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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Headers 1-13 1.7 Connectors 1-14 1.8 Software ... 2.4 Main menu 2-15 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-16 2.6 Advanced menu 2-17 2.7 Monitor menu 2-17 2.8 Boot menu 2-18 2.9 Tool menu 2-18 2.10 Exit menu 2-18 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Headers 1-13 1.7 Connectors 1-14 1.8 Software ... 2.4 Main menu 2-15 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-16 2.6 Advanced menu 2-17 2.7 Monitor menu 2-17 2.8 Boot menu 2-18 2.9 Tool menu 2-18 2.10 Exit menu 2-18 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
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... with maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Maximum shared memory of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - B150- Please refer to Memory QVL for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of the...
... with maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Maximum shared memory of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - B150- Please refer to Memory QVL for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of the...
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... Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity. B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 specifications summary Audio Storage LAN USB ASUS Special Features Specifications Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Intel® B150 Express Chipset: - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) Realtek® RTL8111H Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® RTL8111GR...
... Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity. B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 specifications summary Audio Storage LAN USB ASUS Special Features Specifications Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Intel® B150 Express Chipset: - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) Realtek® RTL8111H Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® RTL8111GR...
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... Design: PCH Heat-sink & MOS HS solution - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 specifications summary ASUS Special Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Rear panel I/O ports Specifications Gaming Scenario Audio Features - Featuring friendly graphics user interface - Audio that roars on the next page) B150PRO D3 √ B150PLUS D3 √ viii ASUS AI Charger - Pipe music or movies from your...
... Design: PCH Heat-sink & MOS HS solution - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 specifications summary ASUS Special Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Rear panel I/O ports Specifications Gaming Scenario Audio Features - Featuring friendly graphics user interface - Audio that roars on the next page) B150PRO D3 √ B150PLUS D3 √ viii ASUS AI Charger - Pipe music or movies from your...
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B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form Factor Specifications 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 2 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional... connector 128Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F6 Qfan Control, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers...
B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form Factor Specifications 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 2 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional... connector 128Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F6 Qfan Control, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers...
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... to the rear part of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that the motherboard fits. Do not overtighten the screws! ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 1-1 Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it into the holes indicated...
... to the rear part of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that the motherboard fits. Do not overtighten the screws! ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 1-1 Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it into the holes indicated...
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Intel® B150 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 6. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 8. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 ...LGA1151 CPU socket 4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 12. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 7. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB1112) 10. B150-PRO D3 B150-PLUS D3 B150-PRO D3/B150-PLUS D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 1-3 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) 3. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR...
Intel® B150 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 6. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 8. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 ...LGA1151 CPU socket 4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 12. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 7. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB1112) 10. B150-PRO D3 B150-PLUS D3 B150-PRO D3/B150-PLUS D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 1-3 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) 3. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR...
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ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 1-5 4 C 5 A B 1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 1-5 4 C 5 A B 1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
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... DIMM_B2 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 B150-PRO D3 B150-PLUS D3 B150-PRO D3/B150-PLUS D3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Recommended memory configurations ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 1-7 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data...
... DIMM_B2 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 B150-PRO D3 B150-PLUS D3 B150-PRO D3/B150-PLUS D3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Recommended memory configurations ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 1-7 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data...
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... x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. shared - - - - - ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 1-11 1.5.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect...
... x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. shared - - - - - ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 1-11 1.5.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect...
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... the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 1-13 For system failure due to default values. enter data. • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system...
... the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 1-13 For system failure due to default values. enter data. • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system...
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... Out port (lime). These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 1-15 This port connects to a microphone. In the 4.1, 5.1 and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. Refer to the...
... Out port (lime). These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 1-15 This port connects to a microphone. In the 4.1, 5.1 and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. Refer to the...
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...jumpers! ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 1-17 The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector A CPU_FAN B CHA_FAN1 A GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V B CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND B150-PRO D3 B150-PLUS D3 C C CHA_FAN2 +5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND B150-PRO D3/B150-PLUS D3 Fan ... black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ feature. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN 1/2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient...
...jumpers! ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 1-17 The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector A CPU_FAN B CHA_FAN1 A GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V B CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND B150-PRO D3 B150-PLUS D3 C C CHA_FAN2 +5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND B150-PRO D3/B150-PLUS D3 Fan ... black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ feature. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN 1/2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient...
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...PIN 1 +5 Volts GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND +5 Volts PSON# GND GND +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 B150-PRO D3/B150-PLUS D3 ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you use a PSU with .... • If you intend to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 1-19 Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. •...
...PIN 1 +5 Volts GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND +5 Volts PSON# GND GND +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 B150-PRO D3/B150-PLUS D3 ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you use a PSU with .... • If you intend to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 1-19 Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. •...
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... LED (2-pin +HDD_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. RESET +PWR_LED* Requires an ATX power supply B150-PRO D3/B150-PLUS D3 System panel connector • System power LED (4-pin +PWR_LED-) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker...) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. PWR_SW SPEAKER PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND +5V GND GND Speaker B150-PRO D3 B150-PLUS D3 PIN 1 HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 1-21 PANEL +PWR_LED- The HDD LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin...
... LED (2-pin +HDD_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. RESET +PWR_LED* Requires an ATX power supply B150-PRO D3/B150-PLUS D3 System panel connector • System power LED (4-pin +PWR_LED-) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker...) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. PWR_SW SPEAKER PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND +5V GND GND Speaker B150-PRO D3 B150-PLUS D3 PIN 1 HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 1-21 PANEL +PWR_LED- The HDD LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin...
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... a boot logo when the system goes into POST. With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 2-1 Click to automatically update your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the...
... a boot logo when the system goes into POST. With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 2-1 Click to automatically update your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the...
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... 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to load default BIOS values. CAP(for B150-PRO D3) or B15PL.CAP(for B150-PLUS D3). • The BIOS file in FAT32/16 format. • Turn off the computer...the BIOS file in your computer has a DVD optical drive. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted... drive that your computer screen. The screen captures used in DOS environment. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 2-3
... 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to load default BIOS values. CAP(for B150-PRO D3) or B15PL.CAP(for B150-PLUS D3). • The BIOS file in FAT32/16 format. • Turn off the computer...the BIOS file in your computer has a DVD optical drive. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted... drive that your computer screen. The screen captures used in DOS environment. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 2-3
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.... Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update the BIOS? When BIOS update is not supported due to exit BIOS Updater. 6. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 2-5 Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. Select Yes then press . Restart your computer. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1....30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: B150-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: B15PL...
.... Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update the BIOS? When BIOS update is not supported due to exit BIOS Updater. 6. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 2-5 Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. Select Yes then press . Restart your computer. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1....30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: B150-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: B15PL...
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..., click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . Click to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 2-7 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to the system.
..., click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . Click to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 2-7 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to the system.
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... for more information. Refer to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for more information. Use this button to display in a Tree Map setup. Refer to MyFavorites menu. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 2-9 MyFavorites (F3) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you want to select the language that you can select for your BIOS...
... for more information. Refer to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for more information. Use this button to display in a Tree Map setup. Refer to MyFavorites menu. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 2-9 MyFavorites (F3) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you want to select the language that you can select for your BIOS...