Asus B150M-A D3 User manual

Motherboard
B150M-A D3

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E10498
First Edition
June 2015
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Contents
Safety information ...................................................................................... iv
About this guide ......................................................................................... iv
Package contents ....................................................................................... vi
B150M-A 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 ................................................................................. 1-12
1.8 Software support........................................................................ 1-22
Chapter 2: BIOS information
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 2-1
2.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 2-6
2.3 My Favorites ................................................................................. 2-9
2.4 Main menu .................................................................................. 2-10
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

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Safety information
Electrical safety
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet
before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables
for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all
power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not
sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power
company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals
that came with the package.
• Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may be exposed to moisture.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the
motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter1:Productintroduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it
supports. It includes descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the
motherboard.
• Chapter2:BIOSinformation
This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions for the BIOS parameters are also provided.

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Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.
Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when
completing a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when
completing a task
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign
means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+).

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Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard ASUS B150M-A D3 motherboard
Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables
Accessories 1 x I/O Shield
Application DVD Support DVD
Documentation User Guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
B150M-A D3 specifications summary
CPU LGA1151 socket for Intel®6th Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and
Celeron®processors
Supports Intel®14nm CPU
Supports Intel®Turbo Boost Technology 2.0*
* The Intel®Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel®CPU support list.
Chipset Intel®B150 Express Chipset
Memory 4 x DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR3 1866(O.C.)*/1600/ 1333MHz, non-ECC, un-
buffered memory
Dual-channel memory architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual
CPUs. Please refer to Memory QVL for details.
** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List).
Graphics Integrated graphics processor
Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DVI-D/RGB ports
- Supports HDMI with maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz /
2560 x 1600@60Hz
- Supports DVI-D with maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz
- Supports RGB with maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz
Supports Intel®InTru™ 3D/Quick Sync Video/Clear Video HD Technology/
Insider™
Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously
Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot
2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots
Storage Intel®B150 Express Chipset:
- 6 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray)

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Audio Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Denition Audio CODEC
- LED-lit Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and
greatly reduced multi-lateral interference, and comes with a gorgeous
illuminated trace path
- Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to
guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals
- Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and
immersive sound with exceptional clarity and delity
- Supports Jack-Detection and Front Panel Jack-Retasking
LAN Realtek®RTL8111H Gigabit LAN controller
USB Intel®B150 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost
- 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board; 4 ports at the back panel,
blue)
- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board; 2 ports at the back panel)
ASUS special
features Proven Quality
ASUS 5X PROTECTION II
- ASUS LANGuard
- ASUS Circuit Protector
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 3+2+1 phase digital power design
- ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Short circuit damage
prevention
- ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3x more durable corrosion-resistant
coating
UEFI BIOS
- Most advanced options with fast response time
ASUS EPU
- EPU
Gaming Scenario
Audio Features
- Audio that roars on the battleeld
Steam OS Support
- Compatible with the most fun gaming platform under Windows®system
Media Streamer
- Pipe music or movies from your PC to a smart TV, your entertainment
goes wherever you go!
- Media streamer app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 and
Android 4.0 systems
ASUS Exclusive Features
- ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB + HDD support
- ASUS AI Charger
- ASUS AI Suite 3
- ASUS Anti Surge

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ASUS special
features EZ DIY
Push Notice
- Monitor your PC status with smart devices in real time
UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- Featuring friendly graphics user interface
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
Q-Design
ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Slot
ASUS quiet
thermal solution Quiet Thermal Design
- ASUS Fan Xpert 2+
- Stylish Fanless Design: PCH heatsink
Rear panel I/O
ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple)
1 x PS/2 mouse port (green)
1 x DVI-D port
1 x RGB port
1 x HDMI port
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
3 x 8-channel audio I/O ports
* Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel
audio output.
Internal
connectors
1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (19-pin)
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray)
1 x CPU Fan connector
2 x Chassis fan connectors
1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
1 x Speaker connector
1 x COM header
1 x Chassis Intrusion header
1 x System panel connector
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x TPM connector
1 x LPT connector
1 x 24-pin EATX power connector
1 x 4-pin EATX 12V power connector
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BIOS features 128Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0,
ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3,
F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modied log, F12
PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory
information
Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE
Support DVD Drivers
ASUS utilities
EZ Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Operating System
Support
Windows®10 (64-bit)
Windows®8.1 (64-bit)
Windows®7 (64-bit/32-bit)
* Please refer to ASUS official website and download “Windows®7 Installation
Guide” and “EZ Installer” to install Windows®7.
Form factor uATX form factor: 9.2”x 7.9” (23.4cm x 20.1cm)
B150M-A D3 specifications summary
Specications are subject to change without notice.

