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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi B150I PRO GAMING/AURA SERIES specifications summary vi Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-8 1.5 Expansion slots 1-13 1.6 Jumpers 1-15 1.7 Connectors 1-16 1.8 Onboard LED 1-26 1.9 Software support 1-28 BIOS Setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites...
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi B150I PRO GAMING/AURA SERIES specifications summary vi Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-8 1.5 Expansion slots 1-13 1.6 Jumpers 1-15 1.7 Connectors 1-16 1.8 Onboard LED 1-26 1.9 Software support 1-28 BIOS Setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites...
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...Supports DVI-D with max. B150I PRO GAMING/AURA SERIES specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage LGA1151 socket for 6th Generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors Supports Intel® 14nm CPU Supports ... Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS B150I PRO GAMING/AURA SERIES Motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x PRO GAMING cable...
...Supports DVI-D with max. B150I PRO GAMING/AURA SERIES specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage LGA1151 socket for 6th Generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors Supports Intel® 14nm CPU Supports ... Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS B150I PRO GAMING/AURA SERIES Motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x PRO GAMING cable...
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... Overcurrent Protection - Stainless Steel Back I/O - ASUS CPU-Z - HyStream vii Highly Durable Components - AI Suite 3 - Push Notice - Media Streamer - AI Charger - RAMCache: Speed your game loads Aura: RGB lighting control ASUS Exclusive Features - B150I PRO GAMING/AURA SERIES specifications summary LAN Wireless (on DVI, ...Mode (CrashFree BIOS 3, EZ Flash 3) - DIGI+ VRM - USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking - Sonic Radar II Intel® B150 Chipset - Headphone...
... Overcurrent Protection - Stainless Steel Back I/O - ASUS CPU-Z - HyStream vii Highly Durable Components - AI Suite 3 - Push Notice - Media Streamer - AI Charger - RAMCache: Speed your game loads Aura: RGB lighting control ASUS Exclusive Features - B150I PRO GAMING/AURA SERIES specifications summary LAN Wireless (on DVI, ...Mode (CrashFree BIOS 3, EZ Flash 3) - DIGI+ VRM - USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking - Sonic Radar II Intel® B150 Chipset - Headphone...
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...B150I PRO GAMING/AURA SERIES specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x USB 3.0 Type-C port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 ports 2 x Wi-Fi antenna ports (on selected models) 8-channel audio I/O ports 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports... function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Support DVD Operating System Support Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update...
...B150I PRO GAMING/AURA SERIES specifications summary Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x USB 3.0 Type-C port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 ports 2 x Wi-Fi antenna ports (on selected models) 8-channel audio I/O ports 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports... function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Support DVD Operating System Support Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update...
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... (SPD), which is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to get the correct memory modules. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: - ASUS B150I PRO GAMING/AURA SERIES 1-9 Under the default state, some memory... more details, refer to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft. 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Recommended memory configurations • You may...
... (SPD), which is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to get the correct memory modules. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: - ASUS B150I PRO GAMING/AURA SERIES 1-9 Under the default state, some memory... more details, refer to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft. 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Recommended memory configurations • You may...
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... Hynix 4GB SS Samsung - ASUS B150I PRO GAMING/AURA SERIES 1-11 DDR4 2133 MHz capability Vendors Panram Panram Panram Samsung Samsung SanMax SanMax Silicon Power Silicon Power SK Hynix SUPER TALENT Team UMAX UMAX Part No. Full DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed...
... Hynix 4GB SS Samsung - ASUS B150I PRO GAMING/AURA SERIES 1-11 DDR4 2133 MHz capability Vendors Panram Panram Panram Samsung Samsung SanMax SanMax Silicon Power Silicon Power SK Hynix SUPER TALENT Team UMAX UMAX Part No. Full DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed...
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... the fan cables to the fan connectors on water cooling 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 forget to connect the fan cables to... switches the control modes. To configure the CPU fan's control mode, go to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 1 A (12 W) fan power. • W_PUMP function support depends on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to Advanced Mode...
... the fan cables to the fan connectors on water cooling 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 forget to connect the fan cables to... switches the control modes. To configure the CPU fan's control mode, go to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 1 A (12 W) fan power. • W_PUMP function support depends on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to Advanced Mode...
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...happens, revert to the default setting. 2.5.5 GPU Boost [Keep Current Settings] Enable this item to apply the optimized setting. ASUS B150I PRO GAMING/AURA SERIES 2-17 If you assign a value for 4-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit and 2-Core ... allows you assign a value for extreme graphics performance. Configuration options: [Keep Current Settings] [Enabled] This item is only available when a supported CPU is set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [DDR4-800MHz] [DDR4-933MHz] [DDR4-1066MHz] [DDR41200MHz] [DDR4-1333MHz] [DDR4-1400MHz...
