HUANANZHI P55 Motherboard User Manual

Safety Information

• Components may be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Follow precautions for successful 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 body static by touching metal objects before handling the motherboard.
• Hold the motherboard by its edges; avoid touching sensitive components.
• When not installed, place the motherboard in an anti-static container or on an anti-static pad.
• Before powering on, ensure all internal components are securely connected without loose screws or metal parts.
• Do not start the computer before installation is complete to avoid permanent damage or injury.
• For assistance during installation, contact HUANANZHI after-sales customer service or email business@huananzhi.com for professional technical support.
• Always switch off power and disconnect the power cable from the socket before installation or disassembly.
• Place the main unit in a dry environment and keep the motherboard away from moisture.
• Keep the user manual for future reference.
• Ensure the power socket provides the correct voltage before plugging in the power supply.
• 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 Instructions

Please confirm the motherboard packaging is intact upon purchase. If there is damage or missing accessories, contact HUANANZHI customer service immediately.

Included items:

• 1x HUANANZHI P55 Motherboard
• 1x SATA Data Cable
• 1x I/O Shield Back Plate
• 1x User Manual
• 1x Warranty Card

Brief Introduction & Features

This section details the specifications of the HUANANZHI P55 motherboard.

Features:

• CPU Support: Intel® LGA1156 socket, compatible with Intel® Core™ and Intel® Xeon™ processors.
• RAM: 2 x DIMM slots supporting up to 16GB of DDR3 memory. Supports 1600/1333MHz Non-ECC memory with Dual-Channel Memory Architecture. Actual capacity and speed depend on CPU type and DRAM modules.
• I/O Ports:
  • 4 x SATA 2.0 ports
  • 4 x USB 2.0 ports
  • 1 x PS/2 port (for Keyboard and Mouse)
  • 1 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet port
• Audio: Realtek Audio Transcoder with 5.1 Channel High Fidelity Audio. Supports front output/front speaker output and microphone/audio input.
• Ethernet: 1 x Realtek 100MB/s Ethernet controller.
• Expansion Slots:
  • 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot
  • 1 x PCI slot

Motherboard Diagram

The motherboard features various connectors and components:

Key Connectors and Components:

• 8-pin CPU Power Connector (8PIN CPU-PWRI)
• DDR3 Memory Slots (DDR3*2)
• Fan Headers (4-pin and 3-pin)
• 24-pin ATX Power Connector (24PIN Power interface)
• SATA 2.0 Ports (SATA2.0*4)
• USB 2.0 Headers (JUSB2.0)
• Front Audio Header (JAUDI)
• Power LED, Power Switch (POWER LED, POWER SW)
• Hard Drive LED, Reset Switch (HDD LED, RESET SW)
• PCI-E x16 Slot (PCI-E X 16 Interface)
• PCI Slot (PCI Interface)

Diagram 1-1: P55 Motherboard Illustration showing component placement.

Rear I/O Panel

The rear panel provides connectivity for external devices:

• PS/2 Port (for Keyboard and Mouse)
• USB 2.0 Ports (x2)
• LAN Port (RJ45 Ethernet)
• Audio Ports (for speakers and microphone)

Diagram 1-2: Overall Rear I/O Panel Display.

LAN Port Status Table

Diagram 1-3: LAN Port Status Table.

Audio Port Configuration

• Audio Port 1: Audio Input / Microphone Input
• Audio Port 2: Audio Output / Front Speaker Output

Diagram 1-4: Audio Port Configuration.

Installation and Settings

NOTICE: Please check the motherboard for pins marked with "1" or a white bold line to identify pin 1.

Clear CMOS Jumper

The CLR-CMOS jumper allows resetting the BIOS settings to default. (Diagram 2-1)

Front Audio Output Ports

Pin assignments for the front panel audio header:

Diagram 2-2: Front Audio Output Ports pinout.

Expansion Ports (USB)

Pin assignments for USB expansion headers:

Diagram 2-3: USB Expansion Ports pinout.

PCI Expansion Slots

The motherboard includes PCI Express x16 (PCIEx16) and PCI slots for expansion cards. (Diagram 2-4)

Diagram 2-4: PCI Expansion Slot.

Front Panel Header (F_PANEL1)

Pin assignments for the front panel connectors (power button, LEDs, reset button):

Diagram 2-5: F_PANEL1 Boot Interface pinout.

Component Installation

CPU Installation

To correctly install the CPU, align the LGA1156 CPU with the motherboard socket. The CPU surface has starting points and a golden triangle indicator which signifies Pin 1. (Diagram 2-7)

Diagram 2-7: CPU Installation.

Memory Installation

Install DDR3 DIMMs by:

1. Pulling the clips on both ends of the memory slot outwards.
2. Aligning the memory module with the slot's notch to ensure correct orientation.
3. Pressing down on the memory module until the slot clips automatically engage.

Diagram 2-8: Memory Installation.

Graphics Card Installation

Install a graphics card into the PCI Express x16 slot:

1. Remove the corresponding expansion slot cover and screws from the computer case.
2. Open the retention clip on the PCI Express slot.
3. Align the graphics card with the slot and press firmly until it is seated.
4. The retention clip should automatically lock the card in place.
5. Secure the graphics card to the case with screws.
6. Connect the necessary power cables to the graphics card.

Diagram 2-9: Graphics Card Installation.

SATA Interface

The motherboard provides SATA 2.0 ports for storage devices. (Diagram 2-10)

Diagram 2-10: SATA Interface.

Driver Installation

Driver Listing

Intel Chipset Information Installation

1. Run "Control Panel" -> "System" -> "Hardware" -> "Device Manager".
2. Right-click on the hardware device requiring a driver update.
3. Select "Update Driver".
4. Choose "Do not connect to Internet" and then "Manually install".
5. Browse to the directory containing the driver files.
6. Select "Next Step" to proceed.

Audio Driver Installation

Before installing audio drivers, identify the audio chip model on the motherboard (refer to this manual). Select the appropriate driver for installation.

3.1 Audio Driver Installation (Example: HD Audio Series)

1. Run the installer from the directory: `/P55 SOUND CARD DRIVER/VISTA-WIN7-R267`. For XP, use `WDW-267`.
2. Click "Next" to continue, then "Finished".
3. The system will restart to complete the installation.

3.2 Uninstallation of Audio Driver (Example: HD Audio Series)

1. On 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.

4. Driver Installation of External Video Card

1. Run the driver installer (e.g., `Setup.exe`).
2. Click "Next" -> "Yes" -> "Next" -> "Next" -> "Finished".
3. The system will automatically search for devices to complete the installation.

Network Driver Installation

5. Driver Installation of Network

1. Run the installer from the directory: `P55 LAN DRIVER/WIN7 XP`.
2. Click "Next" -> "Installation" -> "Finished".
3. Restart the computer. The system will automatically search for devices to complete the installation.

BIOS Settings

The CMOS SETUP stores system data in CMOS SRAM. The motherboard battery provides power to CMOS SRAM when the computer is off. Upon startup, press the "Delete" key (or "F7" for warm boot) to enter the AMI BIOS CMOS SETUP main page.

Menu Navigation: Pay attention to menu options. When there is a triangle symbol (▶) on the left side of a menu item, it indicates a sub-menu will appear.

1. Main Menu Function

• Main: System Overview (displays date/time, HDD specs, monitor type).
• Advanced: Advanced Settings (configure IDE, SATA modes).
• Chipset: Advanced Chipset Settings.
• Boot: Boot Settings (configure boot order).
• Security: Security Settings (set BIOS password).
• Exit/Save: Exit Options/Save Settings.
  • Exit Options include: Load Optimized Defaults, Load Fail-Safe Defaults, Discard Changes & Exit, Exit Without Saving.
  • Save Settings include: Save Changes, Discard Changes, Load Default, Load Fail-Safe Defaults.