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...® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) vi resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Support up 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 4096 x 2304 @60Hz - Supports HDMI with...
...® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) vi resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Support up 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 4096 x 2304 @60Hz - Supports HDMI with...
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... before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the chassis as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you uninstall any component...
... before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the chassis as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you uninstall any component...
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...; and Celeron® processors. Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) 2. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 12. B150M-C D3 B150M-C D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS B150M-C D3 1-3 Intel® B150 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6 [gray]) 8. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 4. DDR3 DIMM...
...; and Celeron® processors. Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) 2. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 12. B150M-C D3 B150M-C D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS B150M-C D3 1-3 Intel® B150 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6 [gray]) 8. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 4. DDR3 DIMM...
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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-C 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-C D3 1-5
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1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. 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. You can refer to the recommended memory population below.
1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. 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. You can refer to the recommended memory population below.
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... BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-11 PCIE x16_2 shared - - - Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. B150M-C D3 CLRTC +3V_BAT GND PIN 1 B150M-C D3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Use a metal object such as...
... BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-11 PCIE x16_2 shared - - - Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. B150M-C D3 CLRTC +3V_BAT GND PIN 1 B150M-C D3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Use a metal object such as...
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ASUS B150M-C D3 1-13 DisplayPort. 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. Line In ...
ASUS B150M-C D3 1-13 DisplayPort. 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. Line In ...
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...DC PIN 1 GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 B150M-C D3 ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend that you use an...• DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-15 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for details. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if...
...DC PIN 1 GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 B150M-C D3 ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend that you use an...• DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-15 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for details. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if...
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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! CPU ...fan of the connector. These are not jumpers! 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 Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum...
...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! CPU ...fan of the connector. These are not jumpers! 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 Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum...
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... USB connectors. 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 480Mbps connection speed. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-19 The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 10. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) These connectors...
... USB connectors. 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 480Mbps connection speed. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-19 The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 10. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) These connectors...
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...Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-21 The following screen is for detailed information. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains... If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features of your ASUS motherboard. Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual and Special tabs to install it If Autorun is enabled in your OS documentation for reference...
...Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-21 The following screen is for detailed information. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains... If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features of your ASUS motherboard. Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual and Special tabs to install it If Autorun is enabled in your OS documentation for reference...
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...a SATA ODD on your system and press F8 during Windows® 7 installation. Windows® 7 and USB 3.0 driver for reference only. Insert the ASUS support DVD into a USB ODD, or copy all files on the Windows® 7 installation DVD to a USB storage device on the chipset specification, ...storage device requires 8 GB or more capacity. Method 1: Using SATA ODD & USB devices Load USB 3.0 drivers using the ASUS support DVD and install Windows® 7 using a USB device. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-23 The setup procedures presented in order to use . • Use both a USB ODD and a SATA ODD if...
...a SATA ODD on your system and press F8 during Windows® 7 installation. Windows® 7 and USB 3.0 driver for reference only. Insert the ASUS support DVD into a USB ODD, or copy all files on the Windows® 7 installation DVD to a USB storage device on the chipset specification, ...storage device requires 8 GB or more capacity. Method 1: Using SATA ODD & USB devices Load USB 3.0 drivers using the ASUS support DVD and install Windows® 7 using a USB device. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-23 The setup procedures presented in order to use . • Use both a USB ODD and a SATA ODD if...
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...7 installation DVD. Insert the modified Windows® 7 installation DVD into the ISO file. 4. The "Setup is loaded correctly. 9. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-25 The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." screen will be loaded automatically during POST (Power-... 2: Using a modified Windows® 7 ISO Load USB 3.0 drivers and install Windows® 7 using a third-party ISO software. 2. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x Working system (PC or notebook) • 1 x SATA ODD 1. On your system...
...7 installation DVD. Insert the modified Windows® 7 installation DVD into the ISO file. 4. The "Setup is loaded correctly. 9. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-25 The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." screen will be loaded automatically during POST (Power-... 2: Using a modified Windows® 7 ISO Load USB 3.0 drivers and install Windows® 7 using a third-party ISO software. 2. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x Working system (PC or notebook) • 1 x SATA ODD 1. On your system...
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Select the USB storage device and click next. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-27 Make sure to backup contents on the USB storage device and create a bootable USB device. - Click the refresh icon if the USB storage device is not displayed. - Click Yes to finish. Select the source of the Windows® 7 installation disk then click Next. - Once completed, click OK to clear the contents on the USB storage device, as it will be formatted. -
Select the USB storage device and click next. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-27 Make sure to backup contents on the USB storage device and create a bootable USB device. - Click the refresh icon if the USB storage device is not displayed. - Click Yes to finish. Select the source of the Windows® 7 installation disk then click Next. - Once completed, click OK to clear the contents on the USB storage device, as it will be formatted. -
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... this ISO file onto an empty DVD to complete the Windows® 7 installation. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." ASUS B150M-C D3 1-29 The "Setup is loaded correctly. 8. - Select the folder to enter the boot screen. 6. Select the ODD or USB storage device as the boot device...
... this ISO file onto an empty DVD to complete the Windows® 7 installation. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." ASUS B150M-C D3 1-29 The "Setup is loaded correctly. 8. - Select the folder to enter the boot screen. 6. Select the ODD or USB storage device as the boot device...
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..., drivers and the BIOS version easily. 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 automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select... 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. ASUS B150M-C D3 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar.
..., drivers and the BIOS version easily. 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 automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select... 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. ASUS B150M-C D3 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar.
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...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 not supported under FreeDOS environment. • ASUS EZ Flash 3 supports USB devices, such as actually shown on the system. 2. To ensure system ...Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS B150M-C D3 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to update the...
...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 not supported under FreeDOS environment. • ASUS EZ Flash 3 supports USB devices, such as actually shown on the system. 2. To ensure system ...Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS B150M-C D3 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to update the...
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... system boot failure. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Are you sure you want to exit BIOS Updater. 6. ASUS B150M-C D3 2-5 Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to update the BIOS? 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: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: B150C.CAP 8390656 ...
... system boot failure. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Are you sure you want to exit BIOS Updater. 6. ASUS B150M-C D3 2-5 Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to update the BIOS? 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: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: B150C.CAP 8390656 ...
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Refer to the system. ASUS B150M-C D3 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to ...
Refer to the system. ASUS B150M-C D3 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to ...