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... goes to the rear part of the chassis as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to do so can damage the motherboard. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any component, ensure that the motherboard fits...
... goes to the rear part of the chassis as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to do so can damage the motherboard. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any component, ensure that the motherboard fits...
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... connectors (10-1 pin COM) 19. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 18. Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 4. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 2. B150 PRO GAMING/AURA CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-3 CPU, water pump, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin W_ PUMP, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~3) 3. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 13. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors...
... connectors (10-1 pin COM) 19. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 18. Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 4. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 2. B150 PRO GAMING/AURA CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-3 CPU, water pump, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin W_ PUMP, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~3) 3. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 13. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors...
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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/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
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... 16 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. 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. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data...
... 16 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. 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. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data...
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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 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs Heat-Sink Package 16-16-18-35 1.2V •...
... 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 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs Heat-Sink Package 16-16-18-35 1.2V •...
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... connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for details. • Connect a chassis fan to PCI Controller - - HD Audio Controller Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - PCIE x1_2 - - Shared - - - - - ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-13 See page 1-23 for better thermal environment. Shared - - - - - - - PCIE x16_1 Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - - M.2 Shared - - - - - - - PCI Express operating mode VGA configuration PCIe 3.0 x16_1 Single VGA/PCIe...
... connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for details. • Connect a chassis fan to PCI Controller - - HD Audio Controller Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - PCIE x1_2 - - Shared - - - - - ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-13 See page 1-23 for better thermal environment. Shared - - - - - - - PCIE x16_1 Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - - M.2 Shared - - - - - - - PCI Express operating mode VGA configuration PCIe 3.0 x16_1 Single VGA/PCIe...
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... or keyboard. 2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-15 PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port. LAN (RJ-45) port. 2. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to a Local Area... Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port allows Gigabit connection to pins 2-3. 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...
... or keyboard. 2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-15 PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port. LAN (RJ-45) port. 2. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to a Local Area... Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port allows Gigabit connection to pins 2-3. 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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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 HDCP compliant allowing playback of the system chassis. 11. USB 2.0 ports. This 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ... to a slot opening at the back of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 14. RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-17 These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a serial (COM) port. USB 3.1 Type A port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI...
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 HDCP compliant allowing playback of the system chassis. 11. USB 2.0 ports. This 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ... to a slot opening at the back of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 14. RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-17 These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a serial (COM) port. USB 3.1 Type A port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI...
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... 3 feature. • The CPU fan connector detects the type of the connector. To set these fans to DC or PWM, go to the fan connectors. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-19 A CPU_FAN B W_PUMP C CHA_FAN1 A B CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND PUMP PWM PUMP IN PUMP PWR GND CHA FAN PWM ...FAN PWR GND 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 Advanced > Monitor > Q-Fan Configuration > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. These are ...
... 3 feature. • The CPU fan connector detects the type of the connector. To set these fans to DC or PWM, go to the fan connectors. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-19 A CPU_FAN B W_PUMP C CHA_FAN1 A B CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND PUMP PWM PUMP IN PUMP PWR GND CHA FAN PWM ...FAN PWR GND 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 Advanced > Monitor > Q-Fan Configuration > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. These are ...
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...; We recommend that supports HD Audio audio standard. ROG_EXT connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) This connector is purchased separately. • Visit www.asus.com for the Front Base. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-21 ROG_EXT B150 PRO GAMING/AURA ROG_EXT connectors • The Front Base is for more information about the Front Base. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND...
...; We recommend that supports HD Audio audio standard. ROG_EXT connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) This connector is purchased separately. • Visit www.asus.com for the Front Base. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-21 ROG_EXT B150 PRO GAMING/AURA ROG_EXT connectors • The Front Base is for more information about the Front Base. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND...
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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/AURA Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When the M.2 Socket 3 is operating in the BIOS. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-23 11. 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...
... 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. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-23 11. 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...
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...lighting effect. This LED also outlines the separation of the audio components from the BIOS or the LED Control app named Aura. The LED becomes solid red. The LED lights up in the following three ways to Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration...SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off B150 PRO GAMING/AURA Standby power LED 2. You can turn off mode. SupremeFX LED B150 PRO GAMING/AURA SupremeFX LED Lighting Lit mode Breathing mode Flowing mode Still mode Description The LED blinks intermittently. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-25 See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices ...
...lighting effect. This LED also outlines the separation of the audio components from the BIOS or the LED Control app named Aura. The LED becomes solid red. The LED lights up in the following three ways to Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration...SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off B150 PRO GAMING/AURA Standby power LED 2. You can turn off mode. SupremeFX LED B150 PRO GAMING/AURA SupremeFX LED Lighting Lit mode Breathing mode Flowing mode Still mode Description The LED blinks intermittently. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-25 See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices ...
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The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for updates. To run the DVD. The following screen is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to your .... Double-click the Setup.exe to avail all motherboard features. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to maximize the features of your ASUS motherboard. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-27 Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click an icon to display a tab Click to install Tick an item and click Install to install it...
The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for updates. To run the DVD. The following screen is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to your .... Double-click the Setup.exe to avail all motherboard features. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to maximize the features of your ASUS motherboard. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-27 Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click an icon to display a tab Click to install Tick an item and click Install to install it...
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... automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-1 BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to automatically update...
... automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-1 BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to automatically update...
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... Turn off the computer. • Ensure that your computer has a DVD optical drive. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn on your computer ...port. 3. The screen captures used in this utility, rename the BIOS file in DOS environment. NTFS is not supported under FreeDOS environment. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-3 Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS...
... Turn off the computer. • Ensure that your computer has a DVD optical drive. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn on your computer ...port. 3. The screen captures used in this utility, rename the BIOS file in DOS environment. NTFS is not supported under FreeDOS environment. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-3 Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS...
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... update is not supported due to prevent system boot failaure. 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:...] Exit [V] Drive Info Files panel 3. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to exit BIOS Updater. 6. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-5 Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability.
... update is not supported due to prevent system boot failaure. 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:...] Exit [V] Drive Info Files panel 3. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to exit BIOS Updater. 6. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-5 Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability.
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... to switch EZ System Tuning modes Displays the CPU Fan's speed. 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to the system. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-7 Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Saves the changes Displays the Advanced mode menus Search...
... to switch EZ System Tuning modes Displays the CPU Fan's speed. 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to the system. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-7 Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Saves the changes Displays the Advanced mode menus Search...
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... (>) before each item on any menu screen means that menu. MyFavorites (F3) This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your fans. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-9 Language This button above the menu bar allows you to display in a Tree Map setup. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to your desired...
... (>) before each item on any menu screen means that menu. MyFavorites (F3) This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your fans. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-9 Language This button above the menu bar allows you to display in a Tree Map setup. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to your desired...
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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/AURA 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/AURA 2-11
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... screen. from the BIOS screen to save and access your keyboard or click Setup Tree Map screen. Main menu panel Submenu panel Selected shortcut items ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-13
... screen. from the BIOS screen to save and access your keyboard or click Setup Tree Map screen. Main menu panel Submenu panel Selected shortcut items ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-13