Asus B250-PRO Manual

PRIME B250-PRO

Motherboard

E12110

First Edition

October 2016

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Contents

Safety information.......................................................................................	iv
About this guide..........................................................................................	iv
Package contents........................................................................................	vi
PRIME B250-PRO 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.................................................................................		2-1
EZ Mode.....................................................................................................		2-2
Advanced Mode.........................................................................................		2-3
Exit menu...................................................................................................		2-4
Appendix
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.

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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 PRIME B250-PRO motherboard
Cables	2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables
Accessories	1 x I/O Shield, 2 x M.2 screws
Application DVD	Support DVD
Documentation	User Guide

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

PRIME B250-PRO specifications summary

		LGA1151 socket for Intel® 7th/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® B250 Chipset
		4 x DIMMs, maximum 64GB, DDR4 2400*/2133**MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered
		memory***
		Dual-channel memory architecture
	Memory	Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
		* Due to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR4 2400MHz memory frequency is only supported
		by 7th Generation Intel® processors. Higher memory modules will run at the maximum
		transfer rate of DDR4 2400MHz.
		** Due to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR4 2133MHz and higher memory modules on 6th
		Generation Intel® processors will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR4 2133MHz.
		*** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL(Qualified Vendors List)
		1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (gray, at x16 mode)
		1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (black, max. at x4 mode, shares bandwidth with
		M.2_1 & PCIe x1_2)*
	Expansion	2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots
	slots	2 x PCI slots
		* (1) When both M.2_1 socket and PCIe x1_2 slot are not occupied, PCIe x16_2 runs at
		x4 mode.
		(2) When either M.2_1 socket, or PCIe x1_2 slot, or both are occupied, PCIe x16_2
		only runs at x1 mode.
	Multi-GPU	Supports AMD® CrossFireX™ Technology
	Support
		Integrated graphics processor - Intel® HD Graphics support
		Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DVI-D/D-Sub ports
		- Supports HDMI with maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz / 2560 x
	Graphics	1600 @ 60Hz
		- Supports DVI-D with maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz
		- Supports D-Sub with maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz
		Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously
		Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB
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PRIME B250-PRO specifications summary

		Intel® B250 Chipset:
			- 1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices
			support (both SATA and PCIe x2 mode)*
			- 1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices
			support (Intel® RST support, PCIe x4 mode)
			- 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray)
	Storage		- Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready**
		* (1) When an M.2 device in PCIe mode is installed, PCIe x16_2 slot only runs at x1
			mode and SATA6G_1 port is enabled.
			(2) When an M.2 device in SATA mode is installed, the M.2 device uses the SATA6G_1
			bandwidth. SATA6G_1 port is disabled.
		** Only M.2_2 socket can support Intel® Optane™ Memory. Intel® Optane™ Technology
			is only supported when using 7th Generation Intel® processors. Before using Intel®
			Optane™ memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers
			and BIOS to the latest version from ASUS support website.
	LAN	Realtek® 8111H Gigabit LAN
		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
			reduced multi-lateral interference
	Audio	- Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to
			guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals
		-	Premium Japanese audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive
			sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity
		-	Supports Jack-Detection and Front Panel Jack-Retasking
		* Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio
			output.
		Intel® B250 Chipset
			- 2 x USB 3.1/3.0 ports (at back panel, tear blue, Type A)
	USB		- 1 x 5Gb/s USB Type C port (at back panel) supports 3A power output
			- 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board; 2 ports at back panel, blue,
			Type A)
			- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports at mid-board; 2 ports at back panel)
		ASUS 5X PROTECTION III
		-	ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage
		- ASUS LANGuard: Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static-
			electricity discharges
		- ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design
		- ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability
	ASUS special	-	ASUS DIGI+ VRM: 6 Phase digital power design
		Superb Performance
	features
		M.2 onboard
		- The latest transfer technologies with up to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds
		ASUS Fan Xpert 2+
		- Advanced fan and liquid controls for ultimate cooling and quietness
		ASUS EPU
		-	EPU
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PRIME B250-PRO specifications summary

	Gaming Scenario
	Audio Features
	- Audio that roars on the battlefield
	ASUS Exclusive Features
	-	ASUS AI Charger
	-	ASUS AI Suite 3
ASUS special	EZ DIY
features	UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
	- Featuring friendly graphics user interface
	-	ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
	-	ASUS EZ Flash 3
	Q-Design
	-	ASUS Q-Shield
	- ASUS Q-DIMM
	-	ASUS Q-Slot
ASUS Quiet	Quiet Thermal Design
Thermal	- ASUS Fan Xpert 2+
Solution	- Stylish Fanless Design: MOS Heat-sink and PCH Heat-sink solution
	1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port
	1 x HDMI port
	1 x DVI-D port
	1 x D-Sub port
	1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
Rear panel I/O	2 x USB 3.1/3.0 ports (tear blue, Type A)
ports	2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, Type A)
	1 x USB 5Gb/s Type C port
	2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
	3-Jack 8-Channel* Audio I/O ports
	* 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 ports (19-pin)
	1 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector supports additional 2 USB ports
	2 x M.2 Socket 3 (for M Key)
	6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors
	1 x CPU Fan connector
	2 x Chassis Fan connectors
Internal	1 x AIO_PUMP header
connectors	1 x Front panel audio connector(AAFP)
	1 x System panel connector
	1 x S/PDIF out header
	1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector
	1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector
	1 x COM header
	1 x Clear CMOS header
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PRIME B250-PRO specifications summary

		128Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI
	BIOS	6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F6 Qfan
		Control, F3 My Favorites, 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
		ASUS EZ Update
		Anti-virus software (OEM version)
		Windows® 10 (64-bit only)
	OS Support	Windows® 8.1 (64-bit only)*
		Windows® 7 (64-bit/32-bit)*
		* Windows® 8.1 64-bit and Windows® 7 32-bit/64-bit are only supported when using 6th
		Generation Intel® processors.
	Form Factor	ATX form factor: 12.0 in x 8.6 in (30.5 cm x 21.8 cm)

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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