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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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...(O.C.)*/1600/1333MHz, non-ECC, un- Supports D-Sub with voltage lower than 1.5V. *** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Package contents Check your motherboard package 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...
...(O.C.)*/1600/1333MHz, non-ECC, un- Supports D-Sub with voltage lower than 1.5V. *** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Package contents Check your motherboard package 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...
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... (4 ports at midboard, 2 ports at back panel) Dependable stability: ASUS 5X PROTECTION II: - ASUS Overvoltage Protection - Monitor your PC status with fast response time EZ PC DIY: Safe motherboard mounting - ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3X corrosion-resistance for portable smartphone/tablet, ...supporting iOS7 and Android 4.0 system Ai Charger (continued on the next page) vii ESD Guards - B150M-C D3 specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features...
... (4 ports at midboard, 2 ports at back panel) Dependable stability: ASUS 5X PROTECTION II: - ASUS Overvoltage Protection - Monitor your PC status with fast response time EZ PC DIY: Safe motherboard mounting - ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3X corrosion-resistance for portable smartphone/tablet, ...supporting iOS7 and Android 4.0 system Ai Charger (continued on the next page) vii ESD Guards - B150M-C D3 specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features...
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... indicated in the image. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-1 Unplug the power cord before touching any component, ensure that the motherboard fits. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following...
... indicated in the image. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-1 Unplug the power cord before touching any component, ensure that the motherboard fits. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following...
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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 EATX12V 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 EATX12V 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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... header (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 11. B150M-C D3 B150M-C D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS B150M-C D3 1-3 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 7. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-17 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...
... header (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 11. B150M-C D3 B150M-C D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS B150M-C D3 1-3 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 7. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-17 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...
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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. You can refer to the recommended memory population below.
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... RAM: 1. PCIE x16_2 shared - - - For system failure due to short the two pins. 3. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D PCIE x16_1 shared - - - After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to default values. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-11 USB 3.0 Controller shared - - - shared - -
... RAM: 1. PCIE x16_2 shared - - - For system failure due to short the two pins. 3. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D PCIE x16_1 shared - - - After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to default values. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-11 USB 3.0 Controller shared - - - shared - -
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...separately. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction AGND NC 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. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) This connector...protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. TPM F_CLKRUN F_SERIRQ F_FRAME# F_LAD3 F_LAD2 F_LAD1 F_LAD0 B150M-C D3 PIN 1 +3VSB S_PCIRST#_TBD GND C_PCICLK_TPM +3V +3V B150M-C D3 TPM connector The TPM module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module ...
...separately. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction AGND NC 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. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) This connector...protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. TPM F_CLKRUN F_SERIRQ F_FRAME# F_LAD3 F_LAD2 F_LAD1 F_LAD0 B150M-C D3 PIN 1 +3VSB S_PCIRST#_TBD GND C_PCICLK_TPM +3V +3V B150M-C D3 TPM connector The TPM module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module ...
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...warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out B150M-C D3 SPEAKER PIN 1 B150M-C D3 Speaker Out connector ASUS B150M-C D3 1-17 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of.... 6. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. 5. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. These are not jumpers!
...warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out B150M-C D3 SPEAKER PIN 1 B150M-C D3 Speaker Out connector ASUS B150M-C D3 1-17 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of.... 6. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. 5. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. These are not jumpers!
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ASUS B150M-C D3 1-19 With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, ... 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! B150M-C D3 USB3_12 USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND...
ASUS B150M-C D3 1-19 With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, ... 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! B150M-C D3 USB3_12 USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND...
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... 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. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-21 Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. Click Drivers, ...Utilities, Manual and Special tabs to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Click to install Click an icon to...
... 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. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-21 Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. Click Drivers, ...Utilities, Manual and Special tabs to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Click to install Click an icon to...
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... platform. 3. 1.9 Installing an operating system Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 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 The setup procedures presented in order ...on your system and press F8 during Windows® 7 installation. 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.
... platform. 3. 1.9 Installing an operating system Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 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 The setup procedures presented in order ...on your system and press F8 during Windows® 7 installation. 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.
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...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 a utility that allows you need to restore the BIOS in case you to ... AI Suite 3 main menu 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 can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes ...
...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 a utility that allows you need to restore the BIOS in case you to ... AI Suite 3 main menu 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 can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes ...
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... the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS B150M-C D3 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. NTFS is in single...
... the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS B150M-C D3 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. NTFS is in single...
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... prevent system boot failure. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to exit BIOS Updater. 6. 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... is not supported due to update the BIOS? Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Select Yes then press . ASUS B150M-C D3 2-5 Are you sure you want to security regulations. 5. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details.
... prevent system boot failure. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to exit BIOS Updater. 6. 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... is not supported due to update the BIOS? Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Select Yes then press . ASUS B150M-C D3 2-5 Are you sure you want to security regulations. 5. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details.
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... Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program Displays...language, system performance mode and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. ASUS B150M-C D3 2-7 Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Shows the bootable devices...
... Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program Displays...language, system performance mode and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. ASUS B150M-C D3 2-7 Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Shows the bootable devices...
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Scroll down to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed 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
Scroll down to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed 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
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DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out ... chemical substances in different regions. you may obtain a copy of the License at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. B150M-C D3 A-3 This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. DO NOT throw ... environment. REACH Complying with the License. Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components...
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out ... chemical substances in different regions. you may obtain a copy of the License at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. B150M-C D3 A-3 This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. DO NOT throw ... environment. REACH Complying with the License. Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components...