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... install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to static electricity. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the motherboard fits. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-1 Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage to the chassis. Unplug the power cord before touching any component. • Before handling components, use...
... install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to static electricity. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the motherboard fits. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-1 Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage to the chassis. Unplug the power cord before touching any component. • Before handling components, use...
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Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 4. Intel® B150 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 9. M.2 Socket 3 10. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 13. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 14. Standby ...CPU_LED) 7. ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 17. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM) 19. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 20. B150 PRO GAMING/AURA CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-3 RGB LED 6. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112) 16. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 8. CPU, water pump, and chassis fan ...
Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 4. Intel® B150 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 9. M.2 Socket 3 10. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 13. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 14. Standby ...CPU_LED) 7. ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 17. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM) 19. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 20. B150 PRO GAMING/AURA CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-3 RGB LED 6. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112) 16. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 8. CPU, water pump, and chassis fan ...
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ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 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/AURA 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.
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... DIMM sockets 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. Recommended memory configurations ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-7 DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the recommended memory population below. You can refer to the DDR4 slot. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview...
... DIMM sockets 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. Recommended memory configurations ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-7 DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the recommended memory population below. You can refer to the DDR4 slot. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview...
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... H5AN4G8NMFR 16-16-16-36 1.2V • • • APACER 78.B1GMA.AF20B 4G SS SK HYNIX H5AN4G8NMFR 16-16-16-36 1.2V • • ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-9
... H5AN4G8NMFR 16-16-16-36 1.2V • • • APACER 78.B1GMA.AF20B 4G SS SK HYNIX H5AN4G8NMFR 16-16-16-36 1.2V • • ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-9
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... the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for details. • Connect a chassis fan to PCI Controller - - PCIE x16_2 PCIE x1_1 Shared - - - - - - - - - - Shared - - - - ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-13 See page 1-23 for better thermal environment. PCIE x1_2 - - Shared - - - - - Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - - - - XHCI Controller Shared - - - - - - - Asmedia USB 3.1 Controller - - - PCI Express operating mode VGA configuration...
... the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for details. • Connect a chassis fan to PCI Controller - - PCIE x16_2 PCIE x1_1 Shared - - - - - - - - - - Shared - - - - ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-13 See page 1-23 for better thermal environment. PCIE x1_2 - - Shared - - - - - Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - - - - XHCI Controller Shared - - - - - - - Asmedia USB 3.1 Controller - - - PCI Express operating mode VGA configuration...
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... The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to pins 1-2. This port allows Gigabit connection to pins 2-3. LAN (RJ-45) port. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-15 To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. PS/2 keyboard/mouse... combo port. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. CPU_OV 12 23 Disable Enable (default setting) B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 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. To go back to its ...
... The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to pins 1-2. This port allows Gigabit connection to pins 2-3. LAN (RJ-45) port. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-15 To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. PS/2 keyboard/mouse... combo port. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. CPU_OV 12 23 Disable Enable (default setting) B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 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. To go back to its ...
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RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-17 USB 3.1 Type A port. HDMI port. USB 2.0 ports. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for USB 3.1 mobile or peripheral devices. 13. Connect ... of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 14. 11. This Universal Serial Bus (USB) Type C port is for USB 3.1 devices. 12. COM PIN 1 B150 PRO GAMING/AURA Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. This port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. USB 3.1 Type C port. This 9-pin...
RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-17 USB 3.1 Type A port. HDMI port. USB 2.0 ports. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for USB 3.1 mobile or peripheral devices. 13. Connect ... of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 14. 11. This Universal Serial Bus (USB) Type C port is for USB 3.1 devices. 12. COM PIN 1 B150 PRO GAMING/AURA Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. This port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. USB 3.1 Type C port. This 9-pin...
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...C D E D CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND E B150 PRO GAMING/AURA Fan connectors • Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is... the control modes. To configure the CPU fan's control mode, go to Advanced > Monitor > Q-Fan Configuration > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-19 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. To set these fans to DC or PWM, go to Advanced > Monitor > Q-...
...C D E D CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND E B150 PRO GAMING/AURA Fan connectors • Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is... the control modes. To configure the CPU fan's control mode, go to Advanced > Monitor > Q-Fan Configuration > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-19 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. To set these fans to DC or PWM, go to Advanced > Monitor > Q-...
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... NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L 7. ROG_EXT B150 PRO GAMING/AURA ROG_EXT connectors • The Front Base is set to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-21 AAFP HD-audio-compliant pin definition B150 PRO GAMING/AURA Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports HD...
... NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L 7. ROG_EXT B150 PRO GAMING/AURA ROG_EXT connectors • The Front Base is set to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-21 AAFP HD-audio-compliant pin definition B150 PRO GAMING/AURA Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports HD...
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...connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) This connector connects to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-23 11. A SATA6G_6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND SATA6G_5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND SATA6G_4 GND RSATA_TXP4 ... 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/AURA Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When the M.2 Socket 3 is operating in the BIOS.
...connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) This connector connects to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-23 11. A SATA6G_6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND SATA6G_5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND SATA6G_4 GND RSATA_TXP4 ... 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/AURA Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When the M.2 Socket 3 is operating in the BIOS.
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...lighting effect. SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off B150 PRO GAMING/AURA Standby power LED 2. 1.8 Onboard LED 1. The LED lights up in any motherboard component. The LED becomes solid red. SupremeFX LED B150 PRO GAMING/AURA SupremeFX LED Lighting Lit mode Breathing mode Flowing mode Still... location of the audio components from the BIOS or the LED Control app named Aura. See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. You can turn off mode. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-25 This LED also outlines the separation of the onboard LED. This is ...
...lighting effect. SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off B150 PRO GAMING/AURA Standby power LED 2. 1.8 Onboard LED 1. The LED lights up in any motherboard component. The LED becomes solid red. SupremeFX LED B150 PRO GAMING/AURA SupremeFX LED Lighting Lit mode Breathing mode Flowing mode Still... location of the audio components from the BIOS or the LED Control app named Aura. See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. You can turn off mode. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-25 This LED also outlines the separation of the onboard LED. This is ...
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... the file Setup.exe in the root folder. If Autorun is enabled in your ASUS motherboard. Double-click the Setup.exe to maximize the features of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to .... Click an icon to display a tab Click to install Tick an item and click Install to install it If Autorun is for updates. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-27 Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. To run the DVD. The following screen is NOT enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically ...
... the file Setup.exe in the root folder. If Autorun is enabled in your ASUS motherboard. Double-click the Setup.exe to maximize the features of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to .... Click an icon to display a tab Click to install Tick an item and click Install to install it If Autorun is for updates. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-27 Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. To run the DVD. The following screen is NOT enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically ...
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ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system ...
ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system ...
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...drive is in single partition and in FAT32/16 format. • Turn off the computer. • Ensure that your USB flash drive. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only and may not be exactly the same as actually shown on the system. 2. Download...DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS settings. Doing so can restore a ...
...drive is in single partition and in FAT32/16 format. • Turn off the computer. • Ensure that your USB flash drive. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only and may not be exactly the same as actually shown on the system. 2. Download...DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS settings. Doing so can restore a ...
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... the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS? See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: B150 PRO GAMING AURA VER: 0204 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 09/24/2015 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: B5PGA.CAP 16779264 2015-09-24 21... and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm the BIOS update. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-5 When BIOS update is not supported due to select the BIOS file and press . 4.
... the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS? See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: B150 PRO GAMING AURA VER: 0204 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 09/24/2015 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: B5PGA.CAP 16779264 2015-09-24 21... and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm the BIOS update. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-5 When BIOS update is not supported due to select the BIOS file and press . 4.
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ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. The default screen for details. Click ...
ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. The default screen for details. Click ...
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... The menu bar on top of the screen has the following keyboard functions: delete, cut, copy and paste. • You can select for more information. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-9 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu...
... The menu bar on top of the screen has the following keyboard functions: delete, cut, copy and paste. • You can select for more information. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-9 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu...
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2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to main menu ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-11 Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans.
2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to main menu ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-11 Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans.
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... removing items. Adding items to open 2. from the BIOS screen to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. Main menu panel Submenu panel Selected shortcut items ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-13 You can easily save in MyFavorites screen.
... removing items. Adding items to open 2. from the BIOS screen to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. Main menu panel Submenu panel Selected shortcut items ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-13 You can easily save in MyFavorites screen.