EVGA X299 Micro Ports
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) Port(s): Universal Serial Bus (USB) port for connecting USB 3.2 Gen 1 and older devices (5 Gb/s).
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB 3.1) Port(s): Universal Serial Bus (USB) port for connecting USB 3.2 Gen 2 and older devices (10 Gb/s).
USB 3.2 Type C Port(s): USB port for USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C devices (10 Gb/s)
Clear CMOS Switch: Resets CMOS / BIOS on the motherboard. WARNING: Do not press without consulting tech support!
Gigabit LAN Port (RJ-45): RJ-45 plug for connecting to a wired Local Area Network (LAN) via Ethernet at up to 1000 Mbps.
M.2 Key-E Vertical Header: M.2 connector built for use with a WiFi module. This M.2 port is not designed for storage devices.
Optical S/PDIF Out: Digital audio output port compatible with optical S/PDIF cables / devices (also called TOSLINK).
Audio Jacks: 3.5mm analog audio jacks for various input and output functions (see manual for more information).
For external connectivity it boasts six USB 3.0 ports and two USB 3.1, with one of those being a Type C port for the latest peripherals. Digital and analog audio are included too, along with Gb Ethernet and 802.11ac WiFi. Internally there are six SATA 6Gbps ports, one U.2 connector, and one M.2 slot for drives - as well as USB headers for front panel ports / devices. Three PCI-Express 3.0 x16 size slots are present, with two running at x16 speed and one at x4 (or x16, x8, and x4 on CPUs with fewer PCI-E lanes).
Please note that only normal DIMMs (not RDIMMs) are supported by the X299 Micro, hence the 64GB memory limit. Also, the PCI-Express slot speeds depend on the processor installed. Lower-end chips have fewer PCI-E lanes, so if you plan on using a lot of expansion cards please check with our consultants to make sure you get a CPU that will support everything you need.
This is an excellent MicroATX motherboard. This means it is a bit smaller than standard ATX motherboards so it can fit in a smaller case. However, this also means that it has a few less PCI-E expansion slots. So if you would like the capability to add more expansion cards (Firewire card, USB, RAID controller, or additional video cards) in the future, you may want to consider a standard ATX motherboard instead. The Gigabyte X299 AORUS 7 ATX motherboard also has 8 RAM slots for extra RAM expansion in the future, vs. 4 RAM slots on this motherboard.
Model: EVGA 131-SX-E295-KR
Specifications
| Socket | 2066 |
| CPU Compatibility | SkyLake-X |
| Form Factor | MicroATX |
| Chipset Manufacturer | Intel |
| Chipset | X299 |
| Network Connectivity | Gigabit Networking + 802.11 A/B/G/N/AC |
| Network Controller | Intel i219v |
| Audio Controller | Onboard Realtek ALC1150 |
| Cooling System | Heatsink |
| Color | Black |
Memory Support | |
| Type | DDR4 |
| Maximum Speed | 2666 MHz |
| Number of Slots | 4 |
| Maximum Size per Slot | 16 GB |
| Maximum Amount Supported | 64 GB |
External Connections | |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) | 6 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB 3.1) | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Type C | 1 |
| Audio Out | Surround Sound (7.1) |
| Audio In | Line-In/Microphone |
| S/PDIF | Optical |
| LAN (RJ45) | 1 |
| Wireless Antenna Port | Yes |
Internal Connections | |
| USB 2.0 | 2 (providing 4 ports) |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) | 1 |
| SATA III 6.0Gbps | 6 |
| M.2 Connector | 1 |
| M.2 Support | 80mm (supports Optane) |
| U.2 Connector | 1 |
Expansion Slots | |
| Slot 1 | PCI Express 3.0 x16 |
| Slot 2 | Slot not available on this board |
| Slot 3 | PCI Express 3.0 x16 |
| Slot 4 | PCI Express 3.0 x4 in a x16 size |
Additional Information | |
| SLI Compatible | Yes |
| Crossfire Compatible | Yes |
| RAID Support | 0/1/5/10 |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Dual GPU Slot Spacing | 2-Slot |
BIOS Features | |
| UEFI BIOS | Yes |
| EZ Flash | Yes |
| OC Profiles | Yes |
