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B150-PLUS Motherboard
B150-PLUS Motherboard
B150-PLUS Users manual English
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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi B150-PLUS 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 1-12 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Software support 1-21 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating... 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.6 Advanced menu 2-14 2.7 Monitor menu 2-15 2.8 Boot menu 2-15 2.9 Tool menu 2-16 2.10 Exit menu 2-16 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi B150-PLUS 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 1-12 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Software support 1-21 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating... 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.6 Advanced menu 2-14 2.7 Monitor menu 2-15 2.8 Boot menu 2-15 2.9 Tool menu 2-16 2.10 Exit menu 2-16 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
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.... • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. It includes descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS... this guide This user guide contains the information you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are also provided. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. ...
.... • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. It includes descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS... this guide This user guide contains the information you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are also provided. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. ...
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...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-PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 screw package Support DVD ... is enabled. (3) W hen an M.2 device in PCIE mode is installed, the M.2 device uses the SATA6G_1 bandwidth. B150-PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU support Expansion slots Storage LGA1151 socket for Intel® 6th Generation Core™...
...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-PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 screw package Support DVD ... is enabled. (3) W hen an M.2 device in PCIE mode is installed, the M.2 device uses the SATA6G_1 bandwidth. B150-PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU support Expansion slots Storage LGA1151 socket for Intel® 6th Generation Core™...
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... the correct orientation. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! ASUS B150-PLUS 1-1 The edge with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the motherboard fits. Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the...
... the correct orientation. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! ASUS B150-PLUS 1-1 The edge with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the motherboard fits. Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis B150-PLUS 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 4 21.8cm(8.6in) KBMS_USB910 EATX12V CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM DVI VGA DDR4 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_B2 (64bit...1-2 30.5cm(12in) 1 LGA1151 USB3_C3 EATXPWR USB3_56 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 CHA_FAN2 LAN_USB78 2 M.2(SOCKET3) LANGuard AUDIO CHA_FAN1 5 PCIEX1_1 B150-PLUS Realtek PCIEX16_1 6 8111GR ASM 1083 PCI1 PCIEX1_2 BATTERY Intel® B150 Super I/O PCIEX16_2 7 128Mb BIOS ALC 887-VD2 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI2 PCI3 COM SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 CLRTC 5 USB1112 USB3_12 PANEL ...
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis B150-PLUS 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 4 21.8cm(8.6in) KBMS_USB910 EATX12V CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM DVI VGA DDR4 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_B2 (64bit...1-2 30.5cm(12in) 1 LGA1151 USB3_C3 EATXPWR USB3_56 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 CHA_FAN2 LAN_USB78 2 M.2(SOCKET3) LANGuard AUDIO CHA_FAN1 5 PCIEX1_1 B150-PLUS Realtek PCIEX16_1 6 8111GR ASM 1083 PCI1 PCIEX1_2 BATTERY Intel® B150 Super I/O PCIEX16_2 7 128Mb BIOS ALC 887-VD2 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI2 PCI3 COM SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 CLRTC 5 USB1112 USB3_12 PANEL ...
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... Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. 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 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 13. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 8. Serial ...port connector (10-1 pin COM) 12. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-17 1-15 1-3 1-7 1-20 1-20 1-12 1-19 1-16 1-16 1-15 1-18 1-18 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard...
... Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. 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 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 13. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 8. Serial ...port connector (10-1 pin COM) 12. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-17 1-15 1-3 1-7 1-20 1-20 1-12 1-19 1-16 1-16 1-15 1-18 1-18 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard...
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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. DO NOT install a CPU designed for the ... socket contacts 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. Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Contact your retailer immediately if ...
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. DO NOT install a CPU designed for the ... socket contacts 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. Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Contact your retailer immediately if ...
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Recommended memory configurations ASUS B150-PLUS 1-7 A DDR4 module is recommended to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below . According to protect the CPU. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. You can refer to the DDR4 slot. DO NOT install...