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ASUS B150M-A D3 1-1
Product introduction
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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.
• Before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 static electricity.
• HoldcomponentsbytheedgestoavoidtouchingtheICsonthem.
• Wheneveryouuninstallanycomponent,placeitonagroundedantistaticpadorinthe
bag that came with the component.
• Before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. Failure to do so
maycauseseveredamagetothemotherboard,peripherals,orcomponents.
1.2 Motherboard overview
Beforeyouinstallthemotherboard,studythecongurationofyourchassistoensurethatthe
motherboardts.
Unplugthepowercordbeforeinstallingorremovingthemotherboard.Failuretodosocan
cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components.
1.2.1 Placement direction
Wheninstallingthemotherboard,placeitintothechassisinthecorrectorientation.Theedge
with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image.
1.2.2 Screw holes
Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
Donotovertightenthescrews!Doingsocandamagethemotherboard.

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Place this side
towards the rear
of the chassis
1.2.3 Motherboard layout
B150M-A D3
B150M-A D3
PCIEX16
PCIEX1_1
PCIEX1_2
SPEAKER
F_PANEL
CLRTC
TPM
SPDIF_OUT
USB1112
USB910
LPT USB3_12
AAFP
COM
ATX12V
EATXPWR
CHA_FAN2
CPU_FAN
CHA_FAN1
BATTERY
Super
I/O
ALC
887
Realtek
8111H
ASM
1442K
DIGI
+VRM
23.4cm(9.2in)
LGA1151
Intel®
B150
DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module)
SATA6G_1
SATA6G_3
SATA6G_2
SATA6G_4
SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6
AUDIO
KBMS
HDMI
LAN_USB3_34
USB78
USB3_56
20.1cm(7.9in)
128Mb
BIOS
CHASSIS
DVI VGA
321 42
1
89 671011
5
1214 131516

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1.2.4 Layout contents
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
ThismotherboardcomeswithasurfacemountLGA1151socketdesignedforthe6th
GenerationIntel®Core™i7/Core™i5/Core™i3,Pentium®andCeleron®processors.
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page
1. ATXpowerconnectors(24-pinEATXPWR,4-pinATX12V) 1-16
2. CPU,chassisfanconnectors(4-pinCPU_FAN,4-pinCHA_FAN1~2) 1-14
3. Intel®LGA1151CPUsocket 1-3
4. DDR3DIMMslots 1-7
5. Intel®SerialATA6.0Gb/sconnector(7-pinSATA6G_1~6) 1-19
6. Systempanelconnector(10-1pinF_PANEL) 1-18
7. Speakerconnector(4-pinSPEAKER) 1-19
8. Chassisintrusionconnector(4-1pinCHASSIS) 1-21
9. ClearRTCRAM(2-pinCLRTC) 1-11
10. TPMheader(14-1pinTPM) 1-20
11. USB3.0connector(20-1pinUSB3_12) 1-15
12. USB2.0connectors(10-1pinUSB910,USB1112) 1-15
13. LPTconnector(26-1pinLPT) 1-20
14. Digitalaudioconnector(4-1pinSPDIF_OUT) 1-17
15. Serialportconnector(10-1pinCOM) 1-14
16. Frontpanelaudioconnector(10-1pinAAFP) 1-17
B150M-A D3
B150M-A D3 CPU socket LGA1151

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1.3.1 Installing the CPU
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B
UnplugallpowercablesbeforeinstallingtheCPU.
• EnsurethatyouinstallthecorrectCPUdesignedfortheLGA1151socketonly.DO
NOTinstallaCPUdesignedforLGA1150,LGA1155andLGA1156socketsonthe
LGA1151socket.
• Uponpurchaseofthemotherboard,ensurethatthePnPcapisonthesocketand
thesocketcontactsarenotbent.ContactyourretailerimmediatelyifthePnPcap
ismissing,orifyouseeanydamagetothePnPcap/socketcontacts/motherboard
components.
• Keepthecapafterinstallingthemotherboard.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coverdamagetothesocketcontactsresultingfrom
incorrectCPUinstallation/removal,ormisplacement/loss/incorrectremovalofthePnP
cap.

