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Motherboard B150 PRO GAMING D3
Motherboard B150 PRO GAMING D3
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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi B150 PRO GAMING D3 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 1-15 1.6 Jumpers 1-17 1.7 Connectors 1-18 1.8 Onboard LED 1-29 1.9 Software support 1-31 Chapter 2: BIOS ...menu 2-24 2.7 Monitor menu 2-32 2.8 Boot menu 2-35 2.9 Tool menu 2-40 2.10 Exit menu 2-41 2.11 Installing an operating system 2-42 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi B150 PRO GAMING D3 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 1-15 1.6 Jumpers 1-17 1.7 Connectors 1-18 1.8 Onboard LED 1-29 1.9 Software support 1-31 Chapter 2: BIOS ...menu 2-24 2.7 Monitor menu 2-32 2.8 Boot menu 2-35 2.9 Tool menu 2-40 2.10 Exit menu 2-41 2.11 Installing an operating system 2-42 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
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...before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is set to fix it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for the BIOS... devices are unplugged before the signal cables are also provided. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. If you are not sure about the voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it may be exposed to or from the system, ensure that came with the ...
...before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is set to fix it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for the BIOS... devices are unplugged before the signal cables are also provided. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. If you are not sure about the voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it may be exposed to or from the system, ensure that came with the ...
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...174; Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, ...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 individual CPUs. Integrated graphics processor - B150 PRO GAMING D3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots LGA1151 socket for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Gaming Motherboard...
...174; Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, ...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 individual CPUs. Integrated graphics processor - B150 PRO GAMING D3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots LGA1151 socket for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Gaming Motherboard...
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... antistatic pad or in the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-1 Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components ... edge with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the motherboard fits. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the chassis as the power supply case, to ...
... antistatic pad or in the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-1 Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components ... edge with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the motherboard fits. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the chassis as the power supply case, to ...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 34 23.6cm(9.3in) 3 5 KBMS ASM 1142K EATX12V CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM CPU_OPT HDMI VGA DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (... LANGuard CHA_FAN3 USB3_12 AUDIO CHA_FAN1 6 PCIEX1_1 3 Model name LED Intel I219V PCIEX16_1 7 SATA6G_12 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 BATTERY Super I/O TPU PCI1 Intel® B150 8 ALC 1150 SupremeFX PCIEX1_2 SupremeFX LED PCIEX16_2 asmedia ASM1083 AAFP PCI2 COM CHA_FAN2 TPM USB78 ROG_EXT 128Mb BIOS USB910 USB1112 SB_PWR T_SENSOR CLRTC CPU_OV PANEL...
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 34 23.6cm(9.3in) 3 5 KBMS ASM 1142K EATX12V CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM CPU_OPT HDMI VGA DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (... LANGuard CHA_FAN3 USB3_12 AUDIO CHA_FAN1 6 PCIEX1_1 3 Model name LED Intel I219V PCIEX16_1 7 SATA6G_12 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 BATTERY Super I/O TPU PCI1 Intel® B150 8 ALC 1150 SupremeFX PCIEX1_2 SupremeFX LED PCIEX16_2 asmedia ASM1083 AAFP PCI2 COM CHA_FAN2 TPM USB78 ROG_EXT 128Mb BIOS USB910 USB1112 SB_PWR T_SENSOR CLRTC CPU_OV PANEL...
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... Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) 15. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM) 19. Intel® B150 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 9. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 13. ...motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 2. M.2 Socket 3 10. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~3) 4. B150 PRO GAMING D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3...
... Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) 15. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM) 19. Intel® B150 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 9. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 13. ...motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 2. M.2 Socket 3 10. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~3) 4. B150 PRO GAMING D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3...
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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. DO NOT install a CPU designed for the LGA1151 socket only. Contact ... is missing, or if you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the LGA1151 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts...
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. DO NOT install a CPU designed for the LGA1151 socket only. Contact ... is missing, or if you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the LGA1151 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts...
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...Recommended memory configurations ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-7 You can refer to the recommended memory population below. 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. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double...
...Recommended memory configurations ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-7 You can refer to the recommended memory population below. 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. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double...
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...using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. - For more details, refer to get the correct memory modules. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do... DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction com/kb/929605/en-us. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. For effective use a more memory on its Serial ...
...using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. - For more details, refer to get the correct memory modules. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do... DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction com/kb/929605/en-us. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. For effective use a more memory on its Serial ...
