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... OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 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. Copies of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Such software in this information. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR...
... OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 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. Copies of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Such software in this information. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR...
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... before using an adapter or extension cord. If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. How this guide This user guide contains the information you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is set to...
... before using an adapter or extension cord. If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. How this guide This user guide contains the information you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is set to...
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...-D with max. B150M-C D3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN LGA1151 socket for 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/Pentium®/ Celeron® Processors* Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) vi Integrated graphics processor Multi-VGA output support: DP/HDMI/DVI-D/D-Sub ports - Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Intel® B150 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max...
...-D with max. B150M-C D3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN LGA1151 socket for 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/Pentium®/ Celeron® Processors* Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) vi Integrated graphics processor Multi-VGA output support: DP/HDMI/DVI-D/D-Sub ports - Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Intel® B150 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max...
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...1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector 1 x CPU fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x System panel connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x LPT connector 2 x COM connectors 1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector 1 x MONO-out header 1 x Chassis intrusion header 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash...
...1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector 1 x CPU fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x System panel connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x LPT connector 2 x COM connectors 1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector 1 x MONO-out header 1 x Chassis intrusion header 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash...
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... you install or remove any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the following precautions before you physical injury and damage 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-C D3 1-1 Doing...
... you install or remove any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the following precautions before you physical injury and damage 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-C D3 1-1 Doing...
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... (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. DDR3 DIMM slots 6. Chassis intrusion header (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 11. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 7. B150M-C D3 B150M-C D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS B150M-C D3 1-3 TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 15. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 10. CPU and chassis fan...
... (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. DDR3 DIMM slots 6. Chassis intrusion header (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 11. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 7. B150M-C D3 B150M-C D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS B150M-C D3 1-3 TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 15. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 10. CPU and chassis fan...
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...-bit Windows® OS, when you do any of the following: - Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.5V is the standard way of the lower-sized channel...
...-bit Windows® OS, when you do any of the following: - Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.5V is the standard way of the lower-sized channel...
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... network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 (1@x4) slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do not need to use . 4. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing...
... network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 (1@x4) slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do not need to use . 4. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing...
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... a screwdriver to overclocking. PCIE x1_1 shared - - - USB 3.0 Controller shared - - - SATA Controller shared - - - Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. HDD Audio shared - - - 1.6 Headers 1. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall...
... a screwdriver to overclocking. PCIE x1_1 shared - - - USB 3.0 Controller shared - - - SATA Controller shared - - - Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. HDD Audio shared - - - 1.6 Headers 1. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall...
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DisplayPort. Microphone port (pink). ASUS B150M-C D3 1-13 This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Line In port (light blue). Line Out port (lime). Refer to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 4. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 6. This port allows Gigabit connection to a headphone or a speaker. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port connects to the audio configuration table for a DisplayPort-compatible devices. 3. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link...
DisplayPort. Microphone port (pink). ASUS B150M-C D3 1-13 This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Line In port (light blue). Line Out port (lime). Refer to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 4. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 6. This port allows Gigabit connection to a headphone or a speaker. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port connects to the audio configuration table for a DisplayPort-compatible devices. 3. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link...
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These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 10. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-19 9. USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND B150M-C D3 USB78 PIN 1 USB910 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND B150M-C D3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of...
These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 10. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-19 9. USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND B150M-C D3 USB78 PIN 1 USB910 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND B150M-C D3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of...
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... documentation for reference only. Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual and Special tabs to avail all motherboard features. To run the DVD. Refer to your ASUS motherboard. The following screen is enabled in your hardware. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-21 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary.
... documentation for reference only. Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual and Special tabs to avail all motherboard features. To run the DVD. Refer to your ASUS motherboard. The following screen is enabled in your hardware. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-21 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary.
