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Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix L1N64-SLI WS specifications summary xi 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 the...
Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix L1N64-SLI WS specifications summary xi 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 the...
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...any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place the product in your retailer.... Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors...
...any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place the product in your retailer.... Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors...
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...and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. 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 shutting down the ... are not part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. ix It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the...
...and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. 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 shutting down the ... are not part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. ix It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the...
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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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1.1 Welcome! Before you for buying an ASUS® L1N64-SLI WS motherboard! ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 1- 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.
1.1 Welcome! Before you for buying an ASUS® L1N64-SLI WS motherboard! ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 1- 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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... Internet applications. NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) The NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology allows two graphics processing units (GPUs) in a single system. The 64-bit architecture delivers advanced system performance, faster memory access, and increased productivity. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that allows multiple GPUs...
... Internet applications. NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) The NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology allows two graphics processing units (GPUs) in a single system. The 64-bit architecture delivers advanced system performance, faster memory access, and increased productivity. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that allows multiple GPUs...
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...22 and 2-25 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA® nForce® 680a SLI™ chipset. USB 2.0 is software compatible with existing PCI ...ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 1- Serial ATA allows for details. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with lower pin count and reduced voltage required. Leveraging these Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s features is the SATA-On-The-Go. Supported by carrying data in packets. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard...
...22 and 2-25 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA® nForce® 680a SLI™ chipset. USB 2.0 is software compatible with existing PCI ...ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 1- Serial ATA allows for details. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with lower pin count and reduced voltage required. Leveraging these Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s features is the SATA-On-The-Go. Supported by carrying data in packets. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard...
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.... The design ensures high efficiency operation to generate less heat compared with dual Gigabit LAN controllers to overclocking. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. When the system hangs...See page 4-11 for each parameter. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Dual Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with conventional power solutions, thus achieving cool system environment and making this motherboard ideal for overclocking. These network controllers use the PCI Express segment to overclocking, C.P.R.
.... The design ensures high efficiency operation to generate less heat compared with dual Gigabit LAN controllers to overclocking. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. When the system hangs...See page 4-11 for each parameter. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Dual Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with conventional power solutions, thus achieving cool system environment and making this motherboard ideal for overclocking. These network controllers use the PCI Express segment to overclocking, C.P.R.
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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
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
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... any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in...ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any motherboard component. L1N64-SLI WS SB_PWR L1N64-SLI WS Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2- This is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or...
... any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in...ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any motherboard component. L1N64-SLI WS SB_PWR L1N64-SLI WS Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2- This is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or...
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.... Place this side towards the rear of the chassis L1N64-SLI WS 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis 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 holes indicated by circles to secure...
.... Place this side towards the rear of the chassis L1N64-SLI WS 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis 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 holes indicated by circles to secure...
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... Hardware information ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is missing, or if you and the load lever is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. otherwise, the system will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with .... • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. CPU1 CPU0 L1N64-SLI WS L1N64-SLI WS CPU Socket • Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you see any damage to the socket ...
... Hardware information ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is missing, or if you and the load lever is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. otherwise, the system will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with .... • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. CPU1 CPU0 L1N64-SLI WS L1N64-SLI WS CPU Socket • Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you see any damage to the socket ...
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... have 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. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2- CPU fan CPU heatsink Retention bracket lock Retention bracket Retention module base Your ... or CPU before you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. Make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter.
... have 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. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2- CPU fan CPU heatsink Retention bracket lock Retention bracket Retention module base Your ... or CPU before you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. Make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter.
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... install the other heatsink if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU0_FAN. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-11 CPU0_FAN CPU0_FAN CPU1_FAN CPU1_FAN CPU0 FAN PWM CPU0 FAN IN CPU0 FAN PWR GND CPU1 FAN PWM CPU1 FAN IN CPU1 FAN PWR GND L1N64-SLI WS L1N64-SLI WS CPU fan connectors Do not forget to the 4-pin connector labeled...
... install the other heatsink if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU0_FAN. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-11 CPU0_FAN CPU0_FAN CPU1_FAN CPU1_FAN CPU0 FAN PWM CPU0 FAN IN CPU0 FAN PWR GND CPU1 FAN PWM CPU1 FAN IN CPU1 FAN PWR GND L1N64-SLI WS L1N64-SLI WS CPU fan connectors Do not forget to the 4-pin connector labeled...
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Fit the grooved edge to the fan and motherboard components. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information The above the pipe and heatsink assembly. 2. Carefully push down the fan until it snugly fits the heatsink, then connect ... airflow and destabilize the system. 1. 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. 2.3.3 Installing the fan Install the fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a water cooler. Position the fan above photo shows the fan installed...
Fit the grooved edge to the fan and motherboard components. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information The above the pipe and heatsink assembly. 2. Carefully push down the fan until it snugly fits the heatsink, then connect ... airflow and destabilize the system. 1. 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. 2.3.3 Installing the fan Install the fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a water cooler. Position the fan above photo shows the fan installed...
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...DDR2 DIMM sockets: L1N64-SLI WS DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1 L1N64-SLI WS 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 mode or dual CPU mode. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with same memory... DIMM_B1 slots only. • Always use memory modules with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-13 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on ...
...DDR2 DIMM sockets: L1N64-SLI WS DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1 L1N64-SLI WS 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 mode or dual CPU mode. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with same memory... DIMM_B1 slots only. • Always use memory modules with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-13 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on ...
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...slot DIMM_A1 or DIMM_B1. We recommend that it may reserve a certain amount of 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 The excess memory installation will not cause any ...usage problem, but less memory size detected." Visit the ASUS FAQ site for the latest Qualified Vendors List. • When using...
...slot DIMM_A1 or DIMM_B1. We recommend that it may reserve a certain amount of 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 The excess memory installation will not cause any ...usage problem, but less memory size detected." Visit the ASUS FAQ site for the latest Qualified Vendors List. • When using...
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... might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-15 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not...
... might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-15 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not...