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... M.2 device uses the SATA6G_1 bandwidth. Please refer to Memory QVL for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS B150-PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 screw package Support... @ x4 mode) 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots 3 x PCI slots Intel® B150 Express Chipset - 1 x 16Gb/s M.2 Socket 3 with maximum resolution of individual CPUs. B150-PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU support Expansion slots Storage LGA1151 socket for the Memory ...
... M.2 device uses the SATA6G_1 bandwidth. Please refer to Memory QVL for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS B150-PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 screw package Support... @ x4 mode) 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots 3 x PCI slots Intel® B150 Express Chipset - 1 x 16Gb/s M.2 Socket 3 with maximum resolution of individual CPUs. B150-PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU support Expansion slots Storage LGA1151 socket for the Memory ...
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... bag that came with external ports goes to the rear part of your chassis to the chassis. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. ASUS B150-PLUS 1-1 Unplug the power cord before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such...
... bag that came with external ports goes to the rear part of your chassis to the chassis. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. ASUS B150-PLUS 1-1 Unplug the power cord before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such...
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Intel® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 6. B150-PLUS B150-PLUS CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS B150-PLUS 1-3 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. CPU, chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~2) 3. Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 4. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin ...
Intel® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 6. B150-PLUS B150-PLUS CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS B150-PLUS 1-3 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. CPU, chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~2) 3. Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 4. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin ...
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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-PLUS 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-PLUS 1-5
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Recommended memory configurations ASUS B150-PLUS 1-7 A DDR4 module is recommended to the recommended memory population below 1.35 V is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. You can refer to protect the CPU. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below . B150-PLUS B150-PLUS 288-pin DDR4 DIMM...
Recommended memory configurations ASUS B150-PLUS 1-7 A DDR4 module is recommended to the recommended memory population below 1.35 V is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. You can refer to protect the CPU. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below . B150-PLUS B150-PLUS 288-pin DDR4 DIMM...
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1.5.5 PCI slots The PCI slots support LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. shared - shared shared shared B - - - D - - - - - shared - ASUS B150-PLUS 1-11 shared C - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCIEx16_1 PCIEx16_2 PCIEx1_1 PCIEx1_2 PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 8111GR LAN Controller HD Audio SATA Controller XHCI A shared shared shared - - -
1.5.5 PCI slots The PCI slots support LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. shared - shared shared shared B - - - D - - - - - shared - ASUS B150-PLUS 1-11 shared C - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCIEx16_1 PCIEx16_2 PCIEx1_1 PCIEx1_2 PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 8111GR LAN Controller HD Audio SATA Controller XHCI A shared shared shared - - -
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... up from steady) S5 mode Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection _ _ ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 4. ASUS B150-PLUS 1-13 This 15-pin port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. In the 4.1, 5.1, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of the...
... up from steady) S5 mode Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection _ _ ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 4. ASUS B150-PLUS 1-13 This 15-pin port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. In the 4.1, 5.1, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of the...
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...CPU_FAN B CHA_FAN2 A GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V B CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND B150-PLUS C C CHA_FAN1 +5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND B150-PLUS Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. RXD DTR DSR CTS 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. ...place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. ASUS B150-PLUS 1-15 These are not jumpers! Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to the fan connectors on the fan...
...CPU_FAN B CHA_FAN2 A GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V B CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND B150-PLUS C C CHA_FAN1 +5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND B150-PLUS Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. RXD DTR DSR CTS 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. ...place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. ASUS B150-PLUS 1-15 These are not jumpers! Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to the fan connectors on the fan...
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..., the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you intend to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. ASUS B150-PLUS 1-17 B150-PLUS A A EATX12V B EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +3 Volts GND +12 Volts +5 Volts B +12 Volts +5V...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-PLUS ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices or when you are for details. ATX...
..., the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you intend to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. ASUS B150-PLUS 1-17 B150-PLUS A A EATX12V B EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +3 Volts GND +12 Volts +5 Volts B +12 Volts +5V...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-PLUS ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices or when you are for details. ATX...
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RESET +PWR_LED* Requires an ATX power supply B150-PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (4-pin +PWR_LED-) This 4-pin connector is for system reboot... (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. PWR_SW SPEAKER PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND +5V GND GND Speaker B150-PLUS PIN 1 HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- The HDD LED lights up when you to this connector. The system power LED lights up or flashes ...mounted system warning speaker. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. ASUS B150-PLUS 1-19 PANEL +PWR_LED- 8.
RESET +PWR_LED* Requires an ATX power supply B150-PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (4-pin +PWR_LED-) This 4-pin connector is for system reboot... (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. PWR_SW SPEAKER PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND +5V GND GND Speaker B150-PLUS PIN 1 HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- The HDD LED lights up when you to this connector. The system power LED lights up or flashes ...mounted system warning speaker. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. ASUS B150-PLUS 1-19 PANEL +PWR_LED- 8.
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... DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The contents of the Support DVD to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive... time without notice. To run the DVD. Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. ASUS B150-PLUS 1-21 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32-bit / 64-bit), Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) ...
... DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The contents of the Support DVD to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive... time without notice. To run the DVD. Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. ASUS B150-PLUS 1-21 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32-bit / 64-bit), Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) ...
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... click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS B150-PLUS 2-1 BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the ...future. 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 motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click ...
... click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS B150-PLUS 2-1 BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the ...future. 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 motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click ...
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...exactly the same as actually shown on the system. 2. NTFS is in single partition and in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS B150-PLUS 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you to load ... 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. The screen captures used in this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into B150PLUS.CAP. • The BIOS file ...
...exactly the same as actually shown on the system. 2. NTFS is in single partition and in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS B150-PLUS 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you to load ... 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. The screen captures used in this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into B150PLUS.CAP. • The BIOS file ...
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... 16779264 2015-09-21 21:14:34 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info Files panel 3. ASUS B150-PLUS 2-5 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to select the BIOS file and press . 4. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature...
... 16779264 2015-09-21 21:14:34 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info Files panel 3. ASUS B150-PLUS 2-5 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to select the BIOS file and press . 4. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature...
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ASUS B150-PLUS 2-7 Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Shows the bootable devices Search on ...
ASUS B150-PLUS 2-7 Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Shows the bootable devices Search on ...
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... the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for your BIOS. ASUS B150-PLUS 2-9
... the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for your BIOS. ASUS B150-PLUS 2-9
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2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you want to save and access your keyboard or click Setup Tree Map screen. Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel ASUS B150-PLUS 2-11 On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you can easily save in MyFavorites screen. from the BIOS screen to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. Press on your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to open 2.
2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you want to save and access your keyboard or click Setup Tree Map screen. Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel ASUS B150-PLUS 2-11 On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you can easily save in MyFavorites screen. from the BIOS screen to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. Press on your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to open 2.
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The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display other BIOS items. ASUS B150-PLUS 2-13
The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display other BIOS items. ASUS B150-PLUS 2-13
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Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. ASUS B150-PLUS 2-15 2.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. 2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.
Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. ASUS B150-PLUS 2-15 2.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. 2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.