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... (2) the serial number of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. Product warranty or service will be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). This offer is eager to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as the...
... (2) the serial number of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. Product warranty or service will be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). This offer is eager to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as the...
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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi PRIME B250M-C specifications summary vi Chapter 1 Product introduction Motherboard overview 1-1 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 System memory 1-9 Chapter 2 BIOS information BIOS setup program 2-1 BIOS menu screen 2-2 Exit menu...2-3 Appendix Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 iii
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi PRIME B250M-C specifications summary vi Chapter 1 Product introduction Motherboard overview 1-1 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 System memory 1-9 Chapter 2 BIOS information BIOS setup program 2-1 BIOS menu screen 2-2 Exit menu...2-3 Appendix Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 iii
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... power supply is broken, do not try to fix it supports. Contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the existing system before you encounter technical problems...
... power supply is broken, do not try to fix it supports. Contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the existing system before you encounter technical problems...
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... PRIME B250M-C motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 2 x M.2 screw packages Support DVD User Guide If any of the above items is subject to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. resolution of 1024 MB 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots 1 x PCI slot Intel® B250 Chipset: - 6 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (gray) - 2 x M.2 Sockets with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices(1@ SATA & PCIE mode, 1@PCIe mode with IRST support) Intel® I219V Gigabit LAN Controller (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to three displays...
... PRIME B250M-C motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 2 x M.2 screw packages Support DVD User Guide If any of the above items is subject to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. resolution of 1024 MB 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots 1 x PCI slot Intel® B250 Chipset: - 6 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (gray) - 2 x M.2 Sockets with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices(1@ SATA & PCIE mode, 1@PCIe mode with IRST support) Intel® I219V Gigabit LAN Controller (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to three displays...
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SafeSlot Core - ASUS Q-Slot Optimized Cooling - LANGuard - Most advanced options with HD audio module in the front panel to minimize damage risk Q-Design - ASUS Fan Xpert 2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 3 x Audio jacks support 8-channel audio output* * Use a chassis with fast response time Easy PC DIY: Safe motherboard mounting - PRIME B250M-C specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features Rear panel I /O - 3X ...
SafeSlot Core - ASUS Q-Slot Optimized Cooling - LANGuard - Most advanced options with HD audio module in the front panel to minimize damage risk Q-Design - ASUS Fan Xpert 2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 3 x Audio jacks support 8-channel audio output* * Use a chassis with fast response time Easy PC DIY: Safe motherboard mounting - PRIME B250M-C specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features Rear panel I /O - 3X ...
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.../ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating systems Form factor 1 x LPT connector 2 x COM connectors 1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector 1 x MONO-out header* 1 x Chassis intrusion header 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector * You must use this header with an amplified speaker. 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUSbackup, LOGO flash, ME update, DMI value edit, BIOS value edit WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers Windows® 10 (64-bit) Windows...
.../ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating systems Form factor 1 x LPT connector 2 x COM connectors 1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector 1 x MONO-out header* 1 x Chassis intrusion header 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector * You must use this header with an amplified speaker. 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUSbackup, LOGO flash, ME update, DMI value edit, BIOS value edit WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers Windows® 10 (64-bit) Windows...
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... handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is...
... handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is...
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... configured system, we recommend that you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that complies with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. M.2 socket 3 These sockets allow you use a power supply unit (PSU) that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. These...
... configured system, we recommend that you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that complies with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. M.2 socket 3 These sockets allow you use a power supply unit (PSU) that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. These...
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... to re-enter data. PIN 1 3. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to this connector when a chassis component is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. ASUS PRIME B250M-C 1-3 When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to short the two pins. Chassis intrusion header (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This header is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. By default, the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with USB 3.0 specifications and provides...
... to re-enter data. PIN 1 3. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to this connector when a chassis component is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. ASUS PRIME B250M-C 1-3 When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to short the two pins. Chassis intrusion header (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This header is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. By default, the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with USB 3.0 specifications and provides...
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...for basic system sound capability. PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a printer. PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to [AC97]. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with an...
...for basic system sound capability. PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a printer. PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to [AC97]. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with an...
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shared shared B shared - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. IRQ assignments for this motherboard HD Audio XHCI Controller SATA Controller LAN1 I219V PCIEx16 PCIEx1_1 PCIEx1_2 PCI1 M.2_1 M.2_2 A shared shared shared shared shared - - - D shared - - - shared - - - - C - - - - - ASUS PRIME B250M-C 1-5 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.
shared shared B shared - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. IRQ assignments for this motherboard HD Audio XHCI Controller SATA Controller LAN1 I219V PCIEx16 PCIEx1_1 PCIEx1_2 PCI1 M.2_1 M.2_2 A shared shared shared shared shared - - - D shared - - - shared - - - - C - - - - - ASUS PRIME B250M-C 1-5 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.
