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  • Page 1 B150 PRO GAMING D3...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety information ..................iv About this guide ..................iv Package contents ..................vi B150 PRO GAMING D3 specifications summary ........vi Chapter 1: Product introduction Before you proceed ..............1-1 Motherboard overview ..............1-1 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........... 1-3 System memory ................

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    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.

  • Page 5: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Please Memory refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** Due to Intel chipset limitation, DDR3 1866 MHz and higher memory modules on XMP ®...
  • Page 7 ® Anti-surge LANGuard GameFirst technology ASMedia USB 3.1 controller - supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost: ® - 2 x USB 3.1 ports (1 Type-A, red; 1 Type-C, black at back panel) Intel B150 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost: ®...
  • Page 8 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 3.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F6 BIOS features Q-fan Control, F3 My Favorites, F9 Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    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 B150 PRO GAMING D3...

  • Page 10: Motherboard Layout

    Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 23.6cm(9.3in) KBMS EATX12V CPU_FAN DIGI CPU_OPT +VRM 1142K USB3_56 USB3.1_EA1 LGA1151 1142 USB3.1_EC1 LAN_USB3_34 LED_LIGHT LANGuard CHA_FAN1 AUDIO PCIEX1_1 Model name LED Intel I219V PCIEX16_1 BATTERY Intel ® B150 Super PCI1...

  • Page 11: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    1-25 16. ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 1-24 17. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 1-21 18. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM) 1-20 19. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-24 20. SupremeFX LED 1-30 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. ® ® ® B150 PRO GAMING D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3...

  • Page 12: Installing The Cpu

    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. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 13: Cpu Heatsink And Fan Assembly Installation

    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 B150 PRO GAMING D3...
  • Page 14 To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 15: System Memory

    System memory 1.4.1 Overview 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: Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 B150 PRO GAMING D3 240-pin 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 ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3...
  • Page 16 • 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 configuration. 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. ® I nstall a 64-bit Windows OS if you want to install 4GB or more on the ® motherboard. F or 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.
  • Page 17 CORSAIR CMZ32GX3M4X1600C10(XMP) 32GB(8GBx4) DS N/A 10-10-10-27 1.50V • • • CORSAIR CMP4GX3M2A1600C8(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS N/A 8-8-8-24 1.65V • • CORSAIR CMP4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS N/A 9-9-9-24 1.65V • • CORSAIR CMP4GX3M2C1600C7(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS N/A 7-8-7-20 1.65V • • • (continued on the next page) ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3...
  • Page 18 DDR3 1600 MHz capability DIMM socket support Chip (Optional) Vendors Part No. Size Chip NO. Timing Voltage Brand 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs CORSAIR CML8GX3M2A1600C9 DS N/A 9-9-9-24 1.50V • • • CORSAIR CMZ4GX3M1A1600C9 DS N/A 9-9-9-24 1.50V • •...
  • Page 19 H5TQ4G83MFR 11-11-11-28-39 1.5V • • • V-COLOR TD8G8C11-H11D SS V-COLOR 8G8HY-16CD 1.5V • • • SEC 404 VENTURA D3-55DK1145V-11 K4B2GO846Q 11-11-44-28-39 1.5V • • • BCKO SEC 422 VENTURA D3 57DN114SV-11 K4B4G0846Q 1.5V • • • HCKO ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-11...
  • Page 20 DDR3 1333 MHz capability DIMM socket support (Optional) Vendors Part No. Size Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 3CCD-1509H A-DATA AD3U1333C2G9 SS A-DATA 9-9-9-24-33 1.5V • • • NA1126L A-DATA AX3U1333C2G9-BP SS N/A 9-9-9-24-33 1.5V •...
  • Page 21 BYKO SEC 343 SMART CMX16GX3M2A1333C9(Ver7.75) 4GB K4B2GO8460 9-9-9-24-33 1.5V • • BYKO • SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: S upports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • 2 DIMMs: S upports two (2) modules inserted into either the black slots or the gray slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • 4 DIMMs: S upports four (4) modules inserted into both the gray and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-13...

  • Page 22: Installing A Dimm

    1.4.3 Installing a DIMM To remove a DIMM 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 23: Expansion Slots

    Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup. Assign an IRQ to the card. 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, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI slots The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.3 PCI Express 3.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 3.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-15...
  • Page 24 PCI Express operating mode VGA configuration PCIe 3.0 x16_1 (gray) PCIe 3.0 x16_2 Single VGA/PCIe x16 (Recommended for single card VGA card) Dual VGA/PCIe cards • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (gray) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. See page 1-23 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. PCI Express operating mode Slot Auto (When x4 or faster device Settings provided Default is installed on PCIe x16_2)

  • Page 25: Jumpers

    Jumpers 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. CLRTC PIN 1 B150 PRO GAMING D3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to short the two pins. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re- enter data. • 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 settings to default values.

