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... this manual, including the products and software described in it, may obtain it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for backup purposes, without any problems in this email address). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL... USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR...
... this manual, including the products and software described in it, may obtain it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for backup purposes, without any problems in this email address). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL... USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR...
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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...
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...
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... the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may be exposed to fix it supports. Do not place the product in your retailer. If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all power cables...
... the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may be exposed to fix it supports. Do not place the product in your retailer. If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all power cables...
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...2160 @24Hz - B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x PRO GAMING cable labels 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x pack of cable tie Support DVD User Guide If any of individual CPUs. B150 PRO GAMING/AURA specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU Support Expansion slots LGA1151... 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 - Intel® B150 Express Chipset 4 x DIMMs, maximum 64 GB, DDR4 2133 MHz...
...2160 @24Hz - B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x PRO GAMING cable labels 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x pack of cable tie Support DVD User Guide If any of individual CPUs. B150 PRO GAMING/AURA specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU Support Expansion slots LGA1151... 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 - Intel® B150 Express Chipset 4 x DIMMs, maximum 64 GB, DDR4 2133 MHz...
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... SNR stereo playback output Audio Features: - Stainless Steel Back I/O - UEFI BIOS EZ Mode (CrashFree BIOS 3, EZ Flash 3) - AI Charger+ - B150 PRO GAMING/AURA specifications summary Audio Storage LAN USB ASUS gaming features SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - 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...
... SNR stereo playback output Audio Features: - Stainless Steel Back I/O - UEFI BIOS EZ Mode (CrashFree BIOS 3, EZ Flash 3) - AI Charger+ - B150 PRO GAMING/AURA specifications summary Audio Storage LAN USB ASUS gaming features SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - 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...
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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...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, ...
...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...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, ...
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Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. B150 PRO GAMING/AURA motherboard memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 3000 MHz (O.C.) capability Vendors Part No. • You may operate at a higher frequency, ... memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. com/kb/929605/en-us. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on...
Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. B150 PRO GAMING/AURA motherboard memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 3000 MHz (O.C.) capability Vendors Part No. • You may operate at a higher frequency, ... memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. com/kb/929605/en-us. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on...
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Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs Heat-Sink Package 16-16-18-35 1.2V • • •...29) 8G DS N/A CMD128GX4MM8A2666C15 16G DS N/A BLE4G4D26AFEA.8FAD 8G SS N/A Chip NO. DDR4 2666 MHz (O.C.) capability Vendors Part No. Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs ADATA AX4U2400W8G16-DRZ 8G DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 16-16-16 1.2V • • ...8226; 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 • • •...29) 8G DS N/A CMD128GX4MM8A2666C15 16G DS N/A BLE4G4D26AFEA.8FAD 8G SS N/A Chip NO. DDR4 2666 MHz (O.C.) capability Vendors Part No. Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs ADATA AX4U2400W8G16-DRZ 8G DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 16-16-16 1.2V • • ...8226; 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.
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...• TEKISM T4U2133B8G15-SAD 8G DS SEC 446 BCPB K4A4G085WD - - • • • • SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one pair of individual CPUs or Memory. • Memory module with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding timing or the loaded...and faster memory modules on XMP mode will run at the maximum transfer rate of Dual-channel memory configuration • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. • When running XMP at DDR4 3200 MHz or higher, the system's stability depends on ...
...• TEKISM T4U2133B8G15-SAD 8G DS SEC 446 BCPB K4A4G085WD - - • • • • SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one pair of individual CPUs or Memory. • Memory module with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding timing or the loaded...and faster memory modules on XMP mode will run at the maximum transfer rate of Dual-channel memory configuration • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. • When running XMP at DDR4 3200 MHz or higher, the system's stability depends on ...
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...other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 3.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the screw you removed earlier. 6. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you...for the card. 2. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before ...
...other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 3.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the screw you removed earlier. 6. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you...for the card. 2. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before ...
