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... 1 1.2 Specifications 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 Onboard Headers and Connectors 18 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 22 3.1 Installing Drivers 22 3.2 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 23 3.2.1 UI Overview 23 3.2.2 Apps 24 3.2.3 BIOS & Drivers 27 3.2.4 Setting 28 3.3 Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation 29 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 32...
... 1 1.2 Specifications 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 Onboard Headers and Connectors 18 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 22 3.1 Installing Drivers 22 3.2 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 23 3.2.1 UI Overview 23 3.2.2 Apps 24 3.2.3 BIOS & Drivers 27 3.2.4 Setting 28 3.3 Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation 29 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 32...
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...Quick Installation Guide • ASRock B150M-DVS R2.0 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 English In this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock B150M-DVS R2.0 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list...
...Quick Installation Guide • ASRock B150M-DVS R2.0 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 English In this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock B150M-DVS R2.0 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list...
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B150M-DVS R2.0 • Dual graphics output: Support DVI-D and D-Sub ports by independent display controllers • Supports DVI-D with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone 3 English resolution up to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • ELNA Audio Caps LAN • PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s •...
B150M-DVS R2.0 • Dual graphics output: Support DVI-D and D-Sub ports by independent display controllers • Supports DVI-D with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone 3 English resolution up to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • ELNA Audio Caps LAN • PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s •...
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... 1A (12W) fan power. • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) BIOS Feature • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 5.0 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.7 Support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.0V, VCCIO Voltage Multi-adjustment Hardware Monitor • CPU/Chassis...
... 1A (12W) fan power. • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) BIOS Feature • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 5.0 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.7 Support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.0V, VCCIO Voltage Multi-adjustment Hardware Monitor • CPU/Chassis...
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...://www.asrock.com Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with xHCI drivers packed into the ISO file is required. It should be done at your system. Please refer to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. bit * To install Windows® 7 OS, a modified installation disk with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using...
...://www.asrock.com Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with xHCI drivers packed into the ISO file is required. It should be done at your system. Please refer to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. bit * To install Windows® 7 OS, a modified installation disk with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using...
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... Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) 4 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 5 USB 3.0 Header (USB_11_12) 6 USB 2.0 Header (USB_9_10) 7 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 8 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) 9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 12 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) 14 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5) 15 TPM Header (TPMS1) 16 Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header (SPK_CI1) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB_7_8) 18 Print Port Header (LPT1) 19 COM Port Header (COM1) 20 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 21 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) B150M-DVS R2...
... Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) 4 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 5 USB 3.0 Header (USB_11_12) 6 USB 2.0 Header (USB_9_10) 7 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 8 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) 9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 12 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 13 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) 14 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5) 15 TPM Header (TPMS1) 16 Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header (SPK_CI1) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB_7_8) 18 Print Port Header (LPT1) 19 COM Port Header (COM1) 20 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 21 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) B150M-DVS R2...
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Function of the Audio Ports in 7.1-channel Configuration: Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Function Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Central /Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out *** ACPI wake-up function is required to "7.1 Speaker"in the Realtek HD Audio Manager. B150M-DVS R2.0 ** To configure 7.1 CH HD Audio, it is supported on the rear USB ports only. 9 English Please set Speaker Configuration to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multichannel audio feature through the audio driver.
Function of the Audio Ports in 7.1-channel Configuration: Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Function Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Central /Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out *** ACPI wake-up function is required to "7.1 Speaker"in the Realtek HD Audio Manager. B150M-DVS R2.0 ** To configure 7.1 CH HD Audio, it is supported on the rear USB ports only. 9 English Please set Speaker Configuration to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multichannel audio feature through the audio driver.
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B150M-DVS R2.0 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. The DIMM only fits in one memory module installed. 3. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs. 2. For dual channel configuration, you...
B150M-DVS R2.0 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. The DIMM only fits in one memory module installed. 3. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs. 2. For dual channel configuration, you...
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... width graphics cards. PCIE3 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. 17 English PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is used for the card before you start the installation. B150M-DVS R2.0 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 3 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express...
... width graphics cards. PCIE3 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. 17 English PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is used for the card before you start the installation. B150M-DVS R2.0 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 3 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express...
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... connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up to this motherboard. Besides four USB 3.0 (19-pin USB_11_12) IntA_P0_SSRXIntA_P0_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSRX+ ports on the I/O panel, GND (see p.6, No. 6) USB_PWR PP+ GND DUMMY 1 GND P+ PUSB_PWR There are two headers on this header. USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB_7_8) (see p.6, No. 17) (9-pin USB_9_10) (see p.6, No. 5) GND IntA_P0_SSTXIntA_P0_SSTX+ IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND there is one header on this motherboard. English USB 3.0 Header Vbus Vbus IntA_P1_SSRX- Each USB 2.0 header can support...
... connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up to this motherboard. Besides four USB 3.0 (19-pin USB_11_12) IntA_P0_SSRXIntA_P0_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSRX+ ports on the I/O panel, GND (see p.6, No. 6) USB_PWR PP+ GND DUMMY 1 GND P+ PUSB_PWR There are two headers on this header. USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB_7_8) (see p.6, No. 17) (9-pin USB_9_10) (see p.6, No. 5) GND IntA_P0_SSTXIntA_P0_SSTX+ IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND there is one header on this motherboard. English USB 3.0 Header Vbus Vbus IntA_P1_SSRX- Each USB 2.0 header can support...
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... an interface for print port cable that allows convenient connection of printer devices. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. English 21 B150M-DVS R2.0 ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.6, No. 1) Serial Port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.6, No. 19) 8 5 4 1 RRXD1 DDTR#1 DDSR#1 CCTS#1 1 RRI#1 RRTS#1 GND TTXD1 DDCD#1 This motherboard provides an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5.
... an interface for print port cable that allows convenient connection of printer devices. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. English 21 B150M-DVS R2.0 ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.6, No. 1) Serial Port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.6, No. 19) 8 5 4 1 RRXD1 DDTR#1 DDSR#1 CCTS#1 1 RRI#1 RRTS#1 GND TTXD1 DDCD#1 This motherboard provides an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5.
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...-ROM drive. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your computer. To improve Windows 7 compatibility, please download and install the following hot fix provided by Microsoft. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu...
...-ROM drive. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your computer. To improve Windows 7 compatibility, please download and install the following hot fix provided by Microsoft. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu...
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... on your ASRock computer. With ASRock Live Update & APP Shop, you can quickly and easily install various apps and support utilities, such as USB Key, XFast LAN, XFast RAM and more . 23 English B150M-DVS R2.0 3.2 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop The ASRock Live Update & APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and downloading software applications for your desktop to access ASRock Live Update & APP Shop *You need to be connected to the...
... on your ASRock computer. With ASRock Live Update & APP Shop, you can quickly and easily install various apps and support utilities, such as USB Key, XFast LAN, XFast RAM and more . 23 English B150M-DVS R2.0 3.2 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop The ASRock Live Update & APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and downloading software applications for your desktop to access ASRock Live Update & APP Shop *You need to be connected to the...
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... Host Controller Interface (XHCI - USB3.0). B150M-DVS R2.0 3.3 Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation Intel® Braswell and Skylake has removed their motherboard won't work. Requirements • A Windows® 7 installation disk or USB drive • USB 3.0 drivers (included in the ASRock Support CD or website) • A Windows® PC • Win7 USB Patcher (included in UEFI SETUP UTILITY > Advanced > USB Configuration, which allows the USB port to install Windows® 7 OS. Then use the new patched Windows® 7 installation USB drive to disabled after...
