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... it into the chassis in the image. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 1-1 The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static...
... it into the chassis in the image. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 1-1 The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static...
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M.2 Socket 3 9. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) 14. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 17. B150 PRO GAMING CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 1-3 CPU, water pump, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin W_ PUMP, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~3) 3. System... EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 2. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 10. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 12. DDR4 DIMM slots 5. Intel® B150 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 8. Q LEDs (BOOT_DEVICE_LED, VGA_LED, DRAM_LED, CPU_LED) 6. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Intel®...
M.2 Socket 3 9. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) 14. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 17. B150 PRO GAMING CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 1-3 CPU, water pump, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin W_ PUMP, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~3) 3. System... EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 2. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 10. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 12. DDR4 DIMM slots 5. Intel® B150 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 8. Q LEDs (BOOT_DEVICE_LED, VGA_LED, DRAM_LED, CPU_LED) 6. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Intel®...
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4 C 5 A 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. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 1-5
4 C 5 A 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. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 1-5
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... is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. You can refer to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 1-7 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 B150 PRO GAMING 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB unbuffered non-ECC...
... is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. You can refer to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 1-7 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 B150 PRO GAMING 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB unbuffered non-ECC...
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... 1.2V • • • APACER 78.B1GMA.AF20B 4G SS SK HYNIX H5AN4G8NMFR 16-16-16-36 1.2V • • (continued on the next page) ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 1-9 DDR4 2666 MHz (O.C.) capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CRUCIAL CMK16GX4M4A2666C16 4G SS N/A CMD32GX4M4A2666C15(Ver5.29) 8G DS N/A CMD128GX4MM8A2666C15...
... 1.2V • • • APACER 78.B1GMA.AF20B 4G SS SK HYNIX H5AN4G8NMFR 16-16-16-36 1.2V • • (continued on the next page) ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 1-9 DDR4 2666 MHz (O.C.) capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CRUCIAL CMK16GX4M4A2666C16 4G SS N/A CMD32GX4M4A2666C15(Ver5.29) 8G DS N/A CMD128GX4MM8A2666C15...
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1.4.3 1 Installing a DIMM 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 1-11
1.4.3 1 Installing a DIMM 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 1-11
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... Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. PCIE x16_1 Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 1-13 SATA Controller LAN Controller Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - HD Audio Controller Shared - - - - - - - PCIE x16_2 PCIE x1_1 Shared - - - - - - - - - - Asmedia PICE to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when...
... Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. PCIE x16_1 Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 1-13 SATA Controller LAN Controller Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - HD Audio Controller Shared - - - - - - - PCIE x16_2 PCIE x1_1 Shared - - - - - - - - - - Asmedia PICE to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when...
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... CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. CPU_OV 12 23 Disable Enable (default setting) B150 PRO GAMING CPU_OV setting 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 45 6 7 14 13 10 12 11 10 98 1. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port...., depending on the type of the installed CPU. To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3. 2. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 1-15 PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port. LAN (RJ-45) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible...
... CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. CPU_OV 12 23 Disable Enable (default setting) B150 PRO GAMING CPU_OV setting 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 45 6 7 14 13 10 12 11 10 98 1. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port...., depending on the type of the installed CPU. To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3. 2. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 1-15 PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port. LAN (RJ-45) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible...
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... port (COM) connector The COM module is for USB 3.1 devices. 12. USB 3.1 Type C port. RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 1-17 These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the ...
... port (COM) connector The COM module is for USB 3.1 devices. 12. USB 3.1 Type C port. RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 1-17 These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the ...
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... W_PUMP; 4-pin CHA_FAN1~3) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on water cooling device. • The CPU_FAN connector and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature. • The CPU fan connector detects the type of the connector. A CPU_FAN B W_PUMP C CHA_FAN1 A B CPU FAN... > Monitor > Q-Fan Configuration > Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Q-Fan Control items in BIOS. • The chassis fan connectors support DC and PWM modes. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 1-19 To set these fans to DC or PWM, go to Advanced > Monitor > Q-Fan Configuration > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. To...
... W_PUMP; 4-pin CHA_FAN1~3) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on water cooling device. • The CPU_FAN connector and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature. • The CPU fan connector detects the type of the connector. A CPU_FAN B W_PUMP C CHA_FAN1 A B CPU FAN... > Monitor > Q-Fan Configuration > Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Q-Fan Control items in BIOS. • The chassis fan connectors support DC and PWM modes. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 1-19 To set these fans to DC or PWM, go to Advanced > Monitor > Q-Fan Configuration > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. To...
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... connectors • The Front Base is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 1-21 AAFP HD-audio-compliant pin definition B150 PRO GAMING Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports HD Audio audio standard. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. •...
... connectors • The Front Base is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 1-21 AAFP HD-audio-compliant pin definition B150 PRO GAMING Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports HD Audio audio standard. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. •...
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... GND B A SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_TXP2 B RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND B150 PRO GAMING Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When the M.2 Socket 3 is operating in the BIOS. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 1-23 Intel® B150 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) This connector connects to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via...
... GND B A SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_TXP2 B RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND B150 PRO GAMING Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When the M.2 Socket 3 is operating in the BIOS. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 1-23 Intel® B150 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) This connector connects to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via...
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This is solved. BOOT_DEVICE_LED VGA_LED DRAM_LED CPU_LED B150 PRO GAMING CPU/DRAM/BOOT_DEVICE/VGA LED ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 1-25 The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. If an error is found, the corresponding LED remains lit until the problem is... should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off B150 PRO GAMING Standby power LED 2. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or ...
This is solved. BOOT_DEVICE_LED VGA_LED DRAM_LED CPU_LED B150 PRO GAMING CPU/DRAM/BOOT_DEVICE/VGA LED ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 1-25 The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. If an error is found, the corresponding LED remains lit until the problem is... should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off B150 PRO GAMING Standby power LED 2. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or ...
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...subject to locate the file Setup.exe in the root folder. To run the DVD. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display a tab Click to install Tick...in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the lists of the unique features of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32-... Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 1-27 Double-click the Setup.exe to display their respective menus.
...subject to locate the file Setup.exe in the root folder. To run the DVD. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display a tab Click to install Tick...in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the lists of the unique features of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32-... Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 1-27 Double-click the Setup.exe to display their respective menus.
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... the system goes into POST. Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. 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 driver, software and firmware Click to find and... disk in case you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar.
... the system goes into POST. Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. 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 driver, software and firmware Click to find and... disk in case you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar.
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... the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in the support DVD may ...motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to recover BIOS settings. The screen captures used in FAT32/16 format. • Turn off the computer. ...
... the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in the support DVD may ...motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to recover BIOS settings. The screen captures used in FAT32/16 format. • Turn off the computer. ...
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... while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: B150 PRO GAMING VER: 0204 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 09/24/2015 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: B5PG.CAP 16779264 2015-09-24 21.... Press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to security regulations. 5. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. Restart your computer. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 2-5
... while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: B150 PRO GAMING VER: 0204 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 09/24/2015 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: B5PG.CAP 16779264 2015-09-24 21.... Press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to security regulations. 5. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. Restart your computer. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 2-5
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..., system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . The default screen for details. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 2-7 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to switch EZ System Tuning modes Displays the CPU Fan's speed.
..., system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . The default screen for details. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 2-7 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to switch EZ System Tuning modes Displays the CPU Fan's speed.
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Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to section 2.3 My Favorites for more information. Refer to MyFavorites menu. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 2-9 Language This button above the menu bar allows you to key in notes of the activities that you have their respective menu items. Submenu items A ...
Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to section 2.3 My Favorites for more information. Refer to MyFavorites menu. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 2-9 Language This button above the menu bar allows you to key in notes of the activities that you have their respective menu items. Submenu items A ...
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Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to main menu ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 2-11 2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to your CPU and chassis fans.
Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to main menu ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 2-11 2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to your CPU and chassis fans.