HUANANZHI B250M-I Motherboard User Manual

Safety Information

• ESD Precautions: Components in this package may be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Follow precautions for successful computer assembly.
• Connection Integrity: Ensure all components are firmly connected. Loose connections may lead to the computer failing to recognize components or failing to start.
• Static Discharge: Before handling the motherboard, discharge your body's static electricity by touching other metal objects to prevent damage.
• Handling: Hold the motherboard by its edges. Do not touch sensitive parts of the motherboard.
• Storage: When not installed, place the motherboard in an anti-static container or on an anti-static pad.
• Pre-Power On Check: Before turning on the computer, ensure all internal parts are firmly connected and there are no loose screws or metal components.
• Installation Completion: Do not start the computer before installation is finished, as this may cause permanent damage to components or injury to the user.
• Assistance: For any assistance during installation, contact customer service or the provided email for professional technical support.
• Power Disconnection: Prior to installation or disassembly, switch off the power and pull the power cable from the socket.
• Moisture Avoidance: Keep the motherboard away from moisture.
• User Manual: Keep this user manual for future reference.
• Power Supply: Before plugging in the power supply, ensure the socket provides the correct voltage.
• Safe Placement: Keep the motherboard and power cable in a safe place. Do not place anything onto the power cable.
• Service Check: Seek a service technician if the motherboard has liquid penetration, is exposed to moisture, does not work after following instructions, has been dropped, or shows signs of damage.

Packing and Introduction

Packing

Please confirm that the motherboard is properly packaged upon purchase. If there is any damage to the packaging or a lack of accessories, contact us as soon as possible.

• 1x HUANANZHI B250M-I Motherboard
• 1x SATA Data Cable
• 1x User Manual
• 1x Warranty Card

Features

• CPU: Intel® LGA1151 processor (6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Gen Intel® Core™).
• RAM: 2x DIMM slots supporting up to 16GB DDR3 (1866/1600/1333MHZ Non-ECC, Notebook memory). Features a Two-Channel Memory Architecture. Actual memory data rate depends on CPU type and DRAM module.
• I/O Interfaces: 2x SATA3.0 (maximum transfer speed up to 6GB/s), 4x USB3.0 ports, 1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet port, 1x VGA port, 1x HDMI-compatible port, 1x DC power connector.
• Audio: Realtek Audio Transcoder, Realtek 5.1 Channel High Fidelity Audio. Audio output supports Front Out/Front Speaker Out. Audio input supports Microphone input.
• Ethernet: 1x Realtek PCIe 1000MB LAN.
• Expansion Slots: 1x M.2 NVME PCIe 3.0x4 (key M) 2260/2280, 1x M.2 WIFI PCIe.

Motherboard Diagram

The motherboard illustration shows various connectors and components, including:

• DC Power Input
• HDMI-compatible Output
• M.2 WIFI Interface
• VGA Display Interface
• USB 3.0 Ports (x2)
• Gigabit Ethernet Port
• M.2 NVME Interface
• DDR3 Memory Slots (x2)
• 4-pin Fan Interface
• SATA 3.0 Interface
• 29-pin IVDS Connector
• USB Headers (x2)
• Front Panel Connectors: POWER SW (Power Switch), RESET SW (Reset Switch), POWER LED (Power Indicator), HDD LED (Hard Drive Activity Indicator).

Rear I/O Panel

The rear I/O panel provides the following external connectivity:

• DC Power Supply Input
• HDMI-compatible Output
• USB 3.0 Ports (x2)
• LAN Port (Gigabit Ethernet)
• VGA Display Output
• Audio Ports (Audio output/Front speaker output, Microphone input)

LAN Port Status Table

This table describes the status indicators for the LAN port:

Audio Port Configuration

The audio ports include an audio output for front speakers and a microphone input.

Installation and Settings

Notice: Please check the motherboard carefully. Pins marked with "1" or a white bold line indicate Pin 1.

Clear CMOS Jumper

Diagram shows a jumper for clearing CMOS settings. Typically involves moving a jumper to reset BIOS to default values.

USB Expansion Ports

Pinout details for USB headers:

F_PANEL Boot Interface (Front Panel Header)

Pinout details for front panel connectors:

CPU Installation

To properly place the CPU in the motherboard socket (LGA1151), align the CPU's golden triangle indicator with the corresponding triangle on the socket. The CPU surface has two pairs of starting points and a golden triangle indicating Pin 1.

M.2 Interface Installation

Steps for installing an M.2 module:

1. Remove the screw from the screw base.
2. Remove the screw base.
3. Tighten the screw base into the appropriate distance hole for the M.2 module.
4. Insert your M.2 module into the M.2 interface at a 30-degree angle.
5. Place the screw on the trailing edge notch of your M.2 module and tighten it to the screw base.

Memory Installation

Steps for installing RAM modules:

1. Pull the clips on both ends of the memory slot outward. Align the memory module with the slot's protruding position to determine the correct installation direction.
2. Align the memory module into the slot and press down firmly.
3. The clips on both ends of the slot will automatically snap into place, securing the module.

SATA Interface

Illustration of a standard SATA data connector.

Driver Installation

Drivers Listing

This table lists the essential drivers for the motherboard:

Intel Chip Information Installation

Steps to install Intel Chipset drivers:

1. Open Control Panel, navigate to System, then Hardware, and select Device Manager.
2. Right-click on the relevant hardware device.
3. Select "Update driver".
4. Choose "Do not connect to the Internet" and then "Manually installation".
5. Locate and select the corresponding driver directory.
6. Click "Next step" to proceed.

Audio Driver Installation

Before installing audio drivers, identify the audio chip model on your motherboard (refer to this manual) and select the appropriate driver.

HD Audio Series Installation Example:

1. Run the driver installer file (e.g., ALC662-32bit_Win7_Win8_Win81_Win10_R279.exe).
2. Click "Next" to continue.
3. Click "Finished" upon completion. The system will automatically restart to finalize the installation.

HD Audio Series Uninstallation Example:

1. From the Windows desktop, go to Settings > Control Panel.
2. Select "Add/Remove Programs".
3. Find and select "Realtek High Definition Audio Driver".
4. Click "Add/Remove" to uninstall the driver.

External Video Card Driver Installation

Steps to install external graphics card drivers:

1. Run the driver installer (e.g., Setup.exe).
2. Follow the prompts: Click "Next", then "Yes", then "Next", then "Next", and finally "Finished".
3. The system will automatically search for devices to complete the installation.

BIOS Settings

The CMOS SETUP stores essential data for the computer's operation in the motherboard's CMOS SRAM. This data is maintained by the motherboard battery when the computer is shut down. Upon powering on and starting the Power On Self Test (POST), press the "Delete" key (or "F7" for warm boot) to enter the AMI BIOS CMOS SETUP main page.

Menu Navigation: Pay attention to all options. A triangle symbol (▶) next to a menu item indicates a sub-menu is available.

Main Menu Function

The BIOS setup utility is organized into several main categories:

Network Driver Installation

Steps to install network drivers:

1. Run the driver installer file (e.g., B250M-I LAN/LAN/RTL810x_8111_win7/RTL810x_8111_win8/Win10_10028_07252018/setup.exe).
2. Click "Next".
3. Select "Installation" and then "Finished".
4. Restart the computer. The system will automatically search for devices to complete the installation.