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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi B150M-A 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 1-10 1.6 Headers 1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-12 1.8 Software support 1-22 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-9 2.4 Main menu...
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi B150M-A 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 1-10 1.6 Headers 1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-12 1.8 Software support 1-22 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-9 2.4 Main menu...
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...and fidelity - Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS B150M-A motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables Accessories Application DVD 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD Documentation User Guide If any of the above items is subject to the ...www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Supports Jack-Detection and Front Panel Jack-Retasking (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to guard the quality of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Supports DVI-D with the gorgeous illuminated audio trace path - B150M-A specifications summary CPU ...
...and fidelity - Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS B150M-A motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables Accessories Application DVD 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD Documentation User Guide If any of the above items is subject to the ...www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Supports Jack-Detection and Front Panel Jack-Retasking (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to guard the quality of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Supports DVI-D with the gorgeous illuminated audio trace path - B150M-A specifications summary CPU ...
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...ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ - B150M-A 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...on the next page) viii featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Q-Slot Quiet Thermal Design - Monitor your PC status with HD audio module in real time UEFI BIOS EZ Mode...
...ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ - B150M-A 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...on the next page) viii featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Q-Slot Quiet Thermal Design - Monitor your PC status with HD audio module in real time UEFI BIOS EZ Mode...
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... the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.35V is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to the Microsoft® support site at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction For effective use a more memory on its... recommend that you install memory modules of accessing information from the same vendor. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Visit the...
... the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.35V is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to the Microsoft® support site at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction For effective use a more memory on its... recommend that you install memory modules of accessing information from the same vendor. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Visit the...
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ASUS B150M-A 1-15 Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to the fan connectors. These are not jumpers! COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI B150M-A B150M-A Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. Serial port connector...fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN 1/2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the system chassis. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the...
ASUS B150M-A 1-15 Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to the fan connectors. These are not jumpers! COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI B150M-A B150M-A Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. Serial port connector...fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN 1/2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the system chassis. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the...