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... allows PCI Express x16 frequency tuning from 200 MHz up to 150 MHz at 1 MHz increment ASUS 8-Phase Power Design for each VRM Q-Fan 2 ASUS Heat-pipe Thermal solution Multi-language BIOS SATA on the Go CrashFree BIOS 3 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x ...ATX 2.0/1.1 power connector System panel connector (continued on the next page) xi Adjustable FSB/DDR2 ratio. L1N64-SLI WS/B specifications summary ASUS special features Performance ASUS special features Thermal ASUS special features Life Rear panel Internal connectors Intelligent overclocking tools...
... allows PCI Express x16 frequency tuning from 200 MHz up to 150 MHz at 1 MHz increment ASUS 8-Phase Power Design for each VRM Q-Fan 2 ASUS Heat-pipe Thermal solution Multi-language BIOS SATA on the Go CrashFree BIOS 3 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x ...ATX 2.0/1.1 power connector System panel connector (continued on the next page) xi Adjustable FSB/DDR2 ratio. L1N64-SLI WS/B specifications summary ASUS special features Performance ASUS special features Thermal ASUS special features Life Rear panel Internal connectors Intelligent overclocking tools...
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xii L1N64-SLI WS/B specifications summary BIOS features 8 Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, AI NET 2, Chassis Intrusion Power requirements ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Support CD contents Device drivers BIOS flash utility under DOS ASUS Update NVIDIA® RAID Form factor CEB form factor: 12 in x 10.5 in (30.5 cm x 26.7 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xii L1N64-SLI WS/B specifications summary BIOS features 8 Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, AI NET 2, Chassis Intrusion Power requirements ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Support CD contents Device drivers BIOS flash utility under DOS ASUS Update NVIDIA® RAID Form factor CEB form factor: 12 in x 10.5 in (30.5 cm x 26.7 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... ON the computer. 6. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information L1N64-SLI WS(/B) CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) L1N64-SLI WS(/B) Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to pins 2-3. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to overclocking...
... ON the computer. 6. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information L1N64-SLI WS(/B) CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) L1N64-SLI WS(/B) Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to pins 2-3. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to overclocking...
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...Panel Type item in the BIOS to [HD Audio]. AAFP HD Audio-compliant pin definition Legacy AC '97 audio pin definition SENSE2_RETUR SENSE1_RETUR PRESENCE# GND NC NC NC AGND L1N64-SLI WS(/B) Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 PORT2 L SENSE_SEND PORT2 R PORT1 R PORT1 L L1N64-SLI WS(/B) Analog front panel connector ... power supply unit; Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2-29 The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • Make sure to [AC97]. • For a fully configured ...
...Panel Type item in the BIOS to [HD Audio]. AAFP HD Audio-compliant pin definition Legacy AC '97 audio pin definition SENSE2_RETUR SENSE1_RETUR PRESENCE# GND NC NC NC AGND L1N64-SLI WS(/B) Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 PORT2 L SENSE_SEND PORT2 R PORT1 R PORT1 L L1N64-SLI WS(/B) Analog front panel connector ... power supply unit; Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2-29 The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • Make sure to [AC97]. • For a fully configured ...
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...The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. L1N64-SLI WS(/B) System panel connector • System ... the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is read from or written to this connector. PLED SPEAKER PANEL L1N64-SLI WS(/B) IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. PWR Ground Reset Ground 13...
...The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. L1N64-SLI WS(/B) System panel connector • System ... the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is read from or written to this connector. PLED SPEAKER PANEL L1N64-SLI WS(/B) IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. PWR Ground Reset Ground 13...
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... SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. The system then runs the power-on the chain) c. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 3- 3.1 Starting up for assistance. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the devices in Chapter 4. Follow the instructions in the following... order: a. While the tests are off. 3. Monitor b. System power 6. Turn on the screen. AMI BIOS beep codes BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three ...
... SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. The system then runs the power-on the chain) c. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 3- 3.1 Starting up for assistance. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the devices in Chapter 4. Follow the instructions in the following... order: a. While the tests are off. 3. Monitor b. System power 6. Turn on the screen. AMI BIOS beep codes BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three ...
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Advanced menu 4-17 4.5 Power menu 4-29 4.6 Boot menu 4-34 4.7 Exit menu 4-39 ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Advanced menu 4-17 4.5 Power menu 4-29 4.6 Boot menu 4-34 4.7 Exit menu 4-39 ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B
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... the support CD in Windows® environment.) 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you need to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4- Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you update the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) Refer to manage, save, and update the motherboard...
... the support CD in Windows® environment.) 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you need to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4- Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you update the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) Refer to manage, save, and update the motherboard...
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... that you wish to avail of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Click Next. 5. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4- 4.
... that you wish to avail of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Click Next. 5. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4- 4.
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...in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you created earlier. 2. Reading flash ..... ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4- Press . 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 1.2 MB free space to save the file. • The ... characters for reference only. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as...
...in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you created earlier. 2. Reading flash ..... ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4- Press . 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 1.2 MB free space to save the file. • The ... characters for reference only. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as...
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A:\>afudos /iL1N64WS.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash ...... Erasing flash ...... Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. All rights reserved. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4- done Advance Check ...... The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. 5. done Verifying flash .... WARNING!! done Writing flash ......
A:\>afudos /iL1N64WS.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash ...... Erasing flash ...... Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. All rights reserved. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4- done Advance Check ...... The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. 5. done Verifying flash .... WARNING!! done Writing flash ......
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...only if the first two failed. Even if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your BIOS." The firmware hub on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to make your selections from the available options using the provided utility described in section... on . You can change the power management settings. Use the BIOS Setup program when you see on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to ensure optimum performance. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4- Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. Press...
...only if the first two failed. Even if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your BIOS." The firmware hub on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to make your selections from the available options using the provided utility described in section... on . You can change the power management settings. Use the BIOS Setup program when you see on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to ensure optimum performance. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4- Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. Press...
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...menu. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-11 Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to configure the System Select Screen Select Item +- ...or / keys to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools System Time [10:55:25] System Date [Mon 07/05/2006] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in brackets, ...
...menu. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-11 Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to configure the System Select Screen Select Item +- ...or / keys to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools System Time [10:55:25] System Date [Mon 07/05/2006] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in brackets, ...
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.... These items show N/A if no IDE device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-13 Primary IDE Master Device : Not Detected Type LBA/Large Mode Block(Multi-sector Transfer) M PIO Mode DMA Mode SMART Monitoring 32Bit Data...Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sector transfer mode. 4.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Setting to display the IDE device information. Setting...
.... These items show N/A if no IDE device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-13 Primary IDE Master Device : Not Detected Type LBA/Large Mode Block(Multi-sector Transfer) M PIO Mode DMA Mode SMART Monitoring 32Bit Data...Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sector transfer mode. 4.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Setting to display the IDE device information. Setting...
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... than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to the default. Loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-17 Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configiuration options. Manual Auto Standard Overclock Profile...Overclocking [Auto] Allows you to select the overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Exit Select Screen...
... than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to the default. Loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-17 Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configiuration options. Manual Auto Standard Overclock Profile...Overclocking [Auto] Allows you to select the overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Exit Select Screen...
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4.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may differ. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-21 CPU Configuration AMD Engineering Sample Revision: F2 Cache L1: 128KB Cache L2: 2048KB Speed : 2815MHz Current FSB Multiplier: 14x...disable GART error checking for testing purpose. NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Allows you to Change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : None Required GART Error Reporting [...
4.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may differ. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-21 CPU Configuration AMD Engineering Sample Revision: F2 Cache L1: 128KB Cache L2: 2048KB Speed : 2815MHz Current FSB Multiplier: 14x...disable GART error checking for testing purpose. NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Allows you to Change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : None Required GART Error Reporting [...
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...2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base address. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-25 Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [EPP+ECP] EPP Version [1.9] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to Enable or ...Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP] or [EPP+ECP]. This item allows the BIOS to select the Parallel Port EPP version. This item allows the BIOS to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7...
...2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base address. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-25 Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [EPP+ECP] EPP Version [1.9] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to Enable or ...Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP] or [EPP+ECP]. This item allows the BIOS to select the Parallel Port EPP version. This item allows the BIOS to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7...
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Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-27 YES: lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in below sections may cause system to change the ...system. Plug And Play O/S [No] When set to [Yes] and if you to malfunction. Plug And Play O/S [No] NO: lets the BIOS configue all the devices in the system. 4.4.5 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system...
Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-27 YES: lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in below sections may cause system to change the ...system. Plug And Play O/S [No] When set to [Yes] and if you to malfunction. Plug And Play O/S [No] NO: lets the BIOS configue all the devices in the system. 4.4.5 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system...
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Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Suspend Mode ACPI Version Feature ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support [Auto] [ACPI v1.0] [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor ACPI HPET ... to [Auto] allows the OS to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-29 Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you...
Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Suspend Mode ACPI Version Feature ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support [Auto] [ACPI v1.0] [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor ACPI HPET ... to [Auto] allows the OS to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-29 Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you...
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When set to [Enabled], this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-35 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Screen Logo AddOn ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock PS...
When set to [Enabled], this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-35 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Screen Logo AddOn ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock PS...
