HUANANZHI X58-RX2.0 User Manual

Safety Precautions

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Protection: Products can be damaged by ESD. To prevent damage, discharge your body static by touching metal objects before handling the motherboard. Hold the motherboard by its edges, avoiding contact with sensitive components. Store the motherboard in an anti-static container or pad when not in use.

Installation Safety: Ensure all internal computer parts are firmly connected without loose screws or metal components before powering on. Do not start the computer before installation is complete, as this may cause permanent damage or injury.

Support: For installation assistance, contact HUANANZHI after-sales customer service or email business@huananzhi.com for technical support.

Power Off: Always switch off the power and unplug the power cable before installation or disassembly.

Environmental: Keep the motherboard away from moisture. Keep this user manual for future reference.

Power Socket: Ensure the power socket provides the corresponding voltage before plugging in the power supply.

Service Conditions: Have the motherboard checked by a service technician if:

• Liquid penetrates the computer.
• Motherboard is exposed to moisture.
• Motherboard does not work as per instructions.
• Motherboard is physically damaged (e.g., dropped).
• Motherboard shows clear signs of damage.

Packing Contents

Please verify the motherboard packaging upon purchase. Contact customer service for any damage or missing accessories.

• HUANANZHI X58-RX2.0 Motherboard
• SATA data cable
• I/O shield back plate
• Warranty card

Brief Introduction

This section outlines the key features of the HUANANZHI X58-RX2.0 motherboard.

Key Features:

• CPU Socket: Intel LGA (Supports Intel Xeon and Intel Core processors)
• RAM Support: DIMM slots supporting DDR memory. Features a Two-Channel Memory Architecture.
• I/O Ports: Multiple SATA ports with high transfer speeds. Multiple USB ports. PS/2 port for mouse and keyboard. RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet network interface.
• Audio: Realtek Audio Transcoder, supporting Realtek High Fidelity Audio. Includes front and rear audio outputs and microphone input.
• Expansion Slots: PCIe slots for graphics cards and other expansion cards.

Motherboard Diagram

This section describes the physical layout of the motherboard.

Key Components and Connectors:

• CPU Socket: LGA socket for CPU installation.
• DDR* Slot(s): Slots for installing RAM modules.
• SATA Ports: Connectors for storage devices (HDDs, SSDs).
• PCI-E X Slots: Expansion slots, typically for graphics cards (PCIe x16) and other peripherals (PCIe x1).
• Fan Interface: Headers for connecting CPU and system fans.
• Power Supply Connectors: ATX power connectors (e.g., 24-pin ATX, 8-pin CPU power).
• Front Panel Connectors (F_PANEL): Headers for the computer case's power button, reset button, power LED, and HDD LED. Pinout details include: POWER LED+, POWER LED-, HDD LED+, HDD LED-, RESET SW, POWER SW.
• USB Headers: Connectors for front panel USB ports (USB 2.0 and USB 3.0). Pinouts include VCC (Power), USB_RX_DN (Data-), USB_RX_DP (Data+), Ground, and KEY (a missing pin for orientation).
• Audio Header (JAUDIO): Connector for front panel audio ports. Pinout includes MIC+, Ground, Vbias, AuD_Vcc(AVCC), L_R_Out, R_Out Back, N.C, Key, L_L_Out, L_Out Back.

Rear I/O Panel

This section details the ports available on the back of the motherboard.

Rear I/O Ports:

• PS/2 Mouse and Keyboard Port
• USB Ports (Multiple)
• RJ45 LAN Port (Gigabit Ethernet)
• Audio Ports: Microphone input, Line-out/Front speaker output.

LAN Port Status Table:

Audio Port Configuration:

Details the function of each audio jack:

• Audio Input: Microphone input.
• Audio Output/Front speaker output: Connects to speakers or headphones.

Installation and Settings

This section provides guidance on installing components and configuring settings.

Clear CMOS Jumper (CLR-CMOS)

A jumper used to reset BIOS settings to default values. Typically involves moving the jumper to a specific position (e.g., pins 2-3) for a few seconds while the system is powered off and unplugged, then returning it to its original position (pins 1-2).

Front Audio Output Ports

Pinout for the front panel audio header:

• MIC+ (Microphone input +)
• Ground
• Vbias (Bias voltage for microphone)
• AuD_Vcc (AVCC) (Analog power supply)
• L_R_Out (Right channel audio output)
• R_Out Back (Rear right channel audio output)
• N.C (Not Connected)
• Key (Missing pin for orientation)
• L_L_Out (Left channel audio output)
• L_Out Back (Rear left channel audio output)

Expansion Ports

PCIe Expansion Slot: High-speed serial expansion bus for graphics cards and other devices.

PCI Expansion Slot: Older standard expansion slot.

