Asus B150M-C-D3 B150M-C-D3/CSM User manual

Motherboard
B150M-C D3
B150M-C D3/CSM

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E10373
First Edition
August 2015
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Contents
Safety information ...................................................................................... iv
About this guide ......................................................................................... iv
Package contents ....................................................................................... vi
B150M-C 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 ................................................................................. 1-13
1.8 Software support........................................................................ 1-21
1.9 Installing an operating system ................................................. 1-23
Chapter 2 BIOS information
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 2-1
2.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 2-6
2.3 My Favorites ............................................................................... 2-11
2.4 Main menu .................................................................................. 2-12
2.5 Ai Tweaker menu........................................................................ 2-13
2.6 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 2-14
2.7 Monitor menu ............................................................................. 2-14
2.8 Boot menu .................................................................................. 2-15
2.9 Tool menu................................................................................... 2-15
2.10 Exit menu.................................................................................... 2-16
Appendices
Notices.......................................................................................................A-1
ASUS contact information .......................................................................A-5

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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 fo 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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B150M-C D3 specifications summary
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CPU LGA1151 socket for 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/Pentium®/
Celeron®Processors*
Supports 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**
*Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual
CPUs. Please refer to Memory QVL for details.
** To prevent system instability, either install DDR3L DIMMs or DDR3 DIMMs with
voltage lower than 1.5V.
*** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List).
Graphics Integrated graphics processor
Multi-VGA output support: DP/HDMI/DVI-D/D-Sub ports
- Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution of 4096 x 2304 @60Hz
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution of 4096x2160@24Hz /
2560x1600@60Hz
- Supports DVI-D with max. resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
- Supports D-Sub with max. resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
Support up to three displays simultaneously
Support Intel®InTruTM 3D, Quick Sync Video, Intel®Clear Video HD
Technology, and Intel®InsiderTM
Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB
Expansion slots 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 (1@ x4 mode)
1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slot
1 x PCI slot
Storage Intel®B150 Express Chipset:
- 6 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (gray)
LAN Realtek RTL8111F Gigabit LAN Controller
Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard ASUS B150M-C 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.

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B150M-C D3 specifications summary
Audio Realtek ALC887 8-channel High Denition Audio CODEC
- Supports jack-detection and front panel jack-retasking
USB 6 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at midboard, 4 ports at back panel)
6 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at midboard, 2 ports at back panel)
ASUS unique features
Dependablestability:
ASUS5XPROTECTIONII:
- ASUS LANGuard - 2.5X higher surge tolerance
- ASUS Overvoltage Protection - World-class circuit-protecting power
design
- ASUS DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Prevents damage from short
circuits
- ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3X corrosion-resistance for greater
durability
- ESD Guards - Electrostatic discharge protection
Superbperformance:
Media-acclaimedUEFIBIOS:
- Most advanced options with fast response time
EZPCDIY:
Safe motherboard mounting
- Component-free areas to minimize damage risk
Q-Design
- ASUS Q-DIMM - Easy memory removal
- ASUS Q-Slot - Effortless PCI Express component removal
Optimized Cooling
- ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ - Advanced fan controls
One Stop Control
AI Suite 3
Push Notice - Monitor your PC status with smart devices in real time
Mobo Connect - All-in-one control between your PC and smart device
Media Streamer
- Your digital PC hub for sharing and home theater
- Media Streamer app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting
iOS7 and Android 4.0 system
Ai Charger
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B150M-C D3 specifications summary
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 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
* Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel
audio output.
Internal
connectors/
switches/
buttons
1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 2 USB 3.0 ports
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector
1 x CPU fan connector
2 x Chassis fan connectors
1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
1 x System panel connector
1 x Speaker connector
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
BIOS features 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0,
ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F3 My
Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modied log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM
SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information, F6 Qfan Control
Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE
Support DVD Drivers
ASUS utilities
ASUS Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Operating
systems
Windows®10 (64-bit)
Windows®8.1 (64-bit)
Windows®7 (64-bit/32-bit)
* Please refer to chapter 1.9 or ASUS official website to download Windows®7
installation Guide and EZ Installer to install Windows®7.
Form factor MicroATX form factor: 9.6”x 8.9” (24.4cm x 22.6cm)
Specications are subject to change without notice.

