Asus B150M-PLUS User manual

Motherboard
B150M-PLUS

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E10941
First Edition
September 2015
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Contents
Safety information ...................................................................................... iv
About this guide ......................................................................................... iv
Package contents ....................................................................................... vi
B150M-PLUS specifications summary ..................................................... vi
Chapter 1 Product introduction
1.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Motherboard overview................................................................. 1-2
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 1-4
1.4 System memory ........................................................................... 1-8
1.5 Expansion slots.......................................................................... 1-11
1.6 Headers....................................................................................... 1-13
1.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 1-14
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.................................................................................... 2-14
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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B150M-PLUS specifications summary
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Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard ASUS B150M-PLUS motherboard
Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables
Accessories 1 x I/O Shield, 1 x M.2 screw package
Application DVD Support DVD
Documentation User Guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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, DDR4 2133MHz, 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.
** The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor.
** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL(Qualified Vendors List)
Expansion
slots
1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (at x16 mode)
1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (max. at x4 mode)
1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slot
1 x PCI slot
Multi-GPU
Support Supports AMD®CrossFireX™ Technology
Graphics
Integrated graphics processor - Intel®HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DVI-D/RGB port
- 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
Support Intel®InTru™ 3D/Quick Sync Video/Clear Video HD Technology/
Insider™
Support up to 3 displays simultaneously

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Storage
Intel®B150 Express Chipset:
- 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray)
- 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support
(both SATA & PCIE x2 mode)
LAN Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN
Audio
Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Denition Audio CODEC
- LED-illuminated design - Brighten up your build with the gorgeous
illuminated audio trace path
- Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly
reduced multi-lateral interference
- 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
USB
Intel®B150 Express Chipset
- 1 x 5Gb/s USB Type C port (@back panel), supports 3A power output
- 5 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports @mid-board; 3 ports @back panel, blue, Type
A)
- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports @mid-board; 2 ports @back panel)
ASUS special
features
ASUS 5X PROTECTION II
- ASUS LANGuard - Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static
electricity discharges!
- ASUS Overvoltage Protection - World-class circuit-protecting power design
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 3+2+1 phase digital power design
- ASUS DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Enhanced DRAM overcurrent
protection
- ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3x more durable corrosion-resistance for
greater durability!
Superb Performance
ASUS Fan Xpert 2+
- Ultimate cooling and quietness
ASUS EPU
- EPU
PC Cleaner
- Fast and easy way to get rid of unnecessary junk les
UEFI BIOS
-Most advanced options with fast response time
USB 3.0 Boost
-Featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission
Gaming Scenario
Audio features
- Audio that roars on the battleeld

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ASUS special
features
Media Streamer
- Pipe music or movies from your PC to a smart TV, you entertainment
goes wherever you go!
- Media Streamer app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS7
and Android 4.0 system
ASUS Exclusive Features
- ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB + HDD support
- ASUS Ai Charger
- ASUS AI Suite 3
- ASUS Anti Surge
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: MOS Heat-sink and PCH Heat-sink solution
Rear panel I/O
ports
1 x Combo PS/2 port
1 x HDMI port
1 x DVI-D port
1 x RGB port
1 x LAN (RJ45) ports
3 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, Type A)
1 x USB 5Gb/s Type C port
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
6-Jack 8-Channel Audio I/O ports

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Internal
connectors
1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector support additional 2 USB ports (19-pin)
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports
1 x M.2 Socket 3
6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (gray)
1 x CPU Fan connector (PWM mode only)
2 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) for both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM
mode) coolers control
1 x Front panel audio connector(AAFP)
1 x System panel connector
1 x S/PDIF out header
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector
1 x 4-pin EATX 12V Power connector
1 x COM header
1 x Clear CMOS header
BIOS
128Mb 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, 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
ASUS EZ Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
OS 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 “ASUS EZ installer” to install Windows®7.
Form Factor uATX Form Factor, 9.6”x 8.7”inch (24.4 cm x 22.1cm)
Specications are subject to change without notice.

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ASUS B150M-PLUS 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.

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Place this side
towards the rear
of the chassis
B150M-PLUS
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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1.2.3 Motherboard layout
B150M-PLUS
PCIEX16_1
PCIEX16_1
PCIEX1_1
PCI1
USB3_12
CLRTC
ASM
1442K
AAFP
CHA_FAN2
SPDIF_OUT
ATX12V
EATXPWR
CPU_FAN
CHA_FAN1
DIGI
+VRM
BATTERY
Super
I/O
ALC
887
Intel®I219-V
LGA1151
Intel®
B150
DDR4 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module)
M.2(SOCKET3)
DDR4 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 288-pin module)
PANEL SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5
SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3
SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1
AUDIO
LANGuard
KBMS_USB78
22.1cm(8.7in)
24.4cm(9.6in)
128Mb
BIOS
LAN_USB3_34
USB3_C6
HDMI
USB3_5
DVI VGA
ASM
1083
USB910USB1112
COM
2 231 4
1
5
6
111213
7
10 9 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6thGeneration
Intel®Core™i7/i5/i3,Pentium®,andCeleron®processors.
B150M-PLUS
B150M-PLUS CPU socket LGA1151
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page
1. ATXpowerconnectors(24-pinEATXPWR,4-pinEATX12V) 1-18
2. CPUandchassisfanconnectors(4-pinCPU_FAN,4-pinCHA_FAN1/2) 1-16
3. Intel®LGA1151CPUsocket 1-4
4. DDR4DIMMslots 1-8
5. USB3.0connector(20-1pinUSB3_12) 1-17
6. M.2Socket3 1-18
7. Intel®B150SerialATA6.0Gb/sconnector(7-pinSATA6G_1~6) 1-21
8. ClearRTCRAM(2-pinCLRTC) 1-13
9. Systempanelconnector(20-5pinPANEL) 1-20
10. USB2.0connector(10-1pinUSB910,USB1112) 1-17
11. Serialportconnector(10-1pinCOM) 1-16
12. Digitalaudioconnector(4-1pinSPDIF_OUT) 1-19
13. Frontpanelaudioconnector(10-1pinAAFP) 1-19

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1.3.1 Installing the CPU
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A
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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A
B
C
5
4
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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3 4
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4(DDR4)DualInlineMemoryModule
(DIMM)sockets.ADDR4moduleisnotcheddifferentlyfromaDDR,DDR2,orDDR3module.
DONOTinstallaDDR,DDR2,orDDR3memorymoduletotheDDR4slot.
AccordingtoIntel®CPUspec,DIMMvoltagebelow1.35Visrecommendedtoprotectthe
CPU.
1.4.2 Memory configurations
Youmayinstall2GB,4GB,8GBand16GBunbufferednon-ECCDDR4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-PLUS
B150M-PLUS 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets
DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2

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• 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.
• 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1.35V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.
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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