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... a DisplayPort-compatible device. 4. This port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 7. Line Out port (lime). Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This 15-pin port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. PS/2 mouse port (green). DisplayPort. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a headphone or a speaker. This port connects to the audio configuration table for a VGA monitor or other audio sources...
... a DisplayPort-compatible device. 4. This port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 7. Line Out port (lime). Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This 15-pin port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. PS/2 mouse port (green). DisplayPort. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a headphone or a speaker. This port connects to the audio configuration table for a VGA monitor or other audio sources...
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... Speaker Out To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with DVI-I. 12. HDMI port. DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is not compatible with HD audio module in the front panel to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. USB 2.0 ports. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. USB 3.0 ports. ASUS PRIME B250M-C 1-7 These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for better compatibility. 10. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus...
... Speaker Out To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with DVI-I. 12. HDMI port. DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is not compatible with HD audio module in the front panel to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. USB 2.0 ports. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. USB 3.0 ports. ASUS PRIME B250M-C 1-7 These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for better compatibility. 10. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus...
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... Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. Visit the ASUS website at http://support.microsoft. Installing a DIMM 1 To remove a DIMM A B 2 A A B ASUS PRIME B250M-C 1-9 com/kb/929605/en-us. Use a maximum of the same version or data code (D/C) from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more details, refer to the DDR4 slot. A DDR4 module is...
... Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. Visit the ASUS website at http://support.microsoft. Installing a DIMM 1 To remove a DIMM A B 2 A A B ASUS PRIME B250M-C 1-9 com/kb/929605/en-us. Use a maximum of the same version or data code (D/C) from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more details, refer to the DDR4 slot. A DDR4 module is...
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... code to ensure system compatibility and stability. If you see on the system chassis. • Press the power button to erase the RTC RAM. 2-1 ASUS PRIME B250M-C Entering BIOS Update during POST To enter BIOS Update during POST: Press + during the Power-On Self Test (POST). We recommend you in this motherboard. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to your screen. • Visit the ASUS...
... code to ensure system compatibility and stability. If you see on the system chassis. • Press the power button to erase the RTC RAM. 2-1 ASUS PRIME B250M-C Entering BIOS Update during POST To enter BIOS Update during POST: Press + during the Power-On Self Test (POST). We recommend you in this motherboard. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to your screen. • Visit the ASUS...
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... American Megatrends, Inc. Sub-menu item Menu items Configuration fields Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-2 Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Exit BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date ME Firmware Version PCH Stepping 0212 x64 10/16/2016 11.6.0.1126 AO Choose the default language Processor Information Brand String CPU Speed Total Memory Memory Frequency System Language System Date System Time Access Level Security Intel(R)Core(TM) i5-7600 CPU @ 3.50GHz 3500MHz 4096MB 2133MHz...
... American Megatrends, Inc. Sub-menu item Menu items Configuration fields Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-2 Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Exit BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date ME Firmware Version PCH Stepping 0212 x64 10/16/2016 11.6.0.1126 AO Choose the default language Processor Information Brand String CPU Speed Total Memory Memory Frequency System Language System Date System Time Access Level Security Intel(R)Core(TM) i5-7600 CPU @ 3.50GHz 3500MHz 4096MB 2133MHz...
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... from USB drives :Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to load the default values. Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for each of the available USB devices. 2-3 ASUS PRIME B250M-C When you to exit the Setup program without saving any changes. Select OK to discard changes and...
... from USB drives :Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to load the default values. Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for each of the available USB devices. 2-3 ASUS PRIME B250M-C When you to exit the Setup program without saving any changes. Select OK to discard changes and...
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... approved by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that may cause undesired operation. ASUS PRIME B250M-C A-1 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. The use of shielded cables for help...
... approved by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that may cause undesired operation. ASUS PRIME B250M-C A-1 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. The use of shielded cables for help...
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... law or agreed to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other reproductive harm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to enable proper reuse of electronic products. We believe in writing, software distributed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"); Regional notice for you may...
... law or agreed to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other reproductive harm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to enable proper reuse of electronic products. We believe in writing, software distributed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"); Regional notice for you may...
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... +886-2-2890-7798 Web site www.asus.com Technical Support Telephone Fax Online support +86-21-38429911 +86-21-5866-8722, ext. 9101# http://qr.asus.com/techserv ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, ...asus.com/techserv ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany Fax +49-2102-959931 Web site http://www.asus.com/de Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-2102-5789555 Support Fax +49-2102-959911 Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv ASUS PRIME B250M...
... +886-2-2890-7798 Web site www.asus.com Technical Support Telephone Fax Online support +86-21-38429911 +86-21-5866-8722, ext. 9101# http://qr.asus.com/techserv ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, ...asus.com/techserv ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany Fax +49-2102-959931 Web site http://www.asus.com/de Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-2102-5789555 Support Fax +49-2102-959911 Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv ASUS PRIME B250M...