Asus B150M-PLUS D3 Motherboard User's manual

B150M-PLUS D3

ii

E10637

First Edition

July 2015

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Contents

Safety information ...................................................................................... iv

About this guide ......................................................................................... iv

Package contents ....................................................................................... vi

B150M-PLUS D3 specifications summary ................................................ vi

Chapter 1:

Product introduction

1.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 1-2

1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 1-4

1.4 System memory ........................................................................... 1-8

1.5 Expansion slots .......................................................................... 1-11

1.6 Headers ....................................................................................... 1-13

1.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 1-14

1.8 Software support ........................................................................ 1-22

Chapter 2:

BIOS information

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 2-1

2.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 2-6

2.3 My Favorites ................................................................................. 2-9

2.4 Main menu .................................................................................. 2-10

2.5 Ai Tweaker menu ........................................................................ 2-11

2.6 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 2-12

2.7 Monitor menu ............................................................................. 2-12

2.8 Boot menu .................................................................................. 2-13

2.9 Tool menu ................................................................................... 2-13

2.10 Exit menu .................................................................................... 2-13

Appendices

Notices .......................................................................................................A-1

ASUS contact information .......................................................................A-4

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iv

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.

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

Italics

<Key>

Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

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 (+). v

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Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard

Cables

Accessories

Application DVD

Documentation

ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 motherboard

2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables

1 x I/O Shield

Support DVD

User Guide

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

B150M-PLUS D3 specifications summary

CPU

Chipset

Memory

Expansion slots

LGA1151 socket for Intel

®

6th Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium

®

, and

Celeron

®

processors

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.

Intel

®

B150 Express Chipset

4 x DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR3 1866(O.C.)*/1600/1333MHz, non-ECC, unbuffered memory*

Dual-channel memory architecture

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.

1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (at x16 mode)

1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (at x4 mode)

1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots

1 x PCI slots

Multi-GPU

Support

Supports AMD ® CrossFireX™ Technology

Graphics

Integrated graphics processor - Intel ® HD Graphics support

Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DVI-D/RGB port

- Supports HDMI with maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz / 2560 x

1600@60Hz

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™

Support up to 3 displays simultaneously

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Storage

LAN

Audio

USB

ASUS special features

Intel ® B150 Express Chipset:

- 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray)

Realtek ® RTL8111H Gigabit LAN support LANGuard

Realtek ® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC

- Breathing Audio LED - Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference, with a gorgeous illuminated trace path

- Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced 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

Intel

®

B150 Express Chipset

- 1 x 5Gb/s USB Type C port supports 3A power output (at back panel)

- 5 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board; 3 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+2+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 Fan Xpert 2+

- Ultimate cooling and quietness

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

Audio features

- Audio that roars on the battlefield

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ASUS special features

ASUS Quiet

Thermal

Solution

Rear panel I/O ports

Media Streamer

- Pipe music or movies from your PC to a smart TV, you 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

Quiet Thermal Design

- ASUS Fan Xpert 2+

- Stylish Fanless Design: MOS Heat-sink and PCH Heat-sink solution

1 x Combo PS/2 port

1 x HDMI port

1 x DVI-D port

1 x RGB port

1 x LAN (RJ45) ports

3 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

6-Jack 8-Channel Audio I/O ports

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Internal connectors

BIOS

Manageability

Support DVD

OS Support

Form Factor

1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector support additional 2 USB ports (19-pin)

2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports

6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (gray)

1 x CPU Fan connector (PWM mode only)

2 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) for both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM mode) coolers control

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 4-pin EATX 12V Power connector

1 x COM header

1 x Clear CMOS header

128Mb 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, F6 Qfan

Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and

ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information

WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE

Drivers

ASUS Utilities

ASUS EZ Update

Anti-virus software (OEM version)

Windows ® 10 (64-bit)

Windows ® 8.1 (64-bit)

Windows

®

7 (64-bit/32-bit)*

* Please refer to ASUS official website and download “Windows and “ASUS EZ installer” to install Windows ® 7.

® 7 installation guide”

uATX Form Factor, 9.6”x 8.7”inch (24.4 cm x 22.1cm)

Specifications are subject to change without notice. ix

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Product introduction

1

1.1 Before 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.

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1.2 Motherboard 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.

1.2.1 Placement 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.

1.2.2 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.

