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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi B150 PRO GAMING/AURA specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-12 1.6 Jumpers 1-14 1.7 Connectors 1-15 1.8 Onboard LED 1-25 1.9 Software support 1-27 Chapter 2: BIOS ...menu 2-24 2.7 Monitor menu 2-32 2.8 Boot menu 2-36 2.9 Tool menu 2-40 2.10 Exit menu 2-42 2.11 Installing an operating system 2-43 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi B150 PRO GAMING/AURA specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-12 1.6 Jumpers 1-14 1.7 Connectors 1-15 1.8 Onboard LED 1-25 1.9 Software support 1-27 Chapter 2: BIOS ...menu 2-24 2.7 Monitor menu 2-32 2.8 Boot menu 2-36 2.9 Tool menu 2-40 2.10 Exit menu 2-42 2.11 Installing an operating system 2-43 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
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... of the electrical outlet you detect any area where it may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. 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 cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your ...
... of the electrical outlet you detect any area where it may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. 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 cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your ...
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... any of the above items is subject to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). B150 PRO GAMING/AURA specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU Support Expansion slots LGA1151 socket for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Gaming Motherboard - Intel® B150 Express Chipset 4 x DIMMs, maximum 64 GB, DDR4 2133 MHz...
... any of the above items is subject to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). B150 PRO GAMING/AURA specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU Support Expansion slots LGA1151 socket for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Gaming Motherboard - Intel® B150 Express Chipset 4 x DIMMs, maximum 64 GB, DDR4 2133 MHz...
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...overtighten the screws! ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to static electricity. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the motherboard fits. Doing so... can cause you physical injury and damage to the chassis. Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as the power supply case, to avoid...
...overtighten the screws! ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to static electricity. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the motherboard fits. Doing so... can cause you physical injury and damage to the chassis. Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as the power supply case, to avoid...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 KBMS_USB78 ASM 1442K EATX12V HDMI VGA USB3_56 USB3.1_EA1 ASM USB3.1_EC1 1142 LAN_USB3_34 LANGuard DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-...CPU_LED 1 LGA1151 AUDIO CHA_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 7 2 Intel I219V PCIEX16_1 5 M.2(SOCKET3) CHA_FAN3 USB3_12 SATA6G_12 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 1-2 BATTERY TPU TPU Intel® B150 Super PCI1 I/O 8 ALC 1150 SupremeFX PCIEX1_2 SupremeFX LED PCIEX16_2 asmedia ASM1083 AAFP PCI2 COM CHA_FAN2 TPM USB910 ROG_EXT USB1112 SB_PWR CLRTC 128Mb BIOS CPU_OV PANEL...
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 KBMS_USB78 ASM 1442K EATX12V HDMI VGA USB3_56 USB3.1_EA1 ASM USB3.1_EC1 1142 LAN_USB3_34 LANGuard DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-...CPU_LED 1 LGA1151 AUDIO CHA_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 7 2 Intel I219V PCIEX16_1 5 M.2(SOCKET3) CHA_FAN3 USB3_12 SATA6G_12 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 1-2 BATTERY TPU TPU Intel® B150 Super PCI1 I/O 8 ALC 1150 SupremeFX PCIEX1_2 SupremeFX LED PCIEX16_2 asmedia ASM1083 AAFP PCI2 COM CHA_FAN2 TPM USB910 ROG_EXT USB1112 SB_PWR CLRTC 128Mb BIOS CPU_OV PANEL...
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...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. B150 PRO GAMING/AURA CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-3 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR..., 8-pin ATX12V) 2. Intel® B150 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 9. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin...
...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. B150 PRO GAMING/AURA CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-3 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR..., 8-pin ATX12V) 2. Intel® B150 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 9. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin...
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... on the LGA1151 socket. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. DO NOT install a CPU designed for... product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts...
... on the LGA1151 socket. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. DO NOT install a CPU designed for... product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts...
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... 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 A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets.
... 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 A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets.
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...or more efficient memory cooling system to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. B150 PRO GAMING/AURA motherboard memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 3000 MHz (O.C.) capability Vendors Part No. Size CORSAIR CMK16GX4M4A2800C16 4G G.SKILL HX428C14PB2K4/16 ...(O.C.) capability Vendors Part No. For effective use a more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to section 2.5 Ai ...
...or more efficient memory cooling system to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. B150 PRO GAMING/AURA motherboard memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 3000 MHz (O.C.) capability Vendors Part No. Size CORSAIR CMK16GX4M4A2800C16 4G G.SKILL HX428C14PB2K4/16 ...(O.C.) capability Vendors Part No. For effective use a more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to section 2.5 Ai ...
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...cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 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 slots This...following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to the card. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Assign ...
...cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 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 slots This...following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to the card. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Assign ...
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... - - XHCI Controller Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - - - - PCIE x1_2 - - ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-13 Slot PCIe x1_1 PCIe x1_2 PCIe x16_2 PCI Express operating mode Default Auto (When x4 or faster device is installed on PCIe x16_2... - - - - Asmedia USB 3.1 Controller - - - See page 1-23 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard A B C D E F G H I.G.D. Shared - - - - Shared - - - - Shared - - - - - - - SATA Controller LAN Controller Shared - ...
