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... FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Such software in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of...
... FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Such software in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of...
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...6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board)* * Two USB2.0 ports at back panel - Highly Durable Components - Q-Design (Q-Shield, Q-DIMM, Q-LED, Q-Slot) Performance Level Up - ASUS CPU-Z - B150 PRO GAMING D3 specifications summary Multi-GPU Support Audio Storage LAN USB ASUS gaming features Supports AMD® 2-Way/ Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - DRAM Overcurrent Protection - AI Suite 3 - AI Charger+ - Push Notice - Stainless Steel Back I/O - Gamer's Guardian - UEFI BIOS EZ Mode (CrashFree BIOS 3, EZ Flash...
...6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board)* * Two USB2.0 ports at back panel - Highly Durable Components - Q-Design (Q-Shield, Q-DIMM, Q-LED, Q-Slot) Performance Level Up - ASUS CPU-Z - B150 PRO GAMING D3 specifications summary Multi-GPU Support Audio Storage LAN USB ASUS gaming features Supports AMD® 2-Way/ Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - DRAM Overcurrent Protection - AI Suite 3 - AI Charger+ - Push Notice - Stainless Steel Back I/O - Gamer's Guardian - UEFI BIOS EZ Mode (CrashFree BIOS 3, EZ Flash...
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... x COM header 1 x TPM header 1 X CPU Over Voltage jumper (CPU_OV) 1 x 2-pin Clear CMOS jumper 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 3.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F6 Q-fan Control, F3 My Favorites, F9 Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows®...
... x COM header 1 x TPM header 1 X CPU Over Voltage jumper (CPU_OV) 1 x 2-pin Clear CMOS jumper 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 3.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F6 Q-fan Control, F3 My Favorites, F9 Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows®...
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... the motherboard fits. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the chassis. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. The edge with external ports...
... the motherboard fits. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the chassis. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. The edge with external ports...
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...174; B150 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 9. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 16. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) 15. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 20. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~3) 4. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 2. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 18. B150 PRO GAMING D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-3 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin...
...174; B150 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 9. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 16. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) 15. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 20. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~3) 4. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 2. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 18. B150 PRO GAMING D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-3 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin...
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... motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-15 Failure to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that supports PCI Express 3.0 x16 graphic cards complying with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI...
... motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-15 Failure to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that supports PCI Express 3.0 x16 graphic cards complying with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI...
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... CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Use a metal object such as system passwords. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to default values. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to short the two pins. 3. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to clear...
... CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Use a metal object such as system passwords. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to default values. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to short the two pins. 3. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to clear...
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... 7.1-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Side Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out 9. This port allows you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for better compatibility. Center / Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. Optical S/PDIF out port. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for faster and better performance from S5 mode Speed LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port 4. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3...
... 7.1-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Side Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out 9. This port allows you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for better compatibility. Center / Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. Optical S/PDIF out port. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for faster and better performance from S5 mode Speed LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port 4. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3...
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... thermistor cable that complies with more power-consuming devices or when you to monitor the temperature of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. 5. The power supply plugs are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for ATX power supply plugs. T_SENSOR1 GND PIN 1 SENSOR IN B150 PRO GAMING D3 T_SENSOR connector ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-23...
... thermistor cable that complies with more power-consuming devices or when you to monitor the temperature of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. 5. The power supply plugs are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for ATX power supply plugs. T_SENSOR1 GND PIN 1 SENSOR IN B150 PRO GAMING D3 T_SENSOR connector ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-23...
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.... Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of up to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to the USB connectors. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-25 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports...
.... Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of up to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to the USB connectors. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-25 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports...
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... any time without notice. The following screen is NOT enabled in the root folder. Click an icon to display a tab Click to install Tick an item and click Install to install it If Autorun is for updates. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32-bit / 64-bit), Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) and Windows® 10 (64-bit) Operating Systems (OS). ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-31 Motherboard settings and hardware options vary.
... any time without notice. The following screen is NOT enabled in the root folder. Click an icon to display a tab Click to install Tick an item and click Install to install it If Autorun is for updates. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32-bit / 64-bit), Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) and Windows® 10 (64-bit) Operating Systems (OS). ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-31 Motherboard settings and hardware options vary.
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... 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 to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2-1 Click to restore the BIOS in the future. With this utlity, you can also manually update...
... 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 to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2-1 Click to restore the BIOS in the future. With this utlity, you can also manually update...
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... BIOS file to the USB port. 3. Turn on your USB flash drive. Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in the removable device into B5PGD. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to recover BIOS settings. The screen captures used in this utility, rename the BIOS file in your computer screen. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2-3 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS...
... BIOS file to the USB port. 3. Turn on your USB flash drive. Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in the removable device into B5PGD. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to recover BIOS settings. The screen captures used in this utility, rename the BIOS file in your computer screen. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2-3 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS...
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... power use when the system is idle. The CPU graphics shared system memory size is installed to configure the PCI Express configuration settings. Hyper Kit Mode [Disabled] Disables this option for the multi-monitor output. DMI Max Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to configure the PCIe speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2-27 PCI Express Configuration PCIe Speed [Auto] Allows you to configure the DMI speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DVMT Pre-Allocated [32M] Allows you to select the amount of SATA devices. iGPU...
... power use when the system is idle. The CPU graphics shared system memory size is installed to configure the PCI Express configuration settings. Hyper Kit Mode [Disabled] Disables this option for the multi-monitor output. DMI Max Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to configure the PCIe speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2-27 PCI Express Configuration PCIe Speed [Auto] Allows you to configure the DMI speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DVMT Pre-Allocated [32M] Allows you to select the amount of SATA devices. iGPU...
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...] [Enabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] These items allow you to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [On] [Off] SATA6G_1~6(Gray) [Enabled] Allow you to set the SATA Controller(s) to enable/disable the SATA6G_1~6 port. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that shows a warning message during POST (Power-on random workloads by allowing the drive to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.6 USB Configuration The items in the boot devices list. [Auto...
...] [Enabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] These items allow you to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [On] [Off] SATA6G_1~6(Gray) [Enabled] Allow you to set the SATA Controller(s) to enable/disable the SATA6G_1~6 port. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that shows a warning message during POST (Power-on random workloads by allowing the drive to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.6 USB Configuration The items in the boot devices list. [Auto...
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... Controller item to set the USB Port Disable Override features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Refer to section 1.2.3 Motherboard layout for high performance support. Depop [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SupremeFX LED Lighting [Breathing Mode] Allows you to legacy AC'97. The following two items appear only when you set the behavior of the USB ports. 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration Model Name LED Lighting [Breathing Mode] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on PCIe...
... Controller item to set the USB Port Disable Override features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Refer to section 1.2.3 Motherboard layout for high performance support. Depop [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SupremeFX LED Lighting [Breathing Mode] Allows you to legacy AC'97. The following two items appear only when you set the behavior of the USB ports. 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration Model Name LED Lighting [Breathing Mode] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on PCIe...
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... onboard LAN controller or other installed PCIe/PCI LAN cards. Power On By PCI-E/PCI [Disabled] This item allows you can set the previous item to [Enabled]. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Power On By RTC [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Wake-on the system. When enabled, you to enable or disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2-31 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.9 Network Stack Configuration Network...
... onboard LAN controller or other installed PCIe/PCI LAN cards. Power On By PCI-E/PCI [Disabled] This item allows you can set the previous item to [Enabled]. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Power On By RTC [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Wake-on the system. When enabled, you to enable or disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2-31 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.9 Network Stack Configuration Network...
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... the bootable devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on state of devices that you set Launch CSM to [Enabled]. Disables the ROM messages and displays only the ASUS logo during POST. Boot Device Control [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] Allows you to select the type of the NumLock. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] 2-36 Chapter 2: Getting started Post Report [5 sec...
... the bootable devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on state of devices that you set Launch CSM to [Enabled]. Disables the ROM messages and displays only the ASUS logo during POST. Boot Device Control [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] Allows you to select the type of the NumLock. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] 2-36 Chapter 2: Getting started Post Report [5 sec...
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... Power on the chipset specification, the 100 series requires USB 3.0 drivers to Windows® operating system documentation for detailed information. 2.11.1 Windows® 7 and USB 3.0 driver for reference only. Method 1: Using SATA ODD & USB devices Load USB 3.0 drivers using the ASUS support DVD and install Windows® 7 using a USB device. 2.11 Installing an operating system Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The setup procedures presented in order to your system and press F8 during Windows® 7 installation. Connect the USB ODD or USB storage device...
... Power on the chipset specification, the 100 series requires USB 3.0 drivers to Windows® operating system documentation for detailed information. 2.11.1 Windows® 7 and USB 3.0 driver for reference only. Method 1: Using SATA ODD & USB devices Load USB 3.0 drivers using the ASUS support DVD and install Windows® 7 using a USB device. 2.11 Installing an operating system Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The setup procedures presented in order to your system and press F8 during Windows® 7 installation. Connect the USB ODD or USB storage device...
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... DVD into the ISO file. 4. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." Select the ODD as the boot device. 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to create a modified Windows® 7 installation DVD. 5. Power on your system. 3. The "Setup is loaded correctly. 9. Method 2: Using a modified Windows® 7 ISO Load USB 3.0 drivers and install Windows® 7 using a third-party ISO software. 2. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x Working system (PC or notebook) • 1 x SATA...
... DVD into the ISO file. 4. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." Select the ODD as the boot device. 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to create a modified Windows® 7 installation DVD. 5. Power on your system. 3. The "Setup is loaded correctly. 9. Method 2: Using a modified Windows® 7 ISO Load USB 3.0 drivers and install Windows® 7 using a third-party ISO software. 2. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x Working system (PC or notebook) • 1 x SATA...