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...Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) vi B150M-C D3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN LGA1151 socket for Intel® CPU support list. Intel® ... 64GB, DDR3 1866(O.C.)*/1600/1333MHz, non-ECC, un- Please refer to Memory QVL 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...
...Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) vi B150M-C D3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN LGA1151 socket for Intel® CPU support list. Intel® ... 64GB, DDR3 1866(O.C.)*/1600/1333MHz, non-ECC, un- Please refer to Memory QVL 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...
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... holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the correct orientation. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-1 The edge with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the motherboard fits. Doing so can cause you physical...
... holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the correct orientation. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-1 The edge with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the motherboard fits. Doing so can cause you physical...
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...) 4. Chassis intrusion header (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 11. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 5. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 7. B150M-C D3 B150M-C D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS B150M-C D3 1-3 DDR3 DIMM slots 6. Intel® B150 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6 [gray]) 8. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 15. System panel connector...
...) 4. Chassis intrusion header (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 11. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 5. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 7. B150M-C D3 B150M-C D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS B150M-C D3 1-3 DDR3 DIMM slots 6. Intel® B150 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6 [gray]) 8. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 15. System panel connector...
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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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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. 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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... Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as a screwdriver to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-11 shared - - B150M-C D3 CLRTC +3V_BAT GND PIN 1 B150M-C D3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D PCIE x16_1 shared - - - The onboard button cell...
... Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as a screwdriver to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-11 shared - - B150M-C D3 CLRTC +3V_BAT GND PIN 1 B150M-C D3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D PCIE x16_1 shared - - - The onboard button cell...
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...). This port connects to the audio configuration table for a DisplayPort-compatible devices. 3. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port allows Gigabit connection to a headphone or a speaker. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-13 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. Line Out port (lime).
...). This port connects to the audio configuration table for a DisplayPort-compatible devices. 3. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port allows Gigabit connection to a headphone or a speaker. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-13 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. Line Out port (lime).
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...#_R O_LPT_XPD0_R O_LPT_XPD1_R O_LPT_XPD2_R O_LPT_XPD3_R O_LPT_XPD4_R O_LPT_XPD5_R O_LPT_XPD6_R O_LPT_XPD7_R O_LPT_ACK#_R O_LPT_BUSY_R O_LPT_PE_R O_LPT_SLCT_R B150M-C D3 Parallel Port Connector 2. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-15 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are...
...#_R O_LPT_XPD0_R O_LPT_XPD1_R O_LPT_XPD2_R O_LPT_XPD3_R O_LPT_XPD4_R O_LPT_XPD5_R O_LPT_XPD6_R O_LPT_XPD7_R O_LPT_ACK#_R O_LPT_BUSY_R O_LPT_PE_R O_LPT_SLCT_R B150M-C D3 Parallel Port Connector 2. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-15 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are...
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... CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. 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 Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Insufficient air flow inside...
... CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. 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 Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Insufficient air flow inside...
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ASUS B150M-C D3 1-19 Doing so will damage the motherboard! With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ... cable to any of the system chassis. 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 a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module...
ASUS B150M-C D3 1-19 Doing so will damage the motherboard! With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ... cable to any of the system chassis. 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 a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module...
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... The following screen is NOT enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features of your hardware. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-21 If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to maximize the features of your OS documentation... DVD are subject to display their respective menus. To run the DVD. Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual and Special tabs to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Click to install Click an icon to display a tab Tick an item and click Install to install it If Autorun...
... The following screen is NOT enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features of your hardware. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-21 If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to maximize the features of your OS documentation... DVD are subject to display their respective menus. To run the DVD. Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual and Special tabs to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Click to install Click an icon to display a tab Tick an item and click Install to install it If Autorun...
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... copy all files on the chipset specification, the 100 series requires USB 3.0 drivers to be preloaded in this chapter are for detailed information. 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 ...system. 2. Connect the USB ODD or USB storage device to a USB storage device on your system and press F8 during Windows® 7 installation. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-23 The setup procedures presented in order to use . • Use both a USB ODD and a SATA ODD if you want to ...
... copy all files on the chipset specification, the 100 series requires USB 3.0 drivers to be preloaded in this chapter are for detailed information. 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 ...system. 2. Connect the USB ODD or USB storage device to a USB storage device on your system and press F8 during Windows® 7 installation. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-23 The setup procedures presented in order to use . • Use both a USB ODD and a SATA ODD if you want to ...
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...Copy both "Auto_Unattend.xml" and "Auto_Unattend" folder into an ODD on your 100 series platform. 6. The "Setup is loaded correctly. 9. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-25 Power on your system and press F8 during installation startup. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 ...driver is starting..." Follow the onscreen instructions to your working system, create an ISO image file of the ASUS supporting DVD to complete the Windows® 7 installation. Method 2: Using a modified Windows® 7 ISO Load USB 3.0 drivers and install Windows® 7...
...Copy both "Auto_Unattend.xml" and "Auto_Unattend" folder into an ODD on your 100 series platform. 6. The "Setup is loaded correctly. 9. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-25 Power on your system and press F8 during installation startup. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 ...driver is starting..." Follow the onscreen instructions to your working system, create an ISO image file of the ASUS supporting DVD to complete the Windows® 7 installation. Method 2: Using a modified Windows® 7 ISO Load USB 3.0 drivers and install Windows® 7...
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Select the USB storage device and click next. Make sure to backup contents on the USB storage device and create a bootable USB device. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-27 Click the refresh icon if the USB storage device is not displayed. - Click Yes to finish. - Once completed, click OK to clear the contents on the USB storage device, as it will be formatted. - Select the source of the Windows® 7 installation disk then click Next. -
Select the USB storage device and click next. Make sure to backup contents on the USB storage device and create a bootable USB device. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-27 Click the refresh icon if the USB storage device is not displayed. - Click Yes to finish. - Once completed, click OK to clear the contents on the USB storage device, as it will be formatted. - Select the source of the Windows® 7 installation disk then click Next. -
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... DVD to save the modified Windows® 7 installation ISO file and click Next. - The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." ASUS B150M-C D3 1-29 Insert the modified Windows® 7 installation DVD into an ODD or connect the USB storage device with modified Windows® 7 installation files onto...
... DVD to save the modified Windows® 7 installation ISO file and click Next. - The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." ASUS B150M-C D3 1-29 Insert the modified Windows® 7 installation DVD into an ODD or connect the USB storage device with modified Windows® 7 installation files onto...
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... 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 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection...
... 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 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection...
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... compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS B150M-C D3 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Before updating BIOS • 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. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you to recover BIOS settings. The screen ...
... compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS B150M-C D3 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Before updating BIOS • 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. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you to recover BIOS settings. The screen ...
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...update the BIOS? See Chapter 2 of your computer. 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 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: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: B150C.CAP...
...update the BIOS? See Chapter 2 of your computer. 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 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: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: B150C.CAP...
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..., CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you an overview of the selected mode. ASUS B150M-C D3 2-7 Click the button to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. Click to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot...
..., CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you an overview of the selected mode. ASUS B150M-C D3 2-7 Click the button to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. Click to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot...