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... 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 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-11 2.4 Main...
... 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 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-11 2.4 Main...
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...(24.4cm x 22.6cm) Specifications are subject to install Windows® 7. viii B150M-C D3 specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating systems Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple)...BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information, F6 Qfan Control WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update...
...(24.4cm x 22.6cm) Specifications are subject to install Windows® 7. viii B150M-C D3 specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating systems Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple)...BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information, F6 Qfan Control WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update...
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... CRT and isn't compatible with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 7.1-channel audio output. 8. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI port: 165 MHz - VGA port: 180 MHz - This port is for better compatibility. ...channel audio output: Use a chassis with DVI-I. • Multi-VGA output supports up to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under DOS. • Intel® display architecture design supports the following maximum supported pixel clocks (Pixel Clock = H total x V...
... CRT and isn't compatible with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 7.1-channel audio output. 8. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI port: 165 MHz - VGA port: 180 MHz - This port is for better compatibility. ...channel audio output: Use a chassis with DVI-I. • Multi-VGA output supports up to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under DOS. • Intel® display architecture design supports the following maximum supported pixel clocks (Pixel Clock = H total x V...
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... bar. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. ASUS B150M-C D3 2-1 With this utlity, you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is...
... bar. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. ASUS B150M-C D3 2-1 With this utlity, you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is...
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... instructions to the Drive field. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 3: 1. Follow the steps below to ensure system compatibility and stability. c) Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. e) Press the Up/Down...
... instructions to the Drive field. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 3: 1. Follow the steps below to ensure system compatibility and stability. c) Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. e) Press the Up/Down...
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... DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in DOS environment. 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 the USB port. 3. DO NOT shut down...
... DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in DOS environment. 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 the USB port. 3. DO NOT shut down...
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...detected. On the FreeDOS prompt, type d: then press to switch the disk from Files panel to enter FreeDOS prompt. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Drive C (optical drive) to boot using defaults 4. Press ENTER to launch the select boot device ..., the system will boot next priority device automatically. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Please select boot device: E1: ASUS DVD-E818A6T (4069MB) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) UEFI: (FAT)...
...detected. On the FreeDOS prompt, type d: then press to switch the disk from Files panel to enter FreeDOS prompt. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Drive C (optical drive) to boot using defaults 4. Press ENTER to launch the select boot device ..., the system will boot next priority device automatically. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Please select boot device: E1: ASUS DVD-E818A6T (4069MB) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) UEFI: (FAT)...
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... Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info Files panel 3. When BIOS update is not supported due to security regulations. 5. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. ASUS B150M-C D3 2-5 Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to prevent system boot failure. Press to switch from Drives...
... Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info Files panel 3. When BIOS update is not supported due to security regulations. 5. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. ASUS B150M-C D3 2-5 Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to prevent system boot failure. Press to switch from Drives...
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...at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on . See section 1.6 Headers for this option only if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines... a USB mouse is connected to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to your data...
...at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on . See section 1.6 Headers for this option only if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines... a USB mouse is connected to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to your data...