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Contents Safety information...iv About this 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-...2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-10 2.4 Main menu...2-12 2.5 Advanced menu 2-14 2.6 Monitor menu 2-20 2.7 Boot menu...2-23 2.8 Tool menu...2-29 2.9 Exit menu...2-30 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
Contents Safety information...iv About this 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-...2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-10 2.4 Main menu...2-12 2.5 Advanced menu 2-14 2.6 Monitor menu 2-20 2.7 Boot menu...2-23 2.8 Tool menu...2-29 2.9 Exit menu...2-30 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
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... x 2160 @30Hz - Integrated Graphics Processor- Supports HDMI with max. Supports D-sub with HD audio module in the front panel to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard ASUS N3150I-C or N3050I-C motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables Accessories 1 x I/O Shields Application DVD Support DVD Documentation User Guide If any of the above items...
... x 2160 @30Hz - Integrated Graphics Processor- Supports HDMI with max. Supports D-sub with HD audio module in the front panel to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard ASUS N3150I-C or N3050I-C motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables Accessories 1 x I/O Shields Application DVD Support DVD Documentation User Guide If any of the above items...
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ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS - ASUS Fan Xpert - N3150I-C / N3050I-C specifications summary ASUS Unique Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS features Manageability Operating System Support ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Anti-surge Protection - Fanless Heatsink Design ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ-Flash 2 - ASUS MyLogo 2 - ASUS Crash Free BIOS3 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors 1 x PS...
ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS - ASUS Fan Xpert - N3150I-C / N3050I-C specifications summary ASUS Unique Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS features Manageability Operating System Support ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Anti-surge Protection - Fanless Heatsink Design ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ-Flash 2 - ASUS MyLogo 2 - ASUS Crash Free BIOS3 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors 1 x PS...
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viii N3150I-C / N3050I-C specifications summary Support DVD Form factor Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Mini-ITX Form Factor, 6.7" x 6.7" (17cm x 17cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
viii N3150I-C / N3050I-C specifications summary Support DVD Form factor Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Mini-ITX Form Factor, 6.7" x 6.7" (17cm x 17cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 1-1 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...
... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 1-1 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...
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...-1 pin USB3_34) 4. DDR3 U-DIMM sockets 7. LVDS connector (40-pin LVDS) 13. N3150I-C: Intel® Celeron Quad-core Processor N3150 N3050I-C: Intel® Celeron Dual-core Processor N3050 5. Display panel power connector (2-pin PANEL_SW) 15. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) ...8. Flat panel display brightness (8-pin LCD_BLKT_PANEL) 12. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLCMOS) 17. 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-...
...-1 pin USB3_34) 4. DDR3 U-DIMM sockets 7. LVDS connector (40-pin LVDS) 13. N3150I-C: Intel® Celeron Quad-core Processor N3150 N3050I-C: Intel® Celeron Dual-core Processor N3050 5. Display panel power connector (2-pin PANEL_SW) 15. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) ...8. Flat panel display brightness (8-pin LCD_BLKT_PANEL) 12. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLCMOS) 17. 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-...
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...version or date code (D/C) from a memory module. Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you install memory modules of the following: - ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 1-5 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 ... is dependent on the motherboard. - For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then...
...version or date code (D/C) from a memory module. Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you install memory modules of the following: - ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 1-5 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 ... is dependent on the motherboard. - For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then...
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... expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. shared - - - - - - - - ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 1-7 Keep the screw for the card. 2. shared - - - - - - - - - - Assign an IRQ to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1.
... expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. shared - - - - - - - - ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 1-7 Keep the screw for the card. 2. shared - - - - - - - - - - Assign an IRQ to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1.
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... switch sends a high-level signal to this connector. 3. Display panel backlight power selector (3-pin BLKT_PWR_SEL) N3150I-C N3050I-C BLKT_PWR_SEL 12 23 12V 5V (Default) N3150I-C / N3050I-C Display panel backlight power selection Pins 1-2 (Default) 2-3 Setting 12V 5V ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 1-9 Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to this connector when a chassis component is removed...
... switch sends a high-level signal to this connector. 3. Display panel backlight power selector (3-pin BLKT_PWR_SEL) N3150I-C N3050I-C BLKT_PWR_SEL 12 23 12V 5V (Default) N3150I-C / N3050I-C Display panel backlight power selection Pins 1-2 (Default) 2-3 Setting 12V 5V ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 1-9 Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to this connector when a chassis component is removed...
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... connects a modem, or other devices that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 1-11 HDMI port. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) ... four 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD Audio]. 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 MICPWR MIC2 PIN...
... connects a modem, or other devices that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 1-11 HDMI port. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) ... four 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD Audio]. 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 MICPWR MIC2 PIN...
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...) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 1-13 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support....asus. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is purchased separately. N3150I-C N3050I-C TPM PIN 1 F_LAD0 F_LAD1 F_LAD2 F_LAD3 +3V +3V C_PCICLK_TPM GND F_FRAME# F_SERIRQ F_CLKRUN...
...) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 1-13 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support....asus. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is purchased separately. N3150I-C N3050I-C TPM PIN 1 F_LAD0 F_LAD1 F_LAD2 F_LAD3 +3V +3V C_PCICLK_TPM GND F_FRAME# F_SERIRQ F_CLKRUN...
