ASUS B150M-K Service Manual

B150M-K

Motherboard

E10949

First Edition

October 2015

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Contents

Safety information.......................................................................................	iv
About this guide..........................................................................................	iv
Package contents........................................................................................	vi
B150M-K specifications summary.............................................................	vi

Chapter 1	Product introduction
Motherboard overview..............................................................................		1-1
Central Processing Unit (CPU).................................................................		1-7
System memory.........................................................................................		1-8

Chapter 2	BIOS information
BIOS setup program.................................................................................		2-1
EZ Mode.....................................................................................................		2-2
Advanced Mode.........................................................................................		2-3
Exit menu...................................................................................................		2-4
Appendices
Notices.......................................................................................................		A-1
ASUS contact information........................................................................		A-4

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Safety information

Electrical safety

•To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.

•When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

•Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

•Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

•Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.

•If the power supply is broken, do not try to 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 for the BIOS parameters are also provided.

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Where to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

1.ASUS websites

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2.Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty 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
	means that you must press the enclosed key.
	Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
	Return key.
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3>	If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
	names are linked with a plus sign (+).

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Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard		ASUS B150M-K motherboard
Cables		2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables
Accessories		1 x I/O Shield
Application DVD		Support DVD
Documentation		User Guide

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

B150M-K specifications summary

		LGA1151 socket for Intel® 6th Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron®
		processors
	CPU	Supports Intel® 14nm CPU
		Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0*
		* The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
		** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list.
	Chipset	Intel® B150 Express Chipset
		2 x DIMMs, max. 32GB, DDR4 2133 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory*
		Dual-channel memory architecture
	Memory	Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
		* 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 Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List).
	Expansion	1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (at x16 mode)
	slots	2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots
		Integrated graphics processor - Intel® HD Graphics support
		Multi-VGA output support: DVI-D/RGB port
	Graphics	- Supports DVI-D with maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
		- Supports RGB with maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
		Support Intel® InTru™ 3D/Quick Sync Video/Clear Video HD Technology/Insider™
	Storage	Intel® B150 Express Chipset:
		- 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray)
		Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC
		- LED-illuminated design: Brighten up your build with the gorgeous illuminated audio
		trace path.
		- Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduces
	Audio	multi-lateral interference.
		- Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the
		quality of the sensitive audio signals.
		- Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive
		sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.
		- Supports jack-detection and front panel jack-retasking.
	LAN	Realtek® RTL8111H Gigabit LAN supports LANGuard
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B150M-K specifications summary

Intel® B150 Express Chipset:

USB - 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board; 4 ports at back panel, blue, Type A) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board; 2 ports at back panel)

	ASUS 5X PROTECTION II
	-	ASUS LANGuard - Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static
		electricity discharges!
	- ASUS Overvoltage Protection - World-class circuit-protecting power design
	-	ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 3+1+1 phase digital power design
	-	ASUS DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection
	- ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3x more durable corrosion-resistance for greater
		durability!
	Superb Performance
		ASUS EPU
		-	EPU
		PC Cleaner
		-	Fast and easy way to get rid of unnecessary junk files
		UEFI BIOS
		-	Most advanced options with fast response time
		USB 3.0 Boost
		-	Featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission
	Gaming Scenario
	ASUS	Audio features
		-	Audio that roars on the battlefield
	special
	features	Media Streamer
		-	Pipe music or movies from your PC to a smart TV, your entertainment
			goes wherever you go!
		-	Media Streamer app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS7 and
			Android 4.0 system

ASUS Exclusive Features

-ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB + HDD support

-ASUS Ai Charger

-ASUS AI Suite 3

-ASUS Anti Surge

EZ DIY

Push Notice

-Monitor your PC status with smart devices in real time

UEFI BIOS EZ Mode

-Featuring friendly graphics user interface

-ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

-ASUS EZ Flash 3

Q-Design

-ASUS Q-DIMM

-ASUS Q-Slot

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B150M-K specifications summary

	ASUS quiet	Quiet Thermal Design
	thermal	- ASUS Fan Xpert
	solution	- Stylish Fanless Design: PCH heatsink solution
		1 x PS/2 keyboard port
		1 x PS/2 mouse port
		4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
		2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
	Rear panel I/O	1 x D-Sub port
	ports	1 x DVI port
		1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
		3 x Audio jacks support 8-channel audio output*
		* 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 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (19-pin)
		2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
		6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors
		1 x CPU Fan connector (PWM mode only)
		1 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connector for both 3-pin(DC mode) and 4-pin(PWM mode)
		coolers control
	Internal	1 x Front panel audio connector
		1 x COM connector
	connectors
		1 x S/PDIF Out connector
		1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector
		1 x 4-pin EATX 12V Power connector
		1 x Clear CMOS header
		1 x Speaker connector
		1 x System panel connector
		128Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0,
	BIOS features	ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F3 My
		Favorites, F6 Qfan Control, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and
		ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information
	Manageability	WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE
		Drivers
	Support DVD	ASUS utilities
		EZ Update
		Anti-virus software (OEM version)
		Windows® 10 (64-bit)
	OS support	Windows® 8.1 (64-bit)
		Windows® 7 (64-bit/32-bit)*
		* Please refer to ASUS website and download “Windows® 7 installation guide” and “ASUS
		EZ installer” to install Windows® 7.
	Form factor	uATX form factor: 8.9 in. x 7.2 in. (22.6 cm x 18.3 cm)

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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