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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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...Maximum shared memory of the above items is subject to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. at x16 mode) 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (max. B150- B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Specifications LGA1151 socket for Intel®...(XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package 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 1024 MB 1 x PCI ...
...Maximum shared memory of the above items is subject to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. at x16 mode) 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (max. B150- B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Specifications LGA1151 socket for Intel®...(XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package 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 1024 MB 1 x PCI ...
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... power design - Fast and easy way to guard the quality of unnecessary junk files UEFI BIOS - B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 specifications summary Audio Storage LAN USB ASUS Special Features Specifications Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection: Enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection - resistance for left and right channels to get...
... power design - Fast and easy way to guard the quality of unnecessary junk files UEFI BIOS - B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 specifications summary Audio Storage LAN USB ASUS Special Features Specifications Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection: Enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection - resistance for left and right channels to get...
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USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission - ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ - ASUS AI Suite 3 EZ DIY Push Notice - ASUS EZ Flash 3 Q-Design - ASUS Q-Slot Quiet Thermal Design - Stylish Fanless Design: PCH Heatsink 1 x PS/2 combo port 1 x 5Gb/s USB Type C port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports ... Media Streamer - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Audio that roars on the next page) B150PRO D3 √ B150PLUS D3 √ viii Stylish Fanless Design: PCH Heat-sink & MOS HS solution - B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 specifications summary ASUS Special Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Rear...
USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission - ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ - ASUS AI Suite 3 EZ DIY Push Notice - ASUS EZ Flash 3 Q-Design - ASUS Q-Slot Quiet Thermal Design - Stylish Fanless Design: PCH Heatsink 1 x PS/2 combo port 1 x 5Gb/s USB Type C port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports ... Media Streamer - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Audio that roars on the next page) B150PRO D3 √ B150PLUS D3 √ viii Stylish Fanless Design: PCH Heat-sink & MOS HS solution - B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 specifications summary ASUS Special Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Rear...
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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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... holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to static electricity. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the motherboard fits. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 1-1 The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to the...
... holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to static electricity. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the motherboard fits. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 1-1 The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to the...
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... DIMM slots 5. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 12. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) 3. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 7. B150-PRO D3 B150-PLUS D3 B150-PRO D3/B150-PLUS D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 1-3 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 11. Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 4. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-19 1-17...
... DIMM slots 5. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 12. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) 3. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 7. B150-PRO D3 B150-PLUS D3 B150-PRO D3/B150-PLUS D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 1-3 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 11. Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 4. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-19 1-17...
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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_B1 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 You can refer to the recommended memory population below.
... DIMM_B1 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 You can refer to the recommended memory population below.
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... - - shared - - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. HD Audio shared - - - - - - - PCIEx1_1 shared - - - - - - - ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 1-11 PCIEx16_2 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - SATA Controller shared - - - - - - - PCI Express operating mode VGA configuration PCIe 3.0... slot (gray) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for B150-PRO D3 A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - ...
... - - shared - - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. HD Audio shared - - - - - - - PCIEx1_1 shared - - - - - - - ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 1-11 PCIEx16_2 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - SATA Controller shared - - - - - - - PCI Express operating mode VGA configuration PCIe 3.0... slot (gray) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for B150-PRO D3 A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - ...
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... the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. B150-PRO D3 B150-PLUS D3 CLRTC +3V_BAT GND PIN 1 B150-PRO D3/B150-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... clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as a screwdriver to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 1-13 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS.
... the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. B150-PRO D3 B150-PLUS D3 CLRTC +3V_BAT GND PIN 1 B150-PRO D3/B150-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... clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as a screwdriver to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 1-13 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS.
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... (lime). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for any DVI-D compatible device. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 1-15 4. This port connects to a microphone. Refer to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are for better compatibility. 9. 5Gb/s Type C USB port. HDMI port. Audio...
... (lime). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for any DVI-D compatible device. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 1-15 4. This port connects to a microphone. Refer to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are for better compatibility. 9. 5Gb/s Type C USB port. HDMI port. Audio...
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...supports the ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ feature. 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 connectors...caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. 3. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 1-17 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN 1/2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.
...supports the ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ feature. 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 connectors...caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. 3. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 1-17 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN 1/2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.
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The power supply plugs are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to connect the 4-pin/8-pin ATX +12V power plug. B150-PRO D3 B150-PLUS D3 A A EATX12V B EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +3 Volts GND +12 Volts +5 Volts +12 Volts +5 Volts...and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 1-19 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if...
The power supply plugs are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to connect the 4-pin/8-pin ATX +12V power plug. B150-PRO D3 B150-PLUS D3 A A EATX12V B EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +3 Volts GND +12 Volts +5 Volts +12 Volts +5 Volts...and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 1-19 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if...
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...HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 1-21 Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off ...System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 9. 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 system reboot without turning off mode depending ...
...HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 1-21 Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off ...System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 9. 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 system reboot without turning off mode depending ...
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... Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 2-1 BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot...
... Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 2-1 BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating 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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...shown on the system. 2. CAP(for B150-PRO D3) or B15PL.CAP(for the BIOS file. The utility automatically checks the devices for B150-PLUS D3). • The BIOS file in DOS environment. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in this utility,...settings. The system requires you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. You ...
...shown on the system. 2. CAP(for B150-PRO D3) or B15PL.CAP(for the BIOS file. The utility automatically checks the devices for B150-PLUS D3). • The BIOS file in DOS environment. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in this utility,...settings. The system requires you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. You ...
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...No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to exit BIOS Updater. 6. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to security regulations. 5. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 2-5 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to select the BIOS file and press . 4. Press to switch ... the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. 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.CAP ...
...No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to exit BIOS Updater. 6. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to security regulations. 5. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 2-5 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to select the BIOS file and press . 4. Press to switch ... the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. 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.CAP ...
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... setup program Configures system overclocking Displays the CPU Fan's speed. 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to the system. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 2-7 Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Click to Selects the display switch...
... setup program Configures system overclocking Displays the CPU Fan's speed. 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to the system. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 2-7 Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Click to Selects the display switch...
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.... Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that you can select for your BIOS. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 2-9 EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that menu. Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen...
.... Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that you can select for your BIOS. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 2-9 EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that menu. Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen...