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...Memory QVL for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Supports HDMI with maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz - Supports DVI-D with maximum resolution of individual CPUs. B150M-A D3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots...output support: HDMI/DVI-D/RGB ports - Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS B150M-A 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 ...
...Memory QVL for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Supports HDMI with maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz - Supports DVI-D with maximum resolution of individual CPUs. B150M-A D3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots...output support: HDMI/DVI-D/RGB ports - Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS B150M-A 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 ...
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... Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS B150M-A D3 1-1 Do not overtighten the screws! Unplug the power cord before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded...
... Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS B150M-A D3 1-1 Do not overtighten the screws! Unplug the power cord before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded...
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... LGA1151 socket designed for the 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. B150M-A D3 B150M-A D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS B150M-A D3 1-3 Intel® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 6. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 10. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 14. Digital audio connector...
... LGA1151 socket designed for the 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. B150M-A D3 B150M-A D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS B150M-A D3 1-3 Intel® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 6. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 10. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 14. Digital audio connector...
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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-A 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-A D3 1-5
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Recommended memory configurations ASUS B150M-A D3 1-7 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. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 B150M-A D3 Channel Channel A Channel B B150M-A D3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM...
Recommended memory configurations ASUS B150M-A D3 1-7 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. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 B150M-A D3 Channel Channel A Channel B B150M-A D3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM...
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... the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to re- ASUS B150M-A D3 1-11 B150M-A D3 CLRTC +3V_BAT GND PIN 1 B150M-A D3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to default values. IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCIEx16 PCIEx1_1 PCIEx1_2...
... the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to re- ASUS B150M-A D3 1-11 B150M-A D3 CLRTC +3V_BAT GND PIN 1 B150M-A D3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to default values. IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCIEx16 PCIEx1_1 PCIEx1_2...
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DVI-D port. DVI port: 165 MHz - HDMI port. ASUS B150M-A D3 1-13 These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode, depending ...
DVI-D port. DVI port: 165 MHz - HDMI port. ASUS B150M-A D3 1-13 These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode, depending ...
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...the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of the system chassis. USB3_12 IntA_P2_D+ IntA_P2_DGND IntA_P2_SSTX+ IntA_P2_SSTXGND IntA_P2_SSRX+ IntA_P2_SSRXUSB3+5V B150M-A D3 PIN 1 GND IntA_P1_D+ IntA_P1_D- With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to the USB connector. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 ...efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS B150M-A D3 1-15 3. Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back ...
...the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of the system chassis. USB3_12 IntA_P2_D+ IntA_P2_DGND IntA_P2_SSTX+ IntA_P2_SSTXGND IntA_P2_SSRX+ IntA_P2_SSRXUSB3+5V B150M-A D3 PIN 1 GND IntA_P1_D+ IntA_P1_D- With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to the USB connector. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 ...efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS B150M-A D3 1-15 3. Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back ...
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... a high-definition front panel audio module to [HD]. ASUS B150M-A D3 1-17 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. Connect one end of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND B150M-A D3 SPDIF_OUT B150M-A D3 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for details. ... 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L B150M-A D3 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition B150M-A D3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 ...
... a high-definition front panel audio module to [HD]. ASUS B150M-A D3 1-17 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. Connect one end of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND B150M-A D3 SPDIF_OUT B150M-A D3 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for details. ... 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L B150M-A D3 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition B150M-A D3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 ...
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... disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. 9. The speaker allows you hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER B150M-A D3 PIN 1 B150M-A D3 Speaker Out connector ASUS B150M-A D3 1-19 Intel® B150 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5...
... disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. 9. The speaker allows you hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER B150M-A D3 PIN 1 B150M-A D3 Speaker Out connector ASUS B150M-A D3 1-19 Intel® B150 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5...
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The signal is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. CHASSIS B150M-A D3 B150M-A D3 Chassis intrusion connector +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND ASUS B150M-A D3 1-21 Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch ...
The signal is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. CHASSIS B150M-A D3 B150M-A D3 Chassis intrusion connector +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND ASUS B150M-A D3 1-21 Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch ...
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... restore the BIOS in the future. With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS B150M-A 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...
... restore the BIOS in the future. With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS B150M-A 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...
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... BIOS file in FAT32/16 format. • Turn off the computer. • Ensure that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. ASUS B150M-A 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. Doing so ... file. • Before using this section are for the BIOS file. Ensure that your computer has a DVD optical drive. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS values. Download the latest BIOS file from http...
... BIOS file in FAT32/16 format. • Turn off the computer. • Ensure that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. ASUS B150M-A 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. Doing so ... file. • Before using this section are for the BIOS file. Ensure that your computer has a DVD optical drive. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS values. Download the latest BIOS file from http...
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... BIOS Backup feature is done, press to update the BIOS? See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: B150M-A D3 VER: 0208 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 07/02/2015 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: B150A.CAP 16779264 2015-07-02 21... panel to Files panel then press keys to select the BIOS file and press . 4. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. ASUS B150M-A D3 2-5
... BIOS Backup feature is done, press to update the BIOS? See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: B150M-A D3 VER: 0208 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 07/02/2015 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: B150A.CAP 16779264 2015-07-02 21... panel to Files panel then press keys to select the BIOS file and press . 4. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. ASUS B150M-A D3 2-5
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The default screen for details. ASUS B150M-A D3 2-7 Press to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the boot device priority Displays the CPU Fan's speed. The EZ Mode provides you to select the ...
The default screen for details. ASUS B150M-A D3 2-7 Press to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the boot device priority Displays the CPU Fan's speed. The EZ Mode provides you to select the ...
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...: 1. You can easily save in MyFavorites screen. Press on your keyboard or click Setup Tree Map screen. Main menu panel Submenu panel Selected shortcut items ASUS B150M-A D3 2-9
...: 1. You can easily save in MyFavorites screen. Press on your keyboard or click Setup Tree Map screen. Main menu panel Submenu panel Selected shortcut items ASUS B150M-A D3 2-9
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2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed 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-A D3 2-11 Scroll down to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard.
2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed 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-A D3 2-11 Scroll down to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard.
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Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. 2.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. ASUS B150M-A D3 2-13 Select an item then press to display the submenu. 2.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to change the system boot options. 2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for special functions.
Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. 2.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. ASUS B150M-A D3 2-13 Select an item then press to display the submenu. 2.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to change the system boot options. 2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for special functions.
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... for help. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. ASUS B150M-A D3 A-1 If this equipment. IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with FCC regulations. This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Cet appareil est conforme...
... for help. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. ASUS B150M-A D3 A-1 If this equipment. IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with FCC regulations. This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Cet appareil est conforme...