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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi B150M-PLUS D3 specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-8 1.5 Expansion slots 1-11 1.6 Headers 1-13 1.7 Connectors 1-14 1.8 Software support 1-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and ...10 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-11 2.6 Advanced menu 2-12 2.7 Monitor menu 2-12 2.8 Boot menu 2-13 2.9 Tool menu 2-13 2.10 Exit menu 2-13 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi B150M-PLUS D3 specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-8 1.5 Expansion slots 1-11 1.6 Headers 1-13 1.7 Connectors 1-14 1.8 Software support 1-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and ...10 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-11 2.6 Advanced menu 2-12 2.7 Monitor menu 2-12 2.8 Boot menu 2-13 2.9 Tool menu 2-13 2.10 Exit menu 2-13 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
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...the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified... technician or your retailer. If you detect any area where it may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Do not place the product in ...
...the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified... technician or your retailer. If you detect any area where it may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Do not place the product in ...
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...refer to Memory QVL for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS B150M-PLUS 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 www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list....simultaneously (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to the physical characteristics of 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz / 2560 x 1600@60Hz - B150M-PLUS D3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU Support Graphics LGA1151 socket for Intel® 6th Generation Core™ i7 / i5 ...
...refer to Memory QVL for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS B150M-PLUS 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 www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list....simultaneously (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to the physical characteristics of 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz / 2560 x 1600@60Hz - B150M-PLUS D3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU Support Graphics LGA1151 socket for Intel® 6th Generation Core™ i7 / i5 ...
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... avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component...
... avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component...
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... edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can cause you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis B150M-PLUS D3 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that the...
... edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can cause you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis B150M-PLUS D3 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that the...
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... 1-19 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 9. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) 3. B150M-PLUS D3 B150M-PLUS D3 CPU socket LGA1151 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
... 1-19 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 9. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) 3. B150M-PLUS D3 B150M-PLUS D3 CPU socket LGA1151 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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... you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets... CPU designed for the LGA1151 socket only. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 1-5 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP...
... you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets... CPU designed for the LGA1151 socket only. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 1-5 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP...
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... 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. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 B150M-PLUS D3 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 B150M-PLUS D3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You...
... 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. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 B150M-PLUS D3 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 B150M-PLUS D3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You...
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... or overclocking condition. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more details, refer to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. - For more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for single-channel operation. • To prevent system ... frequency than 1.5V. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install memory modules of the following: - ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 1-9 Use a maximum of 3 GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS...
... or overclocking condition. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more details, refer to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. - For more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for single-channel operation. • To prevent system ... frequency than 1.5V. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install memory modules of the following: - ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 1-9 Use a maximum of 3 GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS...
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...LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0 x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 ... expansion cards. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 1-11 Failure to the card. 3. Assign an IRQ to do not need to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 ...
...LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0 x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 ... expansion cards. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 1-11 Failure to the card. 3. Assign an IRQ to do not need to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 ...
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... cards x16 PCIe 3.0 x16_2 N/A x4 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (gray) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for B150M-PLUS D3 A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - -
... cards x16 PCIe 3.0 x16_2 N/A x4 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (gray) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for B150M-PLUS D3 A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - -
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... of the system chassis. COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI B150M-PLUS D3 B150M-PLUS D3 Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN 1/2) Connect the fan cables...
... of the system chassis. COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI B150M-PLUS D3 B150M-PLUS D3 Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN 1/2) Connect the fan cables...
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... 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-PLUS D3 1-17 Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 4. 3. B150M-PLUS 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...
... 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-PLUS D3 1-17 Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 4. 3. B150M-PLUS 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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...want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [HD]. 7. By default, this connector. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 1-19 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Digital ...B150M-PLUS D3 SPDIF_OUT B150M-PLUS D3 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to this connector is purchased separately. Connect one end of the motherboard...
...want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [HD]. 7. By default, this connector. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 1-19 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Digital ...B150M-PLUS D3 SPDIF_OUT B150M-PLUS D3 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to this connector is purchased separately. Connect one end of the motherboard...
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... of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for updates. Click an icon to display a tab Click to install Tick an item and click Install to install it If Autorun is enabled in your ASUS motherboard. To run the DVD. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction... Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to avail all motherboard features. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the...
... of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for updates. Click an icon to display a tab Click to install Tick an item and click Install to install it If Autorun is enabled in your ASUS motherboard. To run the DVD. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction... Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to avail all motherboard features. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the...
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...disk in the future. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click 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 restore the BIOS ... 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 can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 2-1
...disk in the future. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click 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 restore the BIOS ... 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 can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 2-1
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... version. Turn on your computer has a DVD optical drive. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 2-3 Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this section are...
... version. Turn on your computer has a DVD optical drive. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 2-3 Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this section are...
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...load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press the reset button on . Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Using the power button, ...to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 1.6 Headers for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: Press ++ simultaneously. 2.2 ...
...load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press the reset button on . Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Using the power button, ...to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 1.6 Headers for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: Press ++ simultaneously. 2.2 ...
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ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 2-7 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to the system. Refer to Selects the display switch EZ System Tuning modes language ... BIOS setup program can be changed. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . The default screen for details. 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 the CPU Fan's speed...
ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 2-7 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to the system. Refer to Selects the display switch EZ System Tuning modes language ... BIOS setup program can be changed. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . The default screen for details. 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 the CPU Fan's speed...