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...code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as stated in this email address). If however you encounter any warranty to the extent permitted by the applicable law. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE... Source Code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that we would be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of shipment with you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download or ...
...code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as stated in this email address). If however you encounter any warranty to the extent permitted by the applicable law. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE... Source Code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that we would be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of shipment with you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download or ...
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... discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using , contact your area. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and...
... discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using , contact your area. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and...
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... 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 the above items is subject to Memory QVL for details. ** To prevent system instability, either install DDR3L DIMMs or DDR3 DIMMs with max. Supports DVI-D with max. resolution of 4096 x 2304 @60Hz - Supports HDMI with max. B150M-C D3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN LGA1151 socket for 6th Generation Intel...
... 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 the above items is subject to Memory QVL for details. ** To prevent system instability, either install DDR3L DIMMs or DDR3 DIMMs with max. Supports DVI-D with max. resolution of 4096 x 2304 @60Hz - Supports HDMI with max. B150M-C D3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN LGA1151 socket for 6th Generation Intel...
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... 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 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial...
... 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 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial...
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...use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as indicated in the image. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the bag that came with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as the power supply case,... ATX power supply is switched off or the 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 ...
...use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as indicated in the image. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the bag that came with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as the power supply case,... ATX power supply is switched off or the 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 ...
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... dual-channel configuration. Use a maximum of the same version or data code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of the lower-sized channel for the latest QVL. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Any excess memory from the same vendor. com/kb/929605/en-us. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to the Microsoft® support...
... dual-channel configuration. Use a maximum of the same version or data code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of the lower-sized channel for the latest QVL. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Any excess memory from the same vendor. com/kb/929605/en-us. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to the Microsoft® support...
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... 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 came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that comply with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Failure to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing...
... 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 came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that comply with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Failure to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing...
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... RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. 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. For system failure due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as a screwdriver to default values. Realtek 8111F controller - USB 3.0 Controller shared - - - HDD Audio...
... RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. 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. For system failure due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as a screwdriver to default values. Realtek 8111F controller - USB 3.0 Controller shared - - - HDD Audio...
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...other VGA-compatible devices. 4. This port connects to a microphone. This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 1 Rear panel connectors 2 3 4 56 12 11 10 9 8 7 1. DisplayPort. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a DisplayPort-compatible devices. 3. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description Off No link Orange Linked Orange (Blinking) Data activity Orange Ready to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port connects to the audio configuration table for a PS/2 mouse. 2. ASUS B150M...
...other VGA-compatible devices. 4. This port connects to a microphone. This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 1 Rear panel connectors 2 3 4 56 12 11 10 9 8 7 1. DisplayPort. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a DisplayPort-compatible devices. 3. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description Off No link Orange Linked Orange (Blinking) Data activity Orange Ready to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port connects to the audio configuration table for a PS/2 mouse. 2. ASUS B150M...
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... for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 10. 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. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-19 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) These connectors are for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module...
... for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 10. 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. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-19 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) These connectors are for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module...
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.... Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual and Special tabs to change at www.asus.com for updates. To run the DVD. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-21 Refer to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to display their respective menus. 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) Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version...
.... Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual and Special tabs to change at www.asus.com for updates. To run the DVD. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-21 Refer to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to display their respective menus. 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) Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version...
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... series platform. 3. Connect the USB ODD or USB storage device to Windows® operating system documentation for reference only. 1.9 Installing an operating system Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The setup procedures presented in order to use . • Use both a USB ODD and a SATA ODD if you want to enter the boot screen. This section is recommended to format the storage device before use USB keyboard/mouse during POST (Power-On Self Test) to install Windows® 7 64-bit UEFI mode...
... series platform. 3. Connect the USB ODD or USB storage device to Windows® operating system documentation for reference only. 1.9 Installing an operating system Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The setup procedures presented in order to use . • Use both a USB ODD and a SATA ODD if you want to enter the boot screen. This section is recommended to format the storage device before use USB keyboard/mouse during POST (Power-On Self Test) to install Windows® 7 64-bit UEFI mode...
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... 1. Burn 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..." Method 2: Using a modified Windows® 7 ISO Load USB 3.0 drivers and install Windows® 7 using a third-party ISO software. 2. Insert the modified Windows® 7 installation DVD into the ISO file. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to create a modified Windows® 7 installation DVD. 5. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-25 The "Setup is loaded correctly. 9. Select the ODD as the boot device. 8.
... 1. Burn 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..." Method 2: Using a modified Windows® 7 ISO Load USB 3.0 drivers and install Windows® 7 using a third-party ISO software. 2. Insert the modified Windows® 7 installation DVD into the ISO file. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to create a modified Windows® 7 installation DVD. 5. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-25 The "Setup is loaded correctly. 9. Select the ODD as the boot device. 8.
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...located on the ASUS support DVD. 3. Select a method of creating a modified Windows® 7 installation file: • Windows® 7 OS disk to USB storage device then click Next. - Select Windows 7 OS disk to USB storage device - Method 3: Using ASUS EZ Installer Use the ASUS EZ Installer to create a modified Windows® 7 installation source. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation DVD • 1 x Working system (PC or notebook) • 1 x SATA ODD • 1 x USB storage device (8 GB or more) 1. Insert the Windows® 7 installation DVD...
...located on the ASUS support DVD. 3. Select a method of creating a modified Windows® 7 installation file: • Windows® 7 OS disk to USB storage device then click Next. - Select Windows 7 OS disk to USB storage device - Method 3: Using ASUS EZ Installer Use the ASUS EZ Installer to create a modified Windows® 7 installation source. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation DVD • 1 x Working system (PC or notebook) • 1 x SATA ODD • 1 x USB storage device (8 GB or more) 1. Insert the Windows® 7 installation DVD...
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... connect the USB storage device with modified Windows® 7 installation files onto your system and press F8 during installation startup. The "Setup is loaded correctly. 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to create a modified Windows® 7 installation DVD. 4. Power on your 100 series platform. 5. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-29 Select the ODD or USB storage device as the boot device. 7. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." - Select the folder to enter the boot screen. 6. screen will be loaded automatically during POST (Power...
... connect the USB storage device with modified Windows® 7 installation files onto your system and press F8 during installation startup. The "Setup is loaded correctly. 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to create a modified Windows® 7 installation DVD. 4. Power on your 100 series platform. 5. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-29 Select the ODD or USB storage device as the boot device. 7. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." - Select the folder to enter the boot screen. 6. screen will be loaded automatically during POST (Power...
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... 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you need to restore the BIOS in case you 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 update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS...
... 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you need to restore the BIOS in case you 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 update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS...
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... instructions to the Drive field. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for details. • Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. b) Press to switch to complete the update. 3. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. 2.1.2 ASUS...
... instructions to the Drive field. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for details. • Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. b) Press to switch to complete the update. 3. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. 2.1.2 ASUS...
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... updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to update the BIOS in this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into B150C.CAP. • The BIOS file...
... updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to update the BIOS in this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into B150C.CAP. • The BIOS file...
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... boot device screen. 3. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 4. When the booting message appears, press within 5 seconds, the system will boot next priority device automatically. On the FreeDOS prompt, type d: then press to switch the disk from Files panel to enter FreeDOS prompt. Press ENTER to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. D:/> bupdater /pc /g 2. When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD...
... boot device screen. 3. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 4. When the booting message appears, press within 5 seconds, the system will boot next priority device automatically. On the FreeDOS prompt, type d: then press to switch the disk from Files panel to enter FreeDOS prompt. Press ENTER to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. D:/> bupdater /pc /g 2. When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD...
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... Favorites menu to close Setup Tree Map screen. 5. Click Exit (ESC) or press key to view the saved BIOS items. ASUS B150M-C D3 2-11 On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save in MyFavorites screen. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save as language and boot order 4. Press on your keyboard...
... Favorites menu to close Setup Tree Map screen. 5. Click Exit (ESC) or press key to view the saved BIOS items. ASUS B150M-C D3 2-11 On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save in MyFavorites screen. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save as language and boot order 4. Press on your keyboard...