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... 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 Chapter 2 Installation 10 2.1 Installing the CPU 11 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 14 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 15 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 17 2.5 Jumpers Setup 18 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 19 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 23 3.1 Installing Drivers 23 3.2 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 24 3.2.1 UI Overview 24 3.2.2 Apps 25 3.2.3 BIOS & Drivers 28 3.2.4 Setting 29 3.3 Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation 30 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 33...
... 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 Chapter 2 Installation 10 2.1 Installing the CPU 11 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 14 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 15 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 17 2.5 Jumpers Setup 18 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 19 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 23 3.1 Installing Drivers 23 3.2 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 24 3.2.1 UI Overview 24 3.2.2 Apps 25 3.2.3 BIOS & Drivers 28 3.2.4 Setting 29 3.3 Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation 30 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 33...
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... on ASRock's website as well. In case any modiications of this documentation will be subject to change without further notice. Because the motherboard speciications and the BIOS sotware might be updated, the content of the sotware and utilities. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock B150M-ITX/D3 Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor) • ASRock B150M-ITX/D3 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock B150M-ITX/D3 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield...
... on ASRock's website as well. In case any modiications of this documentation will be subject to change without further notice. Because the motherboard speciications and the BIOS sotware might be updated, the content of the sotware and utilities. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock B150M-ITX/D3 Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor) • ASRock B150M-ITX/D3 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock B150M-ITX/D3 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield...
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...-LAN • Supports Lightning/ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Energy Eicient Ethernet 802.3az • Supports PXE Rear Panel I/O • 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port • 1 x DVI-D Port • 1 x HDMI Port • 2 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 4 x USB 3.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. B150M-ITX/D3 • Supports DVI-D with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker...
...-LAN • Supports Lightning/ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Energy Eicient Ethernet 802.3az • Supports PXE Rear Panel I/O • 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port • 1 x DVI-D Port • 1 x HDMI Port • 2 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 4 x USB 3.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. B150M-ITX/D3 • Supports DVI-D with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker...
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... CPU/Chassis Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by CPU temperature) • CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control • CASE OPEN detection • Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore English OS 4 • Microsot® Windows® 10 64-bit / 8.1 64-bit / 7 32-bit / 7 64bit * To install Windows® 7 OS, a modiied installation disk with multilingual GUI sup- trol) • 1 x 20 pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 3 USB 2.0 ports...
... CPU/Chassis Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by CPU temperature) • CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control • CASE OPEN detection • Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore English OS 4 • Microsot® Windows® 10 64-bit / 8.1 64-bit / 7 32-bit / 7 64bit * To install Windows® 7 OS, a modiied installation disk with multilingual GUI sup- trol) • 1 x 20 pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 3 USB 2.0 ports...
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1.3 Motherboard Layout CHA_FAN1 CPU_FAN1 USB 2.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse DVI1 HDMI1 AT X P W R 1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) ATX12V1 RoHS USB11 1 USB 3.0 T: USB3 B: USB4 Top: RJ-45 CMOS Battery USB 3.0 T: USB5 B: USB6 HD_AUDIO1 1 CI1 1 Intel B150 SATA3_4 SATA3_3 SATA3_2 SATA3_1 SATA3_0 MINI_PCIE1 128Mb BIOS PCIE1 B150M-ITX/D3 1 USB_9_10 1 SPEAKER1 1 1 PANEL1 CLRMOS1 1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN USB3_7_8 TPMS1 PLED PWRBTN HDLED RESET English 6
1.3 Motherboard Layout CHA_FAN1 CPU_FAN1 USB 2.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 PS2 Keyboard /Mouse DVI1 HDMI1 AT X P W R 1 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) ATX12V1 RoHS USB11 1 USB 3.0 T: USB3 B: USB4 Top: RJ-45 CMOS Battery USB 3.0 T: USB5 B: USB6 HD_AUDIO1 1 CI1 1 Intel B150 SATA3_4 SATA3_3 SATA3_2 SATA3_1 SATA3_0 MINI_PCIE1 128Mb BIOS PCIE1 B150M-ITX/D3 1 USB_9_10 1 SPEAKER1 1 1 PANEL1 CLRMOS1 1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN USB3_7_8 TPMS1 PLED PWRBTN HDLED RESET English 6
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... brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3/DDR3L DIMM pairs. 2. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one correct orientation. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. B150M-ITX/D3 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) his motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3/DDR3L (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. For dual channel coniguration, you...
... brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3/DDR3L DIMM pairs. 2. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one correct orientation. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. B150M-ITX/D3 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) his motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3/DDR3L (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. For dual channel coniguration, you...
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B150M-ITX/D3 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) here is unplugged. Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for WiFi and mSATA devices. 17 English mini-PCIe slot: MPCIE1 (mini-PCIe slot) is used for the card before you start the installation. PCIe slot: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. Please read the documentation of or the power cord is 1 PCI Express slot and 1 mini-PCI Express slot on the motherboard.
B150M-ITX/D3 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) here is unplugged. Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for WiFi and mSATA devices. 17 English mini-PCIe slot: MPCIE1 (mini-PCIe slot) is used for the card before you start the installation. PCIe slot: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. Please read the documentation of or the power cord is 1 PCI Express slot and 1 mini-PCI Express slot on the motherboard.
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... you clear the CMOS, the case open may be cleared only if the CMOS battery is placed on CLRMOS1 for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the data in CMOS. Please be noted that the password, date, time, and user default proile will be detected. 2.5 Jumpers Setup he illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn of previous chassis intrusion...
... you clear the CMOS, the case open may be cleared only if the CMOS battery is placed on CLRMOS1 for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the data in CMOS. Please be noted that the password, date, time, and user default proile will be detected. 2.5 Jumpers Setup he illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn of previous chassis intrusion...
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... the power status indicator on the chassis to the motherboard. HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. B150M-ITX/D3 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are NOT jumpers. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. Press the reset switch...
... the power status indicator on the chassis to the motherboard. HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. B150M-ITX/D3 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are NOT jumpers. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. Press the reset switch...
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... Please connect the chassis speaker to Ground (GND). B. If you use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio header by the steps below: A. Please follow the instructions in our manual and chassis manual to the "FrontMic" Tab in the Realtek Control panel and adjust "Recording Volume". To activate the front mic, go to install your system. 2. B150M-ITX/D3 1. High Deinition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire...
... Please connect the chassis speaker to Ground (GND). B. If you use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio header by the steps below: A. Please follow the instructions in our manual and chassis manual to the "FrontMic" Tab in the Realtek Control panel and adjust "Recording Volume". To activate the front mic, go to install your system. 2. B150M-ITX/D3 1. High Deinition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire...
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.... B150M-ITX/D3 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers he Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. herefore, the drivers you install can work properly. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the ile "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD-ROM drive. Click on the support CD driver page. Utilities Menu he drivers compatible to your system will be auto-detected and listed on...
.... B150M-ITX/D3 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers he Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. herefore, the drivers you install can work properly. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the ile "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD-ROM drive. Click on the support CD driver page. Utilities Menu he drivers compatible to your system will be auto-detected and listed on...
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..., please enable the "PS/2 Simulator" option in UEFI SETUP UTILITY > Advanced > USB Coniguration, which allows the USB port to install Windows 7 operating system because the USB ports on your computer, you can install the Windows® 7 OS. USB3.0). In order for the Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI - USB2.0) and only kept the eXtensible Host Controller Interface (XHCI - Requirements • A Windows® 7 installation disk or USB drive • USB 3.0 drivers (included in the ASRock Support CD...
..., please enable the "PS/2 Simulator" option in UEFI SETUP UTILITY > Advanced > USB Coniguration, which allows the USB port to install Windows 7 operating system because the USB ports on your computer, you can install the Windows® 7 OS. USB3.0). In order for the Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI - USB2.0) and only kept the eXtensible Host Controller Interface (XHCI - Requirements • A Windows® 7 installation disk or USB drive • USB 3.0 drivers (included in the ASRock Support CD...
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Step 4 Select the "USB Driver Folder" by clicking the red circle as shown as the picture below . B150M-ITX/D3 Instructions Step 1 Insert the Windows® 7 installation disk or USB drive to your CD-ROM. 31 English If you are using ASRock's Support CD for the USB 3.0 driver, please select your system. Step 2 Extract the tool (Win7 USB Patcher) and launch it. Step 3 Select the "Win7 Folder" from Step1 by clicking the red circle as shown as the picture below .
