HUANANZHI X79-6MV2.0 Motherboard User Manual

Safety Precautions

Products may be damaged due to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Follow these steps for successful computer assembly:

• Ensure all parts are firmly connected; loose connections may prevent component recognition or computer startup.
• To prevent ESD damage, discharge your body static by touching other metal objects before handling the motherboard.
• Hold the motherboard by its edges; avoid touching sensitive parts.
• When not installing, place the motherboard in an anti-static container or on an anti-static pad.
• Before powering on the computer, ensure all internal components are firmly connected with no loose screws or metal parts.
• Do not start the computer before installation is complete, as this may cause permanent damage or injury.
• For assistance during installation, contact professional after-sales customer service or reach HUANANZHI via official email: bussiness@huananzhi.com for technical support.
• Before installation or disassembly, turn off the power and unplug the power cable from the socket.
• Keep the motherboard away from moisture.
• Retain this user manual for future reference.
• Before plugging in the power supply, ensure the socket provides the corresponding voltage.
• Keep the motherboard and power cable in a safe place, avoiding placement of objects on the power cable.
• If any of the following occur, have the board checked by a service technician: liquid penetration, moisture exposure, malfunction despite following instructions, dropping/damage, or visible signs of damage.

Brief Introduction

Features

• CPU: Intel® LGA2011 Intel® Xeon™ / Intel® LGA2011 3rd Generation Intel® Core™
• RAM: 2*DIMM slots supporting up to 64GB DDR3 1866/1600/1333MHZ Non-ECC/ECC memory. Features Two-Channel Memory Architecture. Actual memory data rate depends on CPU type and DRAM module.
• I/O Effects:
  • 1 x SATA3.0
  • 3 x SATA2.0
  • 4 x USB2.0 interface
  • 2 x USB3.0 interface
  • 1 x PS/2 Mouse and Keyboard port
  • 1 x RJ45 Network card interface
• Audio: Realtek Audio Transcoder, Realtek 5.1 Channel High Fidelity Audio. Audio output: Front Out/Front Speaker Out. Audio input: Microphone input, Audio input.
• Ethernet: 1 x Realtek PCIe Gigabit LAN
• Expansion Slot:
  • 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16
  • 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1
  • 1 x M.2 NVME PCIe x4 (2242/2260/2280)
  • 1 x M.2 NGFF SATA3.0 (2240/2260/2280)

Packing List

Please confirm the motherboard package is complete upon purchase. If there is any damage or missing accessories, contact the vendor as soon as possible.

1. HUANANZHI X79-6M V2.0 Motherboard
2. 2 x SATA data cables
3. 1 x I/O shield back plate
4. 1 x User Manual
5. 1 x Warranty Card

Motherboard Diagram

The HUANANZHI X79-6MV2.0 motherboard features the following key connectors and components:

• Top Left: 8-Pin CPU Power Supply, PS/2 ports (mouse/keyboard).
• Top Right: DDR3*2 Slots, 4-Pin Fan Interface.
• Center: LGA2011 CPU Socket.
• Right Side: 24-Pin Power Supply, Front USB3.0, SATA3.0, SATA2.0, 3-Pin Fan Interface.
• Left Side: USB3.0, USB2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, Audio Port.
• Bottom Left: M.2 NVME Interface, PCI-E X16 Interface, M.2 NGFF Interface, PCI-E X1 Interface, Front Audio (JAUDI), Front USB2.0, 3-Pin Fan Interface.
• Front Panel Connectors (Bottom Right): Power LED, Power Switch, HDD LED, Reset Switch.

Rear I/O Panel

The rear I/O panel provides the following ports:

• Left: PS/2 ports (purple for keyboard, green for mouse).
• Middle: USB 3.0 ports (blue), USB 2.0 ports (black).
• Right: LAN (RJ45) port, Audio ports (green for line out/front speaker, blue for line in, pink for microphone).

LAN Port Status Indicators

Audio Port Configuration

• Green: Audio output / Front speaker output
• Blue: Audio input
• Pink: Microphone input

Installation and Settings

Clear CMOS Jumper (CLR-CMOS)

Locate the CLR-CMOS jumper on the motherboard. To clear CMOS settings, move the jumper cap to the clear position (usually pins 2-3) for a few seconds, then return it to the default position (usually pins 1-2).

Front Audio Output Ports

Connect the front panel audio cable to the motherboard's front audio header. Pin assignments are typically:

USB Expansion Ports

Connect front panel USB cables to these headers. Pin assignments are typically:

PCI Expansion Slots

The motherboard includes the following expansion slots:

• M.2 NVME X4 3.0
• PCIEx16
• M.2 NGFF SATA3.0
• PCIEX1

F_PANEL1 Boot Interface (Front Panel Header)

Connect the front panel power, reset, and LED cables here. Pin assignments are typically:

USB 3.0 Interface

Connect front panel USB 3.0 cables to this header. Pin assignments are typically:

CPU Installation

To correctly install the CPU (LGA2011), align the two starting points and the golden triangle on the CPU surface with the corresponding indicators on the motherboard socket. The golden triangle indicates Pin1.

M.2 Interface Installation

1. Remove the screw from the screw base.
2. Remove the screw base.
3. Tighten the screw base into the M.2 interface distance hole according to the length of your 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

1. Pull the clips on both ends of the memory slot outward. Align the memory module's notch with the protruding position in the slot 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 spring up and secure the module.

Graphics Card Installation

1. Use a screwdriver to remove the bezel and screws from the main unit chassis.
2. When installing the graphics card, you need to open the card slot latch.
3. Insert the graphics card into the PCIe slot.
4. Once installed, the latch will automatically return to its position.
5. Secure the graphics card to the chassis with screws.
6. Install the power cord to the graphics card if required.

Drivers Installation

1. Drivers Listing

2. Intel Chip Information Installation

Run “Control Panel” → “System” → “Hardware” → “Device Manager”. Right-click the hardware device to update its driver. Select “Properties” → “Update driver” → “Do not connect to Internet” → “Manually installation”. Browse to the corresponding directory and select “Next step”.

3. Audio Driver Installation

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

3.1 Audio Driver Installation (HD Audio Series Example)

Run the driver installer: /X79-6M Audio/ALC662-32bit_Win7_Win8_Win81_Win10_R279/ALC662-64bit_Win7_Win8_Win81_Win10_R279.exe. Click “Next” to continue, then “Finished”. The system will automatically restart to complete the installation.

3.2 Uninstallation of Audio Driver (HD Audio Series Example)

From the Windows desktop, go to “Settings” / “Control Panel”, then “Add/Remove Programs”. In the menu, select “Realtek High Definition Audio Driver” and click “Add/Remove” to uninstall it. The driver will be automatically removed.

4. Driver Installation of External Video Card

Run the “driver installer” (Setup.exe) for your external video card. Click “Next” → “Yes” → “Next” → “Next” and then “Finished”.

5. Network Driver Installation

Run the driver installer: X79-6M LAN/Win7_8/setup.exe. Click “Next” → “Installation” → “Finished”. Restart the computer, and the system will automatically search for devices to complete the installation.

BIOS Settings

For proper computer operation and specific functions, CMOS SETUP stores data in the motherboard's CMOS SRAM. When the computer is off, the motherboard's battery powers the CMOS SRAM. When the computer starts POST (Power On Self Test), press the “Delete/Del” key to enter the AMI BIOS CMOS SETUP main page. The motherboard warm boot key is “F7”.

Menu Description: Pay attention to each option in the settings menu. If a menu item has a triangle symbol to its left, it indicates a sub-menu will pop up when selected.

1. Main Menu Functions