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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 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. viii
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...Express 2.0 x4 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that came with the PCI Express specifications. shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - Install the software drivers 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 - - - - - - - - - shared...card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on BIOS setup. 2. shared - - - - - ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to do so may cause you physical injury...
...Express 2.0 x4 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that came with the PCI Express specifications. shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - Install the software drivers 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 - - - - - - - - - shared...card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on BIOS setup. 2. shared - - - - - ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to do so may cause you physical injury...
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...in your OS documentation for detailed information. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to display their respective menus. The contents of your computer, the DVD ...optical drive. To run the DVD. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual, and Contact tabs to avail all motherboard features. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to locate...
...in your OS documentation for detailed information. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to display their respective menus. The contents of your computer, the DVD ...optical drive. To run the DVD. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual, and Contact tabs to avail all motherboard features. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to locate...
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..., the Braswell series requires USB 3.0 drivers to be preloaded in order to enter the boot screen. 5. Connect the USB ODD or USB storage device to your system and press F8 during Windows® 7 64-bit installation. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 1-19 Insert the ...Windows® 7 64-bit installation DVD into a SATA ODD on your Braswell series platform. 4. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 64-bit installation source •...
..., the Braswell series requires USB 3.0 drivers to be preloaded in order to enter the boot screen. 5. Connect the USB ODD or USB storage device to your system and press F8 during Windows® 7 64-bit installation. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 1-19 Insert the ...Windows® 7 64-bit installation DVD into a SATA ODD on your Braswell series platform. 4. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 64-bit installation source •...
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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. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows® 7 64-bit installation. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 6.
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. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows® 7 64-bit installation. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 6.
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... DVD. Burn this ISO file onto an empty DVD to enter the boot screen. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 1-21 On your working system, create an ISO image file of the ASUS supporting DVD to your system. 3. Insert the modified Windows® 7 64-bit installation...Windows® 7 64-bit installation DVD. 5. Copy both "Auto_Unattend.xml" and "Auto_Unattend" folder into an ODD on your Braswell series platform. 6. 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. Method 2: ...
... DVD. Burn this ISO file onto an empty DVD to enter the boot screen. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 1-21 On your working system, create an ISO image file of the ASUS supporting DVD to your system. 3. Insert the modified Windows® 7 64-bit installation...Windows® 7 64-bit installation DVD. 5. Copy both "Auto_Unattend.xml" and "Auto_Unattend" folder into an ODD on your Braswell series platform. 6. 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. Method 2: ...
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The "Setup is loaded correctly. 9. 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. screen will be loaded automatically during installation startup. 7. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..."
The "Setup is loaded correctly. 9. 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. screen will be loaded automatically during installation startup. 7. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..."
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... the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. 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 Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to ...select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). With this utlity, you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS N3150I...
... the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. 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 Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to ...select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). With this utlity, you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS N3150I...
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...workloads by xHCI drivers for LPM (link power management) support with xHCI support. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Mass Storage Devices [Auto] This item allows your system to detect the devices according to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I.... SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set the previous item to their media formats. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T.
...workloads by xHCI drivers for LPM (link power management) support with xHCI support. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Mass Storage Devices [Auto] This item allows your system to detect the devices according to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I.... SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set the previous item to their media formats. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T.
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... set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to easily enter the BIOS setup. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from 0 to load the network stack driver during POST at any of the NumLock. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-24 Chapter 2: Getting started This process...
... set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to easily enter the BIOS setup. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from 0 to load the network stack driver during POST at any of the NumLock. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-24 Chapter 2: Getting started This process...
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... [Legacy only] Allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 2-25 Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Network Devices [Legacy only] Allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to...
... [Legacy only] Allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 2-25 Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Network Devices [Legacy only] Allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to...
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...storage device. dbx Management The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that are no longer trusted and cannot be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. • UEFI executable... operating system. Doing so may expose the system to load a downloaded dbx from your system. Doing so may cause boot failures. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 2-27 Append Default db Select Yes to append the system default db or select No to append a downloaded additional ...
...storage device. dbx Management The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that are no longer trusted and cannot be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. • UEFI executable... operating system. Doing so may expose the system to load a downloaded dbx from your system. Doing so may cause boot failures. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 2-27 Append Default db Select Yes to append the system default db or select No to append a downloaded additional ...