Motherboard N3150M-E N3050M-E
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Contents Safety information....................................................................................................... iv About this guide.......................................................................................................... iv Package contents........................................................................................................ vi N3150M-E / N3050M-E specifications summary....................................................... vi Chapter 1: 1.
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 N3150M-E or N3050M-E motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables Accessories 1 x I/O Shield Application DVD Support DVD Documentation User Guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
N3150M-E / N3050M-E specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS Ai Suite 3 - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fan Xpert - Fanless Design Heatsink ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) - ASUS MyLogo 2 - ASUS EZ-FLash 2 - ASUS Crash Free BIOS3 High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x HDMI port 1 x LPT port 1 x D-Sub port 2 x USB 3.0/2.
Manageability Wfm 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE Operating System Windows® 8.1 64-bit Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form factor m-ATX Form Factor, 8.9” x 7.0” (22.6cm x 17.8cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1 Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • 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. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation.
1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 17.8cm(7.0in) CPU_FAN KBMS DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) 4 N3150M-E N3050M-E ATX12V VGA Intel® SOC USB3_12 RTL 8111H AUDIO 64Mb BIOS CHA_FAN BATTERY EATXPWR LAN Guard USB3_34 LAN_USBE12 3 22.6cm(8.9in) ASM 1442K LPT DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) HDMI 1 PCIEX1_1 2 PCIEX16 ALC 887 Super I/O PCIEX1_2 USBE34 SATA6G_1 12 1.2.
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an onboard Intel® Celeron™ Quad Core / Dual Core Processor and a specially designed CPU heatsink. N3150M-E N3050M-E Intel SOC N3150M-E / N3050M-E CPU N3150M-E with Intel SOC N3150. N3050M-E with Intel SOC N3050 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: - 1.4.3 Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard.
3 To remove a DIMM 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1-6 1.
1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. 1.5.3 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.
1.6 Headers Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. N3150M-E N3050M-E +3V_BAT GND CLRTC PIN 1 N3150M-E / N3050M-E Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1-8 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2.
1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 11 10 3 9 8 4 5 7 6 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset 2.1-channel 4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Line Out Mic In — Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Bass/Center Bass/Center — — Side Speaker Out To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: • 1-10 Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 7.
1.7.2 1. Internal connectors Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) NC AGND NC NC N3150M-E N3050M-E SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.
3. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
5. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB_E34) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB_E34 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P4USB_P4+ GND USB+5V USB_P3USB_P3+ GND NC N3150M-E N3050M-E N3150M-E / N3050M-E USB2.0 connector Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector.
7. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you hear system beeps and warnings. N3150M-E N3050M-E +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER PIN 1 N3150M-E / N3050M-E Speaker Out connector 8. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.
9. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL PWR_LED+ PWR_LEDPWR GND +PWR LED- PWR BTN N3150M-E N3050M-E HDD_LED+ HDD_LEDGround HWRST# (NC) PIN 1 +HDD_LED- RESET N3150M-E / N3050M-E System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector.
1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 8.1 64-bit. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. 1.8.
BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original 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 to automatically update your motherboard’s softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST.
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 2-2 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to enable it. 3.
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into N3150ME. CAP (for N3150M-E) and N3050ME.CAP (for N3050M-E).
Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in DOS: 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer then press to launch the select boot device screen. 3. When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device.
ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: N3050M-E VER: 0205 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 03/05/2015 PATH: Drives panel Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C:\ C: D: FORMAN~1 N3050ME.CAP
8390656 2015-03-05 21:14:34 Files panel Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info 3. Press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to select the BIOS file and press .2.2 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. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press or , POST continues with its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: Press ++ simultaneously.
2.2.1 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 section 2.8 Boot menu for details.
2.2.2 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 .
Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default se
Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items on the screen. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it to the removable storage device. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items.
Adding items to My Favorites To add BIOS items: from the BIOS screen to open 1. Press on your keyboard or click Setup Tree Map screen. 2. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save in MyFavorites screen. Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel 3. Select an item from main menu panel, then click the submenu that you want to save as .
2.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 2.4.1 Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Configuration options: [English] [Español] [Русский] [한국어] 2.4.2 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.
Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. To change an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2.
2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 2.5.1 OCMR Over Voltage Control The items in this menu allows you to manage the OCMR Over Voltage Control settings. DRAM Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Over Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.35V] [1.5V] [1.55V] [1.65V] 2.5.
Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PPM Configuration This item allows you to manage and configure the CPU’s power. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] This item allows your system to adjust the CPU’s voltage and cores frequency, resulting in decreased power consumption and heat production. [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed.
iGPU Memory [64M] Allows you to select the pre-allocated or fixed graphics memory size for DVMT 5.0 used by the IGD. Configuration options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] [160M] [192M] [224M] [256M] [288M][320M] [352M] [384M] [416M] [448M] [480M] [512M] PUNIT Power Configuration [Enabled] Enables or disables the Punit Power configuration. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Svid Configuration [Svid Config 3] Allows you to select the SVID configuration.
Device Sleep Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Device Sleep Support function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 Network Stack Network Stack [Disabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set the previous item to [Enabled]. Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv4 PXE Boot support.
xHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS supports xHCI for the operating system without xHCI support. [Disabled] xHCI drivers support xHCI for the operating system with xHCI support. USB Single Port Control This item allows you to enable or disable the individual USB ports. Refer to section 1.2.3 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports. 2.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] This item allows you to use the Azalia High Definition Audio Controller.
Change Settings [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3 This item appears only when you set the Serial Port to [Enabled] and allows you to select the Serial Port base address. Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3] Parallel Port Configuration The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the parallel port configuration. Parallel Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the parallel port (LPT/LPTE).
2.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. 2.6.1 CPU/ MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]/ [Ignore] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select [Ignore] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. 2.6.
CPU Fan Speed Lower Limit [200 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Ignore] [100RPM] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan.
The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. Chassis Fan Upper Temperature [70] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the Chassis temperature. The values range from 40ºC to 75ºC. Chassis Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range from 60% to 100%. When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle.
2.7.1 Fast Boot [Enabled] [Enabled] Select to accelerate the boot speed. [Disabled] Select to go back to normal boot speed. SATA Support [All Devices] [All Devices] All devices connected to SATA ports are available during POST. This process extends the POST time. [Boot Drive Only] Only boot drives connected to a SATA ports are detected during POST. USB Support [Partial Initialization] [Disabled] All USB devices will not be available until OS boot up for a fastest POST time.
POST Delay Time [3 sec] This item appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to [Auto] and [Full Screen]. This item allows you to select the desired additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS setup. You can only execute the POST delay time during Normal Boot. The values range from 0 to 10 seconds. This feature will only work under normal boot. 2.7.3 Bootup NumLock State [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable power-on state of the NumLock.
The following four items appear when you set Launch CSM to [Enabled]. Boot Devices Control [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot up. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] Boot from Network Devices [Legacy OPROM first] Allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to launch.
Save Secure Boot Keys This item allows you to save all the Secure Boot keys to a USB storage device. PK Management The Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the firmware from any non-permissible changes. The system verifies the PK before your system enters the OS. Delete PK Allows you to delete the PK from your system. Once the PK is deleted, all the system’s Secure Boot keys will not be active.
Append Default db Select Yes to append the system default db or select No to append a downloaded additional db from a USB storage device to load certain customized UEFI executable files. • The DB file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. • UEFI executable files include UEFI boot devices, drivers and applications. dbx Management The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of db items that are no longer trusted and cannot be loaded.
2.8 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. The Overclocking Profile items show Not assigned if no profile is created.
2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot number [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] 2.9 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. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus.
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ASUS N3150M-E / N3050M-E A-5 (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Asus Computer International Date : Signature : Representative Person’s Name : Apr. 01, 2015 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.