  • Page 26: Connectors

    CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3. To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 1-2. CPU_OV Disable Enable (default setting) B150 PRO GAMING D3 CPU_OV setting Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 5 6 7 12 11 PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 1-18...
  • Page 27 – – Side Speaker Out PDIF out Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Optical S/PDIF out port. This port allows you to connect your PC to amplified speakers, headphones, or Sony/Phillips Digital Interconnect Format (S/PDIF) compliant devices. USB 3.0 ports. 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 on the operating system’s setting. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used for data storage. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance from your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel 100 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the ® USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-19...

  • Page 28: Internal Connectors

    USB 3.1 Type C port. This Universal Serial Bus (USB) Type C port is for USB 3.1 mobile or peripheral devices. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.7.2 Internal connectors Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. PIN 1 B150 PRO GAMING D3 Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is purchased separately. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 29 LED light connector (3-pin LED_Light) This connector is for LED accessories. LED_LIGHT PIN 1 B150 PRO GAMING D3 LED_LIGHT connector The LED accessory module is purchased separately. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. A TPM system also helps enhance the network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. PIN 1 B150 PRO GAMING D3 TPM connector ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-21...
  • Page 30 OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1~3) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. CPU_FAN CPU_OPT CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN B150 PRO GAMING 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! • Ensure that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 1 A (12 W) fan power. •...
  • Page 31 Power OK -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts PSON# +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 B150 PRO GAMING D3 ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin ATX +12V power plug. Otherwise, the system will not boot up. • We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices or when you intend to install additional devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is...
  • Page 32 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. AAFP PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC’97 pin definition compliant definition B150 PRO GAMING 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. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. If you want to connect an AC’97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. By default, this connector is set to [HD]. See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. ROG Extension - ROG_EXT connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) This connector is for the Front Base.
  • Page 33 IntA_P1_SSRX- IntA_P2_SSRX- IntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P2_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSTX- IntA_P2_SSTX- IntA_P1_SSTX+ IntA_P2_SSTX+ IntA_P1_D- IntA_P2_D- IntA_P1_D+ IntA_P2_D+ B150 PRO GAMING D3 USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. USB78 USB910 USB1112 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 B150 PRO GAMING D3 USB2.0 connectors...
  • Page 34 RSATA_RXP6 SATA6G_5 RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 SATA6G_4 RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 SATA6G_3 RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXP1 B150 PRO GAMING D3 Intel SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors ® 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 35: System Panel Connector

    System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PANEL +PWR_LED- SPEAKER PWR_SW PIN 1 +HDD_LED- RESET +PWR_LED- * Requires an ATX power supply B150 PRO GAMING D3 System panel connector • System power LED (4-pin +PWR_LED-) This 4-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDD_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The HDD LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. •...
  • Page 36 M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. M.2(SOCKET3) B150 PRO GAMING D3 M.2(SOCKET3) • This socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices. • When the M.2 Socket 3 is operating in SATA mode, SATA port 1 will be disabled. • When using Intel Desktop Responsiveness technologies with PCIe M.2 device, ® ensure to set up the Windows UEFI operating system under RAID mode. ® The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module is purchased separately 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 37: Onboard Led

    SB_PWR Standby Power Powered Off B150 PRO GAMING D3 Onboard LED Model name LEDs The model name LEDs are a group of five small LEDs, located right below the printed model name. The LEDs light up in the following two modes to highlight the model name. Model name LED B150 PRO GAMING D3 Model name LED Lighting Lit mode Description Breathing mode The LEDs blink intermittently. Still mode The LEDs become solid red. You can turn off the model name LEDs or change the lit modes from the BIOS or the LED Control app in Ai Suite 3. To change the setting in BIOS, go to Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration > Model Name LED Lighting item. See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details.

  • Page 38: Supremefx Led

    SupremeFX LED The SupremeFX LED lights up in the following three ways to bring you an ultimate lighting effect. This LED also outlines the separation of the audio components from the rest of your motherboard. SupremeFX LED B150 PRO GAMING D3 SupremeFX LED Lighting Lit mode Description Breathing mode The LED blinks intermittently. Flowing mode The LED lights up and dims like flowing water. Still mode The LED becomes solid red. You can turn off the SupremeFX LED or change the lit modes from the BIOS or the LED Control app in Ai Suite 3. To change the setting in BIOS, go to Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration > SupremeFX LED Lighting item. See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. 1-30...

  • Page 39: Software Support

    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 lists of the unique features of your ASUS motherboard. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to display their respective menus. The following screen is for reference only. Click an icon to display a tab Click to install Tick an item and click Install to install it If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file Setup.exe in the root folder. Double-click the Setup.exe to run the DVD. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 1-31...
  • Page 40 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 41: Chapter 2: Bios Information

    Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility.

