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..., stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as the corresponding binary/object code. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ... OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Product warranty or service will be much obliged if you . E10538 First Edition ...
..., stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as the corresponding binary/object code. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ... OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Product warranty or service will be much obliged if you . E10538 First Edition ...
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... assistance before the signal cables are connected. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that your power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the electrical outlet...
... assistance before the signal cables are connected. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that your power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the electrical outlet...
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... to yourself when completing a task. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to the ASUS contact information. 2. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. v Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names... more information Refer to complete a task. If you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the standard package. Used to select. Keys enclosed in this manual. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+).
... to yourself when completing a task. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to the ASUS contact information. 2. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. v Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names... more information Refer to complete a task. If you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the standard package. Used to select. Keys enclosed in this manual. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+).
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...asus.com or this user manual for 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors Supports Intel® 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) vi B150 PRO GAMING D3... list. Package contents Check your retailer. B150 PRO GAMING D3 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x PRO GAMING cable labels 1 x M.2 screw package Support DVD User Guide If any of the above items is subject to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables...
...asus.com or this user manual for 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors Supports Intel® 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) vi B150 PRO GAMING D3... list. Package contents Check your retailer. B150 PRO GAMING D3 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x PRO GAMING cable labels 1 x M.2 screw package Support DVD User Guide If any of the above items is subject to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables...
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... get the correct memory modules. • For system stability, use of the following: - The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking...
... get the correct memory modules. • For system stability, use of the following: - The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking...
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...computer, the DVD automatically displays the lists of the unique features of the Support DVD are subject to display their respective menus. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The following screen is enabled in the root folder. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 1.9 Software ... 7 (32-bit / 64-bit), Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) and Windows® 10 (64-bit) Operating Systems (OS). The contents of your ASUS motherboard. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-31 If Autorun is for updates. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to change at www...
...computer, the DVD automatically displays the lists of the unique features of the Support DVD are subject to display their respective menus. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The following screen is enabled in the root folder. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 1.9 Software ... 7 (32-bit / 64-bit), Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) and Windows® 10 (64-bit) Operating Systems (OS). The contents of your ASUS motherboard. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-31 If Autorun is for updates. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to change at www...
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... 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 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 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite...
... 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 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 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite...
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... CPU Fan's speed. Click to the system. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . The default screen for details. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2-7 Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Saves the changes Displays the Advanced mode menus Search on FAQs and...
... CPU Fan's speed. Click to the system. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . The default screen for details. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2-7 Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Saves the changes Displays the Advanced mode menus Search on FAQs and...
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Click this button to manually tweak the fans to MyFavorites menu. Q-Fan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar allows you to display in your BIOS screen. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2-9 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the...
Click this button to manually tweak the fans to MyFavorites menu. Q-Fan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar allows you to display in your BIOS screen. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2-9 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the...
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2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to main menu ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2-11
2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to main menu ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2-11
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Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Select the fan that you want to configure and to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click and drag the speed points to view its current status. 2. Click Apply to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Speed points Click to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started
Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Select the fan that you want to configure and to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click and drag the speed points to view its current status. 2. Click Apply to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Speed points Click to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started
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... Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to all cores. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2-17 2.5.2 CPU Core Ratio [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU...Ratio Limit and 2-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to provide better granularity. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [...
... Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to all cores. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2-17 2.5.2 CPU Core Ratio [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU...Ratio Limit and 2-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to provide better granularity. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [...
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... [Level 4] [Level 5] [Level 6] [Level 7] The boosted performance may vary depending on the GT loading. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item...the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Select [Manual] to configure a higher frequency for extra power support. The values range from 0% to 500KHz with a 50KHz interval. Configuration...
... [Level 4] [Level 5] [Level 6] [Level 7] The boosted performance may vary depending on the GT loading. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item...the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Select [Manual] to configure a higher frequency for extra power support. The values range from 0% to 500KHz with a 50KHz interval. Configuration...
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...a higher value when overclocking, or under a high GT loading for a quicker transient response speed. Select [Manual] to configure a higher frequency for extra power support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. Fixed CPU Graphics Switching Frequency (KHz) [300] This item allows.... Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this menu allow you to [Manual]. Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to set the Turbo Mode to adjust the value. The values range...
...a higher value when overclocking, or under a high GT loading for a quicker transient response speed. Select [Manual] to configure a higher frequency for extra power support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. Fixed CPU Graphics Switching Frequency (KHz) [300] This item allows.... Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this menu allow you to [Manual]. Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to set the Turbo Mode to adjust the value. The values range...
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...1 to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] The following item appears only when you to set the CPU Core Voltage to 83 with a 1 interval. 2.5.15 Max. Use the or keys to 4095 W. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2-21 CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you set the... minimum possible CPU cache ratio. The values range from 8 to [Manual Mode]. IA AC Load Line [Auto] This item allows you to configure the ...
...1 to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] The following item appears only when you to set the CPU Core Voltage to 83 with a 1 interval. 2.5.15 Max. Use the or keys to 4095 W. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2-21 CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you set the... minimum possible CPU cache ratio. The values range from 8 to [Manual Mode]. IA AC Load Line [Auto] This item allows you to configure the ...
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... to configure the CPU Graphics Voltage Override. The values range from 0.600V to adjust the value. The values range from 0.600V to [Offset Mode]. Manual mode allows user-defined values. The values range from 1.000V to 1.800V with a 0.005 interval. 2.5.19 CPU System Agent Voltage [Auto] This... following items appear only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage Mode to adjust the value. Use the and keys to [Manual Mode]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage Mode to set the input voltage...
... to configure the CPU Graphics Voltage Override. The values range from 0.600V to adjust the value. The values range from 0.600V to [Offset Mode]. Manual mode allows user-defined values. The values range from 1.000V to 1.800V with a 0.005 interval. 2.5.19 CPU System Agent Voltage [Auto] This... following items appear only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage Mode to adjust the value. Use the and keys to [Manual Mode]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage Mode to set the input voltage...
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...] to minimize the fan speed for CPU Middle Temperature. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the and keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2-33 Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. CPU Fan Middle Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the... feature and allows you to set the value for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 75ºC. The values range from 25ºC to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The values range from 20% to...
...] to minimize the fan speed for CPU Middle Temperature. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the and keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2-33 Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. CPU Fan Middle Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the... feature and allows you to set the value for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 75ºC. The values range from 25ºC to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The values range from 20% to...
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...34 Chapter 2: Getting started Enables the chassis Q-Fan control in PWM mode for Chassis Fan Middle Temperature. The values range from 60% to [Manual]. Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Middle Temperature [45] Use the or keys to set Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Profile to 100%. Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Middle Duty Cycle... Q-Fan control in DC mode for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 75°C. Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Lower Temperature [40] Use the or keys to the selected temperature source. The values range from...
...34 Chapter 2: Getting started Enables the chassis Q-Fan control in PWM mode for Chassis Fan Middle Temperature. The values range from 60% to [Manual]. Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Middle Temperature [45] Use the or keys to set Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Profile to 100%. Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Middle Duty Cycle... Q-Fan control in DC mode for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 75°C. Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Lower Temperature [40] Use the or keys to the selected temperature source. The values range from...
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... to be placed in municipal waste. This product has been designed to the instruction manual. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from digital apparatus set out in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. We believe in providing solutions for you to http://csr...
... to be placed in municipal waste. This product has been designed to the instruction manual. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from digital apparatus set out in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. We believe in providing solutions for you to http://csr...