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...Tweaker: - 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: - Stepless Frequency Selection(SFS) allows FSB tuning from 100 MHz to 400 MHz at 0.0125 V increment - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU...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 ...
...Tweaker: - 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: - Stepless Frequency Selection(SFS) allows FSB tuning from 100 MHz to 400 MHz at 0.0125 V increment - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU...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 ...
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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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...4. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 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 re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and... enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS,...
...4. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 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 re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and... enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS,...
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... devices. See page 4-24 for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD Audio]. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2-29 otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to this connector is inadequate. 9. If you want to connect a highdefinition front panel audio module...
... devices. See page 4-24 for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD Audio]. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2-29 otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to this connector is inadequate. 9. If you want to connect a highdefinition front panel audio module...
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System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWR Ground Reset Ground 13. 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 system ... the system is in sleep or soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the HDD Activity LED. PLED SPEAKER PANEL L1N64-SLI WS(/B) IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker IDE_LED+ IDE_LED-
System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWR Ground Reset Ground 13. 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 system ... the system is in sleep or soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the HDD Activity LED. PLED SPEAKER PANEL L1N64-SLI WS(/B) IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker IDE_LED+ IDE_LED-
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... No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Turn on test. While the tests are off. 3. 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 short...the system LED turns on. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 3- 3.1 Starting up when you turned on the power, the system may light up . After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX ...
... No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Turn on test. While the tests are off. 3. 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 short...the system LED turns on. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 3- 3.1 Starting up when you turned on the power, the system may light up . After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX ...
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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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.... This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4- ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. See page 5-3 for details on these utilities. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive.
.... This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4- ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. See page 5-3 for details on these utilities. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive.
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...the utility to complete the update process. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Save. 4. Click Next. 5. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update... download. Follow the screen instructions to avail of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4- The ASUS Update utility is capable of all its features. 4. Updating the...
...the utility to complete the update process. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Save. 4. Click Next. 5. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update... download. Follow the screen instructions to avail of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4- The ASUS Update utility is capable of all its features. 4. Updating the...
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...file...... Press . Reading flash ..... ok A:\> The utility returns to the floppy disk. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4- Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure... for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is not write-protected and has...
...file...... Press . Reading flash ..... ok A:\> The utility returns to the floppy disk. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4- Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure... for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is not write-protected and has...
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A:\>afudos /iL1N64WS.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Advance Check ...... The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. done Reading flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4- All rights reserved. done Verifying 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. done Writing flash ...... WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... 5.
A:\>afudos /iL1N64WS.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Advance Check ...... The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. done Reading flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4- All rights reserved. done Verifying 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. done Writing flash ...... WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... 5.
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... routines. 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 requires you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to "Run Setup." The firmware hub on .... If you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default ...
... routines. 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 requires you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to "Run Setup." The firmware hub on .... If you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default ...
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... the item. 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 To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 4.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that menu. configurable, you... the value of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit 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...
... the item. 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 To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 4.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that menu. configurable, you... the value of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit 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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... of IDE 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 Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device...-sector transfer feature. Setting to display the IDE device information. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. 4.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices.
... of IDE 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 Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device...-sector transfer feature. Setting to display the IDE device information. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. 4.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices.
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... will be stable. Select either one of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-17 Loads the standard settings for the system. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Exit Select Screen Select...
... will be stable. Select either one of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-17 Loads the standard settings for the system. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Exit Select Screen Select...
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... 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 [Disabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-21 4.4.2 CPU Configuration 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 [Disabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-21 4.4.2 CPU Configuration The...
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...Parallel Port base address. This item allows the BIOS to set to [EPP] or [EPP+ECP]. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [EPP+ECP] EPP Version [1.9] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-25 4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure ITE8712...Enabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [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 Serial Port1 base address.
...Parallel Port base address. This item allows the BIOS to set to [EPP] or [EPP+ECP]. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [EPP+ECP] EPP Version [1.9] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-25 4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure ITE8712...Enabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [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 Serial Port1 base address.
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... boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. Plug And Play O/S [No] NO: lets the BIOS configue all the devices in the system. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-27 When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in below sections may cause system to change the advanced settings for PCI...
... boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. Plug And Play O/S [No] NO: lets the BIOS configue all the devices in the system. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-27 When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in below sections may cause system to change the advanced settings for PCI...
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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 Support [Enabled] Exit Select the ACPI state used for OS using. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-29 Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [ACPI v1...
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 Support [Enabled] Exit Select the ACPI state used for OS using. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-29 Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [ACPI v1...
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... PS/2 Mouse Support Wait For 'F1' If Error Hit 'DEL' Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows BIOS to run Setup" during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-35 Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Allows you to boot the system. Configuration options...
... PS/2 Mouse Support Wait For 'F1' If Error Hit 'DEL' Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows BIOS to run Setup" during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-35 Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Allows you to boot the system. Configuration options...