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... by any problems in writing by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for which you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as stated in this manual may or may be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under various Free Open Source Software licenses. ii SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION...
... by any problems in writing by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for which you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as stated in this manual may or may be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under various Free Open Source Software licenses. ii SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION...
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...-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 is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, D-Sub, LVDS - Supports Jack-Detection, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking * Use a chassis with max. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). N3150I-C / N3050I-C specifications summary CPU Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB N3150I...
...-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 is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, D-Sub, LVDS - Supports Jack-Detection, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking * Use a chassis with max. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). N3150I-C / N3050I-C specifications summary CPU Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB N3150I...
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....asus.com for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Under the default state, some memory modules for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). For effective use a more details, refer to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the same version or date code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. Use a 64-bit Windows...
....asus.com for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Under the default state, some memory modules for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). For effective use a more details, refer to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the same version or date code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. Use a 64-bit Windows...
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... by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Failure to use . 4. Keep the screw for this motherboard Component PCIe x4 Realtek 8111H LAN controller SATA controller HD Audio XHCI controller A B C D E F G H shared - - - - - - - - - Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. IRQ assignments for later use . shared - - - - - Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Align the card connector with the screw...
... by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Failure to use . 4. Keep the screw for this motherboard Component PCIe x4 Realtek 8111H LAN controller SATA controller HD Audio XHCI controller A B C D E F G H shared - - - - - - - - - Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. IRQ assignments for later use . shared - - - - - Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Align the card connector with the screw...
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... the BIOS setup to this connector. See section 2.5.3 SoC Configuration for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to [LVDS]. To connect a LVDS monitor, set the IGD Flat Panel item in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. RESET N3150I-C / N3050I-C System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is disabled by default. LVDS connector (40-pin LVDS) This...
... the BIOS setup to this connector. See section 2.5.3 SoC Configuration for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to [LVDS]. To connect a LVDS monitor, set the IGD Flat Panel item in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. RESET N3150I-C / N3050I-C System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is disabled by default. LVDS connector (40-pin LVDS) This...
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... the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to display their respective menus. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which contains the unique features of the Support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Always install the latest OS version...
... the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to display their respective menus. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which contains the unique features of the Support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Always install the latest OS version...
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... format the storage device before use USB keyboard/mouse during POST (Power-On Self Test) to enter the boot screen. 5. It is a guide on preloading USB 3.0 drivers and installing Windows® 7 64-bit. Insert the Windows® 7 64-bit installation DVD into a SATA ODD 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 a working system. 2. Power on your Braswell series platform. 3. Connect the USB ODD or USB storage device to your...
... format the storage device before use USB keyboard/mouse during POST (Power-On Self Test) to enter the boot screen. 5. It is a guide on preloading USB 3.0 drivers and installing Windows® 7 64-bit. Insert the Windows® 7 64-bit installation DVD into a SATA ODD 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 a working system. 2. Power on your Braswell series platform. 3. Connect the USB ODD or USB storage device to your...
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... series platform. 6. Burn this ISO file onto an empty DVD to enter the boot screen. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 1-21 Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 64-bit installation source • 1 x Working system (PC or notebook) • 1 x SATA ODD 1. Power on your system and press F8 during POST (Power-On Self Test) to create a modified Windows® 7 64-bit installation DVD. 5. 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 ISO software...
... series platform. 6. Burn this ISO file onto an empty DVD to enter the boot screen. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 1-21 Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 64-bit installation source • 1 x Working system (PC or notebook) • 1 x SATA ODD 1. Power on your system and press F8 during POST (Power-On Self Test) to create a modified Windows® 7 64-bit installation DVD. 5. 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 ISO software...
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... motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 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). BIOS...
... motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 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). BIOS...
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... 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 this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program...
... 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 this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program...
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... your computer screen. NTFS is not supported under FreeDOS environment. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that allows you press to recover BIOS settings. 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 enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values.
... your computer screen. NTFS is not supported under FreeDOS environment. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that allows you press to recover BIOS settings. 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 enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values.
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... 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) Enter Setup 4. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. On the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Drive C (optical drive) to enter FreeDOS prompt. Boot your computer then press to the USB port. 2. When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD...
... 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) Enter Setup 4. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. On the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Drive C (optical drive) to enter FreeDOS prompt. Boot your computer then press to the USB port. 2. When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD...
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... the saved BIOS items. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 2-11 Go to My Favorites menu to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save as Memory SPD Information, system time and date. 4. Press on your keyboard or click Setup Tree Map screen. Main menu panel Submenu panel Selected shortcut items 3. Select an item from main menu panel, then...
... the saved BIOS items. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 2-11 Go to My Favorites menu to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save as Memory SPD Information, system time and date. 4. Press on your keyboard or click Setup Tree Map screen. Main menu panel Submenu panel Selected shortcut items 3. Select an item from main menu panel, then...
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... A23 (23.6\x22)] [Jumper Sail (21.5\x22)] [Pixxo HPA206D (21.5\x22)] [22AM33NB (21.5\x22)] [3N0D (21.5\x22)] ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 2-15 Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Primary Display [Auto] Select which IGD/PCI Graphics device should be used by the iGPU. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C state Report [Auto] This item allows you to automatically set the power saving of system memory allocated to onboard LVDS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [LVDS] All-in-One Chassis [None] Set up this item...
... A23 (23.6\x22)] [Jumper Sail (21.5\x22)] [Pixxo HPA206D (21.5\x22)] [22AM33NB (21.5\x22)] [3N0D (21.5\x22)] ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 2-15 Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Primary Display [Auto] Select which IGD/PCI Graphics device should be used by the iGPU. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C state Report [Auto] This item allows you to automatically set the power saving of system memory allocated to onboard LVDS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [LVDS] All-in-One Chassis [None] Set up this item...
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... devices according to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 2-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 Network Stack Configuration Network Stack [Disabled] This item allows user to their media formats. SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set the previous item to enable or disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.6 USB Configuration The items in the hard disks...
... devices according to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 2-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 Network Stack Configuration Network Stack [Disabled] This item allows user to their media formats. SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set the previous item to enable or disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.6 USB Configuration The items in the hard disks...
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... front panel audio module supports. [HD Audio] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to enable or disable the serial port (COM) 1/2. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Power Loading [Auto] Enables or disables dummy load. Serial Port [On] Allows you to legacy AC'97. If this occurs, please set this item to set the Serial Port to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the individual USB ports. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port 1/2 Configuration...
... front panel audio module supports. [HD Audio] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to enable or disable the serial port (COM) 1/2. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Power Loading [Auto] Enables or disables dummy load. Serial Port [On] Allows you to legacy AC'97. If this occurs, please set this item to set the Serial Port to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the individual USB ports. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port 1/2 Configuration...
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... PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. [Ctrl-Esc] Sets the Ctrl+Esc key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [STD Printer Mode] [SPP Mode] [EPP-1.9 and SPP Mode] [EPP-1.7 and SPP Mode] [ECP Mode] [ECP and EPP 1.9 Mode] [ECP and EPP 1.7 Mode] 2.5.8 APM Deep S4 [Disabled] When enabled, the system in LAN, or other installed PCIe LAN cards. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 2-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On...
... PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. [Ctrl-Esc] Sets the Ctrl+Esc key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [STD Printer Mode] [SPP Mode] [EPP-1.9 and SPP Mode] [EPP-1.7 and SPP Mode] [ECP Mode] [ECP and EPP 1.9 Mode] [ECP and EPP 1.7 Mode] 2.5.8 APM Deep S4 [Disabled] When enabled, the system in LAN, or other installed PCIe LAN cards. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 2-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On...
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...%. Chassis Fan Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the Chassis fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the Chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the Chassis temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet Chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum Chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [On] [Off] 2-22 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuration options: [Ignore...
...%. Chassis Fan Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the Chassis fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the Chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the Chassis temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet Chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum Chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [On] [Off] 2-22 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuration options: [Ignore...
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... appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to [Disabled]. Post Report [5 sec] This item appears only when you set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to [Auto] and [Full Screen]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.7.4 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this item is enabled. [Auto] For a faster POST time, PS/2 devices will not be available during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-24 Chapter 2: Getting started PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto] Select any circumstances...
... appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to [Disabled]. Post Report [5 sec] This item appears only when you set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to [Auto] and [Full Screen]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.7.4 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this item is enabled. [Auto] For a faster POST time, PS/2 devices will not be available during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-24 Chapter 2: Getting started PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto] Select any circumstances...
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... EZ Mode of network devices that your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy only] Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to launch. The following four items appear when you set Launch CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 2-25 2.7.5 Option ROM Messages [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] The third-party ROM messages...
... EZ Mode of network devices that your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy only] Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to launch. The following four items appear when you set Launch CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 2-25 2.7.5 Option ROM Messages [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] The third-party ROM messages...