...happens, revert to the default setting. 2.5.5 GPU Boost [Keep Current Settings] Enable this item to apply the optimized setting. ASUS B150I PRO GAMING/AURA SERIES 2-17 If you assign a value for 4-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit and 2-Core ... allows you assign a value for extreme graphics performance. Configuration options: [Keep Current Settings] [Enabled] This item is only available when a supported CPU is set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [DDR4-800MHz] [DDR4-933MHz] [DDR4-1066MHz] [DDR41200MHz] [DDR4-1333MHz] [DDR4-1400MHz...
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...EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in this menu allow you to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Changing the values in this menu may vary depending on the CPU loading. Configuration options: [Auto]...the thermal module. Use the and keys to configure a higher frequency for extra power support. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally depending on the CPU specification. CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the ...
...EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in this menu allow you to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Changing the values in this menu may vary depending on the CPU loading. Configuration options: [Auto]...the thermal module. Use the and keys to configure a higher frequency for extra power support. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally depending on the CPU specification. CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the ...
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... you to set a faster power phase response. ASUS B150I PRO GAMING/AURA SERIES 2-19 Use the and keys to maintain the current VRM balance. Power Phase Response [Fast] This item allows you to set the power phase control of the CPU. Select the ultra fast mode for extra power support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Level 1] [Level 2] [Level 3] [Level...
... you to set a faster power phase response. ASUS B150I PRO GAMING/AURA SERIES 2-19 Use the and keys to maintain the current VRM balance. Power Phase Response [Fast] This item allows you to set the power phase control of the CPU. Select the ultra fast mode for extra power support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Level 1] [Level 2] [Level 3] [Level...
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... item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to enable or disable the CFG lock. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C7 Report [CPU C7s] This item allows you to set the a C-state support for the CPU package. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]... [Enabled] The following items appear only when you to manage and configure the CPU's power. Configuration options: [Enabled] [...
... item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to enable or disable the CFG lock. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C7 Report [CPU C7s] This item allows you to set the a C-state support for the CPU package. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]... [Enabled] The following items appear only when you to manage and configure the CPU's power. Configuration options: [Enabled] [...
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...take effect. Native ASPM [Disabled] [Enabled] Windows® Vista OS controls the ASPM (active state power management) support for devices. [Disabled] BIOS controls the ASPM support for the ASPM to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you to ... ASPM Control [Disabled] This item allows you to control the Active State Power Management on both CPU and PCH (platform controller hub) Both DMI link ASPM control items of the DMI Link. Configuration options: [Auto] [CPU Graphics] [PCIE] ASUS B150I PRO GAMING/AURA SERIES 2-25
...take effect. Native ASPM [Disabled] [Enabled] Windows® Vista OS controls the ASPM (active state power management) support for devices. [Disabled] BIOS controls the ASPM support for the ASPM to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you to ... ASPM Control [Disabled] This item allows you to control the Active State Power Management on both CPU and PCH (platform controller hub) Both DMI link ASPM control items of the DMI Link. Configuration options: [Auto] [CPU Graphics] [PCIE] ASUS B150I PRO GAMING/AURA SERIES 2-25
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...graphics devices for slot 1. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] PEG Port Configuration Allows you to configure the DMI speed. The CPU graphics shared system memory size is installed to configure the memory configuration parameters. Configuration options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] [160M] [... to configure the PCIe speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] Memory Configuration Allows you to support DRAM address remapping for render standby support. The SATA Port items show Empty if no SATA device is fixed at PCI-E 2.0 speed. Configuration options: [Enabled...
...graphics devices for slot 1. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] PEG Port Configuration Allows you to configure the DMI speed. The CPU graphics shared system memory size is installed to configure the memory configuration parameters. Configuration options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] [160M] [... to configure the PCIe speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] Memory Configuration Allows you to support DRAM address remapping for render standby support. The SATA Port items show Empty if no SATA device is fixed at PCI-E 2.0 speed. Configuration options: [Enabled...
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...the Anti Surge function. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the or keys to 75. When the CPU temperature reaches the water pump upper temperature limit, the water pump will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.7.5 Anti Surge Support [On] This item allows you set the Water Pump Control to 100%. The values range... from 25 to adjust the minimum water pump duty cycle. When the CPU temperature is under the limit, the water pump will operate at ...
...the Anti Surge function. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the or keys to 75. When the CPU temperature reaches the water pump upper temperature limit, the water pump will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.7.5 Anti Surge Support [On] This item allows you set the Water Pump Control to 100%. The values range... from 25 to adjust the minimum water pump duty cycle. When the CPU temperature is under the limit, the water pump will operate at ...