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... 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 480Mbps connection speed. 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...
... 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 480Mbps connection speed. 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...
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...are not jumpers! To set these fans to DC or PWM, go to Advanced > Monitor > Q-Fan Configuration > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-19 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. A CPU_FAN B W_PUMP C CHA_FAN1 A B CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU ...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 the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the control modes....
...are not jumpers! To set these fans to DC or PWM, go to Advanced > Monitor > Q-Fan Configuration > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-19 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. A CPU_FAN B W_PUMP C CHA_FAN1 A B CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU ...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 the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the control modes....
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...support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices or when you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you intend to fit these connectors in only one orientation. T_SENSOR GND PIN 1 SENSOR IN B150 PRO GAMING/AURA...+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 ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12...
...support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices or when you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you intend to fit these connectors in only one orientation. T_SENSOR GND PIN 1 SENSOR IN B150 PRO GAMING/AURA...+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 ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12...
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... pin definition B150 PRO GAMING/AURA Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports HD Audio audio standard. ROG_EXT connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. ROG_EXT B150 PRO GAMING/AURA ROG_EXT connectors • The Front Base is for the Front Base. ROG Extension - ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-21...
... pin definition B150 PRO GAMING/AURA Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports HD Audio audio standard. ROG_EXT connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. ROG_EXT B150 PRO GAMING/AURA ROG_EXT connectors • The Front Base is for the Front Base. ROG Extension - ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-21...
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... IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND B150 PRO GAMING/AURA USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • These connectors are based on xHCI mode. • These USB 3.0 ports support native UASP transfer standard in Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1 and Turbo Mode when using...
... IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND B150 PRO GAMING/AURA USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • These connectors are based on xHCI mode. • These USB 3.0 ports support native UASP transfer standard in Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1 and Turbo Mode when using...
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GND RSTCON# NC PLED+ PLED- 12. RESET +PWR_LED* Requires an ATX power supply B150 PRO GAMING/AURA System panel connector • System power LED (4-pin +PWR_LED-) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The HDD LED lights up ... the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings...
GND RSTCON# NC PLED+ PLED- 12. RESET +PWR_LED* Requires an ATX power supply B150 PRO GAMING/AURA System panel connector • System power LED (4-pin +PWR_LED-) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The HDD LED lights up ... the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings...
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... avail all motherboard features. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32-bit / 64-bit), Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) and Windows® 10 (64-bit) Operating Systems (OS). Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-27 Click an icon to display...
... avail all motherboard features. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32-bit / 64-bit), Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) and Windows® 10 (64-bit) Operating Systems (OS). Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 1-27 Click an icon to display...
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... Storage Device. d) Press to switch to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. 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. Via Storage Device a) Insert the USB flash disk...details. • Check your Internet connection before updating the BIOS via Internet. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • ASUS EZ Flash 3 supports USB devices, such as a USB flash disk, with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or...
... Storage Device. d) Press to switch to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. 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. Via Storage Device a) Insert the USB flash disk...details. • Check your Internet connection before updating the BIOS via Internet. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • ASUS EZ Flash 3 supports USB devices, such as a USB flash disk, with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or...
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... or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in the support DVD may not be the latest version. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and... is in single partition and in your computer has a DVD optical drive. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is not supported under FreeDOS environment. Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in FAT32/16 format. • Turn off the computer...
... or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in the support DVD may not be the latest version. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and... is in single partition and in your computer has a DVD optical drive. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is not supported under FreeDOS environment. Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in FAT32/16 format. • Turn off the computer...
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When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. When the booting message appears, press within 5 seconds, the system will ... To boot the system in DOS: 1. Boot your computer then press 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. Please select boot device: and to move selection ENTER to select...
When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. When the booting message appears, press within 5 seconds, the system will ... To boot the system in DOS: 1. Boot your computer then press 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. Please select boot device: and to move selection ENTER to select...