... Host Controller Interface (XHCI - USB3.0). B150M-DVS R2.0 3.3 Enabling USB Ports for Windows® 7 Installation Intel® Braswell and Skylake has removed their motherboard won't work. Requirements • A Windows® 7 installation disk or USB drive • USB 3.0 drivers (included in the ASRock Support CD or website) • A Windows® PC • Win7 USB Patcher (included in UEFI SETUP UTILITY > Advanced > USB Configuration, which allows the USB port to install Windows® 7 OS. Then use the new patched Windows® 7 installation USB drive to disabled after...
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Instructions Step 1 Insert the Windows® 7 installation disk or USB drive to your CD-ROM. 30 English Step 2 Extract the tool (Win7 USB Patcher) and launch it. If you are using ASRock's Support CD for the USB 3.0 driver, please select your system. Step 4 Select the "USB Driver Folder" by clicking the red circle as shown as the picture below . Step 3 Select the "Win7 Folder" from Step1 by clicking the red circle as shown as the picture below .
Instructions Step 1 Insert the Windows® 7 installation disk or USB drive to your CD-ROM. 30 English Step 2 Extract the tool (Win7 USB Patcher) and launch it. If you are using ASRock's Support CD for the USB 3.0 driver, please select your system. Step 4 Select the "USB Driver Folder" by clicking the red circle as shown as the picture below . Step 3 Select the "Win7 Folder" from Step1 by clicking the red circle as shown as the picture below .
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... is used to one or more local APICs. Share Memory Configure the size of the DMI Link. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Set to Auto to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it receives from peripheral buses to route the interrupts it when a sound card is installed. B150M-DVS R2.0 DMI ASPM Support This option enables/disables the control of ASPM on AC/Power Loss Select the power state after a power failure. PCH DMI ASPM Support This option enables/disables...
... is used to one or more local APICs. Share Memory Configure the size of the DMI Link. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Set to Auto to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it receives from peripheral buses to route the interrupts it when a sound card is installed. B150M-DVS R2.0 DMI ASPM Support This option enables/disables the control of ASPM on AC/Power Loss Select the power state after a power failure. PCH DMI ASPM Support This option enables/disables...
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... setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. In order to prevent users from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in the UEFI that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission to other required drivers automatically. 56 English 4.7 Tools OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are having trouble with your system via OMG. Easy Driver Installer For users...
... setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. In order to prevent users from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in the UEFI that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission to other required drivers automatically. 56 English 4.7 Tools OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are having trouble with your system via OMG. Easy Driver Installer For users...
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... UEFI files in your USB pen drive before using this tool. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for you. Internet Flash - Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is specifically designed for the dual OS platform/multi-OS platform users to easily customize and manage the boot menu. *Please connect more than one boot devices to use this function. 57 English B150M-DVS R2.0 Boot...
... UEFI files in your USB pen drive before using this tool. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for you. Internet Flash - Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is specifically designed for the dual OS platform/multi-OS platform users to easily customize and manage the boot menu. *Please connect more than one boot devices to use this function. 57 English B150M-DVS R2.0 Boot...
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Network Configuration Use this to download the UEFI firmware. 58 English Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. UEFI Download Server Select a server to configure internet connection settings for Internet Flash.
Network Configuration Use this to download the UEFI firmware. 58 English Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. UEFI Download Server Select a server to configure internet connection settings for Internet Flash.
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B150M-DVS R2.0 4.9 Security Screen In this item to enable or disable support for Windows 8.1 Secure Boot. Leave it blank and press enter to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Only the administrator has authority to remove the password. You may set or change the settings in ME. Users are unable to remove the password. Secure Boot Use this section you may also clear the user password. User Password Set or change the password for the administrator account. Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology Enable/disable Intel...
B150M-DVS R2.0 4.9 Security Screen In this item to enable or disable support for Windows 8.1 Secure Boot. Leave it blank and press enter to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Only the administrator has authority to remove the password. You may set or change the settings in ME. Users are unable to remove the password. Secure Boot Use this section you may also clear the user password. User Password Set or change the password for the administrator account. Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology Enable/disable Intel...