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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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..., Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions and 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 AI Suite 3 - ASUS Fan Xpert - N3150I-C / N3050I-C specifications summary ASUS Unique Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS features...
..., Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions and 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 AI Suite 3 - ASUS Fan Xpert - N3150I-C / N3050I-C specifications summary ASUS Unique Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS features...
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...- For more details, refer to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any of accessing information from the same vendor. Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - For effective use a more memory on its Serial Presence...• Always install DIMMs with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Due to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 1-5 com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. •...
...- For more details, refer to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any of accessing information from the same vendor. Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - For effective use a more memory on its Serial Presence...• Always install DIMMs with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Due to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft. ASUS N3150I-C / N3050I-C 1-5 com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. •...
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... the DVD automatically displays the Specials 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 package contains the drivers, software ... Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 8.1 64-bit and Windows® 7 64-bit. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install If Autorun is ...
... the DVD automatically displays the Specials 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 package contains the drivers, software ... Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 8.1 64-bit and Windows® 7 64-bit. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install If Autorun is ...
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... your Braswell series platform. 3. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 64-bit installation source • 1 x SATA ODD • 1 x USB device (ODD or storage) The USB storage device requires 8 GB or more capacity. 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. It is a guide on a working ...
... your Braswell series platform. 3. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 64-bit installation source • 1 x SATA ODD • 1 x USB device (ODD or storage) The USB storage device requires 8 GB or more capacity. 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. It is a guide on a working ...
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screen will be loaded automatically during installation startup. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows® 7 64-bit installation. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction The "Setup is loaded correctly. 7. 6.
screen will be loaded automatically during installation startup. The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows® 7 64-bit installation. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction The "Setup is loaded correctly. 7. 6.
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... POST (Power-On Self Test) to enter the boot screen. Copy both "Auto_Unattend.xml" and "Auto_Unattend" folder into an ODD on your Braswell series platform. 6. 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. Insert the modified...
... POST (Power-On Self Test) to enter the boot screen. Copy both "Auto_Unattend.xml" and "Auto_Unattend" folder into an ODD on your Braswell series platform. 6. 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. Insert the modified...
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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 The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." screen will be loaded automatically during installation startup. 7. Select the ODD as the boot device. 8.
The "Setup is loaded correctly. 9. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows® 7 64-bit installation. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction The USB 3.0 driver will show up if the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." screen will be loaded automatically during installation startup. 7. Select the ODD as the boot device. 8.
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... only be available until your computer enters the operating system. The values range from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to enable or disable power-on Windows® display requrements. If you set Boot Logo Display to select a desired post report waiting time. Maximize the boot logo size. This feature will not...
... only be available until your computer enters the operating system. The values range from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to enable or disable power-on Windows® display requrements. If you set Boot Logo Display to select a desired post report waiting time. Maximize the boot logo size. This feature will not...
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... Mode of storage devices that your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. Disables the ROM messages and displays only the ASUS logo during POST. 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 will be displayed during POST. 2.7.6 INT19...) Allows 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 fully support the...
... Mode of storage devices that your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. Disables the ROM messages and displays only the ASUS logo during POST. 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 will be displayed during POST. 2.7.6 INT19...) Allows 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 fully support the...
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...Microsoft® Secure Boot check. Clear Secure Boot keys This item appears only when you to delete the PK from your installed operating system. [Windows UEFI mode] This item allows you to manage the Secure Boot keys. Delete PK Allows you load the default Secure Boot keys. Load Default PK... file must be active. When the default Secure boot keys are loaded, all the previously applied Secure Boot keys. Microsoft® Secure Boot only supports Windows® UEFI mode. Save Secure Boot Keys This item allows you to a USB storage device. Once the PK is deleted, all the Secure Boot...
...Microsoft® Secure Boot check. Clear Secure Boot keys This item appears only when you to delete the PK from your installed operating system. [Windows UEFI mode] This item allows you to manage the Secure Boot keys. Delete PK Allows you load the default Secure Boot keys. Load Default PK... file must be active. When the default Secure boot keys are loaded, all the previously applied Secure Boot keys. Microsoft® Secure Boot only supports Windows® UEFI mode. Save Secure Boot Keys This item allows you to a USB storage device. Once the PK is deleted, all the Secure Boot...
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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. The number of device items that appears 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. Click an item to start booting ...
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. The number of device items that appears 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. Click an item to start booting ...
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....efi) from USB drives This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. Save Changes & Reset Once you press , a confirmation window appears. Discard Changes and Exit This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option or if you to discard changes ...and exit. Launch EFI Shell from one of the available USB devices. 2-30 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot number [DIMM_A1] Displays ...
....efi) from USB drives This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. Save Changes & Reset Once you press , a confirmation window appears. Discard Changes and Exit This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option or if you to discard changes ...and exit. Launch EFI Shell from one of the available USB devices. 2-30 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot number [DIMM_A1] Displays ...