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... 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...
... 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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... 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 (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...
... 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 (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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...High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D can only be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and isn't compatible with HD... audio module in the front panel 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 ...
...High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D can only be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and isn't compatible with HD... audio module in the front panel 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 ...
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... to a USB flash disk in case you need to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. 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 can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. To launch...
... to a USB flash disk in case you need to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. 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 can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. To launch...
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... to the Drive field. c) Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Follow the steps below to complete the update. 3. 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. e) Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find...
... to the Drive field. c) Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Follow the steps below to complete the update. 3. 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. e) Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find...
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... single partition and in DOS environment. Ensure that contains the BIOS file to update the BIOS in FAT32/16 format. The screen captures used in this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into B150C.CAP. • The BIOS file in your computer screen. ASUS B150M-C D3 2-3 The system requires you to the USB port...
... single partition and in DOS environment. Ensure that contains the BIOS file to update the BIOS in FAT32/16 format. The screen captures used in this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into B150C.CAP. • The BIOS file in your computer screen. ASUS B150M-C D3 2-3 The system requires you to the USB port...
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...system in DOS environment To boot the system in DOS: 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) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) Enter ... the boot device. ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. On the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from the DVD/CD. When the booting message appears, press within ...
...system in DOS environment To boot the system in DOS: 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) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) Enter ... the boot device. ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. On the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from the DVD/CD. When the booting message appears, press within ...
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... to Files panel then press keys to confirm the BIOS update. Select Yes then press . ASUS B150M-C D3 2-5 Are you sure you want to prevent system boot failure. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS? Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit...
... to Files panel then press keys to confirm the BIOS update. Select Yes then press . ASUS B150M-C D3 2-5 Are you sure you want to prevent system boot failure. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS? Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit...
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...modes from the Exit menu or from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you want to use the mouse to ... the system off then back on how to erase the RTC RAM. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines.
...modes from the Exit menu or from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you want to use the mouse to ... the system off then back on how to erase the RTC RAM. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines.