Motherboard B150M PRO GAMING
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Contents Safety information....................................................................................... iv About this guide.......................................................................................... iv Package contents........................................................................................ vi B150M PRO GAMING specifications summary......................................... vi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed..................................
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.
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.
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS Gaming Motherboard – B150M PRO GAMING Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 screw package Accessories 1 x PRO GAMING Cable Labels 1 x pack of cable ties Application DVD 1 x Support DVD Documentation 1 x User Guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
B150M PRO GAMING specifications summary SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC* - Supports Jack-detection and Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking - High quality 115dB SNR stereo playback output Audio Audio Features: - SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology - Headphone AMP * Storage * LAN USB Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. Intel® B150 Chipset - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors - 1 x M.
B150M PRO GAMING specifications summary 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x HDMI port Rear Panel I/O ports 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 3.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0 ports 8-channel audio I/O ports 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector supports additional 2 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x System panel connector 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (charcoal black) 1 x M.
Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1 Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1.2 • 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.
1.2.2 Screw holes Place six (6) 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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1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 4. DDR4 DIMM slots 5. Intel® B150 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) 6. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 7. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) 8. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 9. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB1112) 10. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 11.
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. 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.
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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.
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview 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.
1.4.2 Memory 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 • 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.
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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.
1.5.3 PCI Express 3.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. IRQ assignments for this motherboard HD Audio Controller XHCI Controller SATA Controller LAN Controller PCIE x16_1 PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 M.
1.6 1. Jumpers 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 includes system setup information such as system passwords. 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.
1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port: This port is for a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. 2. LAN (RJ-45) port: This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
3. USB 2.0 ports: These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 4. 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. 5. USB 3.0 ports: These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices. 6. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used for data storage. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.
1.7.2 1. Internal connectors Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, and then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 2. M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. 1-16 • This socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. • When the M.2 Socket 3 is operating in SATA mode, SATA port 1 will be disabled.
3. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB1112) This connector is for USB 2.0 port. Connect the USB module cable to the connector, and 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. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.
4. 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 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. 1-18 • These connectors are based on xHCI specification.
5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. • Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
6. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-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. 1-20 • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350W.
7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports HD Audio audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability.
8. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely stores keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. A TPM system also helps enhance the network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.
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. When the M.2 Socket 3 is operating in SATA mode, SATA port 1 will be disabled. To use SATA port 1, please set in the BIOS.
10. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (4-pin +PWR_LED-) This 4-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.
1.8 1. Onboard LED Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.
2. SupremeFX LED The SupremeFX LED lights up in two ways to bring you an ultimate lighting effect. This LED also outlines the separation of the audio components from the rest of your motherboard. Lit mode Breathing mode Still mode Description The LED blinks intermittently. The LED becomes solid red. You can turn off the SupremeFX LED or change the lit modes from the BIOS or the LED Control app in Ai Suite 3.
1.9 Software support 1.9.1 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. 1.9.
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BIOS Setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 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 utility, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST.
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. • 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. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 3: 1. 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program.
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 to B150MPG.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version.
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 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.
ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: B150M PRO GAMING VER: 0204 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 12/24/2015 PATH: Drives panel Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C:\ C: D: FORMAN~1 B5PG.CAP
16779264 2015-09-24 21:14:34 Files panel Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info 3.2.2 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. To enter BIOS Setup at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press or , POST continues with its routines. To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis.
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 . 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.
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 .
Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration For changing the basic system configuration Main Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced Monitor Boot For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for special functions Exit For selec
Hot Keys This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. Search on FAQ Move your mouse over this button to show a QR code. Scan this QR code with your mobile device to connect to the ASUS BIOS FAQ web page. You can also scan the QR code below. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen.
2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans.
Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans’ operating speed. Speed points Click to manually configure your fans To configure your fans: 2-12 1. Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status. 2. Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans’ operating speed. 3. Click Apply to save the changes then click Exit (ESC).
2.3 My Favorites My Favorites 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 on your keyboard or click Setup Tree Map screen. 2. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save in MyFavorites screen.
Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel 3. Select an item from main menu panel, and 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: • 2-14 User-managed items such as language and boot order 4. Click Exit (ESC) or press 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. 2.4.1 Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Configuration options: [English] [Русский] [Korean] 2.4.2 [Español] Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.
Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, and then press . 3. From the Confirm New Password box, key in your password again to confirm the password, and then click OK. To change an administrator password: 1.
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. 2.5.
1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Configure the 1-core ratio limit that must be higher than or equal to the 2-core ratio limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Configure the 2-core ratio limit that must be higher than or equal to the 3-core ratio limit. The 1-core ratio limit must not be set to [Auto]. 3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Configure the 3-core ratio limit that must be higher than or equal to the 4-core ratio limit. The 1-core and 2-core ratio limit must not be set to [Auto].
2.5.5 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) applies settings for minimum system power consumption. Enable this item to apply lower CPU Core/Cache Voltage and help save energy consumption. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.6 CPU SVID Support [Auto] Disable this item to prevent the CPU from communicating with the external voltage regulator. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.
CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response and VRM component temperatures. Setting a higher switching frequency will result in better transient response at the expense of higher VRM temperature. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. The following item appears only when the CPU VRM Switching Frequency is set to [Manual].
2.5.9 Internal CPU Power Management Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) [Auto] This item allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency, resulting to a decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat production.
2.5.10 CPU Core/Cache Current Limit Max. [Auto] Allows you to set a higher current limit to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.00A to 255.50A with a 0.25A interval. 2.5.11 Min. CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the minimum possible CPU cache ratio. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 8 to 39 with a 1 interval. 2.5.12 Max.
2.5.14 DRAM REF Voltage Control DRAM CTRL REF Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM reference voltage on the control lines. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.39500V to 0.63000V with a 0.00500V interval. DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM reference voltage on the data lines of channel B. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.39500V to 0.63000V with a 0.00500V interval.
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. 2.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed.
CPU Power Management Configuration This item allows you to configure CPU power management. Intel® SpeedStepTM [Auto] This item allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency, resulting to a decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat production.
2.6.2 Platform Misc Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure the platform-related features. PCI Express Native Power Management [Disabled] This item allows you to enhance the power saving feature of PCI Express and perform ASPM operations in the operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set the PCI Express Native Power Management to [Enabled].
2.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration Graphics Configuration Allows you to select the primary display from CPU and PCIE graphics devices. Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to select the primary display from CPU and PCIE graphics devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [CPU Graphics] [PCIE] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you to empower both integrated and discrete graphics for multi-monitor output. iGPU shared system memory size will be fixed at 64 MB.
2.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA port items show Empty if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port. Hyper Kit Mode [Disabled] Disables this option for M.2 devices. Enables this option for ASUS Hyper kit card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard SATA device.
2.6.6 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables Legacy USB support. [Disabled] Keeps USB devices available only for EFI applications. [Auto] Disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. XHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without XHCI hand‑off support.
Audio LED Lighting [Breathing Mode] Allows you to set the behavior of the audio LED. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Still Mode] [Breathing Mode] M.2/SATA6G_1 Configuration [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears only when you set the M.2/SATA6G_1 Configuration to [Manual]. M.2 and SATA6G_1 SATA Mode Configuration [SATA6G_1] M.2 shares SATA mode with SATA6G_1 port. Change this item before installing M.2 SATA devices. [SATA6G_1] SATA mode will be switched to SATA6G_1.
2.6.8 APM Configuration ErP Ready [Disabled] Allows BIOS to switch off some power at S4/S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement. When set to [Enabled], all other PME options will be switched off. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable(S4+S5)] [Enable(S5)] Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss. [Power Off] The system goes into off state after an AC power loss.
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. 2.7.1 CPU/MotherBoard Temperature [xxx°C/xxx°F] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select [Ignore] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. 2.7.
CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto] [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control. [Auto] Detects the type of CPU fan installed and automatically switch the control modes. [DC Mode] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control in DC mode for 3-pin CPU fan. [PWM Mode] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control in PWM mode for 4-pin CPU fan. CPU Fan Speed Lower Limit [200 RPM] This item allows you to select the lower speed limit for the CPU fan. A warning message will appear when the limit is reached.
Chassis Fan Q-Fan Control [DC Mode] [Disabled] Disables the chassis Q-Fan control. [DC mode] Enables the chassis Q-Fan control in DC mode for 3-pin chassis fan. [PWM mode] Enables the chassis Q-Fan control in PWM mode for 4-pin chassis fan. The following items appear only when you set the Chassis Fan Q-Fan Control to [PWM Mode] or [DC Mode]. Chassis Fan 1 Q-Fan Source [CPU] This item controls the assigned fan according to the selected temperature source.
Chassis Fan Upper Temperature [70] Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the chassis fan temperature. The values range from 45°C to 75°C. Chassis Fan Max. Duty Cycle (%) [100] Use the <+> or <-> keys to set the maximum chassis fan duty cycle and source temperature upper limit. The values range from 60% to 100%. When source temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle.
2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. 2.8.1 Fast Boot [Enabled] [Disabled] Select to return to normal boot speed. [Enabled] Select to accelerate the boot speed. Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to normal boot on the next boot after an AC power loss. [Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after an AC power loss. 2.8.
2.8.4 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Enable this item for the system to pause until the F1 key is pressed when any error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.5 [Force BIOS] Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed during POST. [Keep Current] Disables the ROM messages and displays only the ASUS logo during POST. 2.8.6 Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Enable this item to allow the option ROMs to trap the interrupt 19.
2.8.9 Secure Boot Allows you to configure the Windows secure boot settings and manage the secure boot keys. OS Type [Windows UEFI mode] Allows you to select your installed operating system. [Windows UEFI mode] This item allows you to execute the Microsoft secure boot check. Only select this option when booting on Windows UEFI mode or other Microsoft secure boot compliant OS.
Delete Key Allows you to delete the KEK from your system. DB Management The DB (signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you can load on the single computer. Set New Key Allows you to load the downloaded DB from a USB storage device. Append Key Allows you to load the additional KEK from a storage device for an additional DB and DBX loaded management.
2.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. Press to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 3 screen. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. 2.9.2 Secure Erase SSD speed performance may degrade over time due to accumulated files and frequent datawriting.
Displays the available SSDs Status definition: 2.9.3 • Frozen: The frozen state is the result of a BIOS protective measure. The BIOS guards drives that do not have password protection by freezing them prior to booting. If the drive is frozen, a power off or hard reset of your PC must be performed to proceed with the Secure Erase. • Locked: SSDs might be locked if the Secure Erase process is either incomplete or being stopped.
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. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to restore or load default values for all the setup options. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to load the default values. Save Changes & Reset This option allows you to reset the system after saving the changes.
2.11 Installing an operating system Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The setup procedures presented in this chapter are for reference only. Refer to Windows® operating system documentation for detailed information. 2.11.1 Windows® 7 and USB 3.0 driver for 100 Series Based on the chipset specification, the 100 series requires USB 3.0 drivers to be preloaded in order to use USB keyboard/mouse during Windows® 7 installation. This section is a guide on preloading USB 3.
5. Select the USB ODD or USB storage device as the boot device. 6. The USB 3.0 driver will be loaded automatically during installation startup. The “Setup is starting...” screen will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is loaded correctly. 7. 2-44 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows® 7 installation.
Method 2: Using a modified Windows® 7 ISO Load USB 3.0 drivers and install Windows® 7 using a modified Windows® 7 installation DVD. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x Working system (PC or notebook) • 1 x SATA ODD 1. On your working system, create an ISO image file of the Windows® 7 installation source using a third-party ISO software. 2. Copy both “Auto_Unattend.
Method 3: Using ASUS EZ Installer Use the ASUS EZ Installer to create a modified Windows® 7 installation source. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation DVD • 1 x Working system (PC or notebook) • 1 x SATA ODD • 1 x USB storage device (8GB or more) 1. Insert the Windows® 7 installation DVD. 2. Launch the ASUS EZ Installer located on the ASUS support DVD. 3.
- Select the source of the Windows® 7 installation disk and then click Next. - Select the USB storage device and click Next. Click the refresh icon if the USB storage device is not displayed. - Click Yes to clear the contents on the USB storage device and create a bootable USB device. Make sure to backup contents on the USB storage device as it will be formatted. - Once completed, click OK to finish.
Windows® 7 OS disk to ISO file - Select Windows 7 OS disk to ISO file and then click Next. - Check I agree and then click Next. - Select the source of the Windows® 7 installation disk and then click Next.
- Select the folder to save the modified Windows® 7 installation ISO file and click Next. - Once completed, click OK to finish. - Burn this ISO file onto an empty DVD to create a modified Windows® 7 installation DVD. 4. Insert the modified Windows® 7 installation DVD into an ODD or connect the USB storage device with modified Windows® 7 installation files onto your 100 series platform. 5. Power on your system and press F8 during POST (Power-On Self Test) to enter the boot screen. 6.
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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.
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).
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.
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.
ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address 4F, No. 150, Li-Te Rd., Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 Web site www.asus.com/ Technical Support Telephone +86-21-38429911 Fax +86-21-5866-8722, ext. 9101# Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA Telephone +1-510-739-3777 Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://www.asus.
A-6 Appendices (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Asus Computer International Date : Signature : Representative Person’s Name : Dec. 28, 2015 Steve Chang / President This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