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... DVD to install Windows® 7 64-bit UEFI mode. 1. Insert the ASUS support DVD into a USB ODD, or copy all files on a working system. 2. This section is recommended to format the storage device before use USB keyboard/mouse during Windows® 7 installation. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x SATA ODD • 1 x USB device (ODD or storage) • The USB storage device requires 8 GB or more capacity. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-23 1.9 Installing an operating system Motherboard settings and hardware options...
... DVD to install Windows® 7 64-bit UEFI mode. 1. Insert the ASUS support DVD into a USB ODD, or copy all files on a working system. 2. This section is recommended to format the storage device before use USB keyboard/mouse during Windows® 7 installation. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x SATA ODD • 1 x USB device (ODD or storage) • The USB storage device requires 8 GB or more capacity. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-23 1.9 Installing an operating system Motherboard settings and hardware options...
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... system and press F8 during installation startup. Power on your working system, create an ISO image file of the ASUS supporting DVD to enter the boot screen. 7. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x Working system (PC or notebook) • 1 x SATA ODD 1. Burn this ISO file onto an empty DVD to complete the Windows® 7 installation. Follow the onscreen instructions to create a modified Windows® 7 installation DVD. 5. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-25 Edit the ISO...
... system and press F8 during installation startup. Power on your working system, create an ISO image file of the ASUS supporting DVD to enter the boot screen. 7. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x Working system (PC or notebook) • 1 x SATA ODD 1. Burn this ISO file onto an empty DVD to complete the Windows® 7 installation. Follow the onscreen instructions to create a modified Windows® 7 installation DVD. 5. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-25 Edit the ISO...
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ASUS B150M-C D3 1-29 - Select the folder to complete the Windows® 7 installation. screen will be loaded automatically during POST (Power-On Self Test) to create a modified Windows® 7 installation DVD. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to save the modified Windows® 7 installation ISO file and click Next. - Power on your 100 series platform. 5. Insert the modified Windows® 7 installation DVD into an ODD or connect the USB storage device with modified Windows® 7 installation files onto your system and...
ASUS B150M-C D3 1-29 - Select the folder to complete the Windows® 7 installation. screen will be loaded automatically during POST (Power-On Self Test) to create a modified Windows® 7 installation DVD. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to save the modified Windows® 7 installation ISO file and click Next. - Power on your 100 series platform. 5. Insert the modified Windows® 7 installation DVD into an ODD or connect the USB storage device with modified Windows® 7 installation files onto your system and...
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... original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. With this utlity, you need to restore the BIOS 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 to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS B150M-C D3 2-1 BIOS...
... original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. With this utlity, you need to restore the BIOS 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 to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS B150M-C D3 2-1 BIOS...
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... the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to ensure system compatibility and stability. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. c) Follow the onscreen instructions to select an Internet connection method, and then press . To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the USB port, then select by Internet. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 and...
... the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to ensure system compatibility and stability. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. c) Follow the onscreen instructions to select an Internet connection method, and then press . To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the USB port, then select by Internet. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 and...
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... BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to load default BIOS values. The screen captures used in the support DVD may not be the latest version. The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only and may not be exactly the same as a USB flash disk...
... BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to load default BIOS values. The screen captures used in the support DVD may not be the latest version. The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only and may not be exactly the same as a USB flash disk...
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...) Enter Setup and to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC 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 using defaults 4. On the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. Welcome to Drives panel then select D:. 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Booting...
...) Enter Setup and to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC 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 using defaults 4. On the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. Welcome to Drives panel then select D:. 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Booting...
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... Favorites menu to close Setup Tree Map screen. 5. Select an item from the BIOS screen to open 2. from main menu panel, then click the submenu that you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. Click Exit (ESC) or press key to view the saved BIOS items. ASUS B150M-C D3 2-11 Press on your keyboard or click Setup...
... Favorites menu to close Setup Tree Map screen. 5. Select an item from the BIOS screen to open 2. from main menu panel, then click the submenu that you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. Click Exit (ESC) or press key to view the saved BIOS items. ASUS B150M-C D3 2-11 Press on your keyboard or click Setup...