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ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 1- 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. Before you for buying an ASUS® L1N64-SLI WS/B motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 1- 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. Before you for buying an ASUS® L1N64-SLI WS/B motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!
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... motherboard fully supports the Serial ATA II 3.0 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA® nForce® 680a SLI™ chipset. The Serial ATA 3 Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with a host of ...S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with lower pin count and reduced voltage required. Serial ATA allows for details. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 1- Serial ATA I /O interconnect technology that speeds up to the IEEE 1394a standard. See pages 2-22 and 2-25 for thinner, more...
... motherboard fully supports the Serial ATA II 3.0 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA® nForce® 680a SLI™ chipset. The Serial ATA 3 Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with a host of ...S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with lower pin count and reduced voltage required. Serial ATA allows for details. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 1- Serial ATA I /O interconnect technology that speeds up to the IEEE 1394a standard. See pages 2-22 and 2-25 for thinner, more...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Jumper 2-20 2.7 Connectors 2-21 ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Jumper 2-20 2.7 Connectors 2-21 ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B
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... may cause severe damage to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. L1N64-SLI WS(/B) SB_PWR ON Standby L1N64-SLI WS(/B) Onboard LED Power OFF Powered Off ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2- This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before handling components to avoid...
... may cause severe damage to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. L1N64-SLI WS(/B) SB_PWR ON Standby L1N64-SLI WS(/B) Onboard LED Power OFF Powered Off ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2- This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before handling components to avoid...
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... button/soft-off button (2-pin PWR) • Reset button (2-pin RESET) Page 2-23 2-23 2-25 2-26 2-26 2-27 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-31 2-32 ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2- NVIDIA® MCP55P Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6 [red], SATA7-12 [black]) 4.
... button/soft-off button (2-pin PWR) • Reset button (2-pin RESET) Page 2-23 2-23 2-25 2-26 2-26 2-27 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-31 2-32 ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2- NVIDIA® MCP55P Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6 [red], SATA7-12 [black]) 4.
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... socket box should fit into the CPU notches. The socket alignment Alignment keys keys should face you are installing a CPU. 3. A Load plate 5. Gold triangle mark ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2- Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from...
... socket box should fit into the CPU notches. The socket alignment Alignment keys keys should face you are installing a CPU. 3. A Load plate 5. Gold triangle mark ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2- Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from...
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... CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2- If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. •...
... CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2- If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. •...
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... connector! CPU0_FAN CPU0_FAN CPU1_FAN CPU1_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND L1N64-SLI WS(/B) L1N64-SLI WS(/B) CPU fan connectors Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU0_FAN. Repeat steps 1 to 5 to install the other heatsink if you fail... the 4-pin connector labeled CPU1_FAN. 5. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cable to plug this connector. 6. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2-11
... connector! CPU0_FAN CPU0_FAN CPU1_FAN CPU1_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND L1N64-SLI WS(/B) L1N64-SLI WS(/B) CPU fan connectors Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU0_FAN. Repeat steps 1 to 5 to install the other heatsink if you fail... the 4-pin connector labeled CPU1_FAN. 5. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cable to plug this connector. 6. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2-11
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DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2-13 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with same memory size and frequency. • For dual-channel memory configuration, the DDR2 DIMMs ... has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: L1N64-SLI WS(/B) DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1 L1N64-SLI WS(/B) 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel 1 Channel 2 Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 • When using only one CPU,...
DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2-13 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with same memory size and frequency. • For dual-channel memory configuration, the DDR2 DIMMs ... has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: L1N64-SLI WS(/B) DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1 L1N64-SLI WS(/B) 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel 1 Channel 2 Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 • When using only one CPU,...
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... your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2-15
... your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2-15
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See page 2-28 for PCI Express x16 graphics cards. • We recommend that you may use either the blue or black slot for details. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2-19 See page 2-27 for details. • In single card mode, you provide sufficient power when running NVIDIA® SLI™ mode. • Connect a rear chassis fan to the chassis (CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2) connector when using two graphics cards for better thermal environment.
See page 2-28 for PCI Express x16 graphics cards. • We recommend that you may use either the blue or black slot for details. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2-19 See page 2-27 for details. • In single card mode, you provide sufficient power when running NVIDIA® SLI™ mode. • Connect a rear chassis fan to the chassis (CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2) connector when using two graphics cards for better thermal environment.
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... the table below for the LAN port LED indications. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 8. Line Out port (lime). ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2-21 Line In port (light blue). This port is for the LAN port LED indications. 4. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link Speed LED Status Description...
... the table below for the LAN port LED indications. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 8. Line Out port (lime). ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2-21 Line In port (light blue). This port is for the LAN port LED indications. 4. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link Speed LED Status Description...
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... 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is removed to PIN 1. L1N64-SLI WS(/B) IDE connector ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2-23 Pin 5 on the floppy ribbon cable to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. Connect the blue ...ribbon cable to PIN 1. NVIDIA® IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA (133/)100/66 signal cable. L1N64-SLI WS(/B) Floppy disk drive connector 2. 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD...
... 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is removed to PIN 1. L1N64-SLI WS(/B) IDE connector ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2-23 Pin 5 on the floppy ribbon cable to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. Connect the blue ...ribbon cable to PIN 1. NVIDIA® IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA (133/)100/66 signal cable. L1N64-SLI WS(/B) Floppy disk drive connector 2. 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD...
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...GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND SATA 7/9/11 GND RSATA_RXN7 RSATA_RXP7 GND RSATA_TXN7 RSATA_TXP7 GND SATA 8/10/12 GND L1N64-SLI WS(/B) SATA connectors RSATA_RXN8 RSATA_RXP8 GND RSATA_TXN8 RSATA_TXP8 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 ... GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND GND RSATA_TXP11 RSATA_TXN11 GND RSATA_RXP11 RSATA_RXN11 GND GND RSATA_TXP12 RSATA_TXN12 GND RSATA_RXP12 RSATA_RXN12 GND ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2-25 NVIDIA® MCP55P Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6 [red], SATA7-12 [black]) These connectors are...
...GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND SATA 7/9/11 GND RSATA_RXN7 RSATA_RXP7 GND RSATA_TXN7 RSATA_TXP7 GND SATA 8/10/12 GND L1N64-SLI WS(/B) SATA connectors RSATA_RXN8 RSATA_RXP8 GND RSATA_TXN8 RSATA_TXP8 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 ... GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND GND RSATA_TXP11 RSATA_TXN11 GND RSATA_RXP11 RSATA_RXN11 GND GND RSATA_TXP12 RSATA_TXN12 GND RSATA_RXP12 RSATA_RXN12 GND ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2-25 NVIDIA® MCP55P Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6 [red], SATA7-12 [black]) These connectors are...
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...Power, and Heat-pipe Fan connectors (4-pin CPU0_FAN, 4- Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! L1N64-SLI WS(/B) CPU0_FAN SPS_FAN HP_FAN1 HP_FAN2 CPU1_FAN HP_FAN3 CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 CPU1_FAN HP_FAN1 HP_FAN2 SPS_FAN CPU0_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND X +...+12V GND Rotation +12V GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND HP_FAN3 GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN4 CHA_FAN4 L1N64-SLI WS(/B) Fan connectors GND CHA_FANPWR Rotation GND +12V X GND CHA_FANPWR Rotation GND +12V X ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2-27
...Power, and Heat-pipe Fan connectors (4-pin CPU0_FAN, 4- Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! L1N64-SLI WS(/B) CPU0_FAN SPS_FAN HP_FAN1 HP_FAN2 CPU1_FAN HP_FAN3 CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 CPU1_FAN HP_FAN1 HP_FAN2 SPS_FAN CPU0_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND X +...+12V GND Rotation +12V GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND HP_FAN3 GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN4 CHA_FAN4 L1N64-SLI WS(/B) Fan connectors GND CHA_FANPWR Rotation GND +12V X GND CHA_FANPWR Rotation GND +12V X ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2-27
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...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 • We recommend that complies with a higher power output is ...97 audio standard. Connect one end of 600 W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin ATX +12 V power plug; ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2-29 • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you want to connect a...
...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 • We recommend that complies with a higher power output is ...97 audio standard. Connect one end of 600 W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin ATX +12 V power plug; ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2-29 • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you want to connect a...
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X GND SERIRQ GND LAD1 LAD2 X X X L1N64-SLI WS(/B) TPM L1N64-SLI WS(/B) TPM connector PIN 1 X GND X +3.3V LAD0 +3.3V LAD3 LRESETn LFRAMEn CK_33M_TPM The TPM module is purchased separately. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2-31 TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) [Optional] This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 12.
X GND SERIRQ GND LAD1 LAD2 X X X L1N64-SLI WS(/B) TPM L1N64-SLI WS(/B) TPM connector PIN 1 X GND X +3.3V LAD0 +3.3V LAD3 LRESETn LFRAMEn CK_33M_TPM The TPM module is purchased separately. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2-31 TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) [Optional] This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 12.
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Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B
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... for assistance. After applying power, the system power LED on test. If your retailer for the first time 1. While the tests are off. 3. System power 6. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 3- The system then runs the power-on , hold down the key to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. 3.1 Starting up...
... for assistance. After applying power, the system power LED on test. If your retailer for the first time 1. While the tests are off. 3. System power 6. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 3- The system then runs the power-on , hold down the key to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. 3.1 Starting up...