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...Frequency Selection(SFS) allows FSB tuning from 100 MHz to 400 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)... at 1 MHz increment - Fixed PCI/PCIe frequencies. - 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: - vDIMM: 25-step ...
...Frequency Selection(SFS) allows FSB tuning from 100 MHz to 400 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)... at 1 MHz increment - Fixed PCI/PCIe frequencies. - 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: - vDIMM: 25-step ...
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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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...the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Reinstall the battery. 5. 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 clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which...
...the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Reinstall the battery. 5. 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 clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which...
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otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with a higher power output is inadequate. 9. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2-29 See page 4-24 for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [AC97]. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use...Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to connect the 4-pin/8-pin ATX +12 V power plug; The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • Make sure ...
otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with a higher power output is inadequate. 9. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2-29 See page 4-24 for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [AC97]. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use...Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to connect the 4-pin/8-pin ATX +12 V power plug; The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • Make sure ...
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...(2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the BIOS settings. L1N64-SLI WS(/B) System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power button. The system ...8226; Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. PLED SPEAKER PANEL L1N64-SLI WS(/B) IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. PWR Ground Reset Ground 13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This ...
...(2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the BIOS settings. L1N64-SLI WS(/B) System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power button. The system ...8226; Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. PLED SPEAKER PANEL L1N64-SLI WS(/B) IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. PWR Ground Reset Ground 13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This ...
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...connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on the screen. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 3- After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the chain) c....disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. If your retailer for the first time 1. 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 ...
...connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on the screen. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 3- After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the chain) c....disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. If your retailer for the first time 1. 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 ...
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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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... comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the future. Quit all Windows® applications before you to the corresponding sections for the Utilities screen menu. 3. See page 5-3 for details on these utilities. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4- ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through...
... comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the future. Quit all Windows® applications before you to the corresponding sections for the Utilities screen menu. 3. See page 5-3 for details on these utilities. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4- ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through...
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4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4- From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of all its features. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Save. 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow...
4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4- From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of all its features. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Save. 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow...
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... using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. All rights reserved. ok A:\> The utility returns to file...... ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4- The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. done Write to the DOS prompt...
... using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. All rights reserved. ok A:\> The utility returns to file...... ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4- The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. done Write to the DOS prompt...
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The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. done Advance Check ...... A:\>afudos /iL1N64WS.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4- WARNING!! 5. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... All rights reserved. done Reading flash ...... Erasing flash ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Writing flash ...... done Verifying flash ....
The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. done Advance Check ...... A:\>afudos /iL1N64WS.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4- WARNING!! 5. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... All rights reserved. done Reading flash ...... Erasing flash ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Writing flash ...... done Verifying flash ....
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... in the future. See section "4.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in the CMOS RAM or the firmware hub. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4- This section explains how to configure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can recognize these changes and...
... in the future. See section "4.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in the CMOS RAM or the firmware hub. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4- This section explains how to configure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can recognize these changes and...
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...fields show the values for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears 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] ... Detected] SATA 12 [Not Detected] Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-11 Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics...
...fields show the values for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears 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] ... Detected] SATA 12 [Not Detected] Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-11 Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics...
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...[Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sector transfer mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-13 There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the appropriate IDE device type. Select [CDROM... Transfer) M PIO Mode DMA Mode SMART Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART...
...[Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sector transfer mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-13 There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the appropriate IDE device type. Select [CDROM... Transfer) M PIO Mode DMA Mode SMART Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART...
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4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to the default. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Exit Select Screen Select Item +- ...parameters for the system. If the system becomes unstable, return to change the settings for the system. AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows you to malfunction. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-17 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.4.1...
4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to the default. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Exit Select Screen Select Item +- ...parameters for the system. If the system becomes unstable, return to change the settings for the system. AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows you to malfunction. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-17 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.4.1...
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...: 25x Able to enable or disable GART error checking for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-21 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...
...: 25x Able to enable or disable GART error checking for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-21 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...
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... [378] [EPP+ECP] [1.9] [DMA3] [IRQ7] Configure Onboard Device OnBoard VT6308 1394 OnBoard Sil3531 eSATA eSATA OptionROM [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows BIOS to select the parallel port IRQ. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] ... Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-25 Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] Parallel Port Mode [EPP+ECP] Allows you to [EPP] or [EPP+ECP]. This item allows the BIOS to select the Parallel Port mode. This item allows the...
... [378] [EPP+ECP] [1.9] [DMA3] [IRQ7] Configure Onboard Device OnBoard VT6308 1394 OnBoard Sil3531 eSATA eSATA OptionROM [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows BIOS to select the parallel port IRQ. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] ... Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-25 Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] Parallel Port Mode [EPP+ECP] Allows you to [EPP] or [EPP+ECP]. This item allows the BIOS to select the Parallel Port mode. This item allows the...
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.... YES: lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-27 Plug And Play O/S [No] NO: lets the BIOS configue all the devices in below sections may cause system to change the advanced settings for boot if your system has...
.... YES: lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-27 Plug And Play O/S [No] NO: lets the BIOS configue all the devices in below sections may cause system to change the advanced settings for boot if your system has...
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... only] [S3 only] [Auto] 4.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [ACPI v1.0] Allows you to add more tables for System Suspend. 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...enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-29 4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for OS using. Change Field F1 General Help ...
... only] [S3 only] [Auto] 4.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [ACPI v1.0] Allows you to add more tables for System Suspend. 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...enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-29 4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for OS using. Change Field F1 General Help ...
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...Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Allows you to run Setup" during POST. 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/2 Mouse Support Wait ...the time needed to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. When set to [Enabled], this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on state for option ROM. This will decrease the time needed to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration...
...Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Allows you to run Setup" during POST. 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/2 Mouse Support Wait ...the time needed to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. When set to [Enabled], this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on state for option ROM. This will decrease the time needed to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration...