B150M-C/CSM Desktop Motherboard

Intel CPU and chipset features

Intel® B150 Express Chipset

The Intel® B150 Express is a single-chipset design that supports 6th-generation Intel LGA1151 Core™ i7 / Core i5 / Core i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. It natively supports up to six USB 3.0 ports, six SATA 6Gbit/s ports, and PCIe 3.0 lane speed support for faster data retrieval. Intel® B150 Express chipset also supports iGPU functionality, so you'll enjoy the very latest Intel integrated graphics performance.

Ready for 6th-generation Intel LGA1151 Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron processors

This motherboard supports 6th-generation Intel Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron processors in the LGA1151 package, with graphics, memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, two-channel (4-DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes for great graphics performance. 

Intel® SBA support

Intel® SBA (Small Business Advantage) is a combination of hardware and software that provides unique security and productivity capabilities designed for small businesses. Intel® SBA requires MEI drivers (AMT host software kit) be installed. 

Platform requirements:
Windows® 7 (32/64-bit) / 8.1 (64-bit) / 10 (64-bit) 
PCH with 6th-generation Intel® Core™ processor (100 Series platforms) with 6.5MB Intel® Management Engine (ME) 11.0 firmware installed 

CPU and chipset requirements:
Intel® Core™ i3/i5/i7 with one of these chipsets: B150, H170, Q170 
The Intel® Management Engine software kit must be installed (the Local Manageability Service and the Intel ® Management Engine Interface must be installed and running.)

Manufacturer Part Number
B150M-C/CSM
Full Product Specifications

Note:

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CPU

  • Intel® for 6th Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors 
  • Supports Intel® 14 nm 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 CPU support list
Chipset
  • Intel® B150
Memory
  • 4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory 
  • Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
  • * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. 
  • * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
  • * The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor.
Graphic
  • Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® HD Graphics support 
  • Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI-D/RGB/DisplayPort ports 
  • - Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
  • - Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
  • - Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
  • - Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz 
  • Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB
  • Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™
  • Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously
Expansion Slots
  • 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 mode) 
  • 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode) 
  • 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 
  • 1 x PCI
Storage
  • Intel® B150 chipset : 
  • 6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray,
LAN
  • Realtek® 8111F, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
Audio
  • Realtek® ALC887 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC *1
  • - Supports : Jack-detection, Front Panel Jack-retasking
USB Ports
  • Intel® B150 chipset : 
  • 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board)
  • Intel® B150 chipset : 
  • 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (2 at back panel, black, 4 at mid-board)
Special Features
  • ASUS 5X Protection II :
  • - ASUS LANGuard - 2.5X higher surge tolerance
  • - ASUS Overvoltage Protection - World-class circuit-protecting power design
  • - ASUS DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Prevents damage from short circuits
  • - ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O - 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability
  • - ASUS ESD Guards - Electrostatic discharge protection
  • ASUS Exclusive Features :
  • - AI Suite 3
  • - Ai Charger 
  • - Anti-Surge
  • - Mobo Connect
  • ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
  • - Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution
  • - ASUS Fan Xpert 2+
  • ASUS EZ DIY :
  • - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 
  • - ASUS EZ Flash 3 
  • - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
  • - Push Notice
  • ASUS Q-Design :
  • - ASUS Q-Slot
  • - ASUS Q-DIMM 
  • Media Streamer
Operating System Support
  • Windows® 10 , 64bit
  • Windows® 8.1 , 64bit
  • Windows® 7 , 32bit/64bit *2
Back I/O Ports
  • 1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple)
  • 1 x PS/2 mouse (green)
  • 1 x DVI-D
  • 1 x D-Sub
  • 1 x DisplayPort
  • 1 x HDMI
  • 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
  • 4 x USB 3.0 (blue) 
  • 2 x USB 2.0 
  • 3 x Audio jack(s)
Internal I/O Ports
  • 1 x MONO out header
  • 1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s) 
  • 2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
  • 1 x LPT header
  • 2 x COM port(s) connector(s)
  • 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
  • 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
  • 2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (2 x 4 -pin)
  • 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
  • 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
  • 1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
  • 1 x Internal speaker connector(s)
  • 1 x System panel(s) 
  • 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector(s)
  • 1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector
Accessories
  • User's manual
  • I/O Shield
  • 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
  • 1 x Supporting DVD
BIOS
  • 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0 ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, 
  • ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information
Manageability
  • WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE
Support Disc
  • Drivers
  • ASUS Utilities
  • ASUS EZ Update 
  • Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Form Factor
  • uATX Form Factor 
  • 9.6 inch x 8.9 inch ( 24.4 cm x 22.6 cm )
Note

*1: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output.
*2: Please refer to ASUS website and download “Windows® 7 installation guide” and “ASUS EZ installer” to install Windows® 7.