Step 4 Select the "USB Driver Folder" by clicking the red circle as shown as the picture below . B150M-ITX/D3 Instructions Step 1 Insert the Windows® 7 installation disk or USB drive to your CD-ROM. 31 English If you are using ASRock's Support CD for the USB 3.0 driver, please select your system. Step 2 Extract the tool (Win7 USB Patcher) and launch it. Step 3 Select the "Win7 Folder" from Step1 by clicking the red circle as shown as the picture below .
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... UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you wish to conigure your screen. 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar he top of and then back on. B150M-ITX/D3 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction his section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY ater POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis...
... UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you wish to conigure your screen. 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar he top of and then back on. B150M-ITX/D3 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction his section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY ater POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis...
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... Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode. 49 English Select enable to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up when the power recovers. Restore on . Share Memory Conigure the size of when the system is on AC/Power Loss Select the power state ater a power failure. If [Power On] is selected, the power will start to boot up . B150M-ITX/D3 PCH DMI ASPM Support his option enables/disables the ASPM support...
... Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode. 49 English Select enable to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up when the power recovers. Restore on . Share Memory Conigure the size of when the system is on AC/Power Loss Select the power state ater a power failure. If [Power On] is selected, the power will start to boot up . B150M-ITX/D3 PCH DMI ASPM Support his option enables/disables the ASPM support...
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Select UEFI Setup Only to disable legacy USB support. 4.4.6 USB Coniguration B150M-ITX/D3 Legacy USB Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for non-USB aware OS. *Enable this option if you encounter USB compatibility issues it is recommended to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only. If you install Windows 7. 53 English his should be enabled for the complete USB keyboard legacy support for USB 2.0 devices. Port 60/64 Emulation Enable the support of I/O port 60h/64h emulation.
Select UEFI Setup Only to disable legacy USB support. 4.4.6 USB Coniguration B150M-ITX/D3 Legacy USB Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for non-USB aware OS. *Enable this option if you encounter USB compatibility issues it is recommended to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only. If you install Windows 7. 53 English his should be enabled for the complete USB keyboard legacy support for USB 2.0 devices. Port 60/64 Emulation Enable the support of I/O port 60h/64h emulation.
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... an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other users. You may schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access granted to your PC. Please setup network coniguration before using UEFI Tech Service. 4.5 Tools B150M-ITX/D3 OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are having trouble with your system via OMG. In order to prevent users from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver...
... an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other users. You may schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access granted to your PC. Please setup network coniguration before using UEFI Tech Service. 4.5 Tools B150M-ITX/D3 OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are having trouble with your system via OMG. In order to prevent users from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver...
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... Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it returns to S4/S5 state. he higher the value, the faster the fan speed. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI irmware version from our servers for you. Max: 255 Min: 1 Instant Flash Save UEFI iles in your UEFI. B150M-ITX/D3 Dehumidiier Duration Conigure the duration of the CPU fan while Dehumidiier is recommended to plug in your USB storage device...
... Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it returns to S4/S5 state. he higher the value, the faster the fan speed. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI irmware version from our servers for you. Max: 255 Min: 1 Instant Flash Save UEFI iles in your UEFI. B150M-ITX/D3 Dehumidiier Duration Conigure the duration of the CPU fan while Dehumidiier is recommended to plug in your USB storage device...
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UEFI Download Server Select a server to conigure internet connection settings for Internet Flash. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound efects in the setup utility. Network Coniguration Use this to download the UEFI irmware. 58 English
UEFI Download Server Select a server to conigure internet connection settings for Internet Flash. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound efects in the setup utility. Network Coniguration Use this to download the UEFI irmware. 58 English
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... press enter to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. B150M-ITX/D3 4.7 Security Screen In this section you may also clear the user password. Only the administrator has authority to remove the password. User Password Set or change the password for Windows 8.1 Secure Boot. Leave it blank and press enter to change the settings in ME. Disable this item to use discrete TPM Module. 61 English Supervisor Password Set or change the password for the system. Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology Enable/disable...
... press enter to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. B150M-ITX/D3 4.7 Security Screen In this section you may also clear the user password. Only the administrator has authority to remove the password. User Password Set or change the password for Windows 8.1 Secure Boot. Leave it blank and press enter to change the settings in ME. Disable this item to use discrete TPM Module. 61 English Supervisor Password Set or change the password for the system. Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology Enable/disable...