F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)

Connectors for the PC case's front panel buttons and LEDs:

• Power LED+ / Power LED- : Connects to the power indicator light.
• HDD LED+ / HDD LED- : Connects to the hard drive activity light.
• RESET SW : Connects to the reset button.
• POWER SW : Connects to the power button.
• N.C : Not Connected.

USB Interface

Headers for connecting front panel USB ports.

USB 2.0 Header:

• VCC (Power)
• USB_RX_DN (Data-)
• USB_RX_DP (Data+)
• Ground
• KEY (Missing pin)

USB 3.0 Header:

• Power (5V)
• USB_TX_C_DN (Transmit Data-)
• USB_TX_C_DP (Transmit Data+)
• Ground
• USB_RX_DP (Receive Data+)
• USB_RX_DN (Receive Data-)
• Ground
• USB_TX_C_DP
• USB_TX_C_DN
• Ground
• USB_RX_DP
• USB_RX_DN
• Power
• N.C

Note: USB 3.0 pinout can vary; this represents a common configuration.

CPU Installation

Procedure:

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
2. Identify the alignment marks on the CPU (e.g., golden triangle, notches) and the socket.
3. Carefully lift the retention arm of the CPU socket.
4. Align the CPU with the socket's indicators and gently place it into the socket. Do not force it.
5. Lower the retention arm to secure the CPU.

Memory Installation

Procedure:

1. Open the clips on both ends of the memory slot.
2. Align the notch on the memory module with the corresponding protrusion in the slot.
3. Insert the memory module straight down into the slot.
4. Press down firmly on both ends of the module until the clips on the slot automatically snap into place, securing the memory.

Graphics Card Installation

Procedure:

1. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Remove the expansion slot cover(s) on the computer case corresponding to the desired PCIe slot.
3. Open the retention clip on the PCIe slot on the motherboard.
4. Align the graphics card with the PCIe slot and press it in firmly until it is fully seated. The retention clip should snap shut.
5. Secure the graphics card to the computer case with screws.
6. Connect the necessary power cables from the power supply to the graphics card, if required.

SATA Interface

Procedure:

1. Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the SATA port on the motherboard.
2. Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA port on your storage device (HDD or SSD).
3. Connect a SATA power cable from the power supply unit to the storage device.

Drivers Installation

This section details the installation process for essential motherboard drivers.

Driver Listing

Intel Chip Information Installation

Method:

1. Navigate to "Control Panel" > "System" > "Hardware" > "Device Manager".
2. Right-click on the hardware device that needs a driver update.
3. Select "Update driver".
4. Choose "Browse my computer for driver software" or "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer".
5. Select "Not connected to Internet" if prompted, and manually find the corresponding driver directory.
6. Click "Next" to complete the installation.

Audio Driver Installation (Example: HD Audio Series)

Installation:

1. Before installing, identify the audio chip model on the motherboard (refer to this manual).
2. Run the driver installer executable (e.g., `/X HD AUDIO/Vista_Win_R/WDM_ R.exe`).
3. Follow the on-screen prompts, clicking "Next" and then "Finished". The system may restart to complete the installation.

Uninstallation:

1. From the Windows desktop, go to "Settings" > "Control Panel" > "Add/Remove Programs".
2. Find "Realtek High Definition Audio Driver" in the list and click "Add/Remove" to uninstall.

External Video Card Driver Installation

Procedure:

1. Run the driver installer (e.g., `Setup.exe`).
2. Follow the prompts, typically clicking "Next", "Yes", "Next", "Next", and "Finished".
3. The system may automatically search for devices to complete the installation.

Network Driver Installation (LAN)

Procedure:

1. Run the driver installer (e.g., `X LAN/WIN/XP/setup.exe`).
2. Click "Next", "Installation", and then "Finished".
3. Restart the computer. The system should automatically detect the network devices.

BIOS Settings

The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) stores system configuration data in CMOS SRAM, powered by the motherboard battery. This data is used during POST (Power-On Self Test).

Accessing BIOS Setup

During system startup (POST), press the Delete key (or Del) to enter the AMI BIOS CMOS SETUP utility.

The warm boot key is typically F.

BIOS Menu Structure

The BIOS setup utility has several main menus:

• Main: Displays system overview, date/time settings, and HDD specifications.
• Advanced: Contains advanced BIOS features like virus alerts and boot disk priority settings.
• Chipset: Allows configuration of chipset-related settings.
• Boot: Manages boot device order and boot-related options.
• Security: For setting BIOS passwords and security features.
• Save: Options to save current settings or load defaults.
• Exit: Options to exit the BIOS setup, including loading optimized defaults, loading fail-safe defaults, discarding changes, or exiting without saving.

A triangle symbol (▶) next to a menu item indicates a sub-menu is available.