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... * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package 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 1920 x 1200 @ ... mode) 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots 1 x PCI slots Supports AMD® CrossFireX™ Technology Integrated graphics processor - B150M-PLUS D3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU Support Graphics LGA1151 socket for Intel® CPU support list. Intel® HD ...
... * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package 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 1920 x 1200 @ ... mode) 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots 1 x PCI slots Supports AMD® CrossFireX™ Technology Integrated graphics processor - B150M-PLUS D3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU Support Graphics LGA1151 socket for Intel® CPU support list. Intel® HD ...
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... you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. 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...
... you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. 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...
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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket. • The product warranty does not ... install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets 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 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Ensure that you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal...
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket. • The product warranty does not ... install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets 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 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Ensure that you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal...
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To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 1-7
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 1-7
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...install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for the latest QVL. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. The system maps the total size of 3 GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit... state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Always install the DIMMs with voltage lower than the vendor-marked value. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 1-9 Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB...
...install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for the latest QVL. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. The system maps the total size of 3 GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit... state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Always install the DIMMs with voltage lower than the vendor-marked value. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 1-9 Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB...
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... This motherboard has two PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots that came with the PCI Express specifications. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 1-11 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation...
... This motherboard has two PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots that came with the PCI Express specifications. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 1-11 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation...
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Use a metal object such as system passwords. +3V_BAT GND B150M-PLUS D3 CLRTC PIN 1 B150M-PLUS D3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking, use the ... down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to short the two pins. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 1-13 For system failure due to default values. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. enter data. • If the steps...
Use a metal object such as system passwords. +3V_BAT GND B150M-PLUS D3 CLRTC PIN 1 B150M-PLUS D3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking, use the ... down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to short the two pins. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 1-13 For system failure due to default values. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. enter data. • If the steps...
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... port (pink). These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for faster and better performance from RGB Signal to output from your USB 3.0 devices. 11. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 1-15 This port connects to a microphone. 9. Side Speaker Out port (gray). USB 5Gb/s Type C port. DVI-D port. USB 2.0 ports. In the 4.1, 5.1, and 7.1-channel configurations, the...
... port (pink). These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for faster and better performance from RGB Signal to output from your USB 3.0 devices. 11. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 1-15 This port connects to a microphone. 9. Side Speaker Out port (gray). USB 5Gb/s Type C port. DVI-D port. USB 2.0 ports. In the 4.1, 5.1, and 7.1-channel configurations, the...
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...NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC B150M-PLUS D3 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND B150M-PLUS D3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for USB 2.0 ports. B150M-PLUS D3 USB3_12 USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+...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 This USB connector complies with USB 2.0. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB910,1112) This connector is purchased separately....
...NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC B150M-PLUS D3 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND B150M-PLUS D3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for USB 2.0 ports. B150M-PLUS D3 USB3_12 USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+...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 This USB connector complies with USB 2.0. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB910,1112) This connector is purchased separately....
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... to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND B150M-PLUS D3 SPDIF_OUT B150M-PLUS D3 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is set the item to [AC97]. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio... • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. By default, this connector is purchased separately. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 1-19 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Front panel ...
... to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND B150M-PLUS D3 SPDIF_OUT B150M-PLUS D3 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is set the item to [AC97]. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio... • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. By default, this connector is purchased separately. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 1-19 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Front panel ...
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ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 1-21 9. Intel® B150 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND B150M-PLUS D3 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5 GND RSATA_RXP6...
ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 1-21 9. Intel® B150 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND B150M-PLUS D3 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5 GND RSATA_RXP6...
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With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 2-1 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 in the future. 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 ...
With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 2-1 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 in the future. 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 ...
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... support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this section are for the BIOS file. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only and may not be exactly the same as actually shown on the system. 2. To...Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The screen captures used in your computer screen. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you press to load default BIOS values. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that...
... support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this section are for the BIOS file. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only and may not be exactly the same as actually shown on the system. 2. To...Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The screen captures used in your computer screen. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you press to load default BIOS values. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that...
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Restart your computer. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: B150M-PLUS D3 VER: 0203 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 06/12/2015 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: ... . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. When BIOS update is not supported due to security regulations. 5. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 2-5 Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to update the BIOS? Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select the...
Restart your computer. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: B150M-PLUS D3 VER: 0203 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 06/12/2015 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: ... . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. When BIOS update is not supported due to security regulations. 5. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 2-5 Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to update the BIOS? Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select the...
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... setup program. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the selected mode. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 2-7
... setup program. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the selected mode. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 2-7
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... this screen by default. You can easily save in MyFavorites screen. from the BIOS screen to open 2. Main menu panel Submenu panel Selected shortcut items ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 2-9 Press on your favorite BIOS items. My Favorites comes with several performance, power saving, and fast boot related items by adding or removing items. Adding...
... this screen by default. You can easily save in MyFavorites screen. from the BIOS screen to open 2. Main menu panel Submenu panel Selected shortcut items ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 2-9 Press on your favorite BIOS items. My Favorites comes with several performance, power saving, and fast boot related items by adding or removing items. Adding...
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The configuration options for this section vary depending 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 other BIOS items. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 2-11 Scroll down to malfunction. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard.
The configuration options for this section vary depending 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 other BIOS items. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 2-11 Scroll down to malfunction. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard.
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Select an item then press to display the submenu. 2.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for special functions. 2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to configure options for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 2-13 Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. 2.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to change the system boot options.
Select an item then press to display the submenu. 2.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for special functions. 2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to configure options for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 2-13 Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. 2.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to change the system boot options.
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... Industry Canada. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 A-1 This Class B device meets all the requirements of the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause harmful interference to operate this device must accept any...
... Industry Canada. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 A-1 This Class B device meets all the requirements of the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause harmful interference to operate this device must accept any...
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A-5 ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Operation is subject to begin affixing CE marking: 2015 Signature ...apparatus: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Product name : Motherboard Model name : B150M-PLUS D3 conform with part 15 of the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information...
A-5 ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Operation is subject to begin affixing CE marking: 2015 Signature ...apparatus: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Product name : Motherboard Model name : B150M-PLUS D3 conform with part 15 of the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information...