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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 support 1-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing ...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 support 1-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing ...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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...by yourself. Detailed descriptions for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all power cables are also provided. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix ...and connectors on a stable surface. • If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that your retailer. How this guide This user guide contains...
...by yourself. Detailed descriptions for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all power cables are also provided. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix ...and connectors on a stable surface. • If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that your retailer. How this guide This user guide contains...
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... Dual-channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (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 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Supports RGB with maximum...
... Dual-channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (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 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Supports RGB with maximum...
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...following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install or ...the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off...
...following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install or ...the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis B150-PRO D3 B150-PLUS D3 1.2.3 KBMS_USB910 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 4 21.8cm(8.6in) EATX12V CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM DVI VGA DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) ... HDMI 1-2 ① USB_C1 USB3_56 LGA1151 EATXPWR SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 CHA_FAN1 LAN_USB78 AUDIO LANGuard ① Realtek 8111H ② Realtek 8111GR ASM 1083 CHA_FAN2 PCIEX1_1 B150-PRO D3 B150-PLUS D3 PCIEX16_1 PCI1 PCIEX1_2 BATTERY Super I/O PCIEX16_2 ALC 887-VD2 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI2 PCI3 COM USB1112 12 11 10 9 Intel®...
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis B150-PRO D3 B150-PLUS D3 1.2.3 KBMS_USB910 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 4 21.8cm(8.6in) EATX12V CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM DVI VGA DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) ... HDMI 1-2 ① USB_C1 USB3_56 LGA1151 EATXPWR SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 CHA_FAN1 LAN_USB78 AUDIO LANGuard ① Realtek 8111H ② Realtek 8111GR ASM 1083 CHA_FAN2 PCIEX1_1 B150-PRO D3 B150-PLUS D3 PCIEX16_1 PCI1 PCIEX1_2 BATTERY Super I/O PCIEX16_2 ALC 887-VD2 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI2 PCI3 COM USB1112 12 11 10 9 Intel®...
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...AAFP) Page 1-19 1-17 1-3 1-7 1-16 1-13 1-21 1-18 1-18 1-16 1-20 1-20 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron... audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 12. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 11. B150-PRO D3 B150-PLUS D3 B150-PRO D3/B150-PLUS D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 1-3 USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB1112) 10. Intel® B150 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 6. Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 4. ...
...AAFP) Page 1-19 1-17 1-3 1-7 1-16 1-13 1-21 1-18 1-18 1-16 1-20 1-20 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron... audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 12. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 11. B150-PRO D3 B150-PLUS D3 B150-PRO D3/B150-PLUS D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 1-3 USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB1112) 10. Intel® B150 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 6. Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 4. ...
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DO NOT install a CPU designed for the LGA1151 socket only. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the ... resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Ensure that the...
DO NOT install a CPU designed for the LGA1151 socket only. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the ... resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Ensure that the...
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...memory configurations ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 1-7 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 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. You can refer to the recommended memory population below. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard...
...memory configurations ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 1-7 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 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. You can refer to the recommended memory population below. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard...
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...get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. - For more details, refer to install 4GB... or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory...
...get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. - For more details, refer to install 4GB... or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory...
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...later use . See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards...Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to use . 4. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5....
...later use . See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards...Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to use . 4. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5....
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... This motherboard has two PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to get better performance. • We recommend that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. PCI 1 - - shared - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3...
... This motherboard has two PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to get better performance. • We recommend that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. PCI 1 - - shared - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3...
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... PWR GND B150-PRO D3/B150-PLUS D3 Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN 1/2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 3. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 1-17
... PWR GND B150-PRO D3/B150-PLUS D3 Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN 1/2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 3. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 1-17
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...The USB 3.0 module is for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC B150-PRO D3 B150-PLUS D3 USB1112 USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND PIN 1 B150-PRO D3/B150-PLUS D3 USB2.0 connector Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of up to 5 Gbps... speed. GND IntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSRX- USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB1112) This connector is purchased separately. 5. Doing so will damage the motherboard! GND IntA_P1_SSTX+ IntA_P1_SSTX- Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to the USB connector. The USB 2.0 ...
...The USB 3.0 module is for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC B150-PRO D3 B150-PLUS D3 USB1112 USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND PIN 1 B150-PRO D3/B150-PLUS D3 USB2.0 connector Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of up to 5 Gbps... speed. GND IntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSRX- USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB1112) This connector is purchased separately. 5. Doing so will damage the motherboard! GND IntA_P1_SSTX+ IntA_P1_SSTX- Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to the USB connector. The USB 2.0 ...
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...supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. 7. Connect one end of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND B150-PRO D3 B150-PLUS D3 PIN 1 SPDIF_OUT B150-PRO D3/B150-PLUS D3 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector is... the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, then install...
...supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. 7. Connect one end of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND B150-PRO D3 B150-PLUS D3 PIN 1 SPDIF_OUT B150-PRO D3/B150-PLUS D3 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector is... the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, then install...
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...the lists of the unique features of your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file Setup.exe in your ASUS motherboard. Click an icon to display a tab Click to install Tick an item and click Install to your hardware. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 ...-bit), Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) and Windows® 10 (64-bit) Operating Systems (OS). To run the DVD. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to install it If Autorun is for updates. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to run the...
...the lists of the unique features of your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file Setup.exe in your ASUS motherboard. Click an icon to display a tab Click to install Tick an item and click Install to your hardware. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 ...-bit), Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) and Windows® 10 (64-bit) Operating Systems (OS). To run the DVD. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to install it If Autorun is for updates. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to run the...
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... the BIOS in case 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 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 logo Click to automatically update...
... the BIOS in case 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 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 logo Click to automatically update...
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... the updating process. Ensure that your computer screen. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in DOS environment. Insert the support DVD to load default BIOS values. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains...
... the updating process. Ensure that your computer screen. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in DOS environment. Insert the support DVD to load default BIOS values. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains...
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... Advanced Mode. Press to update the BIOS or configure its routines. See section 1.6 Headers for details. • If the system fails to your motherboard if you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to change between the two ...brief online help to guide you failed to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default ...
... Advanced Mode. Press to update the BIOS or configure its routines. See section 1.6 Headers for details. • If the system fails to your motherboard if you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to change between the two ...brief online help to guide you failed to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default ...
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... provides you an overview of the selected mode. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you... modes language of the BIOS setup program Configures system overclocking Displays the CPU Fan's speed. The default screen for details. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 2-7 Click to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority.
... provides you an overview of the selected mode. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you... modes language of the BIOS setup program Configures system overclocking Displays the CPU Fan's speed. The default screen for details. ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3 2-7 Click to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority.