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... Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 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...
... Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 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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..., 8-pin ATX12V) 2. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~3) 4. Intel® B150 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 9. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 11. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 13....6. M.2 Socket 3 10. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM) 19. Model name LEDs 8. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 12. B150 PRO GAMING D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-3 ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 17. SupremeFX LED Page 1-23 1-21 1-22 1-3 1-7 1-25 1-29 1-26 1-28 1-23 ...
..., 8-pin ATX12V) 2. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~3) 4. Intel® B150 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 9. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 11. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 13....6. M.2 Socket 3 10. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM) 19. Model name LEDs 8. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 12. B150 PRO GAMING D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-3 ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 17. SupremeFX LED Page 1-23 1-21 1-22 1-3 1-7 1-25 1-29 1-26 1-28 1-23 ...
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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 PRO GAMING 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 GAMING D3 1-5
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.... 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 GAMING 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 GAMING 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 GAMING 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 GAMING D3 1-7
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B150 PRO GAMING D3 motherboard memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs ...4GB(2 x 2GB) DS N/A N/A 9-9-9-24 1.65V • • CORSAIR CMP4GX3M2C1600C7(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS N/A N/A 7-8-7-20 1.65V • • • (continued on the next page) ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-9 Size SS/ DS CORSAIR CMY8GX3M2A1866C9 4GB SS CORSAIR CMT6GX3MA1866C9(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS CORSAIR CMD32GX3M4A1866C9(Ver3.24) 8GB DS...
B150 PRO GAMING D3 motherboard memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs ...4GB(2 x 2GB) DS N/A N/A 9-9-9-24 1.65V • • CORSAIR CMP4GX3M2C1600C7(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS N/A N/A 7-8-7-20 1.65V • • • (continued on the next page) ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-9 Size SS/ DS CORSAIR CMY8GX3M2A1866C9 4GB SS CORSAIR CMT6GX3MA1866C9(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS CORSAIR CMD32GX3M4A1866C9(Ver3.24) 8GB DS...
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ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-13 K4W2GO846P Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 1.50V • • • N/A 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • J2108BCSE-DJ-F 9-9-9-24-33 1.50V • ...; 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the gray and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size MUSHKIN CMX16GX3M2A1333C9(Ver7.66) 2GB PATRIOT CMX16GX3M2A1333C9(Ver7.67) 8GB RAMAXEL...
ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-13 K4W2GO846P Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 1.50V • • • N/A 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • J2108BCSE-DJ-F 9-9-9-24-33 1.50V • ...; 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the gray and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size MUSHKIN CMX16GX3M2A1333C9(Ver7.66) 2GB PATRIOT CMX16GX3M2A1333C9(Ver7.67) 8GB RAMAXEL...
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... Express 3.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Secure the card to the card. 3. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-15 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. Before installing the expansion card...
... Express 3.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Secure the card to the card. 3. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-15 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. Before installing the expansion card...
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... the computer. 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to short the two pins. 3. CLRTC PIN 1 B150 PRO GAMING D3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-17 After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two...
... the computer. 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to short the two pins. 3. CLRTC PIN 1 B150 PRO GAMING D3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-17 After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two...
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.... This port connects to wake then steady) up from your PC to amplified speakers, headphones, or Sony/Phillips Digital Interconnect Format (S/PDIF) compliant devices. 10. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-19 This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 7. Optical S/PDIF out port. Microphone port (pink). Audio 2, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration...
.... This port connects to wake then steady) up from your PC to amplified speakers, headphones, or Sony/Phillips Digital Interconnect Format (S/PDIF) compliant devices. 10. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-19 This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 7. Optical S/PDIF out port. Microphone port (pink). Audio 2, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration...
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... data. LED_LIGHT PIN 1 B150 PRO GAMING D3 LED_LIGHT connector The LED accessory module is for LED accessories. POWER LED_CONTROL NC 2. A TPM system also helps enhance the network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. TPM PIN 1 B150 PRO GAMING D3 TPM connector F_CLKRUN F_SERIRQ F_FRAME# F_LAD3 F_LAD2 F_LAD1 F_LAD0 +3VSB S_PCIRST#_TBD GND C_PCICLK_TPM +3V +3V ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-21
... data. LED_LIGHT PIN 1 B150 PRO GAMING D3 LED_LIGHT connector The LED accessory module is for LED accessories. POWER LED_CONTROL NC 2. A TPM system also helps enhance the network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. TPM PIN 1 B150 PRO GAMING D3 TPM connector F_CLKRUN F_SERIRQ F_FRAME# F_LAD3 F_LAD2 F_LAD1 F_LAD0 +3VSB S_PCIRST#_TBD GND C_PCICLK_TPM +3V +3V ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-21
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... the minimum power supply requirement for your motherboard's critical components and connected devices. T_SENSOR1 GND PIN 1 SENSOR IN B150 PRO GAMING D3 T_SENSOR connector ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-23 Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) This connector is inadequate. • If you to install additional devices....+3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts B150 PRO GAMING D3 ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices or when you use a ...
... the minimum power supply requirement for your motherboard's critical components and connected devices. T_SENSOR1 GND PIN 1 SENSOR IN B150 PRO GAMING D3 T_SENSOR connector ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-23 Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) This connector is inadequate. • If you to install additional devices....+3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts B150 PRO GAMING D3 ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices or when you use a ...
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9. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-25 USB3_12 USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND B150 PRO GAMING D3 USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. These... USB_P7USB_P7+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 B150 PRO GAMING D3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is ...
9. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-25 USB3_12 USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND B150 PRO GAMING D3 USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. These... USB_P7USB_P7+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 B150 PRO GAMING D3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is ...
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... system reboot without turning off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-27 GND RSTCON# NC PLED+ PLED- 12. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on or...
... system reboot without turning off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-27 GND RSTCON# NC PLED+ PLED- 12. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on or...
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...the LED Control app in the following two modes to Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration > Model Name LED Lighting item. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-29 Model name LED B150 PRO GAMING D3 Model name LED Lighting Lit mode Breathing mode Still mode Description The LEDs blink intermittently. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) ... comes with a standby power LED that lights up in Ai Suite 3. SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off B150 PRO GAMING D3 Onboard LED 2. See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. The LEDs become solid red. 1.8 Onboard LED 1.
...the LED Control app in the following two modes to Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration > Model Name LED Lighting item. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-29 Model name LED B150 PRO GAMING D3 Model name LED Lighting Lit mode Breathing mode Still mode Description The LEDs blink intermittently. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) ... comes with a standby power LED that lights up in Ai Suite 3. SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off B150 PRO GAMING D3 Onboard LED 2. See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. The LEDs become solid red. 1.8 Onboard LED 1.
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.... Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to your hardware. The contents of your ASUS motherboard. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. To run the DVD. If Autorun is for updates. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-31 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The following screen is enabled in the root folder. 1.9 Software...
.... Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to your hardware. The contents of your ASUS motherboard. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. To run the DVD. If Autorun is for updates. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-31 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The following screen is enabled in the root folder. 1.9 Software...
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... update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). 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 to find and select... Click to restore 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 GAMING D3 2-1
... update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). 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 to find and select... Click to restore 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 GAMING D3 2-1
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... 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. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2-3 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Download the latest BIOS file from http://support....asus.com and save them in the removable device into B5PGD. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash...
... 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. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2-3 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Download the latest BIOS file from http://support....asus.com and save them in the removable device into B5PGD. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash...
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... system while updating the BIOS to confirm the BIOS update. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: B150 PRO GAMING D3 VER: 0213 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 06/26/2015 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: B5PGD.CAP 16779264 2015-06... . Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to update the BIOS? Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to security regulations. 5. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2-5 Press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to select the BIOS file and press . 4.
... system while updating the BIOS to confirm the BIOS update. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: B150 PRO GAMING D3 VER: 0213 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 06/26/2015 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: B5PGD.CAP 16779264 2015-06... . Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to update the BIOS? Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to security regulations. 5. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2-5 Press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to select the BIOS file and press . 4.
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... when you installed to the system. Click to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA...
... when you installed to the system. Click to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA...
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... displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu. Language This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in a Tree Map setup. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2-9 Click this button to manually tweak the fans to select the language that you want to MyFavorites menu. Menu bar The menu bar on top...
... displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu. Language This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in a Tree Map setup. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2-9 Click this button to manually tweak the fans to select the language that you want to MyFavorites menu. Menu bar The menu bar on top...