Place this side towards the rear of the chassis

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.2.3 Motherboard layout

1 2

22.1cm(8.7in)

3

KBMS_USB78 CPU_FAN

ATX12V

2

DIGI

+VRM

CHA_FAN1

4

HDMI

USB3_5

ASM

1442K

USB3_6

LAN_USB3_34

AUDIO

LANGuard

CHA_FAN2

LGA1151

B150M-PLUS D3

PCIEX16_1

Realtek

8111H

BATTERY

Super

I/O

PCIEX1_1

ASM

1083

PCI1

ALC

887

AAFP

SPDIF_OUT

COM

Intel

®

B150

PCIEX16_1

USB1112 USB910

PANEL

CLRTC

12 11 10 9 8 7

USB3_12

SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1

128Mb

BIOS

SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3

SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5

1

5

6

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1-4

1.2.4 Layout contents

Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED

1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V)

2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2)

3. Intel ® LGA1151 CPU socket

4. DDR3 DIMM slots

5. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12)

6. Intel

®

B150 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6)

7. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC)

8. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL)

9. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112)

10. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM)

11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)

12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

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1-16

1-4

1-8

1-17

1-21

1-13

1-20

1-17

1-16

1-19

1-19

1.3 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.

B150M-PLUS D3

B150M-PLUS D3 CPU socket LGA1151


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

1

A

B

2

3

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1-5

4

A

C

5

B

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.

1-6


To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

1

A

2

B

B

A

3 4

To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

1

2

B

A

A

B

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1.4 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:

DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2

B150M-PLUS D3

Channel Sockets

Channel A DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2

Channel B DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2

B150M-PLUS 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

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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.

• To prevent system instability, either install DDR3L DIMMs or DDR3 DIMMs with voltage lower than 1.5V.

• 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 ® com/kb/929605/en-us.

support site at http://support.microsoft.

• 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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1.4.3 Installing a DIMM

1

2

3

To remove a DIMM

B

A


1.5 Expansion 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.

1.5.1 Installing 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.

1.5.2 Configuring 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.

1.5.3 PCI slot

The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.

1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0 x1 slot

This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.

1.5.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot

This motherboard has two PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots that support PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications.

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VGA configuration

Single VGA/PCIe card

Dual VGA/PCIe cards

PCI Express operating mode

PCIe 3.0 x16_1 (gray)

x16 (Recommended for single VGA card) x16

PCIe 3.0 x16_2

N/A x4

• 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 1-19 for details.

• Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.

IRQ assignments for B150M-PLUS D3

PCIEx16_1

PCIEx16_2

PCIEx1_1

PCI 1

Realtek 8111H LAN

Controller

HD Audio

SATA Controller

XHCI Controller

A B

shared –

C

– shared – shared –

–

–

–

– shared –

–

–

D

–

– – shared – shared – shared –

–

–

–

– shared

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

E

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

G

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

F

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

H

–


1.6 Headers

1. 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

B150M-PLUS D3

+3V_BAT GND

PIN 1

B150M-PLUS D3 Clear RTC RAM

To erase the RTC RAM:

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to short the two pins.

3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

4. Hold down the <

Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter 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.

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1.7 Connectors

1.7.1 Rear panel connectors

1 2 10 3 4 5 6 7

1-14

14 13 12 11 10 9 8

1.

PS/2 mouse/keyboard port. This port is for a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.

2.

Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other

VGA-compatible devices.

3.

LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.

LAN port LED indications

Activity/Link LED

Status

Off

Orange

Description

No link

Linked

Status

OFF

Speed LED

Description

10Mbps connection

ORANGE 100Mbps connection

Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection Orange

(Blinking)

Orange

(Blinking then steady)

Ready to wake up from

S5 mode

_ _

Activity Link

LED

Speed

LED

LAN port

4.

Center / Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers.

5.

Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the rear speakers in a 4.1 channel,

5.1 channel, or 7.1 channel audio configuration.

6. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources.


7.

Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. In the 4.1, 5.1, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.

8.

Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.

9.

Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects to the side speakers in a

7.1-channel audio configuration.

• Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration.

• For 8-channel speaker, you may refer to the 7.1-channel configuration.

Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration

Port

Light Blue

Lime

Pink

Orange

Black

Gray

Headset

2.1 channel

Line In

4.1 channel

Line in

5.1 channel

Line in

7.1 channel

Line in

Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Mic In Mic In Mic in Mic in

-

Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer

Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

Side Speaker Out

10. USB 3.0 ports. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices.

• Due to the limitation of USB 3.0 controller, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under

Windows OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation.

• 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.

11. USB 5Gb/s Type C port. This 24-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) port is for USB (Type

C) devices.

12. 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.

13. DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device.

DVI-D can not be converted to output from RGB Signal to CRT and is not compatible with

DVI-I.

14. USB 2.0 ports. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices.

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1.7.2 Internal connectors

1. 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.

COM

RXD DTR DSR CTS

PIN 1

DCD TXD GND RTS

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B150M-PLUS D3

B150M-PLUS D3 Serial port (COM) connector

The COM module is purchased separately.

2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN 1/2)

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

A

CPU_FAN

B

CHA_FAN1

A

B

C

CHA_FAN2

C

B150M-PLUS D3

B150M-PLUS 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! The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power.


3. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12)

This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of

USB 3.0 including 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.

B150M-PLUS D3

USB3+5V

IntA_P2_SSRX-

IntA_P2_SSRX+

GND

IntA_P2_SSTX-

IntA_P2_SSTX+

GND

IntA_P2_D-

IntA_P2_D+

USB3_12

PIN 1

USB3+5V

IntA_P1_SSRX-

IntA_P1_SSRX+

GND

IntA_P1_SSTX-

IntA_P1_SSTX+

GND

IntA_P1_D-

IntA_P1_D+

GND

B150M-PLUS D3 USB3.0 Front panel connector

The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately.

4. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB910,1112)

This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. 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.

USB1112 USB910

USB+5V USB_P11- USB_P11+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P9- USB_P9+ GND NC

B150M-PLUS D3

PIN 1 PIN 1

USB_P12- USB_P12+

B150M-PLUS D3 USB2.0 connectors

USB_P10- USB_P10+

Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard!

The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.

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5. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V)

These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.

B150M-PLUS D3

A

B

A B

+12V DC

+12V DC

ATX12V

PIN 1

EATXPWR

GND

GND

+3 Volts

+12 Volts

+12 Volts

+5V Standby

Power OK

GND

+5 Volts

GND

+5 Volts

GND

+3 Volts

+3 Volts

PIN 1

GND

+5 Volts

+5 Volts

+5 Volts

-5 Volts

GND

GND

GND

PSON#

GND

-12 Volts

+3 Volts

B150M-PLUS 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 inadequate.

• 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.


6. 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

AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR

PIN 1

AGND NC NC

B150M-PLUS D3

PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R

HD-audio-compliant pin definition

Legacy AC’97 compliant definition

B150M-PLUS 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].

7. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)

This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. 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.

B150M-PLUS D3

SPDIFOUT GND

SPDIF_OUT

B150M-PLUS D3 Digital audio connector

The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.

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8. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL)

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

+PWR_LED-

PANEL

PWR_SW SPEAKER

PLED+ PLED- PWR Ground +5V_SPKO Ground Ground Speaker

PIN 1

Ground RESET

B150M-PLUS D3

HDD_LED+ HDD_LED-

+HDD_LEDRESET

+PWR_LED-

* Requires an ATX power supply

B150M-PLUS D3 System panel connector

•

•

•

•

•

System power LED (4-pin +PWR_LED-)

This 2-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.

System warning speaker (2-pin SPEAKER)

This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.

ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWR_SW)

This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the operating system settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF.

Reset button (2-pin RESET)

This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power.


9. Intel ® B150 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6)

These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0

Gb/s signal cables.

SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1

RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2

RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2

SATA6G_4



SATA6G_3



SATA6G_6



SATA6G_5

B150M-PLUS D3

GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND

B150M-PLUS D3 SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors

When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI].

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1.8 Software support

1.8.1 Installing an operating system

This motherboard supports Windows

®

7 (32-bit / 64-bit), Windows

®

8.1 (64-bit) and Windows

®

10 (64-bit) Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware.

Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information.

1.8.2 Support DVD information

The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.

The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the

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

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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.


2.1

BIOS information

2

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.

2.1.1 EZ Update

EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard’s softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved

BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST.

To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar.

Click to automatically update your motherboard’s driver, software and firmware

Click to find and select the BIOS from file

Click to select a boot logo

Click to update the BIOS

EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet

Service Provider).

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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.

• Check your Internet connection before updating the BIOS via the Internet.

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To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 3:

1. Enter the

Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select

ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press <Enter> to enable it.

2. Follow the steps below to update the BIOS via USB or Internet.

Via USB

a) Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port, then select by USB.

b) Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive field.

c) Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest

BIOS, and then press <Enter>. d) Press <Tab> to switch to the

Folder Info field.

e) Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press <Enter> to perform the BIOS update process.

Via the Internet

a) Select

by Internet.

b) Press the Left/Right arrow keys to select an Internet connection method, and then press <Enter>.

c) Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update.

3. Reboot the system when the update process is done.

• ASUS EZ Flash 3 supports USB devices, such as a USB flash disk, with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.

• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!

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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.

• Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into

B150MPD3.CAP.

• The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest

BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.

Recovering the BIOS

To recover the BIOS:

1. Turn on the system.

2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the

BIOS file to the USB port.

3. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically.

4. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS settings. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press <F5> to load default

BIOS values.

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure!

2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater

ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in DOS environment.

The screen captures used in this section are for reference only and may not be exactly the same as actually shown on your computer screen.

Before updating BIOS

• Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive.

• Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from http://support.asus.com and save them in your USB flash drive.

NTFS is not supported under FreeDOS environment. Ensure that your USB flash drive is in single partition and in FAT32/16 format.

• Turn off the computer.

• Ensure that your computer has a DVD optical drive.

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2-4

Booting the system in DOS environment

To boot the system in DOS:

1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port.

2. Boot your computer then press <F8> to launch the select boot device screen.

3. When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device.

Please select boot device:

 and  to move selection

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

4. When the booting message appears, press <Enter> within five (5) seconds to enter

FreeDOS prompt.

ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. Peter Anvin

A Bootable DVD/CD is detected. Press ENTER to boot from the DVD/CD.

If no key is pressed within 5 seconds, the system will boot next priority device automatically. boot:

5. On the FreeDOS prompt, type d: then press <Enter> to switch the disk from Drive C

(optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive).

Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!

C:/> d:

D:/>

Updating the BIOS file

To update the BIOS file:

1. On the FreeDOS prompt, type

bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>.

D:/> bupdater /pc /g

2. On the BIOS Updater screen, press <Tab> to switch from Files panel to Drives panel then select

D:.


Drives panel

BOARD:

VER:

DATE:

ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01]

Current ROM

B150M-PLUS D3

0203

PATH: C:\

(H :00 B :00)

06/12/2015

Update ROM

BOARD: Unknown

VER: Unknown

DATE: Unknown

C:

D:

FORMAN~1 <DIR>

B150MPD3.CAP 16779264 2014-06-12 21:14:34

Note

[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info

[Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit

Files panel

3. Press <Tab> to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press <Up/Down or Home/

End> keys to select the BIOS file and press <Enter>.

4. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to confirm the BIOS update.

Are you sure you want to update the BIOS?

Yes No

The BIOS Backup feature is not supported due to security regulations.

5. Select

Yes then press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS

Updater.

6. Restart your computer.

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.


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2.2 BIOS setup program

Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program.

Entering BIOS Setup at startup

To enter BIOS Setup at startup:

Press <Delete> or <F2> during the Power‑On Self Test (POST). If you do not press <Delete> or <F2>, POST continues with its routines.

Entering BIOS Setup after POST

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.

• Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program.

• 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. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for details.

• 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

1.6 Headers 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.


2.2.1 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 CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output,

CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information

Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program

Displays the system properties of the selected mode. Click <Enter> to switch EZ System Tuning modes

Displays the CPU Fan’s speed.

Click the button to manually tune the fans

Loads optimized default settings

Shows the bootable devices

Saves the changes and resets the system

Displays the

Advanced mode menus

Search on FAQs

Selects the boot device priority

The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.


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>.

My Favorite

Language

Menu bar

Q-Fan control

Quick Note

Hot Keys

2‑8

Sub-menu item

Menu items

General help

Configuration fields

Popup window

Last modified settings

Scroll bar

Goes back to EZ Mode

Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU and memory voltage output

Menu bar

The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:

My Favorites

Main

Ai Tweaker

Advanced

Monitor

Boot

Tool

Exit

For saving the frequently‑used system settings and configuration

For changing the basic system configuration

For changing the overclocking settings

For changing the advanced system settings

For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings

For changing the system boot configuration

For configuring options for special functions

For selecting the exit options and loading default settings


2.3 My Favorites

MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite

BIOS items.

