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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...2-10 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-11 2.6 Advanced menu 2-12 2.7 Monitor menu 2-12 2.8 Boot menu 2-13 2.9 Tool menu 2-13 2.10 Exit menu 2-13 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
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...2-10 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-11 2.6 Advanced menu 2-12 2.7 Monitor menu 2-12 2.8 Boot menu 2-13 2.9 Tool menu 2-13 2.10 Exit menu 2-13 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
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... are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it may be exposed to the... before the signal cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you are also provided. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for the BIOS parameters are using an adapter or extension cord....
... are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it may be exposed to the... before the signal cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you are also provided. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for the BIOS parameters are using an adapter or extension cord....
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...-Detection and Front Panel Jack-Retasking (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. 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...
...-Detection and Front Panel Jack-Retasking (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. 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...
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ASUS B150M-A 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 by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on a... power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the rear part of the chassis...
ASUS B150M-A 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 by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on a... power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the rear part of the chassis...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis B150M-A 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 12 3 20.1cm(7.9in) 2 4 KBMS HDMI ASM 1442K ATX12V CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM CHA_FAN2 DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-... DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) EATXPWR 23.4cm(9.2in) DVI VGA USB_C1 USB3_56 LGA1151 LAN_USB78 BATTERY 1 AUDIO CHA_FAN1 B150M-A PCIEX16 Realtek 8111H ALC 887 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 Super I/O Intel® B150 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 5 SATA6G_2 AAFP COM SPDIF_OUT LPT USB910 USB1112 USB3_12 TPM CLRTC...
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis B150M-A 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 12 3 20.1cm(7.9in) 2 4 KBMS HDMI ASM 1442K ATX12V CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM CHA_FAN2 DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-... DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) EATXPWR 23.4cm(9.2in) DVI VGA USB_C1 USB3_56 LGA1151 LAN_USB78 BATTERY 1 AUDIO CHA_FAN1 B150M-A PCIEX16 Realtek 8111H ALC 887 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 Super I/O Intel® B150 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 5 SATA6G_2 AAFP COM SPDIF_OUT LPT USB910 USB1112 USB3_12 TPM CLRTC...
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...) 9. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 12. B150M-A B150M-A CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS B150M-A 1-3 Intel® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-17 1-15 1-3 1-7 1-20 1-19 1-20 1-12 1-11 1-21 1-16 1-16 1-21 1-18 1-15 1-18 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket...
...) 9. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 12. B150M-A B150M-A CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS B150M-A 1-3 Intel® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-17 1-15 1-3 1-7 1-20 1-19 1-20 1-12 1-11 1-21 1-16 1-16 1-21 1-18 1-15 1-18 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket...
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... CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket. • Upon...
... CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket. • Upon...
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DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel B150M-A Channel A Channel B B150M-A 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR4... a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below . Recommended memory configurations ASUS B150M-A 1-7 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. According to the DDR4 slot.
DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel B150M-A Channel A Channel B B150M-A 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR4... a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below . Recommended memory configurations ASUS B150M-A 1-7 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. According to the DDR4 slot.
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...8226; According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.35V is dependent on the motherboard. - For more efficient memory cooling system to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B....memory modules. • For system stability, use of the lower-sized channel for the latest QVL. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Visit the ASUS website at http://support.microsoft. com/kb/929605/en-us. • The default memory operation frequency is recommended to protect the CPU. ...
...8226; According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.35V is dependent on the motherboard. - For more efficient memory cooling system to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B....memory modules. • For system stability, use of the lower-sized channel for the latest QVL. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Visit the ASUS website at http://support.microsoft. com/kb/929605/en-us. • The default memory operation frequency is recommended to protect the CPU. ...
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...the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need ...3. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. 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. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and...
...the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need ...3. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. 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. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and...
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... CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS B150M-A 1-11 B150M-A CLRTC +3V_BAT GND PIN 1 B150M-A Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. shared - - - - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCIEx16 PCIEx1_1 PCIEx1_2 Realtek 8111H LAN USB 3.0 Controller SATA Controller HD Audio A B C D E F GH shared - - - - --- - - shared - - --- - - - shared...
... CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS B150M-A 1-11 B150M-A CLRTC +3V_BAT GND PIN 1 B150M-A Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. shared - - - - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCIEx16 PCIEx1_1 PCIEx1_2 Realtek 8111H LAN USB 3.0 Controller SATA Controller HD Audio A B C D E F GH shared - - - - --- - - shared - - --- - - - shared...
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ASUS B150M-A 1-15 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN 1/2) Connect the fan cables to the fan...DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI B150M-A B150M-A Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of... PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND +5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND B150M-A CHA_FAN1 +5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND B150M-A Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the ...
ASUS B150M-A 1-15 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN 1/2) Connect the fan cables to the fan...DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI B150M-A B150M-A Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of... PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND +5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND B150M-A CHA_FAN1 +5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND B150M-A Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the ...
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...module cable to this connector, then install the module to the USB connector. USB+5V NC GND USB+5V B150M-A USB1112 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND B150M-A USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of up to 480Mbps ...connection speed. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard...
...module cable to this connector, then install the module to the USB connector. USB+5V NC GND USB+5V B150M-A USB1112 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND B150M-A USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of up to 480Mbps ...connection speed. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard...
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...recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND B150M-A SPDIF_OUT B150M-A Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. By default, this connector ...a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, then install the...
...recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND B150M-A SPDIF_OUT B150M-A Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. By default, this connector ...a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, then install the...
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... at any time without notice. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your ASUS motherboard. Double-click the Setup.exe to display their respective menus. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your .... Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click an icon to display a tab Tick an item and click Install to install it Click to install If Autorun is enabled in the root folder. Refer to change at www.asus.com for reference only. To run the DVD. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction The following...
... at any time without notice. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your ASUS motherboard. Double-click the Setup.exe to display their respective menus. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your .... Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click an icon to display a tab Tick an item and click Install to install it Click to install If Autorun is enabled in the root folder. Refer to change at www.asus.com for reference only. To run the DVD. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction The following...
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ASUS B150M-A 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to 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 restore the BIOS... file to a USB flash disk in the future. With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. 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...
ASUS B150M-A 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to 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 restore the BIOS... file to a USB flash disk in the future. With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. 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...
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... environment. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to load default BIOS values. Ensure that your USB flash drive. ASUS B150M-A 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in your USB flash drive ...is not supported under FreeDOS environment. NTFS is in single partition and in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard...
... environment. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to load default BIOS values. Ensure that your USB flash drive. ASUS B150M-A 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in your USB flash drive ...is not supported under FreeDOS environment. NTFS is in single partition and in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard...
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...; Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on how to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). 2.2 BIOS setup ...control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey F5. The BIOS screens include ...
...; Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on how to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). 2.2 BIOS setup ...control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey F5. The BIOS screens include ...
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... 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 system properties of the basic system information, and allows you installed to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. ASUS B150M-A 2-7 To...
... 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 system properties of the basic system information, and allows you installed to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. ASUS B150M-A 2-7 To...