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... 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 information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-13 2.4 Main menu...
... 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 information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-13 2.4 Main menu...
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... technology 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. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the... before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the BIOS parameters are also provided. If you are connected. How this guide This user guide contains the information you add a device. •...
... technology 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. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the... before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the BIOS parameters are also provided. If you are connected. How this guide This user guide contains the information you add a device. •...
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...+ - Push Notice - SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology - Stainless Steel Back I/O - USB 3.1 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.1 transmission - Media Streamer - UEFI BIOS EZ Mode (CrashFree BIOS 3, EZ Flash 3) - ASUS CPU-Z - DIGI+ VRM - B150 PRO GAMING/AURA specifications summary Audio Storage LAN USB ASUS gaming features SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking...
...+ - Push Notice - SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology - Stainless Steel Back I/O - USB 3.1 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.1 transmission - Media Streamer - UEFI BIOS EZ Mode (CrashFree BIOS 3, EZ Flash 3) - ASUS CPU-Z - DIGI+ VRM - B150 PRO GAMING/AURA specifications summary Audio Storage LAN USB ASUS gaming features SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking...
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B150 PRO GAMING/AURA specifications summary Rear Panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x HDMI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) ... CMOS jumper 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 3.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F6 Q-fan Control, F3 My Favorites, F9 Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, and...
B150 PRO GAMING/AURA specifications summary Rear Panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x HDMI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) ... CMOS jumper 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 3.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F6 Q-fan Control, F3 My Favorites, F9 Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, and...
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... RGB_LED 5 BOOT_DEVICE_LED VGA_LED DRAM_LED 6 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...
... RGB_LED 5 BOOT_DEVICE_LED VGA_LED DRAM_LED 6 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...
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..., read the documentation that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the...
..., read the documentation that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the...
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... We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. M.2 Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-13 HD Audio Controller Shared - - - - - - - PCI Express operating mode VGA configuration PCIe 3.0 x16_1 Single VGA/PCIe x16 (Recommended for single card VGA card) Dual VGA...) x1 N/A x1 N/A x2 x4 Settings provided by BIOS x1 N/A x1 N/A x2 x4 IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H I.G.D. PCIE x16_1 Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - ...
... We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. M.2 Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-13 HD Audio Controller Shared - - - - - - - PCI Express operating mode VGA configuration PCIe 3.0 x16_1 Single VGA/PCIe x16 (Recommended for single card VGA card) Dual VGA...) x1 N/A x1 N/A x2 x4 Settings provided by BIOS x1 N/A x1 N/A x2 x4 IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H I.G.D. PCIE x16_1 Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - ...
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... the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to overclocking. CLRTC PIN 1 B150 PRO GAMING/AURA Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM...
... the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to overclocking. CLRTC PIN 1 B150 PRO GAMING/AURA Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM...
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... set these fans to DC or PWM, go to Advanced > Monitor > Q-Fan Configuration > Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Q-Fan Control items in BIOS. • The chassis fan connectors support DC and PWM modes. A CPU_FAN B W_PUMP C CHA_FAN1 A B CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR ... fan connectors! • Ensure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the control modes. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-19 These are not jumpers! 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...
... set these fans to DC or PWM, go to Advanced > Monitor > Q-Fan Configuration > Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Q-Fan Control items in BIOS. • The chassis fan connectors support DC and PWM modes. A CPU_FAN B W_PUMP C CHA_FAN1 A B CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR ... fan connectors! • Ensure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the control modes. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-19 These are not jumpers! 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...
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... connectors • The Front Base is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector is purchased separately. • Visit www.asus.com for the Front Base. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-21 See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD Audio]. Front panel audio connector...
... connectors • The Front Base is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector is purchased separately. • Visit www.asus.com for the Front Base. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-21 See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD Audio]. Front panel audio connector...
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ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 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 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. A SATA6G_6 ... RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 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. To use SATA port 1, please set in SATA mode, SATA port 1 will be disabled. 11.
ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 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 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. A SATA6G_6 ... RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 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. To use SATA port 1, please set in SATA mode, SATA port 1 will be disabled. 11.
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... 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. SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off B150 PRO GAMING/AURA Standby power LED 2. The LED becomes solid red. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-25 To...a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off the SupremeFX LED or change the setting in BIOS, go to bring you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in the following three ...
... 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. SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off B150 PRO GAMING/AURA Standby power LED 2. The LED becomes solid red. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-25 To...a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off the SupremeFX LED or change the setting in BIOS, go to bring you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in the following three ...
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.... 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 BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu...
.... 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 BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu...
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... • Check your Internet connection before updating the BIOS via Internet. Via Storage Device a) Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . Reboot the system when the update process is done. • ASUS EZ Flash 3 supports USB devices, such as a.... c) Follow the onscreen instructions to the Drive field. b) Press to switch to complete the update. 3. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 3: 1. c) Press the Up/Down arrow keys to ensure system compatibility and stability. d)...
... • Check your Internet connection before updating the BIOS via Internet. Via Storage Device a) Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . Reboot the system when the update process is done. • ASUS EZ Flash 3 supports USB devices, such as a.... c) Follow the onscreen instructions to the Drive field. b) Press to switch to complete the update. 3. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 3: 1. c) Press the Up/Down arrow keys to ensure system compatibility and stability. d)...
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... when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only and may not be exactly the...
... when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only and may not be exactly the...
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...prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. Boot your computer then press to Drives panel then select D:. 2-4 Chapter 2:...boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup 4. boot: 5. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Files panel to launch the select boot device ...
...prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. Boot your computer then press to Drives panel then select D:. 2-4 Chapter 2:...boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup 4. boot: 5. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Files panel to launch the select boot device ...
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...-24 21:14:34 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info Files panel 3. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to exit BIOS Updater. 6. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. When BIOS update is not supported due to confirm the BIOS update. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-5
...-24 21:14:34 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info Files panel 3. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to exit BIOS Updater. 6. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. When BIOS update is not supported due to confirm the BIOS update. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-5
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... force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to the default value. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you do not...
... force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to the default value. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you do not...
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...system. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 ...Displays the CPU Fan's speed. The default screen for details. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode. 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter...
...system. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 ...Displays the CPU Fan's speed. The default screen for details. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode. 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter...
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... Quick Note Hot Keys Sub-menu item Menu items General help Configuration fields Popup window Scroll bar Last modified settings Goes back to configure the BIOS settings. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Search on FAQs Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU and memory voltage...
... Quick Note Hot Keys Sub-menu item Menu items General help Configuration fields Popup window Scroll bar Last modified settings Goes back to configure the BIOS settings. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Search on FAQs Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU and memory voltage...