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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 1-18 1.9 Windows® 7 and USB 3.0 driver installation 1-19 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS...
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 1-18 1.9 Windows® 7 and USB 3.0 driver installation 1-19 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS...
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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 EZ-Flash 2 - ASUS Crash Free BIOS3 100% All ...ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) 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 ASUS Anti-surge Protection - Fanless Heatsink Design ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS UEFI BIOS - ASUS MyLogo 2 - ASUS Fan Xpert - ASUS...
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 EZ-Flash 2 - ASUS Crash Free BIOS3 100% All ...ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) 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 ASUS Anti-surge Protection - Fanless Heatsink Design ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS UEFI BIOS - ASUS MyLogo 2 - ASUS Fan Xpert - ASUS...
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... to get the correct memory modules. • Due to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. - For more details, refer to www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for... support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 1-5 Any excess memory from the same vendor. Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install memory modules of the lower-...
... to get the correct memory modules. • Due to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. - For more details, refer to www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for... support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 1-5 Any excess memory from the same vendor. Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install memory modules of the lower-...
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... Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. To run the DVD. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction...screen which contains the unique features of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for detailed information. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard...tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The contents of ASUS motherboard. Refer to avail all motherboard features. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus...
... Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. To run the DVD. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction...screen which contains the unique features of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for detailed information. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard...tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The contents of ASUS motherboard. Refer to avail all motherboard features. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus...
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Select the USB ODD or USB storage device as the boot device. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 1-19 Method 1: Using SATA ODD & USB devices Load USB 3.0 drivers using the ASUS support DVD and install Windows® 7 64-bit using a USB device. Insert the Windows® 7 64-bit installation DVD into a SATA ODD on your system and press F8...
Select the USB ODD or USB storage device as the boot device. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 1-19 Method 1: Using SATA ODD & USB devices Load USB 3.0 drivers using the ASUS support DVD and install Windows® 7 64-bit using a USB device. Insert the Windows® 7 64-bit installation DVD into a SATA ODD on your system and press F8...
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Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows® 7 64-bit installation. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." The "Setup is loaded correctly. 7. screen will be loaded automatically during installation startup. 6.
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows® 7 64-bit installation. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." The "Setup is loaded correctly. 7. screen will be loaded automatically during installation startup. 6.
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...; 7 64-bit ISO Load USB 3.0 drivers and install Windows® 7 64-bit using a third-party ISO software. 2. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 1-21 Copy both "Auto_Unattend.xml" and "Auto_Unattend" folder into an ODD on your Braswell series platform. 6. Power on your system ...and press F8 during POST (Power-On Self Test) to enter the boot screen. Insert the modified Windows® 7 64-bit ...
...; 7 64-bit ISO Load USB 3.0 drivers and install Windows® 7 64-bit using a third-party ISO software. 2. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 1-21 Copy both "Auto_Unattend.xml" and "Auto_Unattend" folder into an ODD on your Braswell series platform. 6. Power on your system ...and press F8 during POST (Power-On Self Test) to enter the boot screen. Insert the modified Windows® 7 64-bit ...
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The "Setup is loaded correctly. 9. screen will be loaded automatically during installation startup. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows® 7 64-bit installation. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Select the ODD as the boot device. 8. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..."
The "Setup is loaded correctly. 9. screen will be loaded automatically during installation startup. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows® 7 64-bit installation. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Select the ODD as the boot device. 8. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..."
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Hide the logo during Normal Boot. This item allows you to enable or disable power-on Windows® display requrements. The values range from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to easily enter the BIOS setup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.7.4 Wait for the ...
Hide the logo during Normal Boot. This item allows you to enable or disable power-on Windows® display requrements. The values range from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to easily enter the BIOS setup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.7.4 Wait for the ...
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...you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to boot up. Boot Devices Control [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] Allows you to ... [Legacy only] Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 2-25 Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from PCI-E Expansion ...
...you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to boot up. Boot Devices Control [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] Allows you to ... [Legacy only] Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 2-25 Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from PCI-E Expansion ...
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...UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. 2-26 Chapter 2: Getting started The PK file must be active. Microsoft® Secure Boot only supports Windows® UEFI mode. When the default Secure boot keys are loaded, all the system's Secure Boot keys will change from Unloaded mode to loaded ... unauthorized access and malwares during POST. Delete PK Allows you to manage the Secure Boot keys. This item allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from your system. Load Default PK Select Yes to load the ...
...UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. 2-26 Chapter 2: Getting started The PK file must be active. Microsoft® Secure Boot only supports Windows® UEFI mode. When the default Secure boot keys are loaded, all the system's Secure Boot keys will change from Unloaded mode to loaded ... unauthorized access and malwares during POST. Delete PK Allows you to manage the Secure Boot keys. This item allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from your system. Load Default PK Select Yes to load the ...
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...on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in Safe Mode, press after POST (Windows® 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. 2.7.12 Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The number of device items... that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • To access Windows® OS in the system. ...
...on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in Safe Mode, press after POST (Windows® 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. 2.7.12 Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The number of device items... that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • To access Windows® OS in the system. ...
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2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot number [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the parameters on the selected slot. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] 2.9 Exit ... option allows you to load the default values. When you select this option or if you are saved. Save Changes & Reset Once you press , a confirmation window appears. When you selected are finished making your changes. Select OK to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from the Exit menu to load...
2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot number [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the parameters on the selected slot. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] 2.9 Exit ... option allows you to load the default values. When you select this option or if you are saved. Save Changes & Reset Once you press , a confirmation window appears. When you selected are finished making your changes. Select OK to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from the Exit menu to load...