Recommended memory configurations ASUS B150-PLUS 1-7 A DDR4 module is recommended to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below . According to protect the CPU. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. You can refer to the DDR4 slot. DO NOT install...
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...Channel B. Under the default state, some memory modules for single-channel operation. • Due to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website at http://support.microsoft. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the latest QVL. 1.4.3 1 Installing a DIMM 1-8 ... 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. - For more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Always install the DIMMS ...
...Channel B. Under the default state, some memory modules for single-channel operation. • Due to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website at http://support.microsoft. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the latest QVL. 1.4.3 1 Installing a DIMM 1-8 ... 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. - For more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Always install the DIMMS ...
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... the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for later use . Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5.... 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for the card....
... the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for later use . Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5.... 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for the card....
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shared shared shared B - - - 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 C - - - - shared - - - 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 - - - ASUS B150-PLUS 1-11 D - - - - -
shared shared shared B - - - 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 C - - - - shared - - - 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 - - - ASUS B150-PLUS 1-11 D - - - - -
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... fan of the system chassis. ASUS B150-PLUS 1-15 RXD DTR DSR CTS 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. 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! These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Connect the serial...
... fan of the system chassis. ASUS B150-PLUS 1-15 RXD DTR DSR CTS 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. 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! These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Connect the serial...
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...the module to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB1112) This connector is purchased separately. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction With an installed ...USB3_12 IntA_P2_D+ IntA_P2_DGND IntA_P2_SSTX+ IntA_P2_SSTXGND IntA_P2_SSRX+ IntA_P2_SSRXUSB3+5V B150-PLUS PIN 1 GND IntA_P1_D+ IntA_P1_D- This USB connector complies with USB 2.0. USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC B150-PLUS USB1112 USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND PIN 1 B150-PLUS USB2.0 connector Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps...
...the module to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB1112) This connector is purchased separately. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction With an installed ...USB3_12 IntA_P2_D+ IntA_P2_DGND IntA_P2_SSTX+ IntA_P2_SSTXGND IntA_P2_SSRX+ IntA_P2_SSRXUSB3+5V B150-PLUS PIN 1 GND IntA_P1_D+ IntA_P1_D- This USB connector complies with USB 2.0. USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC B150-PLUS USB1112 USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND PIN 1 B150-PLUS USB2.0 connector Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps...
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...to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND B150-PLUS PIN 1 SPDIF_OUT B150-PLUS Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is set... the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. 7. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC B150-PLUS AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin ...
...to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND B150-PLUS PIN 1 SPDIF_OUT B150-PLUS Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is set... the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. 7. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC B150-PLUS AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin ...
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... Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to avail all motherboard features. ASUS B150-PLUS 1-21 Refer to your ASUS motherboard. The following screen is enabled in the root folder. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32-bit / 64-bit), Windows®... the features of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for detailed information. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install...
... Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to avail all motherboard features. ASUS B150-PLUS 1-21 Refer to your ASUS motherboard. The following screen is enabled in the root folder. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32-bit / 64-bit), Windows®... the features of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for detailed information. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install...
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... Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS B150-PLUS 2-1 With this utlity, you to restore the BIOS in the future. 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 automatically update your...
... Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS B150-PLUS 2-1 With this utlity, you to restore the BIOS in the future. 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 automatically update your...
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...ASUS B150-PLUS 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only and may not be exactly the same as actually shown on the system. 2. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard.... Before updating 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. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool...
...ASUS B150-PLUS 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only and may not be exactly the same as actually shown on the system. 2. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard.... Before updating 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. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool...
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...section 2.10 Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after POST: Press ++ simultaneously.... Press the reset button on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you always shut down the system properly from a running operating system...
...section 2.10 Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after POST: Press ++ simultaneously.... Press the reset button on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you always shut down the system properly from a running operating system...
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... installed to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. ASUS B150-PLUS 2-7 Refer to the system. The default screen for details. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Selects the display language of the basic system...
... installed to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. ASUS B150-PLUS 2-7 Refer to the system. The default screen for details. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Selects the display language of the basic system...