HUANANZHI X99-CH8 Sanxian Technology Motherboard User Manual

HUANANZHI X99-CH8 Sanxian Technology Motherboard

Product Information: X99-CH8 Motherboard

The X99-CH8 motherboard is a high-performance motherboard manufactured by SZ HUANAN SANXIAN TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD. It supports LGA2011-3CPU with 8*DIMM slots that can accommodate up to 256GB DDR4 memory with ECC support. The motherboard features 6 x SATA3.0(6GB/s), 4 x SSATA3.0, 4 x USB2.0, 2 x USB3.0, 1 x PS/2, 2 x RJ45, and 1 x VGA for I/O connectivity. The motherboard also has Realtek ALC892 audio chipset that supports 7.1 channel audio and two Realtek 1000MB/S Ethernet ports. It has one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, two PCIe 3.0 x8 slots, one PCIe 2.0 x4 slot, one M.2 NVME PCIe
3.0X4 (key M)2242/2260/2280 slot, and one U.2X4 3.0 slot for expansion.

Product Usage Instructions

Before starting the computer assembly, make sure to discharge your body static by touching other metal objects before taking the motherboard out of the box to prevent products from being damaged by ESD.

Installation and Settings

Follow the steps below for successful installation of the motherboard:

1. Place the motherboard on a flat surface and position it in the computer case.

2. Connect the power supply cables to the motherboard (8P CPU, 24P SFF8643, ATX-, ATX-).

3. Install the CPU and RAM modules in their respective slots (LGA2011-3CPU, 8*DIMM).

4. Connect the SATA and SSATA cables to the motherboard (6 x SATA3.0(6GB/s), 4 x SSATA3.0).

5. Connect the USB2.0, USB3.0, PS/2, RJ45, and VGA cables to the motherboard (4 x USB2.0, 2 x USB3.0, 1 x PS/2, 2 x RJ45, 1 x VGA).

6. Install expansion cards in their respective slots (1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, 2 PCIe 3.0 x8 slots, 1 PCIe 2.0 x4 slot, 1 M.2 NVME PCIe 3.0X4 (key M)2242/2260/2280 slot, 1 U.2X4 3.0 slot).

7. Connect the audio and LAN cables to the motherboard (Realtek ALC892 audio chipset that supports 7.1 channel audio, two Realtek 1000MB/S Ethernet ports).

8. Connect the F_PANEL1 and USB3.0 cables to the motherboard (Power, USB3_RX_DN, USB3_RX_DP, Ground, USB3_TX_C_DN, USB3_TX_C_DP,
   USB2.0-, USB2.0+, GND, USB2.0+, USB2.0-, Ground, USB3_TX_C_DP, USB3_TX_C_DN, Ground, USB3_RX_DP, USB3_RX_DN, Power).

9. Install the X99-CH8 Chipset Driver, Intel X99-CH8 Sound Card Driver, and Intel X99-CH8 LAN Driver for Windows 7/10.

BIOS Settings

Follow the steps below to access the BIOS settings:

1. Power on the computer and press Delete to access the AMI BIOS.
2. Configure the Main, Advanced, Chipset, Boot, Security, and Save settings as per your requirement.
3. Save the settings and exit the BIOS.

Refer to the user manual for more detailed instructions on installation, settings, and troubleshooting.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Products could probably be damaged due to electrostatic discharge(ESD). Please follow these steps below for a success-ful computer assembly.
• Make sure all parts are firmly connected; otherwise, it might lead to the failure of recognizing components or starting the computer.
• In order to prevent products from being damaged by ESD, please make sure to discharge your body static by touching other metal objects before taking the motherboard out of box.
• Hold the border of motherboard when taking it out. Do not touch the sensitive parts of motherboard.
• Please put the motherboard in an anti-static container or on anti-static pad if not needed.
• Before turning on the computer, make sure all parts inside the case are firmly connected without any loose screws or metal components.
• Do not start the computer before installation finished, otherwise it might result in permanent damage to the computer parts or even injury to the user.
• If you need any assistance in the process of installation，please contact our after-sales customer service or reach us on HUANANZHI official E-mail:[email protected] for professional technical support.
• Prior to installation or disassembly, please switch off the power and pull the power cable from the socket.
• Keep the motherboard away from moisture.
• Keep the user manual for future reference.
• Before plugging the power supply, please make sure the socket provides the corresponding voltage.
• In any of the following situations, please keep the motherboard and power cable in a safe place.
• Do not put anything onto the power cable.
• In the event of any of the following conditions, have the board checked by a service technician:
  • Liquid penetrated into the computer.
  • Motherboard is exposed to moisture.

Motherboard does not work even if you follow the instructions on user manual. Motherboard fell off to the ground and got damaged. Motherboard has clear signs of damage.