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...PWR_LED+ PWR_LEDPWR GND PIN 1 HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- LVDS connector (40-pin LVDS) This connector is for the system power LED. RESET N3150I-C / N3050I-C System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. ...turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is disabled by default. See section 2.5.3 SoC Configuration for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 1-15 Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector is...
...PWR_LED+ PWR_LEDPWR GND PIN 1 HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- LVDS connector (40-pin LVDS) This connector is for the system power LED. RESET N3150I-C / N3050I-C System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. ...turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is disabled by default. See section 2.5.3 SoC Configuration for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 1-15 Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector is...
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... Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284, which is purchased separately. 14. LPT is standardized as a printer. N3150I-C N3050I-C 13. N3150I-C / N3050I-C Mini PCIe slot The mini PCIe module is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. Mini PCIe slot Install a half... length mini PCIe module into this mini PCIe slot. LPT PIN 1 N3150I-C / N3050I-C Parallel port connector O_LPT_XAFD#_R O_LPT_ERROR#_R O_LPT_XINIT#_R O_LPT_XSLIN#_R GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND O_LPT_XSTB#_R O_LPT_XPD0_R O_LPT_XPD1_R ...
... Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284, which is purchased separately. 14. LPT is standardized as a printer. N3150I-C N3050I-C 13. N3150I-C / N3050I-C Mini PCIe slot The mini PCIe module is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. Mini PCIe slot Install a half... length mini PCIe module into this mini PCIe slot. LPT PIN 1 N3150I-C / N3050I-C Parallel port connector O_LPT_XAFD#_R O_LPT_ERROR#_R O_LPT_XINIT#_R O_LPT_XSLIN#_R GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND O_LPT_XSTB#_R O_LPT_XPD0_R O_LPT_XPD1_R ...
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... during POST (Power-On Self Test) to enter the boot screen. 5. It is a guide on your Braswell series platform. 4. Insert the ASUS support DVD into a USB ODD, or copy all files on the Windows® 7 64-bit installation DVD to a USB storage device on ...system. 2. Insert the Windows® 7 64-bit installation DVD into a SATA ODD on preloading USB 3.0 drivers and installing Windows® 7 64-bit. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 1-19 1.9 Windows® 7 64-bit and USB 3.0 driver installation Based on the chipset specification, the Braswell series requires USB 3.0 drivers to be ...
... during POST (Power-On Self Test) to enter the boot screen. 5. It is a guide on your Braswell series platform. 4. Insert the ASUS support DVD into a USB ODD, or copy all files on the Windows® 7 64-bit installation DVD to a USB storage device on ...system. 2. Insert the Windows® 7 64-bit installation DVD into a SATA ODD on preloading USB 3.0 drivers and installing Windows® 7 64-bit. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 1-19 1.9 Windows® 7 64-bit and USB 3.0 driver installation Based on the chipset specification, the Braswell series requires USB 3.0 drivers to be ...
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...8226; 1 x SATA ODD 1. On your Braswell series platform. 6. Copy both "Auto_Unattend.xml" and "Auto_Unattend" folder into an ODD on your system. 3. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 1-21 Method 2: Using a modified Windows® 7 64-bit ISO Load USB 3.0 drivers and install Windows® 7 64-bit using a third-party... using a modified Windows® 7 64-bit installation DVD. Power on your working system, create an ISO image file of the ASUS supporting DVD to create a modified Windows® 7 64-bit installation DVD. 5. Insert the modified Windows® 7 64-bit installation DVD...
...8226; 1 x SATA ODD 1. On your Braswell series platform. 6. Copy both "Auto_Unattend.xml" and "Auto_Unattend" folder into an ODD on your system. 3. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 1-21 Method 2: Using a modified Windows® 7 64-bit ISO Load USB 3.0 drivers and install Windows® 7 64-bit using a third-party... using a modified Windows® 7 64-bit installation DVD. Power on your working system, create an ISO image file of the ASUS supporting DVD to create a modified Windows® 7 64-bit installation DVD. 5. Insert the modified Windows® 7 64-bit installation DVD...
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... Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 2-1 With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save...
... Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 2-1 With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save...
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...has a DVD optical drive. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in FAT32/16 format. • Turn off the computer. • Ensure that your USB flash... the devices for reference only and may not be exactly the same as actually shown on the system. 2. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in the support DVD may not be the latest version. To ensure system compatibility and stability...
...has a DVD optical drive. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in FAT32/16 format. • Turn off the computer. • Ensure that your USB flash... the devices for reference only and may not be exactly the same as actually shown on the system. 2. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in the support DVD may not be the latest version. To ensure system compatibility and stability...
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.... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 2-5 See section 2.9 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: N3050I-C VER: 0210 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 04/01/2015 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown... C: FORMAN~1 D: N3050I-C.CAP 8390656 2015-04-01 21:14:34 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info Files ...
.... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 2-5 See section 2.9 Exit Menu for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: N3050I-C VER: 0210 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 04/01/2015 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown... C: FORMAN~1 D: N3050I-C.CAP 8390656 2015-04-01 21:14:34 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info Files ...
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... output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Selects the display language of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the system. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the BIOS setup program Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Saves the changes and resets...
... output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Selects the display language of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the system. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the BIOS setup program Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Saves the changes and resets...
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... have their respective menu items. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that you want to enter your notes. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 2-9 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar...
... have their respective menu items. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that you want to enter your notes. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 2-9 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar...