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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 information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My...
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 information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My...
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... motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Gaming Motherboard - Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, D-Sub ports - at x16 mode) 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot (max. B150 PRO GAMING/AURA specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU Support Expansion slots LGA1151 socket for 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7...
... motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Gaming Motherboard - Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, D-Sub ports - at x16 mode) 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot (max. B150 PRO GAMING/AURA specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU Support Expansion slots LGA1151 socket for 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7...
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...supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost: - 6 x USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear panel, blue) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board; 2 ports at back panel)* * Two USB2.0 ports at back panel - DIGI+ VRM - UEFI BIOS EZ Mode (CrashFree BIOS 3, EZ Flash 3) - ASUS CPU-Z - Aura...thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control - B150 PRO GAMING/AURA specifications summary Audio Storage LAN USB ASUS gaming features SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - USB 3.1 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.1 transmission - supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost: - 2 x USB...
...supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost: - 6 x USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear panel, blue) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board; 2 ports at back panel)* * Two USB2.0 ports at back panel - DIGI+ VRM - UEFI BIOS EZ Mode (CrashFree BIOS 3, EZ Flash 3) - ASUS CPU-Z - Aura...thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control - B150 PRO GAMING/AURA specifications summary Audio Storage LAN USB ASUS gaming features SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - USB 3.1 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.1 transmission - supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost: - 2 x USB...
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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) port 2 x USB 3.1 ports (1 Type-A, red; 1 Type-C, black) 4 x USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 ports 8-channel audio I/O ports 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0 / 2.0 connector support... sensor connector 1 x COM header 1 x TPM header 1 X CPU Over Voltage jumper (CPU_OV) 1 x 2-pin Clear CMOS jumper 1... BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F6 Q-fan ...
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) port 2 x USB 3.1 ports (1 Type-A, red; 1 Type-C, black) 4 x USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 ports 8-channel audio I/O ports 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0 / 2.0 connector support... sensor connector 1 x COM header 1 x TPM header 1 X CPU Over Voltage jumper (CPU_OV) 1 x 2-pin Clear CMOS jumper 1... BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F6 Q-fan ...
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...PANRAM PUD42800C164G4NJW 4G MUSHKIN 994207F 4G KINGSTON HX428C14PBK/32 8G SS/DS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO. B150 PRO GAMING/AURA motherboard memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 3000 MHz (O.C.) capability Vendors Part No. Check with the same CAS Latency. Timing KINGSTON ... frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip ...
...PANRAM PUD42800C164G4NJW 4G MUSHKIN 994207F 4G KINGSTON HX428C14PBK/32 8G SS/DS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO. B150 PRO GAMING/AURA motherboard memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 3000 MHz (O.C.) capability Vendors Part No. Check with the same CAS Latency. Timing KINGSTON ... frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip ...
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...DDR4 2133 MHz and faster memory modules on XMP mode will run at DDR4 3200 MHz or higher, the system's stability depends on the CPU's capabilities. • Highly recommended to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. Install the module into any slot as two pairs ... at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. • When running XMP at the maximum transfer rate of DDR4 2133 MHz. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs SAMSUNG M378A5143DB0--CPB 4G SS SEC 428 BCPB K4A4G085WD 13-13-13-33 1.5V • ...
...DDR4 2133 MHz and faster memory modules on XMP mode will run at DDR4 3200 MHz or higher, the system's stability depends on the CPU's capabilities. • Highly recommended to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. Install the module into any slot as two pairs ... at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. • When running XMP at the maximum transfer rate of DDR4 2133 MHz. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs SAMSUNG M378A5143DB0--CPB 4G SS SEC 428 BCPB K4A4G085WD 13-13-13-33 1.5V • ...
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... FAN PWR GND E B150 PRO GAMING/AURA Fan connectors • Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-19 To configure the CPU fan's control mode, 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. 4. CPU, water pump, and...
... FAN PWR GND E B150 PRO GAMING/AURA Fan connectors • Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-19 To configure the CPU fan's control mode, 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. 4. CPU, water pump, and...
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... Mode [Enabled] Enable Odd Ratio Mode to provide better granularity. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 CPU SVID Support [Auto] Disabling SVID Support stops the processor from communicating with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-17 Select the auto mode to become unstable! 3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to...
... Mode [Enabled] Enable Odd Ratio Mode to provide better granularity. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 CPU SVID Support [Auto] Disabling SVID Support stops the processor from communicating with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-17 Select the auto mode to become unstable! 3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to...
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... thermal production. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. The values range from 0% to adjust the value. 2.5.6 DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this menu may vary depending on the... CPU loading. Use the and keys to 100%. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key...
... thermal production. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. The values range from 0% to adjust the value. 2.5.6 DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this menu may vary depending on the... CPU loading. Use the and keys to 100%. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key...
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..., and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Higher levels of the CPU. Select [Manual] to 500KHz with a 50KHz interval. The thermal conditions should be monitored. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-19 CPU Graphics Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the GT transient response ... higher frequency for extra power support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to [Extreme]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. CPU Power Phase Control [Auto]...
..., and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Higher levels of the CPU. Select [Manual] to 500KHz with a 50KHz interval. The thermal conditions should be monitored. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-19 CPU Graphics Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the GT transient response ... higher frequency for extra power support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to [Extreme]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. CPU Power Phase Control [Auto]...
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... items appear only when you to set the a C-state support for the CPU package. Configuration options: [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [C7] [C7s] [C8] [Auto] CFG lock [Disabled] This item allows you to manage and configure the CPU's power. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-25 CPU Power Managerment Configuration This item allows you to enable...
... items appear only when you to set the a C-state support for the CPU package. Configuration options: [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [C7] [C7s] [C8] [Auto] CFG lock [Disabled] This item allows you to manage and configure the CPU's power. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-25 CPU Power Managerment Configuration This item allows you to enable...
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...CPU Graphics] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] This item allows you to take effect. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] RC6(Render Standby) [Enabled] Allows you to reduce iGPU power use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASPM Support... [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable Intel® Graphics Render Standby support to select the ASPM state for the device. ...
...CPU Graphics] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] This item allows you to take effect. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] RC6(Render Standby) [Enabled] Allows you to reduce iGPU power use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASPM Support... [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable Intel® Graphics Render Standby support to select the ASPM state for the device. ...
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... reaches the upper limit, the Water Pump will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Configuration options: [On] [Off] ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-35 When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the Water Pump will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the or keys to...operate at the minimum duty cycle when the temperature is under the limit, the Water Pump will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.7.6 Anti Surge Support [On] This item allows you set the Water Pump Control to 75. Water Pump Min. Water Pump Control [Disabled] [Disabled] Disable the ...
... reaches the upper limit, the Water Pump will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Configuration options: [On] [Off] ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-35 When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the Water Pump will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the or keys to...operate at the minimum duty cycle when the temperature is under the limit, the Water Pump will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.7.6 Anti Surge Support [On] This item allows you set the Water Pump Control to 75. Water Pump Min. Water Pump Control [Disabled] [Disabled] Disable the ...