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- 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety information ..................iv About this guide ..................iv Package contents ..................vi B150-A specifications summary..............vi Chapter 1: Product introduction Motherboard overview ................1-1 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..............1-8 System memory ..................1-9 Chapter 2: BIOS information BIOS setup program ................. -
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 refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor. - Page 7 - ASUS Overvoltage Protection - World-class circuit-protection power design - ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 6 Phase digital power design - ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Short circuit damage prevention - ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3x more durable corrosion-resistant coating Superb Performance ASUS unique features...
- Page 8 Android 4.0 system ASUS Exclusive Features - USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission - ASUS AI Charger ASUS - ASUS AI Suite 3 unique features EZ DIY Push Notice - Monitor your PC status with smart devices in real time...
- Page 9 Specifications 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, BIOS features Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE...
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Page 10: Chapter 1: Product Introduction
USB3_56 the rear of the chassis LAN_USB78 AUDIO CHA_FAN PCIEX1_1 B150-A PCIEX16_1 Realtek 8111GR PCI1 1083 Intel ® PCIEX1_2 BATTERY B150 PCIEX16_2 Super 128Mb BIOS PCI2 887-VD2 PCI3 CLRTC SPDIF_OUT USB1112 PANEL USB3_12 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 AAFP Scan the QR code to get the detailed pin definitions. ASUS B150-A... - Page 11 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) Correctly orient the ATX power supply plugs into these connectors and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • 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. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support. asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN ) 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. 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 maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. Intel LGA1151 CPU socket ® Install Intel LGA1151 CPU into this surface mount LGA1151 socket, which is ®...
- Page 12 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) Connect a USB 3.0 module to this connector for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. This connector complies with USB 3.0 specifications and provide faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB1112) Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. PIN 1 SPDIF_OUT ASUS B150-A...
- Page 13 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. • 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 Audio]. 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 Audio]. PCI slots The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. PCI Express operating mode VGA configuration PCIe 3.0 x16_1 (gray) PCIe 3.0 x16_2 x16 (Recommended for Single VGA/PCIe card single VGA card)
- Page 14 – – shared – – – – Controller HD Audio shared – – – – – – – SATA Controller shared – – – – – – – XHCI Controller shared – – – – – – – 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. ASUS B150-A...
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Page 15: Rear Panel Connectors
Rear panel connectors PS/2 combo port This port is for a PS/2 mouse and keyboard. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Speed Activity Link Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN port LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description No link 10Mbps connection Orange Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection Orange (Blinking) Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection Orange (Blinking Ready to wake up then steady) from S5 mode Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. - Page 16 Pink (Rear panel) Mic In Mic In Bass/Center Bass/Center Lime (Front panel) Side Speaker Out To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 7.1-channel audio output. USB 2.0 ports. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. USB 3.0 ports. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 / 2.0 devices. • 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. DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D cannot be converted to output from RGB Signal to CRT and is not compatible with DVI-I. ASUS B150-A...
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Page 17: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)
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. ® 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. Installing the CPU Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. Chapter 1: Product introduction... -
Page 18: System Memory
• 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. • 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. ® 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. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Installing a DIMM To remove a DIMM ASUS B150-A... -
Page 19: Chapter 2: Bios Information
To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. Do this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options. Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system. We recommend you always shut down the system properly from the operating system. • 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. • 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 under the Exit menu or press hotkey F5. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. See section Motherboard overview for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Press <F7> to change between the two modes. ASUS B150-A... -
Page 20: Ez Mode
EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press <F7>. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for details. Displays the system properties of the selected mode. Click <Enter> to Displays the CPU/motherboard switch EZ System Tuning modes temperature, CPU voltage output, Selects the display CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA language of the BIOS information setup program... -
Page 21: Advanced Mode
Q-Fan control Language Hot Keys Menu bar Configuration fields Scroll bar Last modified Sub-menu item General help settings Menu items Goes back to EZ Mode Search on FAQs Popup window Displays the CPU temperature, CPU and memory voltage output ASUS B150-A... -
Page 22: Exit Menu
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. 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. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select OK to load the default values. Save Changes & Reset Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved. When you select this option or if you press <F10>, a confirmation window appears. Select OK to save changes and exit. Discard Changes and Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes. When you select this option or if you press <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. Chapter 2: Getting started... -
Page 23: Appendices
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (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-A... -
Page 24: 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 25 CE. das Diretivas da CE. Para mais detalhes, consulte a Declaração de Компания ASUS заявляет, что это устройство соответствует основным Conformidade CE. требованиям и другим соответствующим условиям европейских Română Prin prezenta, AsusTek Inc. declară faptul că acest dispozitiv директив.
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Page 26: 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... - Page 27 ASUS B150-A...