... - - XHCI Controller Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - - - - PCIE x1_2 - - ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-13 Slot PCIe x1_1 PCIe x1_2 PCIe x16_2 PCI Express operating mode Default Auto (When x4 or faster device is installed on PCIe x16_2... - - - - Asmedia USB 3.1 Controller - - - See page 1-23 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard A B C D E F G H I.G.D. Shared - - - - Shared - - - - Shared - - - - - - - SATA Controller LAN Controller Shared - ...
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...UEFI operating system under RAID mode. 2. M.2(SOCKET3) B150 PRO GAMING/AURA M.2(SOCKET3) • This socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices. • When the M.2 Socket 3 is operating in SATA mode, SATA port 1 will damage the motherboard! USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112)... USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND PIN 1 PIN 1 B150 PRO GAMING/AURA USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the ...
...UEFI operating system under RAID mode. 2. M.2(SOCKET3) B150 PRO GAMING/AURA M.2(SOCKET3) • This socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices. • When the M.2 Socket 3 is operating in SATA mode, SATA port 1 will damage the motherboard! USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112)... USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND PIN 1 PIN 1 B150 PRO GAMING/AURA USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the ...
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... Control items in BIOS. • The chassis fan connectors support DC and PWM modes. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-19 4. CPU, water pump, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin W_PUMP; 4-pin CHA_FAN1~3) Connect the fan cables to Advanced > Monitor > Q-Fan...
... Control items in BIOS. • The chassis fan connectors support DC and PWM modes. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-19 4. CPU, water pump, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin W_PUMP; 4-pin CHA_FAN1~3) Connect the fan cables to Advanced > Monitor > Q-Fan...
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... connectors in only one orientation. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is for your motherboard's critical components and connected devices. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) This connector is inadequate. • If.... 6. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. T_SENSOR GND PIN 1 SENSOR IN B150 PRO GAMING/AURA T_SENSOR connector 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 5. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . ...to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.
... connectors in only one orientation. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is for your motherboard's critical components and connected devices. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) This connector is inadequate. • If.... 6. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. T_SENSOR GND PIN 1 SENSOR IN B150 PRO GAMING/AURA T_SENSOR connector 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 5. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . ...to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.
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...B150 PRO GAMING/AURA ROG_EXT connectors • The Front Base is for details. 8. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. ROG Extension - ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-21 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. • Visit www.asus... L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L 7. AAFP HD-audio-compliant pin definition B150 PRO GAMING/AURA Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports HD Audio audio standard.
...B150 PRO GAMING/AURA ROG_EXT connectors • The Front Base is for details. 8. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. ROG Extension - ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-21 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. • Visit www.asus... L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L 7. AAFP HD-audio-compliant pin definition B150 PRO GAMING/AURA Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports HD Audio audio standard.
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ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-25 1.8 Onboard LED 1. SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off B150 PRO GAMING/AURA Standby power LED 2. The LED lights up in the following three ways to bring you should shut down the system and unplug the... of the audio components from the BIOS or the LED Control app named Aura. SupremeFX LED B150 PRO GAMING/AURA SupremeFX LED Lighting Lit mode Breathing mode Flowing mode Still mode Description The LED blinks intermittently. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to Advanced > Onboard ...
ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-25 1.8 Onboard LED 1. SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off B150 PRO GAMING/AURA Standby power LED 2. The LED lights up in the following three ways to bring you should shut down the system and unplug the... of the audio components from the BIOS or the LED Control app named Aura. SupremeFX LED B150 PRO GAMING/AURA SupremeFX LED Lighting Lit mode Breathing mode Flowing mode Still mode Description The LED blinks intermittently. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to Advanced > Onboard ...
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...-friendly design provides an intuitive way to customize your favorite LED effect. BOOT_DEVICE_LED VGA_LED DRAM_LED CPU_LED B150 PRO GAMING/AURA CPU/DRAM/ BOOT_DEVICE/VGA LED 4. 3. You can change shades to indicate CPU temperature, or pulsate in sequence during motherboard booting process. Q LEDs (BOOT_DEVICE_LED, VGA_LED, DRAM_LED, CPU_LED) Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and...
...-friendly design provides an intuitive way to customize your favorite LED effect. BOOT_DEVICE_LED VGA_LED DRAM_LED CPU_LED B150 PRO GAMING/AURA CPU/DRAM/ BOOT_DEVICE/VGA LED 4. 3. You can change shades to indicate CPU temperature, or pulsate in sequence during motherboard booting process. Q LEDs (BOOT_DEVICE_LED, VGA_LED, DRAM_LED, CPU_LED) Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and...
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.... ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-27 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your ASUS motherboard. ...the DVD automatically displays the lists of the unique features of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Click an icon to display a tab Click to install Tick an ...
.... ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-27 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your ASUS motherboard. ...the DVD automatically displays the lists of the unique features of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Click an icon to display a tab Click to install Tick an ...
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... 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 can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ... Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS...
... 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 can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ... Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS...