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...; Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) vi Please refer to Memory QVL for details. ** Refer 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 the above items is subject to...
...; Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) vi Please refer to Memory QVL for details. ** Refer 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 the above items is subject to...
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Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits. ASUS B150M-A D3 1-1 Failure to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it into the holes indicated by the edges to avoid touching the ICs ...
Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits. ASUS B150M-A D3 1-1 Failure to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it into the holes indicated by the edges to avoid touching the ICs ...
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... LGA1151 socket designed for the 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. B150M-A D3 B150M-A D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS B150M-A D3 1-3 LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 14. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. CPU, chassis fan...
... LGA1151 socket designed for the 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. B150M-A D3 B150M-A D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS B150M-A D3 1-3 LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 14. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. CPU, chassis fan...
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ASUS B150M-A 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 B150M-A 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.
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... DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 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 B150M-A D3 1-7 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets.
... DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 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 B150M-A D3 1-7 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets.
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... the RAM data in CMOS. For system failure due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS B150M-A D3 1-11 shared - - - Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets ... You do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. shared shared - - - B150M-A D3 CLRTC +3V_BAT GND PIN 1 B150M-A D3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Use a metal object such as system passwords.
... the RAM data in CMOS. For system failure due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS B150M-A D3 1-11 shared - - - Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets ... You do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. shared shared - - - B150M-A D3 CLRTC +3V_BAT GND PIN 1 B150M-A D3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Use a metal object such as system passwords.
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... content. 11. USB 2.0 ports. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. VGA port: 180 MHz - PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). ASUS B150M-A D3 1-13 DVI-D can only be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and isn't compatible with HD audio module in the front panel to three...
... content. 11. USB 2.0 ports. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. VGA port: 180 MHz - PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). ASUS B150M-A D3 1-13 DVI-D can only be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and isn't compatible with HD audio module in the front panel to three...
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...including faster data transfer speeds of the system chassis. USB3_12 IntA_P2_D+ IntA_P2_DGND IntA_P2_SSTX+ IntA_P2_SSTXGND IntA_P2_SSRX+ IntA_P2_SSRXUSB3+5V B150M-A D3 PIN 1 GND IntA_P1_D+ IntA_P1_D- USB3+5V B150M-A D3 USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0.... efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. ASUS B150M-A D3 1-15 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND NC USB910 PIN 1 GND USB_P11+ USB_P10+ USB_P11- GND IntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSRX-
...including faster data transfer speeds of the system chassis. USB3_12 IntA_P2_D+ IntA_P2_DGND IntA_P2_SSTX+ IntA_P2_SSTXGND IntA_P2_SSRX+ IntA_P2_SSRXUSB3+5V B150M-A D3 PIN 1 GND IntA_P1_D+ IntA_P1_D- USB3+5V B150M-A D3 USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0.... efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. ASUS B150M-A D3 1-15 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND NC USB910 PIN 1 GND USB_P11+ USB_P10+ USB_P11- GND IntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSRX-
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...the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to [AC97]. ASUS B150M-A D3 1-17 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to ...this connector to avail of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND B150M-A D3 SPDIF_OUT B150M-A D3 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is set the item to this connector is purchased separately. 6. Front panel audio connector (10...
...the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to [AC97]. ASUS B150M-A D3 1-17 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to ...this connector to avail of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND B150M-A D3 SPDIF_OUT B150M-A D3 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is set the item to this connector is purchased separately. 6. Front panel audio connector (10...
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...the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER B150M-A D3 PIN 1 B150M-A D3 Speaker Out connector ASUS B150M-A D3 1-19 Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is for details. 10. Intel® B150 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s...GND SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND 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...
...the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER B150M-A D3 PIN 1 B150M-A D3 Speaker Out connector ASUS B150M-A D3 1-19 Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is for details. 10. Intel® B150 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s...GND SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND 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...
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13. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. CHASSIS B150M-A D3 B150M-A D3 Chassis intrusion connector +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND ASUS B150M-A D3 1-21 The signal is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to this connector. Connect one...
13. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. CHASSIS B150M-A D3 B150M-A D3 Chassis intrusion connector +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND ASUS B150M-A D3 1-21 The signal is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to this connector. Connect one...
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... Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. 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 B150M-A D3 2-1
... Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. 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 B150M-A D3 2-1
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...system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS B150M-A D3 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only and may not be exactly the same as actually shown on the system. 2. ...When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. The system requires you to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file...
...system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS B150M-A D3 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only and may not be exactly the same as actually shown on the system. 2. ...When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. The system requires you to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file...
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... panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. Are you sure you want to security regulations. 5. Select Yes then press . ASUS B150M-A D3 2-5 See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: B150M-A D3 VER: 0208 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 07/02/2015 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown...
... panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. Are you sure you want to security regulations. 5. Select Yes then press . ASUS B150M-A D3 2-5 See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: B150M-A D3 VER: 0208 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 07/02/2015 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown...
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... the changes and resets the Search on FAQs system The boot device options vary depending on the devices you an overview of the selected mode. ASUS B150M-A D3 2-7 Displays the CPU/ motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/ chassis fan speed, and SATA information Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays...
... the changes and resets the Search on FAQs system The boot device options vary depending on the devices you an overview of the selected mode. ASUS B150M-A D3 2-7 Displays the CPU/ motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/ chassis fan speed, and SATA information Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays...
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... performance, power saving, and fast boot related items by adding or removing items. Adding items to open 2. Main menu panel Submenu panel Selected shortcut items ASUS B150M-A D3 2-9 On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you can personalize this screen by default. You can easily save in MyFavorites screen.
... performance, power saving, and fast boot related items by adding or removing items. Adding items to open 2. Main menu panel Submenu panel Selected shortcut items ASUS B150M-A D3 2-9 On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you can personalize this screen by default. You can easily save in MyFavorites screen.
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The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display other BIOS items. ASUS B150M-A D3 2-11 Scroll down to malfunction. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard.
The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display other BIOS items. ASUS B150M-A D3 2-11 Scroll down to malfunction. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard.
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Select an item then press to display the submenu. 2.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for special functions. 2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to configure options for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. ASUS B150M-A D3 2-13 Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. 2.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to change the system boot options.
Select an item then press to display the submenu. 2.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for special functions. 2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to configure options for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. ASUS B150M-A D3 2-13 Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. 2.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to change the system boot options.
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... 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is encouraged to try to Part 15 of the device. This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). ASUS B150M-A D3 A-1 Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Le fonctionnement...
... 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is encouraged to try to Part 15 of the device. This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). ASUS B150M-A D3 A-1 Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Le fonctionnement...