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Motherboard B150M-C D3 B150M-C D3/CSM
Motherboard B150M-C D3 B150M-C D3/CSM
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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 ... 2.4 Main menu 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 ... 2.4 Main menu 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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...resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - 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 the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). buffered memory** * ...support is damaged or missing, contact 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 the above items is subject ...
...resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - 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 the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). buffered memory** * ...support is damaged or missing, contact 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 the above items is subject ...
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... Your digital PC hub for sharing and home theater - Media Streamer app for greater durability - B150M-C D3 specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features Realtek ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Component-free areas to minimize damage risk Q-Design...Express component removal Optimized Cooling - Advanced fan controls One Stop Control AI Suite 3 Push Notice - Easy memory removal - Prevents damage from short circuits - ASUS Q-Slot - Supports jack-detection and front panel jack-retasking 6 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at midboard, 4 ports at back panel) 6 x USB...
... Your digital PC hub for sharing and home theater - Media Streamer app for greater durability - B150M-C D3 specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features Realtek ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Component-free areas to minimize damage risk Q-Design...Express component removal Optimized Cooling - Advanced fan controls One Stop Control AI Suite 3 Push Notice - Easy memory removal - Prevents damage from short circuits - ASUS Q-Slot - Supports jack-detection and front panel jack-retasking 6 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at midboard, 4 ports at back panel) 6 x USB...
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viii MicroATX form factor: 9.6"x 8.9" (24.4cm x 22.6cm) Specifications are subject to install Windows® 7. 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 (...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 Presence Detect) memory information, F6 Qfan Control WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME...
viii MicroATX form factor: 9.6"x 8.9" (24.4cm x 22.6cm) Specifications are subject to install Windows® 7. 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 (...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 Presence Detect) memory information, F6 Qfan Control WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME...
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... to secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. Failure to the chassis. Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-1 The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as the power supply case, to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded...
... to secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. Failure to the chassis. Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-1 The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as the power supply case, to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded...
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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 ...) DDR3 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 ...) DDR3 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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...; processors. Chassis intrusion header (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 11. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB7~10) 13. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 9. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 15. 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. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 12. DDR3 DIMM slots 6. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin...
...; processors. Chassis intrusion header (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 11. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB7~10) 13. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 9. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 15. 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. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 12. DDR3 DIMM slots 6. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin...
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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 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.
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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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1.4.3 Installing a DIMM 1 2 3 1.4.4 Removing a DIMM B A ASUS B150M-C D3 1-9
1.4.3 Installing a DIMM 1 2 3 1.4.4 Removing a DIMM B A ASUS B150M-C D3 1-9
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... object such as system passwords. For system failure due to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. PCIE x16_2 shared - - - ASUS B150M-C D3 1-11 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 - - - Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This...
... object such as system passwords. For system failure due to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. PCIE x16_2 shared - - - ASUS B150M-C D3 1-11 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 - - - Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This...
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... sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND B150M-C D3 CHASSIS B150M-C D3 Chassis intrusion connector 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction By default, the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap...
... sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND B150M-C D3 CHASSIS B150M-C D3 Chassis intrusion connector 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction By default, the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap...
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... a microphone. Line Out port (lime). Line In port (light blue). This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. PS/2 mouse port (green). ASUS B150M-C D3 1-13 This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Microphone port (pink).
... a microphone. Line Out port (lime). Line In port (light blue). This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. PS/2 mouse port (green). ASUS B150M-C D3 1-13 This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Microphone port (pink).
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...for ATX power supply plugs. LPT standardizes as a printer. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX12V EATXPWR B150M-C D3 +12V DC +12V DC PIN 1 GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND...) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • DO NOT forget to install additional devices. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-15 The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • ...
...for ATX power supply plugs. LPT standardizes as a printer. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX12V EATXPWR B150M-C D3 +12V DC +12V DC PIN 1 GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND...) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • DO NOT forget to install additional devices. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-15 The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • ...
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... panel audio connector We recommend that supports HD Audio. 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 cable to this connector to this connector. 3. Connect one end of the...
... panel audio connector We recommend that supports HD Audio. 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 cable to this connector to this connector. 3. Connect one end of the...
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... pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. 6. 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 These are not jumpers! The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, ... 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! 5....
... pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. 6. 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 These are not jumpers! The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, ... 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! 5....
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...connector connects to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. SATA6G_4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND SATA6G_5 B150M-C D3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND SATA6G_3...Windows. COM1 COM2 RXD DTR DSR CTS RXD DTR DSR CTS PIN 1 PIN 1 DCD TXD GND RTS RI DCD TXD GND RTS RI B150M-C D3 B150M-C D3 Serial port (COM) connectors The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. 7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This ...
...connector connects to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. SATA6G_4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND SATA6G_5 B150M-C D3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND SATA6G_3...Windows. COM1 COM2 RXD DTR DSR CTS RXD DTR DSR CTS PIN 1 PIN 1 DCD TXD GND RTS RI DCD TXD GND RTS RI B150M-C D3 B150M-C D3 Serial port (COM) connectors The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. 7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This ...
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...module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-19 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 B150M-C D3 USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is ...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 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB...
...module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-19 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 B150M-C D3 USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is ...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 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB...
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Ground HWRST# (NC) B150M-C D3 PIN 1 +HDD_LED RESET B150M-C D3 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to ...
Ground HWRST# (NC) B150M-C D3 PIN 1 +HDD_LED RESET B150M-C D3 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to ...