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Contents Contents...iii Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii L1N64-SLI WS/B specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Special features 1-2 1.2.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.2.2 ASUS Special features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 2-9 2.3.3 Installing...
Contents Contents...iii Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii L1N64-SLI WS/B specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Special features 1-2 1.2.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.2.2 ASUS Special features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 2-9 2.3.3 Installing...
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Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • ... yourself. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables...
Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • ... yourself. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables...
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.... • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists...
.... • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 1- Before you for buying an ASUS® L1N64-SLI WS/B motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below.
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 1- Before you for buying an ASUS® L1N64-SLI WS/B motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below.
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...details. See page 2-6 for details. The 64-bit architecture delivers advanced system performance, faster memory access, and increased productivity. The motherboard with the new socket delivers advanced performance and ensuring reliable data protection. This technology takes advantage of the PCI Express™ bus architecture... peak bandwidths of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) The NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology allows two graphics processing units (GPUs) in a single system.
...details. See page 2-6 for details. The 64-bit architecture delivers advanced system performance, faster memory access, and increased productivity. The motherboard with the new socket delivers advanced performance and ensuring reliable data protection. This technology takes advantage of the PCI Express™ bus architecture... peak bandwidths of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) The NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology allows two graphics processing units (GPUs) in a single system.
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...Gb/s features is backward compatible with USB 1.1. USB 2.0 is the SATA-On-The-Go. See pages 2-22 and 2-26 for details. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 1- The Serial ATA 3 Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with digital connectivity to a fast 480... Mbps transfer rates through the Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA® nForce® 680a SLI™ chipset. Supported by carrying data in packets. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the...
...Gb/s features is backward compatible with USB 1.1. USB 2.0 is the SATA-On-The-Go. See pages 2-22 and 2-26 for details. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 1- The Serial ATA 3 Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with digital connectivity to a fast 480... Mbps transfer rates through the Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA® nForce® 680a SLI™ chipset. Supported by carrying data in packets. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the...
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...the CPU default setting for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to overclocking, C.P.R. See page 4-12 for details. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the ... thus achieving cool system environment and making this motherboard ideal for overclocking. The localized BIOS menus allow easier and faster configuration. Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to achieve maximum system performance. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you...
...the CPU default setting for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to overclocking, C.P.R. See page 4-12 for details. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the ... thus achieving cool system environment and making this motherboard ideal for overclocking. The localized BIOS menus allow easier and faster configuration. Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to achieve maximum system performance. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you...
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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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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... LED. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. L1N64-SLI WS(/B) SB_PWR ON Standby L1N64-SLI WS(/B) Onboard LED Power OFF Powered Off ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that you uninstall any...
... LED. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. L1N64-SLI WS(/B) SB_PWR ON Standby L1N64-SLI WS(/B) Onboard LED Power OFF Powered Off ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that you uninstall any...
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... indicated in the correct orientation. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Make sure to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place ... goes to the rear part of your chassis to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis L1N64-SLI WS(/B) 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Doing so can cause you place it into it.
... indicated in the correct orientation. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Make sure to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place ... goes to the rear part of your chassis to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis L1N64-SLI WS(/B) 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Doing so can cause you place it into it.
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CPU1 CPU0 L1N64-SLI WS(/B) L1N64-SLI WS L1N64-SLI WS(/B) CPU Socket L1FX L1N64-SLI WS CPU Socket • Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your retailer ... the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is on the socket and the socket contacts are...
CPU1 CPU0 L1N64-SLI WS(/B) L1N64-SLI WS L1N64-SLI WS(/B) CPU Socket L1FX L1N64-SLI WS CPU Socket • Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your retailer ... the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is on the socket and the socket contacts are...
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... AMD processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the 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- Make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only AMD-certified heatsink...
... AMD processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the 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- Make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only AMD-certified heatsink...
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Repeat steps 1 to 5 to install the other heatsink if you fail to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU1_FAN. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2-11 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can ... connector. 6. 5. 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 to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU1_FAN. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2-11 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can ... connector. 6. 5. 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.
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... will interfere with the airflow and destabilize the system. 1. Fit the grooved edge to the fan and motherboard components. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Position the fan above photo shows the fan installed on the motherboard. • Make sure the fan is installed correctly to prevent damage to the heatsink. 3. Carefully push down... the pipe and heatsink assembly. 2. Repeat step 1-4 to install the other fans. • Plug the fan cables to any of the HP_FAN1~3 connectors on the motherboard. 5.
... will interfere with the airflow and destabilize the system. 1. Fit the grooved edge to the fan and motherboard components. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Position the fan above photo shows the fan installed on the motherboard. • Make sure the fan is installed correctly to prevent damage to the heatsink. 3. Carefully push down... the pipe and heatsink assembly. 2. Repeat step 1-4 to install the other fans. • Plug the fan cables to any of the HP_FAN1~3 connectors on the motherboard. 5.
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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 can be installed in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 either ... • Always use memory modules with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2-13 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...
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 can be installed in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 either ... • Always use memory modules with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2-13 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...
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Visit the ASUS FAQ site for third party comments on installing Windows® XP 32-bit version If you install Windows® ...). • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for system devices. Important notice on this issue: http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/4GB_Rev1.pdf http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-016594.htm 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information We recommend that... the DDR2 DIMMs from the same vendor. You also may check the URLs below for further explanation: http://support.asus.com/faq/faq.
Visit the ASUS FAQ site for third party comments on installing Windows® XP 32-bit version If you install Windows® ...). • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for system devices. Important notice on this issue: http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/4GB_Rev1.pdf http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-016594.htm 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information We recommend that... the DDR2 DIMMs from the same vendor. You also may check the URLs below for further explanation: http://support.asus.com/faq/faq.
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... socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2-15 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Align a DIMM...
... socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2-15 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Align a DIMM...