloud Station Server........................................................................\
...................106
5-2-12 Game Controller ...................................................................................................112
Chapter 6  Appendix ........................................................................\
............................113
6-1 Qualcomm® Atheros Killer Network Manager ..............................................113
6-2	 Configuring	Audio	Input	and	Output .............................................................114
6-2-1	 Configuring	2/5.1-Channel	Audio ........................................................................114
6-2-2  Creative Software Suite .......................................................................................114
6-2-3	 Configuring	S/PDIF	Out ........................................................................\
...............118
6-2- 4	 Configuring	Audio	Recording  ........................................................................\
......119
6-2-5  Using the Sound Recorder ..................................................................................121
6-3 Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................122
6-3-1  Frequently Asked Questions ........................................................................\
.......122
6-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure .................................................................................123
6- 4  Debug LED Codes .......................................................................................125
Regulatory Statements ...........................................................................................129
Contact Us ..............................................................................................................135  
						

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Box Contents
 5GA-X99-Gaming 7 WIFI motherboard
 5Motherboard driver disk
 5Wireless module driver disk
 5User's Manual
 5Quick Installation Guide
 5Six SATA cables
 5One	1	to	3	power	cable	(2x4	ATX	12V)
 5I/O Shield
 5One 2-Way SLI bridge connector
 5Two	3-Way	SLI	bridge	connectors	(GC-3SLI-X99	and	GC-3SLI)
 5One 4-Way SLI bridge connector
 5One 2-Way CrossFire bridge connector
 5One antenna
Optional Items
 †2-port	USB	2.0	bracket	(Part	No.	12CR1-1UB030-6*R)
 †eSATA	bracket	(Part	No.	12CF1-3SATPW-4*R)
 †3.5"	Front	Panel	with	2	USB	3.0/2.0	ports	(Part	No.	12CR1-FPX582-2*R)
   The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you 
obtain. The box contents are subject to change without notice.  
						

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GA-X99-Gaming 7 WIFI Motherboard Layout
(Note)		 For	debug	code	information,	please	refer	to	Chapter	6.
KB_MS_USB
FBIOS_LED
LED_CON1
LED_CON2
Wi-Fi Module
HS
R_USB30
USB30_LAN2
USB30_LAN1
CPU_FAN
LGA2011-3
AT XAUDIO
ANTENNA_BRACKET
DDR4_8_2D
DDR4_1_1A
DDR4_7_1D
DDR4_2_2A
DDR4_6_2C
DDR4_3_1B
DDR4_5_1C
DDR4_4_2B
B AT
ATX_12V_2X4
Intel® X99
CLR_CMOS
M_BIOSB_BIOS
PCIE_5
Intel® GbE LAN
Renesas
®
uPD720210
Renesas
®
uPD720210
CAP_SWPCIE_4
PCIE_2
PCIE_1
PCIE_3
PCIE_6
PCIE_7
CPU_OPT
M2_10GM2_WIFI
Qualcomm® Atheros Killer E2201 LAN
Creative® Sound Core 3D
TI Burr Brown®OPA2134
GA-X99-Gaming 7 WIFI
F_PANELF_USB30_2F_USB30_1F_USB1SYS_FAN1SYS_FAN2SYS_FAN3THB_CF_USB2System Temperature Sensor 1System Temperature Sensor 2
F_AUDIO
iTE® Super I/O
CMOS_SW
RST_SW
DTBSB
PW_SW
BIOS_SW
ATX4P
S ATA 3
sSATA3
321
540
3120
SATA_EXPRESS
MBIOS_LEDBBIOS_LED
Debug LED
	(Note)
6080  
						

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GA-X99-Gaming 7 WIFI Motherboard Block Diagram
For	detailed	product	information/limitation(s),	refer	to	"1-2	Product	Specifications."
iTE® Super I/OPS/2 KB/Mouse
LGA2011-3 
CPU
Intel® X99
PCIe CLK(100	MHz)
CPU	CLK+/-	(100	MHz)
1 PCI Express x162 PCI Express x8
1 PCI Express x81 PCI Express x16
DDR4	2133/1866/1600/1333	MHz
PCI Express BusDMI 2.0
x16x16
x8x16
LPC 
Bus
Switch
or
Center/Subwoofer 
Speaker Out
Line OutMIC/Line InS/PDIF Out
Headphone/Speaker Out
Rear Speaker Out
Creative® Sound Core 3D
PCIe CLK(100	MHz)
PCI Express Busx1x1
LAN1
RJ45
Qualcomm® Atheros Killer E2201 LAN
LAN2
RJ45
Intel® GbELAN
M.2 Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Module
3 PCI Express x1
x1x1x1x1
6 USB 2.0/1.1
4 USB 3.0/2.0
4 USB 3.0/2.0
4 USB 3.0/2.0
4 SATA 6Gb/s
4 SATA 6Gb/s
Dual BIOSSATA Express
M.2
or
orSwitch
Renesas® uPD720210 Hub
Renesas® uPD720210 Hub
2 SATA 6Gb/s
4 Channel Memory  
						

