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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi B150M-C D3 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 1-13 1.8 Software support 1-21 1.9 Installing an operating system 1-23 Chapter 2...12 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.6 Advanced menu 2-14 2.7 Monitor menu 2-14 2.8 Boot menu 2-15 2.9 Tool menu 2-15 2.10 Exit menu 2-16 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 iii
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi B150M-C D3 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 1-13 1.8 Software support 1-21 1.9 Installing an operating system 1-23 Chapter 2...12 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.6 Advanced menu 2-14 2.7 Monitor menu 2-14 2.8 Boot menu 2-15 2.9 Tool menu 2-15 2.10 Exit menu 2-16 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 iii
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... support: DP/HDMI/DVI-D/D-Sub ports - Supports DisplayPort with max. Supports D-Sub with voltage lower than 1.5V. *** Refer to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS B150M-C D3 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of 4096x2160@24Hz / 2560x1600@60Hz - Intel® B150 Express...
... support: DP/HDMI/DVI-D/D-Sub ports - Supports DisplayPort with max. Supports D-Sub with voltage lower than 1.5V. *** Refer to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS B150M-C D3 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of 4096x2160@24Hz / 2560x1600@60Hz - Intel® B150 Express...
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... between your PC status with fast response time EZ PC DIY: Safe motherboard mounting - ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ - Monitor your PC and smart device Media Streamer - ASUS Q-Slot - Advanced fan controls One Stop Control AI Suite 3 Push Notice - B150M-C D3 specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features Realtek ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports jack-detection...
... between your PC status with fast response time EZ PC DIY: Safe motherboard mounting - ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ - Monitor your PC and smart device Media Streamer - ASUS Q-Slot - Advanced fan controls One Stop Control AI Suite 3 Push Notice - B150M-C D3 specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features Realtek ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports jack-detection...
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... chassis. The edge with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS B150M-C D3 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...
... chassis. The edge with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS B150M-C D3 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...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis B150M-C D3 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 31 4 5 22.6cm(8.9in) KBMS CPU_FAN HDMI_DP ASM 1442K ATX12V DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1... DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR 24.4cm(9.6in) DVI VGA 1-2 1442 USB3_34 LGA1151 USB3_56 LAN_USB56 AUDIO LANGuard CHA_FAN1 Super I/O LPT COM2 Realtek 8111F B150M-C D3 PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_1 ASM 1083 BATTERY PCI1 ALC 887 AAFP COM1 TPM 13 15 14 13 PCIEX16_2 USB78 USB910 12 2 6 USB3_12 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_1 7 Intel® B150...
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis B150M-C D3 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 31 4 5 22.6cm(8.9in) KBMS CPU_FAN HDMI_DP ASM 1442K ATX12V DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1... DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR 24.4cm(9.6in) DVI VGA 1-2 1442 USB3_34 LGA1151 USB3_56 LAN_USB56 AUDIO LANGuard CHA_FAN1 Super I/O LPT COM2 Realtek 8111F B150M-C D3 PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_1 ASM 1083 BATTERY PCI1 ALC 887 AAFP COM1 TPM 13 15 14 13 PCIEX16_2 USB78 USB910 12 2 6 USB3_12 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_1 7 Intel® B150...
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... USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 7. Chassis intrusion header (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 11. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB7~10) 13. B150M-C D3 B150M-C D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS B150M-C D3 1-3 Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 5. CPU and ... 1-15 1-15 1-3 1-7 1-19 1-18 1-17 1-20 1-12 1-11 1-19 1-18 1-16 1-16 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3...
... USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 7. Chassis intrusion header (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 11. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB7~10) 13. B150M-C D3 B150M-C D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS B150M-C D3 1-3 Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 5. CPU and ... 1-15 1-15 1-3 1-7 1-19 1-18 1-17 1-20 1-12 1-11 1-19 1-18 1-16 1-16 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3...
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You can refer to the recommended memory population below. Recommended memory configurations ASUS B150M-C D3 1-7 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 B150M-C D3 B150M-C D3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 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. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets.