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... 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 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A HYNIX H5TQ2G B3CFR N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Heat-Sink ...Brand Chip NO. B150 PRO GAMING D3 motherboard memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
... 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 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A HYNIX H5TQ2G B3CFR N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Heat-Sink ...Brand Chip NO. B150 PRO GAMING D3 motherboard memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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... two PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot that the cards do not need to do so may need IRQ assignments. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-15 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that supports PCI Express 3.0 x16 graphic...
... two PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot that the cards do not need to do so may need IRQ assignments. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-15 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that supports PCI Express 3.0 x16 graphic...
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... x4 or faster device is installed on PCIe x16_2) x1 N/A x1 N/A x2 x4 Settings provided by BIOS x1 N/A x1 N/A x2 x4 IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H I.G.D. XHCI Controller Shared - - - - - - - PCIE x16_1 Shared - - - - - - - Asmedia USB 3.1 Controller - - - M.2...; In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (gray) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. Shared - - - - Shared - - - - - ...
... x4 or faster device is installed on PCIe x16_2) x1 N/A x1 N/A x2 x4 Settings provided by BIOS x1 N/A x1 N/A x2 x4 IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H I.G.D. XHCI Controller Shared - - - - - - - PCIE x16_1 Shared - - - - - - - Asmedia USB 3.1 Controller - - - M.2...; In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (gray) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. Shared - - - - Shared - - - - - ...
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...CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND E B150 PRO GAMING D3 Fan connectors • Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is... securely installed to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 1 A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN connector and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature. •...
...CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND E B150 PRO GAMING D3 Fan connectors • Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is... securely installed to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 1 A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN connector and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature. •...
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...motherboard's critical components and connected devices. 5. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) This connector is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of your system, refer to install additional devices. T_SENSOR1 GND PIN 1 SENSOR IN B150 PRO GAMING D3... T_SENSOR connector ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-23 A A EATX12V B EATXPWR GND GND GND GND PIN 1 B...
...motherboard's critical components and connected devices. 5. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) This connector is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of your system, refer to install additional devices. T_SENSOR1 GND PIN 1 SENSOR IN B150 PRO GAMING D3... T_SENSOR connector ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-23 A A EATX12V B EATXPWR GND GND GND GND PIN 1 B...
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... 7. By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to this connector is for...connector is purchased separately. • Visit www.asus.com for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the item to this connector. See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for the Front Base. ROG_EXT B150 PRO GAMING D3 ROG_EXT connectors • The Front Base is ...
... 7. By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to this connector is for...connector is purchased separately. • Visit www.asus.com for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the item to this connector. See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for the Front Base. ROG_EXT B150 PRO GAMING D3 ROG_EXT connectors • The Front Base is ...
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... the back of up to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 10. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-25 With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to 480Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports...+ GND PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 B150 PRO GAMING D3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. 9. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12)...
... the back of up to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 10. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-25 With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to 480Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports...+ GND PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 B150 PRO GAMING D3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. 9. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12)...
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.... The LEDs light up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-29 Model name LEDs The model name LEDs are a group of the onboard LED. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) The... motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up in Ai Suite 3. The LEDs become solid red. 1.8 Onboard LED 1. This is a reminder that the system ...
.... The LEDs light up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-29 Model name LEDs The model name LEDs are a group of the onboard LED. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) The... motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up in Ai Suite 3. The LEDs become solid red. 1.8 Onboard LED 1. This is a reminder that the system ...
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...LED lights up in BIOS, go to bring you an ultimate lighting effect. This LED also outlines the separation of your motherboard. To change the lit modes from the rest of the audio components from the BIOS or the LED Control app in ...setting in the following three ways to Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration > SupremeFX LED Lighting item. The LED becomes solid red. SupremeFX LED B150 PRO GAMING D3 SupremeFX LED Lighting Lit mode Breathing mode Flowing mode Still mode Description The LED blinks intermittently. See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details....
...LED lights up in BIOS, go to bring you an ultimate lighting effect. This LED also outlines the separation of your motherboard. To change the lit modes from the rest of the audio components from the BIOS or the LED Control app in ...setting in the following three ways to Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration > SupremeFX LED Lighting item. The LED becomes solid red. SupremeFX LED B150 PRO GAMING D3 SupremeFX LED Lighting Lit mode Breathing mode Flowing mode Still mode Description The LED blinks intermittently. See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details....
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If Autorun is for reference only. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-31 Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to install it If Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. Double-click the Setup.exe to your ASUS motherboard. Refer to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the...vary. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The following screen is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your computer...
If Autorun is for reference only. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-31 Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to install it If Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. Double-click the Setup.exe to your ASUS motherboard. Refer to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the...vary. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The following screen is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your computer...