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... guide...iv Package contents...vi N3150I-C / N3050I-C specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-4 1.5 Expansion slots 1-7 1.6 Headers...1-8 1.7 Connectors 1-10 1.8 Software support 1-18 1.9 Windows® 7 and USB 3.0 driver installation 1-19 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-10 2.4 Main...
... guide...iv Package contents...vi N3150I-C / N3050I-C specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-4 1.5 Expansion slots 1-7 1.6 Headers...1-8 1.7 Connectors 1-10 1.8 Software support 1-18 1.9 Windows® 7 and USB 3.0 driver installation 1-19 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-10 2.4 Main...
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... all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. iv Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are using, contact your power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter... on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you add a device. • Before ...
... all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. iv Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are using, contact your power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter... on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you add a device. • Before ...
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...) memory information Wfm 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 8.1 64-bit, Window® 7 64-bit (continued on the next page) vii Fanless Heatsink Design ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Anti-surge Protection - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - N3150I-C / N3050I-C specifications summary ASUS Unique Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS features Manageability Operating System Support...
...) memory information Wfm 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 8.1 64-bit, Window® 7 64-bit (continued on the next page) vii Fanless Heatsink Design ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Anti-surge Protection - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - N3150I-C / N3050I-C specifications summary ASUS Unique Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS features Manageability Operating System Support...
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...Intel® SOC HDMI BATTERY 18 17 16 COM1 VGA AAFP BZ1 COM2 TPM AUDIO1 RTL 8111H CLCMOS ALC 887 64Mb BIOS Super I/O LPT PANEL_SW CHASSIS PCIEX4 LVDS LCD_BLKT_PANEL VCC_PWR_SEL BLKT_PWR_SEL F_PANEL 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 1.2.4 Layout ...contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. DDR3 U-DIMM sockets 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C Mini PCIe SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 N3150I-C N3050I-C DDR3_DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATX_PWR 17.0cm(6.7in) 5 7 Page 1-14 1-12 1-14 1-4 ...
...Intel® SOC HDMI BATTERY 18 17 16 COM1 VGA AAFP BZ1 COM2 TPM AUDIO1 RTL 8111H CLCMOS ALC 887 64Mb BIOS Super I/O LPT PANEL_SW CHASSIS PCIEX4 LVDS LCD_BLKT_PANEL VCC_PWR_SEL BLKT_PWR_SEL F_PANEL 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 1.2.4 Layout ...contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. DDR3 U-DIMM sockets 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C Mini PCIe SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 N3150I-C N3050I-C DDR3_DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATX_PWR 17.0cm(6.7in) 5 7 Page 1-14 1-12 1-14 1-4 ...
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...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 information on BIOS setup. 2. IRQ assignments for later use . 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to do so may cause you physical ...3. shared - - - - - - - - ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 1-7 shared - - - - - - - - - - Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub‑sections describe...
...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 information on BIOS setup. 2. IRQ assignments for later use . 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to do so may cause you physical ...3. shared - - - - - - - - ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 1-7 shared - - - - - - - - - - Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub‑sections describe...
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... 12 23 +3V LCD_VCC LCD_VCC +5V (Default) N3150I-C / N3050I-C Display panel VCC power selection Pins 1-2 (Default) 2-3 Setting +3V +5V 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. 2. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLCMOS) This header allows you to overclocking. Turn OFF the...
... 12 23 +3V LCD_VCC LCD_VCC +5V (Default) N3150I-C / N3050I-C Display panel VCC power selection Pins 1-2 (Default) 2-3 Setting +3V +5V 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. 2. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLCMOS) This header allows you to overclocking. Turn OFF the...
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... this connector to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that conform with HD audio module in the BIOS setup to support a 7.1-channel audio output. 7. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 1-11 See section 2.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard port...standard. By default, this connector. These four 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 11. AAFP N3150I-C N3050I-C SENSE2_RETUR SENSE1_RETUR NC AGND PORT2 L NC SENSE_SEND PORT2 R NC PORT1 R NC PORT1 L AGND PIN 1 Line out_L NC Line out_R ...
... this connector to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that conform with HD audio module in the BIOS setup to support a 7.1-channel audio output. 7. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 1-11 See section 2.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard port...standard. By default, this connector. These four 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 11. AAFP N3150I-C N3050I-C SENSE2_RETUR SENSE1_RETUR NC AGND PORT2 L NC SENSE_SEND PORT2 R NC PORT1 R NC PORT1 L AGND PIN 1 Line out_L NC Line out_R ...
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Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 1-15 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is...LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in the BIOS setup to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector ... This 2-pin connector is for an LCD monitor that supports Low-voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) interface. RESET N3150I-C / N3050I-C System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button ...
Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 1-15 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is...LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in the BIOS setup to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector ... This 2-pin connector is for an LCD monitor that supports Low-voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) interface. RESET N3150I-C / N3050I-C System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button ...
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... for details. 11. SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND N3150I-C / N3050I-C SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • To configure the default SATA type in BIOS, click Advanced Mode > Advanced tab > SATA Configuration > SATA Mode. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA...
... for details. 11. SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND N3150I-C / N3050I-C SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • To configure the default SATA type in BIOS, click Advanced Mode > Advanced tab > SATA Configuration > SATA Mode. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA...
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... Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware...
... Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware...
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...Left/Right arrow keys to switch to enable it. 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Enter the Advanced Mode of the... BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the Drive field. 4. Before you to update the BIOS without using FAT32/16...
...Left/Right arrow keys to switch to enable it. 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Enter the Advanced Mode of the... BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the Drive field. 4. Before you to update the BIOS without using FAT32/16...
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... USB flash drive. The system requires you press to recover BIOS settings. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 2-3 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that your USB flash drive...
... USB flash drive. The system requires you press to recover BIOS settings. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 2-3 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that your USB flash drive...
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...device ESC to Drives panel then select D:. 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started boot: 5. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. D:/> bupdater /pc /g 2. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Files panel 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...
...device ESC to Drives panel then select D:. 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started boot: 5. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. D:/> bupdater /pc /g 2. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Files panel 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...
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... feature is done, press to update the BIOS? Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm the BIOS update. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to ensure system compatibility and stability. Are you sure you want to exit BIOS Updater. 6. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 2-5 Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. Select Yes then...
... feature is done, press to update the BIOS? Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm the BIOS update. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to ensure system compatibility and stability. Are you sure you want to exit BIOS Updater. 6. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 2-5 Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. Select Yes then...
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Press to turn the system off then back on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Press the reset button on how to guide you always shut down the ...its routines. Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB 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 reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on . See section 2.9 Exit Menu ...
Press to turn the system off then back on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Press the reset button on how to guide you always shut down the ...its routines. Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB 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 reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on . See section 2.9 Exit Menu ...
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...the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Selects the ...language of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 2-7 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the system. The EZ Mode provides you an overview...
...the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Selects the ...language of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 2-7 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the system. The EZ Mode provides you an overview...
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Refer to configure the BIOS settings. 2.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following sections for the detailed configurations. Quick Note MyFavorite Language Menu bar Hot Keys Sub-menu item Menu items General help Configuration fields Scroll bar Last modified settings Goes back to EZ Mode Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU and memory voltage output 2-8 Chapter 2: Getting started To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press . The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode.
Refer to configure the BIOS settings. 2.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following sections for the detailed configurations. Quick Note MyFavorite Language Menu bar Hot Keys Sub-menu item Menu items General help Configuration fields Scroll bar Last modified settings Goes back to EZ Mode Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU and memory voltage output 2-8 Chapter 2: Getting started To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press . The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode.
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...F3) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you want to section 2.3 My Favorites for your BIOS. Refer to display in a Tree Map setup. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 2-9 Click this button to select the the language that you can only use the alphanumeric characters to select items ... exit options and loading default settings Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the BIOS setup program. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to MyFavorites menu. To display the submenu, select the item and press . For example, selecting...
...F3) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you want to section 2.3 My Favorites for your BIOS. Refer to display in a Tree Map setup. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 2-9 Click this button to select the the language that you can only use the alphanumeric characters to select items ... exit options and loading default settings Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the BIOS setup program. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to MyFavorites menu. To display the submenu, select the item and press . For example, selecting...
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...right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save and access your personal space where you can easily save it and press.... Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is your favorite BIOS items. 2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started To change the value of a field, select it to display...the screen. Last Modified button This button shows the items that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is user-configurable, you can change the value of the field ...
...right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save and access your personal space where you can easily save it and press.... Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is your favorite BIOS items. 2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started To change the value of a field, select it to display...the screen. Last Modified button This button shows the items that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is user-configurable, you can change the value of the field ...
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...menu to close Setup Tree Map screen. 5. Click Exit (ESC) or press key to view the saved BIOS items. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 2-11 On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to open 2. from the submenu panel and click . You cannot add the following items... to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. Adding items to My Favorite items: • User-managed items such ...
...menu to close Setup Tree Map screen. 5. Click Exit (ESC) or press key to view the saved BIOS items. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 2-11 On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to open 2. from the submenu panel and click . You cannot add the following items... to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. Adding items to My Favorite items: • User-managed items such ...