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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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B150M-C D3
Place this side
towards the rear
of the chassis
1.2.3 Motherboard layout
B150M-C D3
PCIEX16_1
PCIEX16_2
PCIEX1_1
PCI1
F_PANEL
CLRTC
TPM SPEAKER
LPT
USB78 USB910
USB3_12
AAFP
COM1
COM2
EATXPWR
CPU_FAN
CHA_FAN1
CHA_FAN2
LANGuard
BATTERY
Super
I/O
ASM
1083
ALC
887
Realtek
8111F
ASM
1442K
1442 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_3SATA6G_6
SATA6G_4
SATA6G_5
AUDIO
KBMS
LAN_USB56
HDMI_DP
USB3_56
USB3_34
22.6cm(8.9in)
16Mb
BIOS
SATA6G_1
SATA6G_2
EATX12V
CHASSIS
DVI
VGA
24.4cm(9.6in)
3 4121 5
2
6
1
7
8
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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.
B150M-C D3
B150M-C D3 CPU socket LGA1151
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page
1. CPUandchassisfanconnectors(4-pinCPU_FAN,4-pinCHA_FAN1/2) 1-17
2. ATXpowerconnectors(24-pinEATXPWR,4-pinATX12V) 1-15
3. LPTconnector(26-1pinLPT) 1-15
4. Intel®LGA1151CPUsocket 1-3
5. DDR3DIMMslots 1-7
6. USB3.0connector(20-1pinUSB3_12) 1-19
7. Intel®B150SerialATA6.0Gb/sconnector(7-pinSATA6G_1~6[gray]) 1-18
8. Speakerconnector(4-pinSPEAKER) 1-17
9. Systempanelconnector(10-1pinF_PANEL) 1-20
10. Chassisintrusionheader(4-1pinCHASSIS) 1-12
11. ClearRTCRAM(2-pinCLRTC) 1-11
12. USB2.0connectors(10-1pinUSB7~10) 1-19
13. Serialportconnectors(10-1pinCOM1,COM2) 1-18
14. TPMconnector(14-1pinTPM) 1-16
15. Frontpanelaudioconnector(10-1pinAAFP) 1-16

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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
1

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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:
Channel Sockets
ChannelA DIMM_A1&DIMM_A2
ChannelB DIMM_B1&DIMM_B2
B150M-C D3
B150M-C D3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets
DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2
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

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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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1.4.3 Installing a DIMM
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1.4.4 Removing a DIMM
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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 slot
ThePCIslotsupportsLANcards,SCSIcards,USBcards,andothercardthatcomplywith
PCIspecications.
1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slot
ThismotherboardsupportsPCIExpressx1networkcards,SCSIcards,andothercardsthat
complywiththePCIExpressspecications.
1.5.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 (1@x4) slots
ThismotherboardsupportsPCIExpressx16networkcards,SCSIcards,andothercardsthat
complywiththePCIExpressspecications.
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.

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IRQ assignments for this motherboard
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PCIEx16_1 shared – – –
PCIEx16_2 shared – – –
PCIEx1_1 shared – – –
Realtek8111Fcontroller – shared – –
USB3.0Controller shared – – –
SATAController shared – – –
HDDAudio shared – – –
1.6 Headers
1. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC)
ThisheaderallowsyoutocleartheRealTimeClock(RTC)RAMinCMOS.Youcan
cleartheCMOSmemoryofdate,time,andsystemsetupparametersbyerasingthe
CMOSRTCRAMdata.TheonboardbuttoncellbatterypowerstheRAMdatain
CMOS,whichincludesystemsetupinformationsuchassystempasswords.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. TurnOFFthecomputerandunplugthepowercord.
2. Useametalobjectsuchasascrewdrivertoshortthetwopins.
3. PlugthepowercordandturnONthecomputer.
4. Holddownthe<Del>keyduringthebootprocessandenterBIOSsetuptore-
enter data.
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CLRTC
+3V_BAT GND
PIN 1
B150M-C D3 Clear RTC RAM
• Ifthestepsabovedonothelp,removetheonboardbatteryandshortthetwopins
againtocleartheCMOSRTCRAMdata.AfterclearingtheCMOS,reinstallthe
battery.
• YoudonotneedtocleartheRTCwhenthesystemhangsduetooverclocking.For
systemfailureduetooverclocking,usetheCPUParameterRecall(C.P.R.)feature.
Shutdownandrebootthesystem,thentheBIOSautomaticallyresetsparameter
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2. Chassis intrusion header (4-1 pin CHASSIS)
Thisconnectorisforachassis-mountedintrusiondetectionsensororswitch.Connect
one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis
intrusionsensororswitchsendsahigh-levelsignaltothisconnectorwhenachassis
componentisremovedorreplaced.Thesignalisthengeneratedasachassisintrusion
event.
Bydefault,thepinlabeled“ChassisSignal”and“Ground”areshortedwithajumper
cap.Removethejumpercapsonlywhenyouintendtousethechassisintrusion
detection feature.
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B150M-C D3 Chassis intrusion connector
+5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND
CHASSIS