ASUS also has a software named AURA which allows users to personalize their RGB lights and set them according to their own preference. There are a number of different preset modes already present with new ones easier to add. Since its initial release, there have been many reports by users that their AURA software doesn’t work as expected. It either does not open or gets into a not responding state.
What causes ASUS AURA not to Work?
Since this application is tied to the controls on the motherboard, there are several reasons why your AURA application might not work. Some of the reasons are but not limited to: Before we move on to the solutions, make sure that your motherboard is not physically damaged including the RGB pins on it. Also, make sure that you are logged in as an administrator.
Solution 1: Disabling Fast Startup
The Fast Startup feature in Windows is meant to reduce the boot time whenever you start your computer up again. It stores the initial configuration of your computer when it is shutting down so when it boots again, it quickly fetches the system state and boots up without consuming much time. It tries to give a feel of an ‘SSD’ when in reality you have an HDD. We will try disabling this feature and see if this does the trick.
Solution 2: Reinstalling ASUS AURA
If the fast startup isn’t the culprit of your AURA software not working, we can try completely uninstalling AURA and then replacing it with a newer version. Installation files get corrupt all the time along with some temporary data of the user in the form of configurations. We will use AURA Uninstaller too to make sure that there are no remnants. Note: If the latest version doesn’t work on your computer, you can always go ahead and install an older version.
Solution 3: Checking RGB Headers
The majority of the users reading this article would most probably be using the additional LED on their rigs. These LED’s get connected to the LED headers present on the ASUS motherboard. There are mostly two connectors which are connected to the strips (these strips include LED strips as well as RGB fan strips). If you are not connecting the RGB strips properly into the headers, you will not see any LED’s glowing and it may give an illusion that AURA is not working. Make sure that the strips are properly connected to the headers. There is a certain way you have to connect the connectors into the headers. Also, don’t exert physical force for it may damage the headers.
Solution 4: Uninstalling other RGB Software
AURA is known to conflict with other RGB software installed on your computer which may include software from Corsair, Cooler master, etc. Since all these software uses the same primary components, there might be a race condition where each module competes for the use of an external resource. Press Windows + R, type “appwiz.cpl” in the dialogue box and press Enter. Once in the application manager, right-click on any additional lighting software installed on your computer and uninstall it. Restart your computer after performing these actions and check if the issue is resolved.
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