ASUS B150M-C Service Manual
B150M-C B150M-C/CSM
Motherboard
E11225
Revised Edition v2
December 2015
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Contents
Safety information....................................................................................... |
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About this guide.......................................................................................... |
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Package contents........................................................................................ |
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B150M-C specifications summary............................................................. |
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Chapter 1: |
Product introduction |
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Before you proceed...................................................................... |
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Motherboard overview................................................................. |
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Central Processing Unit (CPU).................................................... |
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System memory............................................................................ |
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Expansion slots.......................................................................... |
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Headers |
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Connectors.................................................................................. |
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Software ........................................................................support |
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Installing ..................................................an operating system |
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BIOS information |
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Managing and updating your BIOS |
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BIOS setup program..................................................................... |
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My Favorites................................................................................ |
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Main menu................................................................................... |
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Ai Tweaker menu........................................................................ |
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Advanced menu.......................................................................... |
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Monitor menu.............................................................................. |
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Boot menu................................................................................... |
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Tool menu.................................................................................... |
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Exit menu..................................................................................... |
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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 fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified 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 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:
•Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.
•Chapter 2: BIOS information
This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.
1.ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2.Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, 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 |
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Return key. |
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> |
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names are linked with a plus sign (+). |
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Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard |
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Cables |
2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables |
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1 x I/O Shield |
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Application DVD |
Support DVD |
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User Guide |
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If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
B150M-C specifications summary
CPU |
LGA1151 socket for 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/Pentium®/ |
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Celeron® Processors* |
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Supports 14nm CPU |
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Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* |
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Chipset |
Intel® B150 Express Chipset |
Memory |
4 x DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR4 2133MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory |
Graphics
Expansion slots
Storage
*Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Please refer to Memory QVL for details.
**Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List).
Integrated graphics processor
Multi-VGA output support: DP/HDMI/DVI-D/D-Sub ports
-Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution of 4096 x 2304 @60Hz
-Supports HDMI with max. resolution of 4096x2160@24Hz / 2560x1600@60Hz
-Supports DVI-D with max. resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
-Supports D-Sub with max. resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
Support up to three displays simultaneously
Support Intel® InTruTM 3D, Quick Sync Video, Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, and Intel® InsiderTM
Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB
2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 (1@ x4 mode)
1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slot
1 x PCI slot
Intel® B150 Express Chipset:
- 6 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (gray)
LAN |
Realtek RTL8111F Gigabit LAN Controller |
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B150M-C 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 panel)
Dependable stability:
ASUS 5X PROTECTION II:
-ASUS LANGuard - 2.5X higher surge tolerance
-ASUS Overvoltage Protection - World-class circuit-protecting power design
-ASUS DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Prevents damage from short circuits
-ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability
-ESD Guards - Electrostatic discharge protection
Superb performance:
Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS:
- Most advanced options with fast response time
Easy PC DIY:
Safe motherboard mounting
- Component-free areas to minimize damage risk
Q-Design
-ASUS Q-DIMM - Easy memory removal
-ASUS Q-Slot - Effortless PCI Express component removal
Optimized Cooling
- ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ - Advanced fan controls
One Stop Control
AI Suite 3
Push Notice - Monitor your PC status with smart devices in real time Mobo Connect - All-in-one control between your PC and smart device
Media Streamer
-Your digital PC hub for sharing and home theater
-Media Streamer app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS7 and Android 4.0 system
Ai Charger
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B150M-C 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) port
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
3 x Audio jacks
*Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output.
1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector
1 x CPU fan connector
2 x Chassis fan connectors
1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
1 x System panel connector
1 x Speaker connector
1 x LPT connector
2 x COM connectors
1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector
1 x MONO-out header
1 x Chassis intrusion header
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x 24-pin ATX power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F3 My
Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM
SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information, F6 Qfan Control
WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE
Drivers
ASUS utilities
ASUS Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Windows® 10 (64-bit)
Windows® 8.1 (64-bit)
Windows® 7 (64-bit/32-bit)
*Please refer to chapter 1.9 or ASUS official website to download Windows® 7 installation Guide and EZ Installer to install Windows® 7.
MicroATX form factor: 9.6”x 8.9” (24.4cm x 22.6cm)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Product introduction |
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1.1Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
•Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
•Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
•Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.
•Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
1.2Motherboard overview
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits.
Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components.
1.2.1Placement 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.
1.2.2Screw 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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1.2.3Motherboard layout
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SPEAKER CHASSIS F_PANEL
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1.2.4Layout contents
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED |
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CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) |
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ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) |
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LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) |
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Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket |
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DDR4 DIMM slots |
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USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) |
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Intel® B150 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6 [gray]) |
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Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) |
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System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) |
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Chassis intrusion header (4-1 pin CHASSIS) |
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Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) |
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USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB7~10) |
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Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1, COM2) |
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TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) |
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Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) |
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1.3Central 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
B150M-C CPU socket LGA1151
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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.
1.3.1Installing the CPU
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Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
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1.4System memory
1.4.1Overview
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.
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B150M-C
Channel Sockets
Channel A DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2
Channel B DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2
B150M-C 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets
1.4.2Memory 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
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•You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.
•According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.35V 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.
•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 efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL.
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1.4.3Installing a DIMM
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1.5Expansion slots
In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.
Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
1.5.1Installing an expansion card
To install an expansion card:
1.Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
2.Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).
3.Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use.
4.Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot.
5.Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.
6.Replace the system cover.
1.5.2Configuring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings.
1.Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup.
2.Assign an IRQ to the card.
3.Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.
1.5.3PCI slot
The PCI slot supports LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other card that comply with PCI specifications.
1.5.4PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slot
This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
1.5.5PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 (1@x4) slots
This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
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