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... OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. 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. Where the applicable license entitles you to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model...
... OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. 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. Where the applicable license entitles you to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model...
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... the power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on a stable surface. • If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. iv About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets...
... the power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on a stable surface. • If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. iv About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets...
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... Vendors List). Supports HDMI with maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D/Quick Sync Video/Clear Video HD Technology/ Insider™ Supports up to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS B150M-A D3 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz / 2560 x 1600@60Hz - Package contents Check your retailer. B150M-A D3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LGA1151 socket for...
... Vendors List). Supports HDMI with maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D/Quick Sync Video/Clear Video HD Technology/ Insider™ Supports up to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS B150M-A D3 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz / 2560 x 1600@60Hz - Package contents Check your retailer. B150M-A D3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LGA1151 socket for...
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B150M-A D3 specifications summary ASUS special features ASUS quiet thermal solution Rear panel I /O ports * Use a chassis with smart devices in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray) 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x Speaker connector 1 x COM header 1 x Chassis Intrusion header 1 x System panel connector 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1...
B150M-A D3 specifications summary ASUS special features ASUS quiet thermal solution Rear panel I /O ports * Use a chassis with smart devices in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray) 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x Speaker connector 1 x COM header 1 x Chassis Intrusion header 1 x System panel connector 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1...
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... install Windows® 7. ix B150M-A D3 specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor 128Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, 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® 10 (64-bit) Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) Windows...
... install Windows® 7. ix B150M-A D3 specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor 128Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, 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® 10 (64-bit) Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) Windows...
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... bag that came with external ports goes to ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS B150M-A 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 the component...
... bag that came with external ports goes to ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS B150M-A 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 the component...
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... on the motherboard. - For more memory on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any of the following: - • You may operate at www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Always install the DIMMs with the vendor to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Any excess memory from a memory module.
... on the motherboard. - For more memory on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any of the following: - • You may operate at www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Always install the DIMMs with the vendor to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Any excess memory from a memory module.
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... the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Install the software drivers for later use . 1.5 Expansion slots In...
... the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Install the software drivers for later use . 1.5 Expansion slots In...
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... CMOS RTC RAM data. shared - - - 1.6 Headers 1. 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 overclocking. For system failure due to short the two pins. 3. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to re- The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key...
... CMOS RTC RAM data. shared - - - 1.6 Headers 1. 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 overclocking. For system failure due to short the two pins. 3. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to re- The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key...
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...; 100 series chipset, all USB devices connected to support a 7.1-channel audio output. 7. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for better compatibility. 8. DVI-D port. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). USB 3.0 ports. VGA port: 180 MHz - HDMI port: 300 MHz 10. Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with DVI-I. • Multi-VGA output supports up to the design of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 11. ASUS B150M-A D3 1-13 These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are controlled by...
...; 100 series chipset, all USB devices connected to support a 7.1-channel audio output. 7. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for better compatibility. 8. DVI-D port. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). USB 3.0 ports. VGA port: 180 MHz - HDMI port: 300 MHz 10. Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with DVI-I. • Multi-VGA output supports up to the design of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 11. ASUS B150M-A D3 1-13 These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are controlled by...
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... 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. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0. Doing so will damage the motherboard! GND IntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSRX- USB+5V NC GND USB+5V B150M-A D3 USB1112 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND B150M-A D3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB 2.0 ports. 3. With an installed USB 3.0 module...
... 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. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0. Doing so will damage the motherboard! GND IntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSRX- USB+5V NC GND USB+5V B150M-A D3 USB1112 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND B150M-A D3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB 2.0 ports. 3. With an installed USB 3.0 module...
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... connector. ASUS B150M-A D3 1-17 See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND B150M-A D3 SPDIF_OUT B150M-A D3 Digital audio connector...
... connector. ASUS B150M-A D3 1-17 See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND B150M-A D3 SPDIF_OUT B150M-A D3 Digital audio connector...
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... is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Ground HWRST# (NC) B150M-A D3 PIN 1 +HDD_LED RESET B150M-A D3 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector is...
... is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Ground HWRST# (NC) B150M-A D3 PIN 1 +HDD_LED RESET B150M-A D3 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector is...
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... B150M-A D3 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND B150M-A D3 SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows. 9. XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. See section 2.6.5 SATA Configuration for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker...
... B150M-A D3 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND B150M-A D3 SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows. 9. XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. See section 2.6.5 SATA Configuration for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker...
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... all motherboard features. The following screen is for updates. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to locate the file Setup.exe in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the lists of the unique features of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to run the Support DVD...
... all motherboard features. The following screen is for updates. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to locate the file Setup.exe in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the lists of the unique features of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to run the Support DVD...
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... 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 automatically update your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS B150M-A D3 2-1 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...
... 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 automatically update your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS B150M-A D3 2-1 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...
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... section 2.10 Exit Menu for details. • Check your Internet connection before updating the BIOS via USB or Internet. Via USB a) Insert the USB flash disk that you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 3: 1. b) Press the Left/Right arrow keys to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. • Ensure that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port, then select by...
... section 2.10 Exit Menu for details. • Check your Internet connection before updating the BIOS via USB or Internet. Via USB a) Insert the USB flash disk that you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 3: 1. b) Press the Left/Right arrow keys to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. • Ensure that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port, then select by...
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... BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this section are for the BIOS file. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS values. NTFS is not supported under FreeDOS environment. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to recover BIOS settings. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. Download the...
... BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this section are for the BIOS file. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS values. NTFS is not supported under FreeDOS environment. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to recover BIOS settings. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. Download the...
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... Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. Press ENTER to Drive D (USB flash drive). On the FreeDOS prompt, type d: then press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to boot from Files panel to the USB port. 2. On the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Please select boot device: and to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Welcome to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo...
... Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. Press ENTER to Drive D (USB flash drive). On the FreeDOS prompt, type d: then press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to boot from Files panel to the USB port. 2. On the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Please select boot device: and to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Welcome to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo...
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..., system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. Click to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . ASUS B150M-A D3 2-7 Refer to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the boot device priority Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Displays the Advanced mode menus Shows the bootable devices Saves the changes and resets the Search...
..., system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. Click to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . ASUS B150M-A D3 2-7 Refer to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the boot device priority Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Displays the Advanced mode menus Shows the bootable devices Saves the changes and resets the Search...