You can refer to the recommended memory population below. Recommended memory configurations ASUS B150M-C D3 1-7 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 B150M-C D3 B150M-C D3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 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. 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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HDD Audio shared - - - 1.6 Headers 1. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-11 PCIE x1_1 shared - - - Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows...remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to default values. USB 3.0 Controller shared - - - B150M-C D3 CLRTC +3V_BAT GND PIN 1 B150M-C D3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4...., use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D PCIE x16_1 shared - - - PCIE x16_2 shared - - - Realtek 8111F controller -
HDD Audio shared - - - 1.6 Headers 1. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-11 PCIE x1_1 shared - - - Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows...remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to default values. USB 3.0 Controller shared - - - B150M-C D3 CLRTC +3V_BAT GND PIN 1 B150M-C D3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4...., use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D PCIE x16_1 shared - - - PCIE x16_2 shared - - - Realtek 8111F controller -
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... SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L B150M-C D3 AAFP PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant pin definition B150M-C D3 Front panel audio connector We recommend that supports HD Audio. 3. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 4. Front panel audio...
... SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L B150M-C D3 AAFP PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant pin definition B150M-C D3 Front panel audio connector We recommend that supports HD Audio. 3. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 4. Front panel audio...
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... CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM A CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND B150M-C D3 C CHA_FAN1 B CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND C B150M-C D3 Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! The CPU_FAN...) The 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out B150M-C D3 SPEAKER PIN 1 B150M-C D3 Speaker Out connector ASUS B150M-C D3 1-17 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
... CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM A CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND B150M-C D3 C CHA_FAN1 B CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND C B150M-C D3 Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! The CPU_FAN...) The 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out B150M-C D3 SPEAKER PIN 1 B150M-C D3 Speaker Out connector ASUS B150M-C D3 1-17 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
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... for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 9. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-19 With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports...
... for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 9. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-19 With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports...
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...to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to your ASUS motherboard. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-21 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32bit/64bit), Windows® 8.1 (64bit) and Windows® 10 (64bit) ... maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for detailed information. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install...
...to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to your ASUS motherboard. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-21 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32bit/64bit), Windows® 8.1 (64bit) and Windows® 10 (64bit) ... maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for detailed information. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install...
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ASUS B150M-C D3 1-23 This section is recommended to install Windows® 7 64-bit UEFI mode. 1. 1.9 Installing an operating system Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Connect the USB ODD or USB storage device to enter the boot screen. Refer to be preloaded in this chapter ...
ASUS B150M-C D3 1-23 This section is recommended to install Windows® 7 64-bit UEFI mode. 1. 1.9 Installing an operating system Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Connect the USB ODD or USB storage device to enter the boot screen. Refer to be preloaded in this chapter ...
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ASUS B150M-C D3 2-1 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update ..., drivers and the BIOS version easily. With this utlity, you 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 can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system ...
ASUS B150M-C D3 2-1 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update ..., drivers and the BIOS version easily. With this utlity, you 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 can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system ...
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... restore a corrupted 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. ASUS B150M-C D3 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup... to update the BIOS in DOS environment. Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in your...
... restore a corrupted 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. ASUS B150M-C D3 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup... to update the BIOS in DOS environment. Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in your...
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... boot failure. ASUS B150M-C D3 2-5 After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to security regulations. 5. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update the BIOS? Are you sure you want to ensure system compatibility and stability. Restart your motherboard user guide for... DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: B150M-C D3 VER: 0232 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 07/31/2015 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: ...
... boot failure. ASUS B150M-C D3 2-5 After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to security regulations. 5. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update the BIOS? Are you sure you want to ensure system compatibility and stability. Restart your motherboard user guide for... DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: B150M-C D3 VER: 0232 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 07/31/2015 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: ...
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The EZ Mode provides you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and...only when the boot device is installed to the system. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. ASUS B150M-C D3 2-7 The default screen for details. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the ...
The EZ Mode provides you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and...only when the boot device is installed to the system. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. ASUS B150M-C D3 2-7 The default screen for details. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the ...
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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 the following items: ASUS B150M-C D3 2-13 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction.
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 the following items: ASUS B150M-C D3 2-13 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction.
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... not be placed in municipal waste. you to be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as ... for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"); B150M-C D3 A-3 All Rights Reserved. REACH Complying with the License. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for protecting our environment.
... not be placed in municipal waste. you to be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as ... for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"); B150M-C D3 A-3 All Rights Reserved. REACH Complying with the License. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for protecting our environment.