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    Motherboard B150M-C D3 B150M-C D3/CSM
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    service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL from http://support.asus.com/download problems
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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
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    . • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts
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    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
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    DVD Documentation ASUS B150M-C 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 damaged or missing, contact your retailer. B150M-C D3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN LGA1151 socket for
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    B150M-C D3 specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features Realtek ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports jack-detection and front panel jack-retasking 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
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    B150M-C D3 specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating systems Form factor 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
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    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. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-1
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    Place this side towards the rear of the chassis B150M-C D3 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 31 4 5 22.6cm(8.9in) 6in) DVI VGA 1-2 1442 USB3_34 LGA1151 USB3_56 LAN_USB56 AUDIO LANGuard CHA_FAN1 Super I/O LPT COM2 Realtek 8111F B150M-C D3 PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_1 ASM 1083 BATTERY PCI1
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    17 1-20 1-12 1-11 1-19 1-18 1-16 1-16 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 ASUS B150M-C D3 1-3
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    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
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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-C D3 1-5
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    To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 B150M-C D3 B150M-C D3 240
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    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 to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for
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    1.4.3 Installing a DIMM 1 2 3 1.4.4 Removing a DIMM B A ASUS B150M-C D3 1-9
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    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 specifications. 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
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    IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D PCIE x16_1 shared - - - 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 settings to default values. ASUS B150M-C D3
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    "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND B150M-C D3 CHASSIS B150M-C D3 Chassis intrusion connector 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 4. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link the function of the audio ports in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-13
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    update their firmware for better compatibility. 10. DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D can't be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I. • Multi-VGA output supports up to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS
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    (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as a printer. LPT standardizes as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. O_LPT_XAFD#_R O_LPT_ERROR#_R O_LPT_XINIT#_R O_LPT_XSLIN#_R GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND B150M-C D3 LPT PIN 1 O_LPT_XSTB#_R
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    -compliant pin definition B150M-C D3 Front panel audio connector We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 4. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform
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    FAN PWR GND C B150M-C D3 Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of
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    1 DCD TXD GND RTS RI DCD TXD GND RTS RI B150M-C D3 B150M-C D3 Serial port (COM) connectors The COM module is purchased separately. RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND SATA6G_5 B150M-C D3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND B150M-C D3 Intel® SATA 6 Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows. XP Service Pack
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    backward compatibility with USB 2.0. B150M-C D3 USB3_12 B150M-C D3 USB78 PIN 1 USB910 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND B150M-C D3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. ASUS B150M-C D3
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    11. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL +PWR LED PWR BTN PWR_LED+ PWR_LEDPWR GND HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- Ground HWRST# (NC) B150M-C D3 PIN 1 +HDD_LED RESET B150M-C D3 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This
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    the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features of your ASUS motherboard. Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual and
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    machine. • Some models without the 6.5MB Intel® Management Engine firmware do not support Intel® SBA. Please refer to the specification sheet for details. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest CPU QVL (Qualified Vendors List). • Uninstall SBA3.1 before you install and upgrade to
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    device on a working system. 2. Connect the USB ODD or USB storage device to your 100 series platform. 3. Insert the ASUS support DVD into a SATA ODD on your 100 series platform. 4. Power on your system and press F8 during POST (Power-On Self Test) to enter the boot screen. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-23
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    storage device as the boot device. 6. The USB 3.0 driver will be loaded automatically during installation startup. The "Setup is starting..." screen will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is loaded correctly. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows® 7 installation. 1-24 Chapter
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    root directory of the ASUS supporting DVD to your driver will be loaded automatically during installation startup. The "Setup is starting..." screen will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is loaded correctly. 9. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows® 7 installation. ASUS B150M-C D3
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    or notebook) • 1 x SATA ODD • 1 x USB storage device (8 GB or more) 1. Insert the Windows® 7 installation DVD. 2. Launch the ASUS EZ Installer located on the ASUS support DVD. 3. Select a method of creating a modified Windows® 7 installation file: • Windows® 7 OS disk to USB storage device - Select
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    create a bootable USB device. Make sure to backup contents on the USB storage device, as it will be formatted. - Once completed, click OK to finish. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-27
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    • Windows® 7 OS disk to ISO file Before using this method to install Windows® 7: • If you are using only one SATA HDD, ensure that your SATA HDD has more than twice the storage space (ISO file size +500MB). • If you are using two or more SATA HDDs, ensure that at least two of your SATA HDDs have
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    device as the boot device. 7. The USB 3.0 driver will be loaded automatically during installation startup. The "Setup is starting..." screen will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is loaded correctly. 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows® 7 installation. ASUS B150M-C D3 1-29
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    1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS B150M-C D3 2-1
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    Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for details. • Check
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    support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from http://support.asus.com and save them in your USB flash drive. NTFS is not supported under FreeDOS environment. Ensure that your USB flash drive is in single partition and in FAT32/16 format. ASUS B150M-C D3
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    file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer then press to launch the select boot device screen. 3. When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. Please select boot device: E1: ASUS DVD
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    the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. See Chapter 2 of your motherboard user guide for details. ASUS B150M-C D3 2-5
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    • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item
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    BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for details. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click the button to manually tune the fans ASUS B150M-C D3 2-7
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    users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU and memory voltage output The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking
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    the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to undo the Click to apply the Click to go changes fan setting back to main menu ASUS B150M-C D3 2-9
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    configure your fans' operating speed. Speed points Click to manually configure your fans To configure your fans: 1. Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status. 2. Click and drag the
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    F3> on your keyboard or click Setup Tree Map screen. from the BIOS screen to open 2. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save in MyFavorites screen. Main menu panel Tree Map screen. 5. Go to My Favorites menu to view the saved BIOS items. ASUS B150M-C D3 2-11
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    2.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started
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    of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to display the following items: ASUS B150M-C D3 2-13
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    2.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 2.7 Monitor
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    2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Scroll down to display the following items: 2.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. ASUS B150M-C D3 2-15
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    2.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. 2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started
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    radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. B150M-C D3 A-1
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    . If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual. KC: Korea Warning Statement A-2 Appendices
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    in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. battery should not be placed in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment License. B150M-C D3 A-3
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    ai requisiti essenziali e alle altre disposizioni pertinenti alle direttive CE. Per maggiori informazioni fate riferimento alla dichiarazione di conformità CE. ASUS AsusTek Inc CE CE Hrvatski AsusTek Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj sukladan s bitnim zahtjevima i ostalim odgovaraju
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    Harkort Str. 21-23, D-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://www.asus.com/de/support/ B150M-C D3 A-5
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    apparatus: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Product name : Motherboard Model name : B150M-C D3 conform with the essential requirements of the following directives: 2004/108/EC-EMC Directive
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Motherboard
B150M-C D3
B150M-C D3/CSM