HUANANZHI X99-BD3 User Manual

Safety Precautions

ESD Warning: Components may be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Follow these precautions for successful computer assembly.

• Ensure all components are firmly connected. Loose connections may lead to failure in recognizing components or starting the computer.
• To prevent ESD damage, discharge your body static by touching other metal objects before handling the motherboard.
• Hold the motherboard by its edges. Do not touch sensitive components.
• When not installed, place the motherboard in an anti-static container or on an anti-static pad.
• Before powering on the computer, ensure all internal components are securely connected without loose screws or metal parts.
• Do not start the computer before installation is complete, as this may cause permanent damage or injury.
• For installation assistance, contact HUANANZHI customer service or email bussiness@huananzhi.com.
• Before installation or disassembly, switch off the power and unplug the power cable from the socket.
• Keep the motherboard away from moisture.
• Keep the user manual for future reference.
• Before plugging in the power supply, verify the socket provides the correct voltage.
• In case of liquid penetration, exposure to moisture, malfunction despite following instructions, accidental drops, or visible damage, have the motherboard checked by a service technician.

Packing List

Please confirm the motherboard packaging is intact. Contact us immediately if there is any damage or missing accessories.

• 1x HUANANZHI X99-BD3 Motherboard
• 2x SATA Data Cable
• 1x I/O Shield Back Plate
• 1x User Manual
• 1x Warranty Card

Brief Introduction & Features

CPU Support: Intel® LGA2011-3 Pin V3 Processors (Intel® Xeon™ E5 2678V3/2676V3/2673V3/2629V3/2649V3/2669V3/2696V3)

RAM Support: 4x DIMM slots, up to 128GB DDR3 memory. Supports 1866/1600/1333MHz Non-ECC and ECC memory. Features Quad-Channel Memory Architecture. Actual memory data rate depends on CPU type and DRAM module.

I/O Features:

• 4x SATA3.0 ports (up to 6GB/s transfer speed)
• 2x SATA2.0 ports (up to 3GB/s transfer speed)
• 6x USB2.0 interfaces
• 2x USB3.0 ports
• 1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet port

Audio: Realtek Audio Transcoder, Realtek 5.1 Channel High Fidelity Audio. Supports front and rear audio output, and microphone input.

Expansion Slots:

• 2x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
• 1x PCIe 2.0 x1 slot
• 1x PCIe 3.0 x4 slot
• 1x M.2 NVME PCIe 3.0 x4 (Key M) slot for 2242/2260/2280 SSDs
• 1x M.2 NGFF (SATA 3.0) slot for 2242/2260/2280 SSDs

Motherboard Diagram

The motherboard features the following key components:

• LGA2011-3 CPU Socket
• DDR3 DIMM Slots (x4)
• 8-pin CPU Power Connector
• 24-pin ATX Power Connector
• USB 2.0 headers (JUSB2.0)
• USB 3.0 headers (JUSB3.0)
• Gigabit Ethernet Port
• Audio Port (front panel header)
• PCI-E x4 Interface
• PCI-E x16 Interfaces (x2)
• M.2 NVME Interface
• M.2 NGFF Interface
• PCI-E x1 Interface
• 3-pin Fan Interfaces (x2)
• 4-pin Fan Interfaces (x2)
• SATA2.0 Ports
• SATA3.0 Ports
• Onboard Power Button
• Onboard Reset Button
• Power LED indicator
• HDD LED indicator
• POWER SW, RESET SW connectors

Rear I/O Panel

The rear I/O panel provides the following connectivity:

• USB 2.0 Ports (x3)
• USB 3.0 Ports (x1)
• LAN Port (RJ45)
• Audio Ports (Line In, Line Out, Microphone In)

LAN Port Status Table

Audio Port Configuration

The audio ports are configured as follows:

• Audio Port 1: Audio output/Front speaker output
• Audio Port 2: Audio input
• Audio Port 3: Microphone input

Installation and Settings

General Notice: Pin 1 is indicated by a '1' or a white bold line on the motherboard. Refer to diagrams for specific pinouts.

CMOS Clearing

A jumper (CLR_CMOS) is provided to clear the CMOS settings. Refer to the motherboard diagram for its location.

Front Audio Header (2-2)

Connects front panel audio ports. Pinout details are provided for MIC+, Ground, Vbias, AVCC, L/R outputs, and N.C. pins.

Expansion Ports (2-3)

Details pinouts for various expansion headers, including USB and general purpose connectors.

PCI Expansion Slots (2-4)

Illustrates the layout of PCI Express slots: PCIEx4, PCIEx16, and PCIEx1.

F_PANEL1 Boot Interface (2-5)

Provides pinout details for front panel connectors such as Power LED, HDD LED, Reset Switch, and Power Switch.

USB3.0 Interface (2-6)

Details the pinout for the USB 3.0 header, including VCC, D-, D+, Ground, and N.C. pins.

CPU Installation (2-7)

To properly install the CPU (LGA2011-3), align the CPU's starting points and golden triangle with the socket's indicators.

M.2 Interface Installation (2-8)

Steps for installing an M.2 module: Remove screw base, install screw base into M.2 slot, insert M.2 module at a 30-degree angle, and secure with the screw.

Memory Installation (2-9)

Steps for installing RAM modules: Pull memory slot clips outward, align memory strip with slot protrusion, press module into slot, and allow clips to snap into place.

Graphics Card Installation (2-10)

Steps for installing a graphics card: Remove chassis cover, open card slot retention clip, insert graphics card into the slot, ensure it clicks into place, secure with screws, and connect power cables.

Drivers Installation

Driver Listing

Intel Chip Information Installation

Navigate to Control Panel > System > Hardware > Device Manager. Right-click the hardware device and select 'Update driver'. Choose 'Not connected to Internet' and 'Manually installation'. Find the corresponding driver directory and select 'Next step'.

Audio Driver Installation

Before installing, identify the motherboard's audio chip model (refer to manual). Select the appropriate driver. For HD Audio series, run the installer (e.g., X99-BD3 AUDIO DRIVER/64bit_Win7_Win8_Win8.1.exe). Click 'next' and 'finished'. The system will restart to complete installation.

Audio Driver Uninstallation (HD Audio): In Windows, go to Settings > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. Select 'Realtek High Definition Audio Driver' and click 'add/remove'.

External Video Card Driver Installation

Run the driver installer (Setup.exe) and follow the on-screen prompts ('next', 'yes').

Network Driver Installation

Run the driver installer (e.g., X99-BD3 LAN DRIVER /Install_Win7 network card driver/Install_Win10 network card driver/setup.exe). Click 'next', 'installation', 'finished', and restart the computer. The system will automatically search for devices.

BIOS Settings

The CMOS SETUP utility stores system configuration data in the motherboard's CMOS SRAM, powered by a battery when the system is off. To enter the AMI BIOS CMOS SETUP main page, press the 'Delete/Del' key during POST (Power On Self Test). The warm boot key is 'F7'.

Menu Navigation: Options with a triangle symbol (▶) indicate sub-menus that will pop up when selected.

Main Menu Functions:

• Main: System Overview (displays date/time, HDD specs, monitor type).
• Advanced: Advanced Settings (BIOS special functions like virus alert, boot order).
• Chipset: Advanced Chipset Settings.
• Boot: Boot Settings (configure boot order and devices).
• Security: Security Settings (BIOS password protection).
• Save: Save Settings (save current configuration).
• Exit: Exit Options (load defaults, discard changes, exit without saving).