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... General Public License ("GPL"), under various Free Open Source Software licenses. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND...
... General Public License ("GPL"), under various Free Open Source Software licenses. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND...
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... chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that all power cables are not sure about the voltage of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the existing system before using the product, ensure all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is...
... chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that all power cables are not sure about the voltage of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the existing system before using the product, ensure all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is...
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... mode) 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots 1 x PCI slots Supports AMD® CrossFireX™ Technology Integrated graphics processor - Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz / 2560 x 1600@60Hz - Please refer to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. B150M-PLUS D3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU Support Graphics...
... mode) 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots 1 x PCI slots Supports AMD® CrossFireX™ Technology Integrated graphics processor - Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz / 2560 x 1600@60Hz - Please refer to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. B150M-PLUS D3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU Support Graphics...
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...install Windows® 7. B150M-PLUS D3 specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS Manageability Support DVD OS Support Form Factor 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector support additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (gray) 1 x CPU Fan connector (PWM mode only) 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) for both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM mode) coolers control 1 x Front panel audio connector(AAFP) 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x COM header...
...install Windows® 7. B150M-PLUS D3 specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS Manageability Support DVD OS Support Form Factor 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector support additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (gray) 1 x CPU Fan connector (PWM mode only) 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) for both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM mode) coolers control 1 x Front panel audio connector(AAFP) 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x COM header...
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...-sized channel is the standard way of accessing information from the same vendor. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. - For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 1-9 Check with the same CAS Latency. For effective use a more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel...
...-sized channel is the standard way of accessing information from the same vendor. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. - For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 1-9 Check with the same CAS Latency. For effective use a more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel...
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... the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 1-11 See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings...
... the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 1-11 See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings...
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1.6 Headers 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Use a metal object such as system passwords. +3V_BAT GND B150M-PLUS D3 CLRTC PIN 1 B150M-PLUS D3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. For system failure due to short the two pins. 3. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to re- Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data...
1.6 Headers 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Use a metal object such as system passwords. +3V_BAT GND B150M-PLUS D3 CLRTC PIN 1 B150M-PLUS D3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. For system failure due to short the two pins. 3. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to re- Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data...
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.... These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the 7.1-channel configuration. This port connects to a microphone. 9. This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2.1 channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - 4.1 channel Line in Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 10. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of USB 3.0 controller, USB 3.0 devices can not be used under Windows OS...
.... These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the 7.1-channel configuration. This port connects to a microphone. 9. This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2.1 channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - 4.1 channel Line in Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 10. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of USB 3.0 controller, USB 3.0 devices can not be used under Windows OS...
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... separately. 4. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 1-17 Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to a slot opening at the back of up to the USB connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB910,1112) This connector is for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module...
... separately. 4. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 1-17 Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to a slot opening at the back of up to the USB connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB910,1112) This connector is for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module...
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... L B150M-PLUS D3 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition B150M-PLUS D3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 1-19 6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD]. Connect one end of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND B150M-PLUS D3 SPDIF_OUT B150M-PLUS D3 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to...
... L B150M-PLUS D3 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition B150M-PLUS D3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 1-19 6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD]. Connect one end of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND B150M-PLUS D3 SPDIF_OUT B150M-PLUS D3 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to...
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... click Install to change at www.asus.com for updates. To run the DVD. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Double-click the Setup.exe to locate the file Setup.exe in your OS documentation for reference only. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The following screen is enabled in the root folder. Refer to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the lists of the unique features of the Support DVD...
... click Install to change at www.asus.com for updates. To run the DVD. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Double-click the Setup.exe to locate the file Setup.exe in your OS documentation for reference only. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The following screen is enabled in the root folder. Refer to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the lists of the unique features of the Support DVD...
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... motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot...
... motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot...
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2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you load the BIOS default settings to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. • Ensure that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port, then select by Internet. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. d) Press to switch to update the BIOS via the Internet. Follow the steps below...
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you load the BIOS default settings to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. • Ensure that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port, then select by Internet. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. d) Press to switch to update the BIOS via the Internet. Follow the steps below...
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... updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 2-3 Ensure that your USB flash drive. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS values. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS...
... updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 2-3 Ensure that your USB flash drive. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS values. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS...
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... the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup 4. ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. If no key is detected. Welcome to launch the select boot device screen. 3. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. On the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc...
... the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup 4. ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. If no key is detected. Welcome to launch the select boot device screen. 3. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. On the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc...
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...] Current ROM BOARD: B150M-PLUS D3 VER: 0203 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 06/12/2015 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: B150MPD3.CAP 16779264 2014-06-12 21:14:34 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info Files panel 3. Press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to confirm the BIOS update. When BIOS update is not supported due...
...] Current ROM BOARD: B150M-PLUS D3 VER: 0203 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 06/12/2015 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: B150MPD3.CAP 16779264 2014-06-12 21:14:34 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info Files panel 3. Press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to confirm the BIOS update. When BIOS update is not supported due...
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... and boot device priority. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU Fan's speed. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Click to the system. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 2-7 The default screen for details. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings...
... and boot device priority. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU Fan's speed. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Click to the system. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 2-7 The default screen for details. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings...
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... open 2. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you can personalize this screen by default. from the BIOS screen to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. Main menu panel Submenu panel Selected shortcut items ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 2-9 You can easily save in MyFavorites screen. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you want to save and access your keyboard or click Setup Tree Map...
... open 2. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you can personalize this screen by default. from the BIOS screen to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. Main menu panel Submenu panel Selected shortcut items ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 2-9 You can easily save in MyFavorites screen. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you want to save and access your keyboard or click Setup Tree Map...
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Select an item then press to display the submenu. 2.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for special functions. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. 2.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to change the system boot options. 2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to configure options for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 2-13
Select an item then press to display the submenu. 2.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for special functions. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. 2.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to change the system boot options. 2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to configure options for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 2-13
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...'s instructions, may cause undesired operation of the FCC Rules. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 A-1 The use of shielded cables for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause undesired operation. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to assure compliance with RSS 210 of the monitor to the graphics card is connected. •...
...'s instructions, may cause undesired operation of the FCC Rules. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 A-1 The use of shielded cables for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause undesired operation. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to assure compliance with RSS 210 of the monitor to the graphics card is connected. •...