  • Page 42: Asus Ez Flash

    2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. • Ensure that you 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.

  • Page 43: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file.
  • Page 44 ENTER to select boot device ESC to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup When the booting message appears, press <Enter> within five (5) seconds to enter FreeDOS prompt.
  • Page 45 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failaure. 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 section 2.10 Exit Menu for details. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2‑5...

  • Page 46: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this • motherboard.
  • Page 47 Search on FAQs tune the fans Saves the changes and resets the Selects the boot Loads optimized system device priority default settings The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2‑7...

  • Page 48: Advanced Mode

    2.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end‑users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press <F7>. MyFavorite Q-Fan control Quick Note...

  • Page 49: Menu Bar

    This button above the menu bar allows you to key in notes of the activities that you have done in BIOS. • The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete, cut, copy and paste. • You can only use the alphanumeric characters to enter your notes. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3...

  • Page 50: Hot Keys

    Search on FAQ Move your mouse over this button to show a QR code. Scan this QR code with your mobile device to connect to the ASUS BIOS FAQ web page. You can also scan the QR code below. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen.

  • Page 51: Qfan Control

    Click to activate to be configured Mode PWM Mode Select a profile to apply Click to apply to your fans the fan setting Click to undo Click to the changes go back to main menu ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2-11...

  • Page 52: Configuring Fans Manually

    Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans’ operating speed. Click to manually Speed points configure your fans To configure your fans: Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status. Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans’...

  • Page 53: My Favorites

    BIOS screen to open Setup Tree Map screen. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save in MyFavorites screen. Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2‑13...

  • Page 54: Main Menu

    Select an item from main menu panel, then click the submenu that you want to save as favorite from the submenu panel and click You cannot add the following items to My Favorite items: • User‑managed items such as language and boot order Click Exit (ESC) or press <esc>...

  • Page 55: Administrator Password

    To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but click OK when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2‑15...

  • Page 56: Ai Tweaker Menu

    Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow 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 malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard.
  • Page 57 The BCLK frequency to DRAM speed ratio is set to 100:133. [100:100] The BCLK frequency to DRAM speed ratio is set to 100:100. 2.5.4 DRAM Odd Ratio Mode [Enabled] Enable Odd Ratio Mode to provide better granularity. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2‑17...

  • Page 58: Dram Timing Control

    2.5.7 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings. Enable this item to set lower CPU VCCIN and Vcore voltages and achieve the best energy saving condition. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.8...
  • Page 59 0% to 100%. Configuration options: [Auto] [Level 1] [Level 2] [Level 3] [Level 4] [Level 5] [Level 6] [Level 7] The boosted performance may vary depending on the GT specification. Do not remove the thermal module. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2-19...
  • Page 60 CPU Graphics Current Capability [Auto] Allows you to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high GT loading for extra power support.
  • Page 61 This item allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the CPU cores. Increase the voltage when setting a high Core Frequency value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual Mode]. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2-21...
  • Page 62 CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] Allows you to set the input voltage for the CPU by the external voltage regulator. Use the <+> or <‑> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.600V to 1.700V with a 0.005V interval.
  • Page 63 Allows you to set the DRAM reference voltage on the data lines of channel B. You can use the <+> or <‑> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.39500V to 0.63000V with a 0.00500V interval. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2‑23...

  • Page 64: Advanced Menu

    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. 2.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU‑related information that the BIOS automatically detects.
  • Page 65 This item allows you to set the a C‑state support for the CPU package. Configuration options: [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [C7] [C7s] [C8] [Auto] CFG lock [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the CFG lock. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2‑25...

  • Page 66: Platform Misc Configuration

    ASPM to take effect. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L1] PEG ASPM [Disabled] This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy‑saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] 2.6.3...

  • Page 67: Sata Configuration

    SATA Port items show Empty if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port. Hyper Kit Mode [Disabled] Disables this option for M.2 devices. Enables this option for ASUS Hyper Kit card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3...

  • Page 68: Usb Configuration

    SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard the SATA device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set the SATA Controller(s) to [Enabled]. SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface).

  • Page 69: Onboard Devices Configuration

    [X4 mode] PCIe X16_2 slot runs at X4 mode for high performance support. PCIe X1_1 and PCIe X1_2 will be disabled. [X2 mode] PCIe X16_2 slot runs at X2 mode with all slots enabled. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2-29...

  • Page 70: Serial Port Configuration

    Asmedia USB 3.1 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Asmedia USB 3.1 Battery Charging Support [Disabled] This item appears only when the Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller item is set to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Enables the Asmedia USB 3.0 battery charging function. [Disabled] Disables this function.

  • Page 71: Network Stack Configuration

    The following two items appear only when you set the previous item to [Enabled]. Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2‑31...

  • Page 72: Monitor Menu

    Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. 2.7.1 CPU/ MotherBoard Temperature, VRM Temperature, PCH Temperature, T_Sensor Temperature [xxxºC/ xxxºF]/ [Ignore] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures.
  • Page 73 Use the <+> and <‑> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2‑33...
  • Page 74 2.7.5 Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Q-Fan Control [DC Mode] [PWM mode] Enables the chassis Q‑Fan control in PWM mode for 4‑pin chassis fan. [DC mode] Enables the chassis Q‑Fan control in DC mode for 3‑pin chassis fan. [Disabled] Disables the chassis Q‑Fan control feature. The following items appear only when you set the Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Q‑Fan Control to [PWM Mode] or [DC Mode].

  • Page 75: Boot Menu

    POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS setup. You can only execute the POST delay time during Normal Boot. The values range from 0 to 10 seconds. This feature will only work under normal boot. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2‑35...
  • Page 76 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third‑party ROM messages will be displayed during POST. [Keep Current] Disables the ROM messages and displays only the ASUS logo during POST. 2.8.6 Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] This item allows you to trap Interrupt 19 by the option ROMs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.7...

  • Page 77: Secure Boot

    Allows you to delete the PK from your system. Once the PK is deleted, all the system’s Secure Boot keys will not be active. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] The PK file must be formatted as a public key certificate or UEFI variable structure with time‑based authenticated variable. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2‑37...
  • Page 78 KEK Management The KEK (Key‑exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key) manages the Signature database (db) and Revoked Signature database (dbx). Key‑exchange Key (KEK) refers to Microsoft Secure Boot Key‑Enrollment Key (KEK). ® Set New Key Allows you to load the downloaded KEK from a USB storage device. Append Key Allows you to load the additional KEK from a storage device for an additional db and dbx loaded management.

  • Page 79: Boot Option Priorities

    OS in Safe Mode, press <F8 > after POST (Windows 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. 2.8.12 Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system.

  • Page 80: Tool Menu

    <Enter> to display the submenu. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 3 screen. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. 2.9.2 Setup Animator [Disabled] Enables or disables the Setup animator.

  • Page 81: Exit Menu

    <Esc>, a confirmation window appears. Select OK to discard changes and exit. Launch EFI Shell from USB drives This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the available USB devices. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2-41...

  • Page 82: Installing An Operating System

    Connect the USB ODD or USB storage device to your 100 series platform. Insert the ASUS support DVD into a SATA ODD on your 100 series platform. Power on your system and press F8 during POST (Power‑On Self Test) to enter the boot screen.
  • Page 83 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. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows 7 installation. ® ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2‑43...
  • Page 84 ® source using a third‑party ISO software. Copy both “Auto_Unattend.xml” and “Auto_Unattend” folder from the root directory of the ASUS supporting DVD to your system. Edit the ISO file and add both “Auto_Unattend.xml” and “Auto_Unattend” folder into the ISO file.
  • Page 85 1 x USB storage device (8 GB or more) Insert the Windows 7 installation DVD. ® Launch the ASUS EZ Installer located on the ASUS support DVD. Select a method of creating a modified Windows 7 installation file: ® •...
  • Page 86 7 installation disk then click Next. ‑ Select the source of the Windows ® ‑ Select the USB storage device and click next. Click the refresh icon if the USB storage device is not displayed. ‑ Click Yes to clear the contents on the USB storage device and create a bootable USB device.
  • Page 87 - Select Windows 7 OS disk to ISO file then click Next. ‑ Check I agree and then click Next. 7 installation disk then click Next. ‑ Select the source of the Windows ® ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3 2‑47...
  • Page 88 ‑ Select the folder to save the modified Windows 7 installation ISO file and click ® Next. ‑ Once completed, click OK to finish. ‑ Burn this ISO file onto an empty DVD to create a modified Windows ® installation DVD. Insert the modified Windows 7 installation DVD into an ODD or connect the USB ®...

  • Page 89: Appendices

    : (1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING D3...

  • Page 90: Canadian Department Of Communications Statement

    ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials.
  • Page 91 CE. de la CE. Consulte la Declaración de conformidad de la CE para obtener más detalles. Компания ASUS заявляет, что это устройство соответствует основным требованиям и другим соответствующим условиям европейских директив. Svenska AsusTek Inc. förklarar härmed att denna enhet är i Подробную...

  • Page 92: Asus Contact Information

    +1-510-739-3777 +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://www.asus.com/us/ Technical Support Support fax +1-812-284-0883 General support +1-812-282-2787 Online support http://www.service.asus.com/ ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959931 Web site http://www.asus.com/de Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-2102-5789555...
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