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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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...extremes. How this guide This user guide contains the information 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 not damaged. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. •...changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions for the devices are unplugged before you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. iv If you are not sure about the voltage of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on a stable surface. • If...
...extremes. How this guide This user guide contains the information 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 not damaged. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. •...changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions for the devices are unplugged before you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. iv If you are not sure about the voltage of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on a stable surface. • If...
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... Express 3.0 x1 slots* 2 x PCI slots * When PCIE x16_2 is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package 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 Intel® CPU support list...x16 slot (max. Intel® B150 Express Chipset 4 x DIMMs, maximum 64 GB, DDR4 2133 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory* Dual-channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com for 6th Generation Intel®...
... Express 3.0 x1 slots* 2 x PCI slots * When PCIE x16_2 is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package 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 Intel® CPU support list...x16 slot (max. Intel® B150 Express Chipset 4 x DIMMs, maximum 64 GB, DDR4 2133 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory* Dual-channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com for 6th Generation Intel®...
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.... • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Do not overtighten the screws! Unplug the power cord before touching any component, ensure that the motherboard fits. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-1 Doing so can cause you install or remove any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or...
.... • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Do not overtighten the screws! Unplug the power cord before touching any component, ensure that the motherboard fits. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-1 Doing so can cause you install or remove any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or...
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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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... audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 20. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Q LEDs (BOOT_DEVICE_LED, VGA_LED, DRAM_LED, CPU_LED) 7. B150 PRO GAMING/AURA CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-3 Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM) 19. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 2. USB 3.0 connector (20-1...18 1-15 1-24 1-20 1-14 1-25 1-18 1-21 1-22 1-17 1-21 1-25 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®...
... audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 20. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Q LEDs (BOOT_DEVICE_LED, VGA_LED, DRAM_LED, CPU_LED) 7. B150 PRO GAMING/AURA CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-3 Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM) 19. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 2. USB 3.0 connector (20-1...18 1-15 1-24 1-20 1-14 1-25 1-18 1-21 1-22 1-17 1-21 1-25 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®...
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Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the ...8226; Ensure that you see any 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 install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the ...
Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the ...8226; Ensure that you see any 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 install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the ...
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.... Recommended memory configurations ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-7 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the recommended memory population below. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 288-pin DDR4...
.... Recommended memory configurations ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-7 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the recommended memory population below. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 288-pin DDR4...
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... 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. DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 ...excess memory from a memory module. com/kb/929605/en-us. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Timing KINGSTON HX430C15PB2K4/16 4G ...
... 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. DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 ...excess memory from a memory module. com/kb/929605/en-us. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Timing KINGSTON HX430C15PB2K4/16 4G ...
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...configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on the slot. 5. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. ...Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. Otherwise,...
...configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on the slot. 5. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. ...Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. Otherwise,...
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... 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. Asmedia PICE to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. M.2 Shared - - - - - - - ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-13 Slot PCIe x1_1 PCIe x1_2 PCIe x16_2 PCI Express...
... 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. Asmedia PICE to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. M.2 Shared - - - - - - - ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-13 Slot PCIe x1_1 PCIe x1_2 PCIe x16_2 PCI Express...
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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) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. These ... 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 install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. Connect the USB module cable to any of these...
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) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. These ... 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 install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. Connect the USB module cable to any of these...
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ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-19 To set these fans to DC or PWM, go to Advanced > Monitor > Q-Fan Configuration > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. These are not jumpers! A .... 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 the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 1 A (12 W) fan ...
ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-19 To set these fans to DC or PWM, go to Advanced > Monitor > Q-Fan Configuration > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. These are not jumpers! A .... 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 the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 1 A (12 W) fan ...
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... or when you to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. T_SENSOR GND PIN 1 SENSOR IN B150 PRO GAMING/AURA T_SENSOR connector 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR)...motherboard's critical components and connected devices. A A EATX12V B EATXPWR GND GND GND GND PIN 1 B +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts B150 PRO GAMING/AURA...
... or when you to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. T_SENSOR GND PIN 1 SENSOR IN B150 PRO GAMING/AURA T_SENSOR connector 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR)...motherboard's critical components and connected devices. A A EATX12V B EATXPWR GND GND GND GND PIN 1 B +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts B150 PRO GAMING/AURA...
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... 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 See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD Audio]. ...the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set...
... 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 See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD Audio]. ...the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set...
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...LED also outlines the separation of the audio components from the BIOS or the LED Control app named Aura. You can turn off mode. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-25 SupremeFX LED The SupremeFX LED lights up in the following three ways to indicate that the system...Onboard Devices Configuration for details. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off B150 PRO GAMING/AURA Standby power LED 2. SupremeFX LED B150 PRO GAMING/AURA SupremeFX LED Lighting Lit mode Breathing mode Flowing mode Still mode Description The LED blinks ...
...LED also outlines the separation of the audio components from the BIOS or the LED Control app named Aura. You can turn off mode. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-25 SupremeFX LED The SupremeFX LED lights up in the following three ways to indicate that the system...Onboard Devices Configuration for details. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off B150 PRO GAMING/AURA Standby power LED 2. SupremeFX LED B150 PRO GAMING/AURA SupremeFX LED Lighting Lit mode Breathing mode Flowing mode Still mode Description The LED blinks ...
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..., 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 booting devices) in time to the beat of your favorite LED effect. BOOT_DEVICE_LED VGA_LED DRAM_LED CPU_LED B150 PRO GAMING/AURA CPU/DRAM/ BOOT_DEVICE/VGA LED ... problem within seconds. 3. If an error is found, the corresponding LED remains lit until the problem is solved. RGB LED B150 PRO GAMING/AURA RGB LED Lighting You can set your favorite LED effect to cast a stunning multi-color glow across your build, change the ...
..., 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 booting devices) in time to the beat of your favorite LED effect. BOOT_DEVICE_LED VGA_LED DRAM_LED CPU_LED B150 PRO GAMING/AURA CPU/DRAM/ BOOT_DEVICE/VGA LED ... problem within seconds. 3. If an error is found, the corresponding LED remains lit until the problem is solved. RGB LED B150 PRO GAMING/AURA RGB LED Lighting You can set your favorite LED effect to cast a stunning multi-color glow across your build, change the ...
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... following screen is for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for updates. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to run... file Setup.exe in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the lists of the unique features of the Support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-27
... following screen is for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for updates. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to run... file Setup.exe in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the lists of the unique features of the Support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-27
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...USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. 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 ...can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and...
...USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. 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 ...can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and...