My Favorites comes with several performance, power saving, and fast boot related items by default. You can personalize this screen by adding or removing items.

Adding items to My Favorites

To add BIOS items:

1. Press <F3> on your keyboard or click

Setup Tree Map screen.

from the BIOS screen to open

2. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save in

MyFavorites screen.

Main menu panel

Submenu panel

Selected shortcut items


3. 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

4. Click Exit (ESC) or press <esc> key to close Setup Tree Map screen.

5. Go to My Favorites menu to view the saved BIOS items.

2.4 Main menu

The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings.

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2.5 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.

Scroll down to display other BIOS items.


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2.6 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.

2.7 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.


2.8 Boot menu

The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.

Scroll down to display the other BIOS items.

2.9 Tool menu

The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu.

2.10 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.


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Appendices

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

IC: Canadian Compliance Statement

Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. This device complies with RSS

210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.

This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Cut appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

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.

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Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement

VCCI Class B Statement

This is a Class B product based on the standard of the VCCI Council. If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.

KC: Korea Warning Statement

A-2

REACH

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of

Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at

ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.

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. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in different regions.

Appendices

Google™ License Terms

Copyright© 2014 Google Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the “License”); you may not use this file except in compliance with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at: http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0

Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the

License is distributed on an “AS IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF

ANY KIND, either express or implied.

See the License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the

License.

English AsusTek Inc. hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of CE Directives.

Please see the CE Declaration of Conformity for more details.

Français AsusTek Inc. déclare par la présente que cet appareil est conforme aux critères essentiels et autres clauses pertinentes des directives européennes. Veuillez consulter la déclaration de conformité CE pour plus d’informations.

Deutsch AsusTek Inc. erklärt hiermit, dass dieses Gerät mit den wesentlichen Anforderungen und anderen relevanten Bestimmungen der

CE-Richtlinien übereinstimmt. Weitere Einzelheiten entnehmen Sie bitte der

CE-Konformitätserklärung.

Italiano AsusTek Inc. con la presente dichiara che questo dispositivo

è conforme ai requisiti essenziali e alle altre disposizioni pertinenti alle direttive CE. Per maggiori informazioni fate riferimento alla dichiarazione di conformità CE.

Компания ASUS заявляет, что это устройство соответствует основным требованиям и другим соответствующим условиям европейских директив. Подробную информацию, пожалуйста, смотрите в декларации соответствия.

Български С настоящото AsusTek Inc. декларира, че това устройство е в съответствие със съществените изисквания и другите приложими постановления на директивите CE. Вижте CE декларацията за съвместимост за повече информация.

Hrvatski AsusTek Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj sukladan s bitnim zahtjevima i ostalim odgovarajućim odredbama CE direktiva. Više pojedinosti potražite u CE izjavi o sukladnosti.

Čeština Společnost AsusTek Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že toto zařízení splňuje základní požadavky a další příslušná ustanovení směrnic CE. Další podrobnosti viz Prohlášení o shodě CE.

Dansk AsusTek Inc. Erklærer hermed, at denne enhed er i overensstemmelse med hovedkravene and andre relevante bestemmelser i

CE-direktiverne. Du kan læse mere i CE-overensstemmelseserklæring.

Nederlands AsusTek Inc. verklaart hierbij dat dit apparaat compatibel is met de essentiële vereisten en andere relevante bepalingen van CErichtlijnen. Raadpleeg de CE-verklaring van conformiteit voor meer details.

Eesti Käesolevaga kinnitab AsusTek Inc., et see seade vastab CE direktiivide oluliste nõuetele ja teistele asjakohastele sätetele. Vt üksikasju CE vastavusdeklaratsioonist.

Suomi AsusTek Inc. vakuuttaa täten, että tämä laite on CE-direktiivien olennaisten vaatimusten ja muiden asiaan kuuluvien lisäysten mukainen.

Katso lisätietoja CE-vaatimustenmukaisuusvakuutuksesta.

Ελληνικά Με το παρόν, η AsusTek Inc. Δηλώνει ότι αυτή η συσκευή

συμμορφώνεται με τις θεμελιώδεις απαιτήσεις και άλλες σχετικές διατάξεις

των Οδηγιών της ΕΕ. Για περισσότερες λεπτομέρειες ανατρέξτε στην

Δήλωση Συμμόρφωσης ΕΕ.

Magyar Az AsusTek Inc. ezennel kijelenti, hogy a készülék megfelel a CE-irányelvek alapvető követelményeinek és ide vonatkozó egyéb rendelkezéseinek. További részletekért tekintse meg a CE-megfelelőségi nyilatkozatot.

Latviski Līdz ar šo AsusTek Inc. paziņo, ka šī ierīce atbilst būtiskajām prasībām un citiem saistošajiem nosacījumiem, kas norādīti CE direktīvā. Lai uzzinātu vairāk, skatiet CE Atbilstības deklarāciju.

Lietuvių Šiuo dokumentu bendrovė „AsusTek Inc.“ pareiškia, kad šis įrenginys atitinka pagrindinius CE direktyvų reikalavimus ir kitas susijusias nuostatas. Daugiau informacijos rasite CE atitikties deklaracijoje.

Norsk AsusTek Inc. erklærer herved at denne enheten er i samsvar med hovedsaklige krav og andre relevante forskrifter i CE-direktiver. Du finner mer informasjon i CE-samsvarserklæringen.

Polski Niniejszym AsusTek Inc. deklaruje, że to urządzenie jest zgodne z istotnymi wymaganiami oraz innymi powiązanymi zaleceniami Dyrektyw

CE. W celu uzyskania szczegółów, sprawdź Deklarację zgodności CE.

Português A AsusTek Inc. declara que este dispositivo está em conformidade com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições relevantes das Diretivas da CE. Para mais detalhes, consulte a Declaração de

Conformidade CE.

Română Prin prezenta, AsusTek Inc. declară faptul că acest dispozitiv respectă cerinţele esenţiale şi alte prevederi relevante ale directivelor CE.

Pentru mai multe detalii, consultaţi declaraţia de conformitate CE.

Srpski AsusTek Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj u saglasnosti sa ključnim zahtevima i drugim relevantnim odredbama CE Direktiva. Molimo vas, pogledajte CE Deklaraciju o usklađenosti za više detalja.

Slovensky Spoločnosť AsusTek Inc. týmto prehlasuje, že toto zariadenie vyhovuje príslušným požiadavkám a ďalším súvisiacim ustanoveniam smerníc ES. Viac podrobností si pozrite v prehlásení o zhode ES.

Slovenščina AsusTek Inc. tukaj izjavlja, da je ta naprava skladna s temeljnimi zahtevami in drugimi relevantnimi določili direktiv CE. Za več informacij glejte Izjavo CE o skladnosti.

Español Por la presente, AsusTek Inc. declara que este dispositivo cumple los requisitos básicos y otras disposiciones relevantes de las directivas de la CE. Consulte la Declaración de conformidad de la CE para obtener más detalles.

Svenska AsusTek Inc. förklarar härmed att denna enhet är i

överensstämmelse med de grundläggande kraven och andra relevanta bestämmelser i CE-direktiven. Se CE-försäkran om överensstämmelse för mer information.

Українська AsusTek Inc. заявляє, що цей пристрій відповідає основним вимогам відповідних Директив ЄС. Будь ласка, див. більше подробиць у

Декларації відповідності нормам ЄС.

Türkçe AsusTek Inc., bu aygıtın temel gereksinimlerle ve CE Yönergelerinin diğer ilgili koşullarıyla uyumlu olduğunu beyan eder. Daha fazla ayrıntı için lütfen CE Uygunluk Beyanına bakın.

Bosanski AsusTek Inc. ovim potvrđuje da je ovaj uređaj usklađen s osnovnim zahtjevima i drugim relevantnim propisima Direktiva EK. Za više informacija molimo pogledajte Deklaraciju o usklađenosti EK.


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ASUS contact information

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.

Address

Telephone

Fax

E-mail

Web site

15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259

+886-2-2894-3447

+886-2-2890-7798 [email protected]

http://www.asus.com

Technical Support

Telephone

Fax

Online support

+86-21-3842-9911

+86-21-5866-8722 ext. 9101# http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)

Address

Telephone

Fax

Web site

800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA

+1-510-739-3777

+1-510-608-4555 http://www.asus.com/us/


Support fax

General support

Online support

+1-812-284-0883

+1-812-282-2787 http://www.service.asus.com/

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)

Address

Fax

Web site

Online contact

Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany

+49-2102-959931 http://www.asus.com/de http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales


Telephone

Support Fax

Online support

+49-2102-5789555

+49-2102-959911 http://www.asus.com/de/support/

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