Motherboard N3050I-CM-A
E11986 First Edition October 2016 Copyright © 2016 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Contents Safety information....................................................................................... iv About this guide.......................................................................................... iv Package contents........................................................................................ vi N3050I-CM-A specifications summary....................................................... vi Chapter 1: Product introduction Motherboard overview............................
Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS N3050I-CM-A motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x SATA power cable Accessories 1 x I/O Shield 1 x Mini PCIe screw package If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
N3050I-CM-A specifications summary Specifications 1 x DC power connector* 1 x HDMI port 1 x D-Sub port Rear panel I/O ports 1 x COM port (supports RS232/422/485) 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 1 x Gigabit LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x Audio jacks * Connector Dimension: 5.5 x 2.5mm, Supports both 19V and 12V DC input. 3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 5 USB 2.0 port(s) 2 x SATA 6.
1 Product introduction Motherboard overview • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.
CHA_FAN CPU_FAN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) F_PANEL This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) PWR_LED+ PWR_LEDPWR GND • +PWR LED PWR BTN This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED.
Flat panel display brightness connector (8-pin LCD_BLKT_PANEL) LCD_BLKT_PANEL PIN 1 Brightness_Down Brightness_up BKLT_GND/Brightness_GND BKLT_GND/Brightness_GND BKLT_PWR BKLT_PWR BKLT_PWM BKLT_EN This connector is for the LCD panel backlight and brightness controls. It enables the LCD panel backlight, provides backlight control signals, and provides brightness control signals for the brightness button on the front panel.
DMIC connector (4-pin DMIC) DMIC +3.3V DMIC_DATA DMIC_CLK GND The DMIC connector is for connecting the digital microphone module used in All-in-One chassis. PIN 1 Chassis intrusion header (4-1 pin CHASSIS) +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND NC CHASSIS AGND NC NC This header is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this header.
Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data of the system setup information such as date, time, and system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: CLRTC Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to short the two pins. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. +3V_BAT GND 1.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard WLAN Mini-PCIe Realtek 8111H Controller XHCI Controller HD Audio Controller SATA Controller A B C D E F G H shared – – – – – – – – – shared – – – – – – shared – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – shared – – – – – shared – – shared – When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments.
3. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray, and other protected content. 4. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM). This port connects a modem, or other devices that conform with serial specification. 5. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
System memory Overview This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (SO-DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1 Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration.
Installing a DIMM To install a DIMM 3 To remove a DIMM 3 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction
BIOS information • Scan the QR code to view the BIOS update guide. • Before using the ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into N3050ICMA.CAP. 2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program.
EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the Setup Mode item in Boot menu for details.
Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press .
Search on FAQ Move your mouse over this button to show a QR code. Scan this QR code with your mobile device to connect to the ASUS BIOS FAQ web page. You can also scan the QR code below. Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Restore Defaults This option allows you restore or load the default values for all the setup options.
Appendices Appendix Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s).
REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling.
English ASUSTeK Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of related Directives. Full text of EU declaration of conformity available at: www.asus.com/support Français AsusTek Computer Inc. déclare par la présente que cet appareil est conforme aux critères essentiels et autres clauses pertinentes des directives concernées. La déclaration de conformité de l’UE peut être téléchargée à partir du site Internet suivant : www.asus.
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A-6 Appendices (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Asus Computer International Date : Signature : Representative Person’s Name : Sep. 04, 2016 Steve Chang / President This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
