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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 ...
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 ...
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...chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on a stable surface. • If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it ... all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws...
...chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on a stable surface. • If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it ... all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws...
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... max. Integrated Graphics Processor - Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com 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 labels 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x M.2 2242 mounting kit 1 x pack of cable tie 1 x CPU installation tool 1 x Wi-Fi 2T2R...
... max. Integrated Graphics Processor - Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com 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 labels 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x M.2 2242 mounting kit 1 x pack of cable tie 1 x CPU installation tool 1 x Wi-Fi 2T2R...
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... orientation. Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Do not overtighten the screws! Failure... damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to static electricity. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the motherboard fits. ASUS B150I PRO GAMING/AURA SERIES 1-1 Unplug ...
... orientation. Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Do not overtighten the screws! Failure... damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to static electricity. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the motherboard fits. ASUS B150I PRO GAMING/AURA SERIES 1-1 Unplug ...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 1.2.3 Motherboard layout * Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth V4.1 is available on selected models. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 1.2.3 Motherboard layout * Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth V4.1 is available on selected models. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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...; Ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you install the correct CPU designed for the LGA1151 socket only. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for LGA1150, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the socket and the socket contacts...
...; Ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you install the correct CPU designed for the LGA1151 socket only. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for LGA1150, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the socket and the socket contacts...
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DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets.
DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets.
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... may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. com/kb/929605/en-us. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. - For more efficient memory cooling system to install 4GB or more on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to protect the CPU. ...: - To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft. Check with the same CAS Latency. You can be about 3GB or less. ASUS B150I PRO GAMING/AURA SERIES 1-9 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B.
... may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. com/kb/929605/en-us. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. - For more efficient memory cooling system to install 4GB or more on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to protect the CPU. ...: - To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft. Check with the same CAS Latency. You can be about 3GB or less. ASUS B150I PRO GAMING/AURA SERIES 1-9 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B.
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... - - - - H5AN4G8NMFRTFC H5AN4G8NMFRTFC - SK Hynix SK Hynix SK Hynix SK Hynix AVEXIR H5AN4G8NMFRTFC H5AN4G8NMFRTFC H5AN4G8NMFRTFC H5AN4G8NMFRTFC 512X8DDR4 SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFRTFC SK hynix H5AN4G8NMFRTFC - - - - - - - - - - - D9RG0 D9RG0 - - - - B150I PRO GAMING/AURA SERIES motherboard memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 2133 MHz capability Vendors ADATA ADATA Apacer Apacer AVEXIR CENTURY MICRO INC CENTURY MICRO INC CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR...
... - - - - H5AN4G8NMFRTFC H5AN4G8NMFRTFC - SK Hynix SK Hynix SK Hynix SK Hynix AVEXIR H5AN4G8NMFRTFC H5AN4G8NMFRTFC H5AN4G8NMFRTFC H5AN4G8NMFRTFC 512X8DDR4 SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFRTFC SK hynix H5AN4G8NMFRTFC - - - - - - - - - - - D9RG0 D9RG0 - - - - B150I PRO GAMING/AURA SERIES motherboard memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 2133 MHz capability Vendors ADATA ADATA Apacer Apacer AVEXIR CENTURY MICRO INC CENTURY MICRO INC CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR...
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Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card...necessary hardware settings for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. ASUS B150I PRO GAMING/AURA SERIES 1-13 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on the slot. 5. Align...
Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card...necessary hardware settings for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. ASUS B150I PRO GAMING/AURA SERIES 1-13 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on the slot. 5. Align...
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IRQ assignments for this motherboard SATA Controller A B C H Shared - - - LAN Controller Shared - - - PCIE x16 Shared - - - Wi-Fi Controller (on selected models) Shared - - - XHCI Controller Shared - - - 1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction HD Audio Controller Shared - - - 1.5.3 PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot This motherboard has one PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 3.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard SATA Controller A B C H Shared - - - LAN Controller Shared - - - PCIE x16 Shared - - - Wi-Fi Controller (on selected models) Shared - - - XHCI Controller Shared - - - 1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction HD Audio Controller Shared - - - 1.5.3 PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot This motherboard has one PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 3.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications.
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USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS B150I PRO GAMING/AURA SERIES 1-19 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1.
USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS B150I PRO GAMING/AURA SERIES 1-19 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1.
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...pin W_PUMP; 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect 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 ...Q-Fan Control items in BIOS. • The chassis fan connectors support DC and PWM modes. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • Ensure that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan ...
...pin W_PUMP; 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect 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 ...Q-Fan Control items in BIOS. • The chassis fan connectors support DC and PWM modes. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • Ensure that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan ...
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By default, this connector, set to [HD Audio]. 4. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. • We recommend that supports HD Audio audio ...
By default, this connector, set to [HD Audio]. 4. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. • We recommend that supports HD Audio audio ...
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... intuitive way to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to locate the root problem within seconds. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Q LEDs (BOOT_DEVICE_LED, VGA_LED... soft-off mode. If an error is found, the corresponding LED remains lit until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or in sequence during motherboard booting process. This is a reminder that the system is solved.
... intuitive way to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to locate the root problem within seconds. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Q LEDs (BOOT_DEVICE_LED, VGA_LED... soft-off mode. If an error is found, the corresponding LED remains lit until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or in sequence during motherboard booting process. This is a reminder that the system is solved.
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... you an ultimate lighting effect. Lit mode Breathing mode Still mode Description The LED blinks intermittently. ASUS B150I PRO GAMING/AURA SERIES 1-27 The LED becomes solid red. To change the lit modes from the rest of your motherboard. This LED also outlines the separation of the audio components from the BIOS or the LED Control...
... you an ultimate lighting effect. Lit mode Breathing mode Still mode Description The LED blinks intermittently. ASUS B150I PRO GAMING/AURA SERIES 1-27 The LED becomes solid red. To change the lit modes from the rest of your motherboard. This LED also outlines the separation of the audio components from the BIOS or the LED Control...
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... DVD. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The following screen is NOT enabled in the root folder. The contents of your ASUS motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support... DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com 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 ...
... DVD. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The following screen is NOT enabled in the root folder. The contents of your ASUS motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support... DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com 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 ...
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... BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS B150I PRO GAMING/AURA SERIES 2-1 With this utlity, you 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 ...
... BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS B150I PRO GAMING/AURA SERIES 2-1 With this utlity, you 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 ...
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...while updating the BIOS! The screen captures used in this utility, rename the BIOS file in your computer screen. ASUS B150I PRO GAMING/AURA SERIES 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from https://www.asus.com/support and save them in the removable device into B5IPGA. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1.... may not be the latest version. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. CAP or B5IPGWA.CAP (for reference only and may not be exactly...
...while updating the BIOS! The screen captures used in this utility, rename the BIOS file in your computer screen. ASUS B150I PRO GAMING/AURA SERIES 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from https://www.asus.com/support and save them in the removable device into B5IPGA. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1.... may not be the latest version. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. CAP or B5IPGWA.CAP (for reference only and may not be exactly...
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...failed to erase the RTC RAM. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Press the reset button on . ...10 Exit Menu for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you in this motherboard. • Ensure that a mouse is connected to your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To... enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for details. • If the...
...failed to erase the RTC RAM. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Press the reset button on . ...10 Exit Menu for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you in this motherboard. • Ensure that a mouse is connected to your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To... enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for details. • If the...