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... respective companies, and are included in this information. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. No part of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. Product warranty or service will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under...
... respective companies, and are included in this information. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. No part of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. Product warranty or service will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under...
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... GameFirst technology ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller - 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 mid-board share with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE x2 mode)* * When the M.2 Socket 3 is operating in SATA mode, SATA port 1 will be disabled. DRAM Overcurrent Protection - B150 PRO GAMING specifications summary Audio Storage LAN USB ASUS gaming features SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio...
... GameFirst technology ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller - 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 mid-board share with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE x2 mode)* * When the M.2 Socket 3 is operating in SATA mode, SATA port 1 will be disabled. DRAM Overcurrent Protection - B150 PRO GAMING specifications summary Audio Storage LAN USB ASUS gaming features SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio...
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... x COM header 1 x TPM header 1 X CPU Over Voltage jumper (CPU_OV) 1 x 2-pin Clear CMOS jumper 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI 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-virus software (OEM version) Windows®...
... x COM header 1 x TPM header 1 X CPU Over Voltage jumper (CPU_OV) 1 x 2-pin Clear CMOS jumper 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI 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-virus software (OEM version) Windows®...
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... motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard...
... motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard...
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1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 2. CPU, water pump, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin W_ PUMP, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~3) 3. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 7. Intel® B150 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 8. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 10. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM) 18. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 11. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 19. SupremeFX LED Page 1-20 1-19 1-3 1-7 1-25 1-22 1-23 1-18 1-15 1-24...
1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 2. CPU, water pump, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin W_ PUMP, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~3) 3. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 7. Intel® B150 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 8. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 10. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM) 18. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 11. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 19. SupremeFX LED Page 1-20 1-19 1-3 1-7 1-25 1-22 1-23 1-18 1-15 1-24...
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... motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. The system maps the total size of the following: - B150 PRO GAMING motherboard memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 3000 MHz (O.C.) capability Vendors Part No. Use a maximum of the same version or data code (D/C) from a memory module. • You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Always install...
... motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. The system maps the total size of the following: - B150 PRO GAMING motherboard memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 3000 MHz (O.C.) capability Vendors Part No. Use a maximum of the same version or data code (D/C) from a memory module. • You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Always install...
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... removed earlier. 6. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Secure the card to install expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI slots The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.3 PCI Express 3.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network...
... removed earlier. 6. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Secure the card to install expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI slots The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.3 PCI Express 3.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network...
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... power when running CrossFireX™ mode. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 1-13 See page 1-23 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to PCI Controller - - XHCI Controller Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - - Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - SATA Controller LAN Controller Shared - - - - - - - Slot PCIe x1_1 PCIe x1_2 PCIe x16_2 PCI Express operating mode Default Auto (When x4 or faster device is installed on PCIe...
... power when running CrossFireX™ mode. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 1-13 See page 1-23 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to PCI Controller - - XHCI Controller Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - - Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - SATA Controller LAN Controller Shared - - - - - - - Slot PCIe x1_1 PCIe x1_2 PCIe x16_2 PCI Express operating mode Default Auto (When x4 or faster device is installed on PCIe...
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... Disable Enable (default setting) B150 PRO GAMING 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. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port. 2. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 1-15 CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to pins 2-3. Video Graphics...
... Disable Enable (default setting) B150 PRO GAMING 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. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port. 2. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 1-15 CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to pins 2-3. Video Graphics...
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... In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer - This port allows you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for better compatibility. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for faster and better performance from S5 mode Speed LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port 4. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a microphone. Microphone port (pink). Audio 2, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime...
... In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer - This port allows you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for better compatibility. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for faster and better performance from S5 mode Speed LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port 4. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a microphone. Microphone port (pink). Audio 2, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime...
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...device. • The CPU_FAN connector and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature. • The CPU fan connector detects the type of the connector. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the fan connectors. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 1-19 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 Advanced > Monitor > Q-Fan Configuration > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. To configure the CPU fan's control mode, go to Advanced > Monitor > Q-Fan...
...device. • The CPU_FAN connector and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature. • The CPU fan connector detects the type of the connector. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the fan connectors. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 1-19 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 Advanced > Monitor > Q-Fan Configuration > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. To configure the CPU fan's control mode, go to Advanced > Monitor > Q-Fan...
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... screen is enabled in the root folder. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 1-27 If Autorun is for updates. Double-click the Setup.exe to locate the file Setup.exe in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the lists of the unique features of your hardware. The contents of your ASUS motherboard. 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...
... screen is enabled in the root folder. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 1-27 If Autorun is for updates. Double-click the Setup.exe to locate the file Setup.exe in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the lists of the unique features of your hardware. The contents of your ASUS motherboard. 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...
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... BIOS in the future. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility...
... BIOS in the future. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility...
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... screen. Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in DOS environment. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to recover BIOS settings. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 2-3 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS...
... screen. Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in DOS environment. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to recover BIOS settings. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 2-3 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS...
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... to boot from the DVD/CD. Press ENTER to launch the select boot device screen. 3. Welcome to Drives panel then select D:. 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started On the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Drive C (optical drive) to the USB port. 2. ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. Peter Anvin A Bootable DVD/CD is pressed within five (5) seconds to boot using defaults P2...
... to boot from the DVD/CD. Press ENTER to launch the select boot device screen. 3. Welcome to Drives panel then select D:. 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started On the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Drive C (optical drive) to the USB port. 2. ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. Peter Anvin A Bootable DVD/CD is pressed within five (5) seconds to boot using defaults P2...
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...Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard the SATA device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 2-27 Configuration options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] [160M] [192M] [224M] [256M] [288M] [320M] [352M] [384M] [416M] [448M] [480M] [512M] [1024M] DMI/OPI Configuration This item allows you to configure the DMI speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] Memory Configuration Allows you to select the amount of system memory pre-allocated to DVMT 5.0 used by the internal graphics device. Configuration options: [Auto...
...Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard the SATA device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 2-27 Configuration options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] [160M] [192M] [224M] [256M] [288M] [320M] [352M] [384M] [416M] [448M] [480M] [512M] [1024M] DMI/OPI Configuration This item allows you to configure the DMI speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] Memory Configuration Allows you to select the amount of system memory pre-allocated to DVMT 5.0 used by the internal graphics device. Configuration options: [Auto...
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...] [Enabled] Enables the onboard USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 2-29 Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97. M.2 can only support PCIE devices. [SATA6G_1] SATA mode will be disabled. [X2 mode] PCIe X16_2 slot runs at X2 mode with all slots enabled. [X4 mode] PCIe X16_2 slot runs at X4 mode for high performance support. PCIe X1_1 and PCIe X1_2 will be switched to SATA6G_1. The following item appears only when you set to [Manual]. Change this...
...] [Enabled] Enables the onboard USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 2-29 Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97. M.2 can only support PCIE devices. [SATA6G_1] SATA mode will be disabled. [X2 mode] PCIe X16_2 slot runs at X2 mode with all slots enabled. [X4 mode] PCIe X16_2 slot runs at X4 mode for high performance support. PCIe X1_1 and PCIe X1_2 will be switched to SATA6G_1. The following item appears only when you set to [Manual]. Change this...
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... the Wake-on the PS/2 keyboard to generate a wake event. 2-30 Chapter 2: Getting started Serial Port [On] Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).Configuration options: [On] [Off] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By Ring [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables Ring to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables Ring to turn on the system. [Power Key] Sets Power key on -LAN function of the Intel LAN controller. Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in this menu allow you to [Enabled], all other installed PCIe/PCI LAN cards...
... the Wake-on the PS/2 keyboard to generate a wake event. 2-30 Chapter 2: Getting started Serial Port [On] Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).Configuration options: [On] [Off] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By Ring [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables Ring to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables Ring to turn on the system. [Power Key] Sets Power key on -LAN function of the Intel LAN controller. Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in this menu allow you to [Enabled], all other installed PCIe/PCI LAN cards...
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... Windows® 7 installation DVD into a SATA ODD on preloading USB 3.0 drivers and installing Windows® 7. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 2-43 Insert the ASUS support DVD into a USB ODD, or copy all files on a working system. 2. This section is recommended to a USB storage device on the Windows® 7 installation DVD to format the storage device before use USB keyboard/mouse during POST (Power-On Self Test) to your 100 series platform. 4. It is a guide on your 100 series platform. 3. 2.11 Installing an operating system Motherboard settings and hardware options...
... Windows® 7 installation DVD into a SATA ODD on preloading USB 3.0 drivers and installing Windows® 7. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 2-43 Insert the ASUS support DVD into a USB ODD, or copy all files on a working system. 2. This section is recommended to a USB storage device on the Windows® 7 installation DVD to format the storage device before use USB keyboard/mouse during POST (Power-On Self Test) to your 100 series platform. 4. It is a guide on your 100 series platform. 3. 2.11 Installing an operating system Motherboard settings and hardware options...
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... F8 during installation startup. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 2-45 Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x Working system (PC or notebook) • 1 x SATA ODD 1. Select the ODD as the boot device. 8. screen will be loaded automatically during POST (Power-On Self Test) to your working system, create an ISO image file of the ASUS supporting DVD to enter the boot screen. 7. Method 2: Using a modified Windows® 7 ISO Load USB 3.0 drivers and install Windows® 7 using a third-party ISO software. 2. Edit the...
... F8 during installation startup. ASUS B150 PRO GAMING 2-45 Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x Working system (PC or notebook) • 1 x SATA ODD 1. Select the ODD as the boot device. 8. screen will be loaded automatically during POST (Power-On Self Test) to your working system, create an ISO image file of the ASUS supporting DVD to enter the boot screen. 7. Method 2: Using a modified Windows® 7 ISO Load USB 3.0 drivers and install Windows® 7 using a third-party ISO software. 2. Edit the...
