HUANANZHI X99-AD3 V3.0 User Manual

Safety Precautions

Products can be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Please follow these steps for successful computer assembly:

• Ensure all parts are firmly connected; otherwise, components may not be recognized or the computer may fail to start.
• To prevent ESD damage, discharge your body static by touching other metal objects before handling the motherboard.
• Hold the motherboard by its edges, avoiding contact with sensitive components.
• Place the motherboard in an anti-static container or on an anti-static pad if not needed.
• Before powering on, ensure all internal parts are securely connected without loose screws or metal components.
• Do not start the computer before installation is complete, as this may cause permanent damage or injury.
• For installation assistance, contact HUANANZHI after-sales 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, failure to work after following instructions, accidental damage, or clear signs of damage, have the board checked by a service technician.

Packing Instructions

Please confirm the motherboard packaging is intact upon purchase. If there is any damage or missing accessories, contact us immediately.

• 1x HUANANZHI X99-AD3 V3.0 Motherboard
• 2x SATA data cables
• 1x I/O shield back plate
• 1x User manual
• 1x Warranty Card

Introduction and Features

CPU Support

Intel® LGA2011-3 Pin V3 Processor, Intel® Xeon™ E5 series (e.g., E5 2678V3, E5 2676V3, E5 2673V3, E5 2629V3, E5 2649V3, E5 2669V3, E5 2696V3).

RAM Support

4x DIMM slots, supporting 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 and Connectivity

• 6x SATA3.0 ports (maximum transfer speed up to 6GB/s)
• 2x SSATA3.0 ports
• 6x USB 2.0 interfaces
• 4x USB 3.0 ports
• 1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet port

Audio

Realtek Audio Transcoder, Realtek 5.1 Channel High Fidelity Audio. Audio output supports Front Out/Front Speaker Out. Audio input supports Microphone input and Audio input.

Expansion Slots

• 2x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
• 1x PCIe 3.0 x4 slot
• 1x PCIe x1 slot
• 1x M.2 NVME PCIe 3.0 x4 (key M) slot (supports 2242/2260/2280 form factors)
• 1x M.2 NGFF (SATA 3.0) slot (supports 2242/2260/2280 form factors)

Motherboard Diagram

The motherboard features the following key components and connectors:

• CPU Socket: LGA2011-3 socket.
• RAM Slots: Four DDR3 DIMM slots (labeled DDR3*2Slot).
• Power Connectors: 8-pin CPU Power Supply, 24-pin Motherboard Power.
• Fan Headers: Multiple 3-pin and 4-pin fan interfaces.
• USB Headers: USB 2.0 headers (JUSB2.0), USB 3.0 headers (JUSB3.0).
• Storage Connectors: SATA3.0 ports, SSATA3.0 ports.
• M.2 Slots: M.2 NVME Interface, M.2 NGFF Interface.
• PCIe Slots: Multiple PCIe x16, PCIe x4, and PCIe x1 interfaces.
• Front Panel Connectors: JAUDIO (Front Audio), POWER LED, POWER SW (Power Button), HDD LED, RESET SW (Reset Button).

Rear I/O Panel

The rear I/O panel provides connectivity for external devices:

• USB Ports: Three USB 2.0 ports, Two USB 3.0 ports.
• LAN Port: One RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet port.
• Audio Ports: Standard audio jacks for Audio Input, Audio Output/Front Speaker Output, and Microphone Input.

LAN Port Status Table: Indicates network connection status and speed (10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps) via LED indicators.

Installation and Settings

General Installation Notes

NOTICE: Please check the motherboard where all pins marked with number "1" or white bold line are position "1".

Component Installation

CPU Installation

To properly place the CPU in the motherboard, align the LGA2011-3 CPU with the socket. The CPU surface has alignment marks (two pairs of starting points and a golden triangle indicating Pin 1).

M.2 Interface Installation

Steps for M.2 installation:

1. Remove the screw from the screw base.
2. Remove the screw base.
3. Tighten the screw base into the M.2 module to the M.2 interface distance hole.
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 RAM installation:

1. Pull the clips on both ends of the memory slot outward. Align the memory strip with the protruding position of the slot to determine the correct installation direction.
2. Align the memory module into the slot and press down firmly.
3. The snaps on both ends of the slot will automatically lock the module in place.

Graphics Card Installation

Steps for graphics card installation:

1. Use a screwdriver to remove the bezel and screws on the computer chassis.
2. Open the clip on the PCIe slot.
3. Insert the graphics card into the PCIe slot.
4. Once seated, the clip will automatically return to its position.
5. Secure the graphics card to the chassis with screws.

Front Panel Connectors

Details for front panel connectors:

• Clear CMOS Jumper (CLR_CMOS): Used to clear CMOS settings.
• Front Audio Output Ports: Pinout for front panel audio header (MIC+, Vbias, L_R_Out, N.C, L_L_Out, Ground, AuD_Vcc, R_Out Back, Key, L_Out Back).
• Expansion Ports (USB): Pinout for USB headers.
• PCI Expansion Slot: Diagram showing PCIe slots (x16, x4, x1).
• F_PANEL1 Boot Interface: Pinout for front panel connectors (Power LED, HDD LED, Reset, Power SW).
• USB3.0 Interface: Pinout for USB 3.0 header.

Driver Installation

Driver Listing

Intel Chipset Installation

Run "Control Panel" -> "System" -> "Hardware" -> "Device Manager". Right-click the hardware device and proceed with the installation.

Audio Driver Installation

Before installing, identify your motherboard's audio chip model. For HD Audio series:

• Run the driver installer executable (e.g., ALC662-32bit_Win7_Win8_Win81_Win10_R279.exe or ALC662-64bit_Win7_Win8_Win81_Win10_R279.exe).
• Click "Next" to continue, then "Finished". The system will restart to complete the installation.

Audio Driver Uninstallation

In Windows, go to "Settings" -> "Control Panel" -> "Add/Remove Programs". Find and select "Realtek High Definition Audio Driver", then click "Add/Remove".

External Graphics Card Driver Installation

Run the driver installer (e.g., Setup.exe) and follow the on-screen prompts ("Next", "Yes").

Network Driver Installation

Run the driver installer (e.g., X99 AD3 LAN DRIVER /setup.exe). Click "Next", select "Installation", then "Finished". Restart the computer for the installation to complete.

BIOS Settings

CMOS SETUP stores system data in CMOS SRAM on the motherboard. The motherboard battery provides power to CMOS SRAM when the computer is shut down. When the computer powers on and starts POST (Power-On Self Test), press the “Delete/Del” key to enter the AMI BIOS CMOS SETUP main page. The warm boot key is “F7”.

Main Menu Functions

• Main: System Overview (Date/Time, HDD specs, Monitor type).
• Advanced: Advanced Settings (Virus alert, Boot disk priority, etc.).
• Chipset: Advanced Chipset Settings.
• Boot: Boot Settings (Boot order).
• Security: Security Settings (BIOS password).
• Save: Save Setting (Save configuration).
• Exit: Exit Options (Load optimized defaults, load fail-safe defaults, discard changes, exit without saving).

If you need assistance, contact HUANANZHI after-sales service or email bussiness@huananzhi.com.