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1-1 Installation Precautions
The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become 
damaged	 as	a	result	 of	electrostatic	 discharge	(ESD).	Prior	to	installation,	 carefully	read	the	user's	
manual and follow these procedures:
 •Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherb\
oard.
 •Prior	 to	installation,	 do	not	 remove	 or	break	 motherboard	 S/N	(Serial	 Number)	 sticker	or	
warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.
 •Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before 
installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.
 •When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make 
sure they are connected tightly and securely.
 •When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connect\
ors.
 •It	is	 best	 to	wear	 an	electrostatic	 discharge	(ESD)	wrist	strap	 when	 handling	 electronic	 com-
ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep 
your	hands	dry	and	first	touch	a	metal	object	to	eliminate	static	electricity.
 •Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an 
electrostatic shielding container.
 •Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power supply 
has been turned off.
 •Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to 
the local voltage standard.
 •Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware 
components are connected. 
 •To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the 
motherboard circuit or its components.
 •Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or 
within the computer casing.
 •Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.
 •Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment.
 •Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system 
components as well as physical harm to the user.
 •If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the 
product,	please	consult	a	certified	computer	technician.
Chapter 1  Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation  
						

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1-2	 Product	Specifications
CPU ŠSupport for Intel® Core™ i7 processors in the LGA2011-3 package(Go	to	GIGABYTE's	website	for	the	latest	CPU	support	list.) ŠL3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset ŠIntel® X99 Express Chipset
Memory Š8 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB of system memory*		
Due	 to	a	Windows	 32-bit	operating	 system	limitation,	 when	more	than	4	GB	 of	physical 	memory	 is	installed,	 the	actual	 memory	 size	displayed	 will	be	less	 than	 the	size	 of	the physical memory installed. Š4 channel memory architecture ŠSupport	for	DDR4	2133/1866/1600/1333	MHz	memory	modules ŠSupport for non-ECC memory modules ŠSupport	for	Extreme	Memory	Profile	(XMP)	memory	modules ŠSupport	for	RDIMM	1Rx8	memory	modules	(operate	in	non-ECC	mode)(Go	to	GIGABYTE's	 website	for	the	 latest	 supported	 memory	speeds	and	memory 	modules.)
Audio ŠCreative® Sound Core 3D chip ŠSupport for Sound Blaster Recon3Di ŠTI Burr Brown®	OPA2134	operational	amplifier ŠHigh	Definition	 Audio Š2/5.1-channel ŠSupport for S/PDIF Out
LAN Š1 x Qualcomm®	Atheros	Killer	E2201	chip	(10/100/1000	Mbit)	(LAN1) Š1 x Intel®	GbE	LAN	phy	(10/100/1000	Mbit)	(LAN2)
Wireless Communication Module
 ŠWi-Fi	802.11	a/b/g/n/ac,	supporting	2.4/5	GHz	Dual-Band ŠBluetooth 4.0, 3.0+HS, 2.1+EDR ŠSupport for 11ac wireless standard and up to 867 Mbps data rate*	 Actual	data	rate	may	vary	depending	on	environment	and	equipment.
Expansion Slots Š2	x	PCI	Express	x16	slots,	running	at	x16	(PCIE_1,	PCIE_2)*	 	
For	 optimum	 performance,	 if	only	 one	PCI	Express	 graphics	 card	is	to	 be	 installed,	be sure to install it in the PCIE_1 slot; if you are installing two PCI Express graphics cards, it is recommended that you install them in the PCIE_1 and PCIE_2 \
slots. Š2	x	PCI	Express	x16	slots,	running	at	x8	(PCIE_3,	PCIE_4)*		
The	 PCIE_4	 slot	shares	 bandwidth	 with	the	PCIE_1	 slot.	When	 the	PCIE_4	 slot	is	populated, the PCIE_1 slot will operate at up to x8 mode.*		
When	 an	i7-5820K	 CPU	is	 installed,	 the	PCIE_2	 slot	operates	 at	up	 to	x8	 mode	 and	the PCIE_3 operates at up to x4 mode.(All	PCI	Express	x16	slots	conform	to	PCI	Express	3.0	standard.) Š3 x PCI Express x1 slots(The	PCI	Express	x1	slots	conform	to	PCI	Express	2.0	standard.) Š1	x	M.2	Socket	1	connector	for	the	wireless	communication	module	(M2_WIFI)
Multi-Graphics Technology ŠSupport for 4-Way/3-Way/2-Way AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ technology*		
The	 4-Way	 NVIDIA® SLI™	configuration	 is	not	 supported	 when	an	i7-5820K	 CPU	is	installed.	 To	set	 up	a	3-Way	 SLI	configuration,	 refer	to	"1-6	 Setting	 up	AMD	 CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™	Configuration."
Storage Interface ŠChipset:-		
1	x	M.2	Socket	3	 connector	(M2_10G)	(Socket	3,	M	key,	type	2260/2280	SATA	and	PCIe	x2/x1	SSD	support)- 1 x SATA Express connector-	 6	x	SATA 	6Gb/s	connectors	(SATA3	0~5)
Hardware Installation