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B
C
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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.

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A
B
B
A
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly
2
1
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly
2
B
A
A
B
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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gureillustratesthelocationoftheDDR3DIMMsockets:
1.4.2 Memory configurations
Youmayinstall2GB,4GB,8GB,and16GBunbufferednon-ECCDDR3DIMMsintothe
DIMMsockets.Youcanrefertotherecommendedmemorypopulationbelow.
Recommended memory configurations
Channel Sockets
ChannelA DIMM_A1&DIMM_A2
ChannelB DIMM_B1&DIMM_B2
B150M-A D3
B150M-A D3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets
DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2

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• YoumayinstallvaryingmemorysizesinChannelAandChannelB.Thesystemmaps
thetotalsizeofthelower-sizedchannelforthedual-channelconguration.Anyexcess
memoryfromthehigher-sizedchannelisthenmappedforsingle-channeloperation.
• AccordingtoIntel®CPUspec,DIMMvoltagebelow1.5Visrecommendedtoprotect
theCPU.
• Duetothememoryaddresslimitationon32-bitWindows®OS,whenyouinstall4GB
ormorememoryonthemotherboard,theactualusablememoryfortheOScanbe
about3GBorless.Foreffectiveuseofmemory,werecommendthatyoudoanyofthe
following:
- Useamaximumof3GBsystemmemoryifyouareusinga32-bitWindows®OS.
 - Installa64-bitWindows®OSifyouwanttoinstall4GBormoreonthe
motherboard.
 - Formoredetails,refertotheMicrosoft®support site at http://support.microsoft.
com/kb/929605/en-us.
• ThedefaultmemoryoperationfrequencyisdependentonitsSerialPresenceDetect
(SPD),whichisthestandardwayofaccessinginformationfromamemorymodule.
Underthedefaultstate,somememorymodulesforoverclockingmayoperateata
lowerfrequencythanthevendor-markedvalue.Tooperateatthevendor-marked
oratahigherfrequency,refertosection2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory
frequencyadjustment.
• AlwaysinstalltheDIMMswiththesameCASLatency.Foranoptimumcompatibility,
werecommendthatyouinstallmemorymodulesofthesameversionordatacode
(D/C)fromthesamevendor.Checkwiththevendortogetthecorrectmemory
modules.
• Forsystemstability,useamoreefcientmemorycoolingsystemtosupportafull
memoryload(4DIMMs)oroverclockingcondition.
VisittheASUSwebsiteatwww.asus.comforthelatestQVL.

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1.5 Expansion slots
Inthefuture,youmayneedtoinstallexpansioncards.Thefollowingsub-sectionsdescribe
the slots and the expansion cards that they support.
Unplugthepowercordbeforeaddingorremovingexpansioncards.Failuretodosomay
cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
1.5.1 Installing an expansion card
To install an expansion card:
1. Beforeinstallingtheexpansioncard,readthedocumentationthatcamewithitand
make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
2. Removethesystemunitcover(ifyourmotherboardisalreadyinstalledinachassis).
3. Removethebracketoppositetheslotthatyouintendtouse.Keepthescrewforlater
use.
4. Alignthecardconnectorwiththeslotandpressrmlyuntilthecardiscompletely
seated on the slot.
5. Securethecardtothechassiswiththescrewyouremovedearlier.
6. Replacethesystemcover.
1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card
Afterinstallingtheexpansioncard,congureitbyadjustingthesoftwaresettings.
1. TurnonthesystemandchangethenecessaryBIOSsettings,ifany.SeeChapter2for
informationonBIOSsetup.
2. AssignanIRQtothecard.
3. Installthesoftwaredriversfortheexpansioncard.
WhenusingPCIcardsonsharedslots,ensurethatthedriverssupport“ShareIRQ”orthat
thecardsdonotneedIRQassignments.Otherwise,conictswillarisebetweenthetwoPCI
groups,makingthesystemunstableandthecardinoperable.
1.5.3 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots
ThismotherboardsupportsPCIExpressx1networkcards,SCSIcards,andothercardsthat
complywiththePCIExpressspecications.
1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot
ThismotherboardhasaPCIExpress3.0/2.0x16slotthatsupportsPCIExpress3.0/2.0x16
graphiccardscomplyingwiththePCIExpressspecications.