PACKING

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

1. HUANANZHI X99-CH8 Motherboard
2. SATA data cable
3. I/O shield back plat
4.  User manual
5. Warranty card

BRIEF INTRODUCTION

Features

• CPU： Intel® LGA2011-3 Pin V3 Processor Intel® Xeon™
• Intel ® LGA2011-3 Pin 5/6 Generation Intel ® Core ™ RAM：
• 8*DIMM supports up to 256GB DDR4
• 1866/2133/2400MHZ Non-ECC.ECC memory
• Quad-Channel Memory Architecture
• Actual memory data rate depends on CPU type and DRAM module
• I/O effects： 6 x SATA3.0 (maximum transfer speed up to 6GB/s)
  • 4 x SSATA3.0
  • 4 x USB2.0 interface
  • 2 x USB3.0 ports
  • 1 x PS/2 Mouse and Keyboard por
  • 2 x RJ45 Network card interface
  • 1 x VGA interface

Audio: Realtek Audio Transcoder

Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio Codec Audio output:
Front Out/Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker output，
Center/Subwoofer output，Optical audio output.

Audio input: Microphone input Audio input

• Ethernet: 2 x Realtek Pickle Gigabit LAN Expansion slot：
  • 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16
  • x PCIe 3.0 x8
  • 1 x PCIe 2.0 x41 x M.
  • 2 NVME PCIe 3.0X4
  • (key M)2242/2260/2280
  • X U.2(x4 3.0)

MOTHER BOARD IMAGE

1-1 X99-CH8 Motherboard Illustration

Rear I/O Panel

1-2 Overall Rear I/O Panel Display

1-3 LAN Port Status Table

1-4 Audio Port Configuration

Installation And Settings

NOTICE
please check the motherboard where all pins marked with number “1” or white bold line are position “1”.

• In order to properly place the CPU in the motherboard, the surface of the LGA2011-3CPU has two pairs of starting points and a golden triangle. Golden triangle indicates Pin1.

2-7 CPU Installation

1. Remove the screw from the screw base

2. Remove the screw base.

3. Tighten the screw base screwed into the length 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 to the screw base

2-8 M.2 Interface Installation

1. Pull the clips on both ends of the memory slot outward, and the memory strip corresponds to the protruding position of the slot to determine the direction of installation.

2.  Align the memory module into the slot and press

3. Let the snaps on both ends of the slot automatically bounce.

2-9 Memory Installation

1. Use a screwdriver to remove the bezel and screws on the main unit.

2. Need to pick up the card slot of the card slot when installing the graphics card

3. Insert the graphics card into the card slot of the graphics card.

4. After the installation is in place, the chuck will automatically return to its position.

5. Secure the graphics card to After the installation is in place, the chuck will automatically return to its position.

6. Secure the graphics card to the chassis with screws 6.Install the power cord.
   

2 -10 Graphics Card Installation

2 -10 Graphics Card Installation

Drivers installation

Drivers listing

win7/win10
X99-CH8 LAN Driver| Intel chip NIC installation| win7/win10

Intel Chip Information Installation

Run “Control Panel – System – Hardware – Device Manager” Click the right mouse button to change the driver’s hardware device and proceed with the installation below：

• Option: Property
• Update driver
• Not connect to Internet
• Manually installation
• Find the corresponding directory
• Select “Next step”

Audio driver installation

Before this installation, please check the model of the audio chip on the motherboard first(you may refer to this manual), Select the proper driver accordingly for installation.

Audio driver installation (take HD Audio series for example)

• Run “driver installer”: /X99-CH8Audio DRIVER/0003-64bit_Win7_Win8 _Win81_R276.exe
• Click on “next” to continue, and then “finished”
• The system will automatically restart itself to finish the installation

Uninstallation of audio driver(take HD Audio series for example)

Getting into Windows desktop, choose “setting”/ “control “,and then “add/remove programs”. Later, choose “Realtek High Definition Audio Driver” in the menu and click on “add/remove “so that driver will be automatically removed.

Driver installation of external video card

• Run “driver installer” take Setup.exe,
• Click on “next”- “yes”
• “next”
• “next” and” finished” h
• The system will automatically search for devices to complete the installation.

Driver installation of network

• Run” driver installer”: X99-CH8 LAN DRIVER/WIN7 XP click on “next”
• “installation”- “finished “and restart the computer， and restart the computer
• The system will automatically search for devices to complete the installation.

BIOS Settings

In order to enable the computer to work well or execute specific functions, CMOS SETUP normally stores all kinds of data in CMOS SRAM of the motherboard. When the computer is shut down, motherboard’s battery will supply power to CMOS SRAM. When the computer is turned on and starts POST(Power On Self Test), press “Delete/Del” key to enter into AMI BIOS CMOS SETUP main page. Motherboard warm boot key is Menu: please pay attention to every option in the settings menu. When there is a triangle shaped symbol on the left side of menu, it means that you choose this sub menu, so a pop-up sub-menu will be available.

Main Menu Function

Main :Advanced :Chipset :Boot: Security :Save :Exit

• Main
• System Overview
• Date/Time settings, HDD specs/Monitor type settings.
• Advanced
• Advanced Settings
• BIOS special function settings, such as virus alert, booting disk priority etc.
• Chipest
• Advanced Chipest Settings
• Boot
• Boot Settings
• Security
• Security Settings
• Save
• Save Setting
• Exit
• Exit Options

Exit settings include loading of optimized defaults value/ loading of fail- safe defaults / discarding changes/ exiting without saving. Exit settings include loading  of optimized defaults value/ loading of fail-safe defaults / discarding changes/ exiting without saving.

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