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... 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 Favorites 2-13 2.4 Main menu...
... 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 Favorites 2-13 2.4 Main menu...
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viii 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... 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 ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-...
viii 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... 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 ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-...
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... 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. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service...
... 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. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service...
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... arrow keys to enable it. 2. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. • Ensure that you load the BIOS default settings to find the BIOS file, and then press to update the BIOS via Storage Device. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press to select...the USB port, then select via a storage device or Internet. c) Press the Up/Down arrow keys to ensure system compatibility and stability. 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. b) Press to switch to the Drive field.
... arrow keys to enable it. 2. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. • Ensure that you load the BIOS default settings to find the BIOS file, and then press to update the BIOS via Storage Device. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press to select...the USB port, then select via a storage device or Internet. c) Press the Up/Down arrow keys to ensure system compatibility and stability. 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. b) Press to switch to the Drive field.
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... in the removable device into B5PGA. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-3 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. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Ensure that your computer screen. Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in the...
... in the removable device into B5PGA. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-3 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. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Ensure that your computer screen. Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in the...
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C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to Drives panel then select D:. 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Boot your computer then press to enter FreeDOS prompt. Press ENTER to boot ... drive) to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). Welcome to 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. Peter Anvin...
C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to Drives panel then select D:. 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Boot your computer then press to enter FreeDOS prompt. Press ENTER to boot ... drive) to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). Welcome to 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. Peter Anvin...
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...ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-5 Are you sure you want to select the BIOS file and press . 4. Select Yes then press . Press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to update the BIOS? Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to exit BIOS Updater. 6. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS...Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to security regulations. 5. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: B150 PRO GAMING AURA VER: 0204 ...
...ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-5 Are you sure you want to select the BIOS file and press . 4. Select Yes then press . Press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to update the BIOS? Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to exit BIOS Updater. 6. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS...Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to security regulations. 5. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: B150 PRO GAMING AURA VER: 0204 ...
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...under the Exit menu or press hotkey F5. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If the system fails to the default value. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to your motherboard if ...If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to boot after POST: Press ++ simultaneously. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for this option only if you failed to guide you see on . Press to update the BIOS or configure its routines.
...under the Exit menu or press hotkey F5. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If the system fails to the default value. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to your motherboard if ...If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to boot after POST: Press ++ simultaneously. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for this option only if you failed to guide you see on . Press to update the BIOS or configure its routines.
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Disables the ROM messages and displays only the ASUS logo during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: ...BIOS after POST. [EZ Mode] This item allows you to go to EZ Mode of storage devices that you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA...
Disables the ROM messages and displays only the ASUS logo during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: ...BIOS after POST. [EZ Mode] This item allows you to go to EZ Mode of storage devices that you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA...
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...; Locked. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-41 The frozen state is frozen, a power off or hard reset of a BIOS protective measure. You have password protection by ASUS. Load from one to load or save the current BIOS settings to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you update the BIOS file only...
...; Locked. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-41 The frozen state is frozen, a power off or hard reset of a BIOS protective measure. You have password protection by ASUS. Load from one to load or save the current BIOS settings to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you update the BIOS file only...