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...to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage 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... up to 150 MHz at 0.0125 V increment - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) - vDIMM: 25-step DRAM voltage control - 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...
...to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage 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... up to 150 MHz at 0.0125 V increment - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) - vDIMM: 25-step DRAM voltage control - 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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...OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 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. Remove the onboard battery. 3.... cap will cause system boot failure! Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery...
...OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 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. Remove the onboard battery. 3.... cap will cause system boot failure! Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery...
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otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to avail of a PSU with more power-consuming devices. See page 4-24 for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. If you ... for details. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you want to connect a highdefinition front panel audio module to this connector, set to [AC97]. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2-29 AAFP HD Audio-compliant pin definition Legacy AC '97 audio pin definition SENSE2_RETUR SENSE1_RETUR PRESENCE# GND NC NC NC AGND...
otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to avail of a PSU with more power-consuming devices. See page 4-24 for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. If you ... for details. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you want to connect a highdefinition front panel audio module to this connector, set to [AC97]. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2-29 AAFP HD Audio-compliant pin definition Legacy AC '97 audio pin definition SENSE2_RETUR SENSE1_RETUR PRESENCE# GND NC NC NC AGND...
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...Reset Ground 13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or ...while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. L1N64-SLI WS(/B) System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the HDD Activity LED...
...Reset Ground 13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or ...while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. L1N64-SLI WS(/B) System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the HDD Activity LED...
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...the instructions in the following order: a. The system then runs the power-on the devices in Chapter 4. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. After applying power, the system power LED on , hold ... monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on the power, the system may light up . ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 3- Monitor b. Be sure that is equipped with the last device on test. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5.
...the instructions in the following order: a. The system then runs the power-on the devices in Chapter 4. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. After applying power, the system power LED on , hold ... monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on the power, the system may light up . ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 3- Monitor b. Be sure that is equipped with the last device on test. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5.
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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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... to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4- 4.1 Managing and updating your...
... to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4- 4.1 Managing and updating your...
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.... Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 4. Click Next. 5. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Follow the screen instructions to avail of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4- The ASUS Update main...
.... Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 4. Click Next. 5. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Follow the screen instructions to avail of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4- The ASUS Update main...
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... filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4- Press . A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - This utility also allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 1.2 MB free space to the floppy disk. Version 1.19...
... filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4- Press . A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - This utility also allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 1.2 MB free space to the floppy disk. Version 1.19...
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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 Writing flash ...... WARNING!! done Advance Check ...... The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. All rights reserved. done Verifying flash .... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4- 5. A:\>afudos /iL1N64WS.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Reading flash ...... Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. Erasing flash ......
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 Writing flash ...... WARNING!! done Advance Check ...... The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. All rights reserved. done Verifying flash .... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4- 5. A:\>afudos /iL1N64WS.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Reading flash ...... Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. Erasing flash ......
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...-driven program, it as easy to use the Setup program, you can update using the BIOS Setup program so that you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure optimum performance. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4- For example, you see on the system chassis. You can also restart by pressing...
...-driven program, it as easy to use the Setup program, you can update using the BIOS Setup program so that you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure optimum performance. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4- For example, you see on the system chassis. You can also restart by pressing...
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...TAB] 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...options. configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-11 Primary IDE Master [ST320410A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] SATA 1 [Not Detected] SATA 2 [Not Detected] SATA 3 [Not Detected] SATA 4 [Not Detected] SATA...
...TAB] 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...options. configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-11 Primary IDE Master [ST320410A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] SATA 1 [Not Detected] SATA 2 [Not Detected] SATA 3 [Not Detected] SATA 4 [Not Detected] SATA...
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... type. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. 4.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or... and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-13 There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [...
... type. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. 4.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or... and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-13 There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [...
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... allow you to individually set overclocking parameters. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Exit Select Screen Select Item +- AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows you to select the overclocking options to malfunction. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-17 Take caution when changing the settings of...
... allow you to individually set overclocking parameters. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Exit Select Screen Select Item +- AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows you to select the overclocking options to malfunction. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-17 Take caution when changing the settings of...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-21 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Allows you to Change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : None Required GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] ... or 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. 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 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Allows you to Change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : None Required GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] ... or 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. 4.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may differ.
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... Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP] or [EPP+ECP]. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-25 4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure ITE8712 Super IO Chipset Onboard Floppy Controller Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode...[EPP+ECP] [1.9] [DMA3] [IRQ7] Configure Onboard Device OnBoard VT6308 1394 OnBoard Sil3531 eSATA eSATA OptionROM [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows BIOS to [EPP] or [EPP+ECP]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address...
... Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP] or [EPP+ECP]. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-25 4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure ITE8712 Super IO Chipset Onboard Floppy Controller Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode...[EPP+ECP] [1.9] [DMA3] [IRQ7] Configure Onboard Device OnBoard VT6308 1394 OnBoard Sil3531 eSATA eSATA OptionROM [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows BIOS to [EPP] or [EPP+ECP]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address...
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... in the system. When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in below sections may cause system to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Plug And Play O/S [No] When set to [Yes] and if you to malfunction. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-27 4.4.5 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu...
... in the system. When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in below sections may cause system to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Plug And Play O/S [No] When set to [Yes] and if you to malfunction. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-27 4.4.5 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu...
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... Interface (ACPI) state 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 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...
... Interface (ACPI) state 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 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...
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... booting to decrease the time needed to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-35 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Allows you to boot the...
... booting to decrease the time needed to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-35 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Allows you to boot the...