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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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... is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device. •...; Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, make sure all power cables from the existing system...
... is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device. •...; Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, make sure all power cables from the existing system...
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...system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ix Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. 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 support CD that comes with the motherboard package. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software...
...system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ix Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. 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 support CD that comes with the motherboard package. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software...
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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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Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in the long line of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in your package with the list below. Before you for buying an ASUS® L1N64-SLI WS motherboard! ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 1- 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards!
Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in the long line of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in your package with the list below. Before you for buying an ASUS® L1N64-SLI WS motherboard! ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 1- 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards!
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... bandwidth requirements 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. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by support either 64-bit or 32-bit architecture. The...
... bandwidth requirements 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. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by support either 64-bit or 32-bit architecture. The...
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... the latest I /II technology and SATA-On-The-Go The motherboard fully supports the Serial ATA II 3.0 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA® nForce® 680a SLI™ chipset. Serial ATA allows for details. IEEE 1394a support ... 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a wide range of new features, including Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm. USB 2.0 is the SATA-On-The-Go. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 1- See pages...
... the latest I /II technology and SATA-On-The-Go The motherboard fully supports the Serial ATA II 3.0 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA® nForce® 680a SLI™ chipset. Serial ATA allows for details. IEEE 1394a support ... 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a wide range of new features, including Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm. USB 2.0 is the SATA-On-The-Go. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 1- See pages...
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... This utility saves users the cost and hassle of your choice from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See page 4-8 for details. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB... RTC data. The design ensures high efficiency operation to generate less heat compared with dual Gigabit LAN controllers to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to provide the total solution for your wired...
... This utility saves users the cost and hassle of your choice from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See page 4-8 for details. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB... RTC data. The design ensures high efficiency operation to generate less heat compared with dual Gigabit LAN controllers to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to provide the total solution for your wired...
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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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... metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging 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- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure ...came with a standby power LED. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. The green LED lights up to indicate ...
... metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging 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- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure ...came with a standby power LED. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. The green LED lights up to indicate ...
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Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis L1N64-SLI WS 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Doing so can cause you place it . The edge with external ports goes...cord before installing or removing the motherboard. 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 it into the ...
Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis L1N64-SLI WS 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Doing so can cause you place it . The edge with external ports goes...cord before installing or removing the motherboard. 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 it into the ...
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... (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with dual surface mount Socket L1 (1207FX) designed for the AMD CPU in the Land Grid Array (LGA) package. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if...on the CPU0 socket; 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the Socket L1 (1207FX). • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. CPU1 CPU0 L1N64-SLI WS L1N64-SLI WS CPU Socket • Before installing the CPU, make sure ...
... (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with dual surface mount Socket L1 (1207FX) designed for the AMD CPU in the Land Grid Array (LGA) package. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if...on the CPU0 socket; 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the Socket L1 (1207FX). • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. CPU1 CPU0 L1N64-SLI WS L1N64-SLI WS CPU Socket • Before installing the CPU, make sure ...
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...the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2- To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. CPU fan CPU heatsink Retention bracket lock ...retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not 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...
...the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2- To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. CPU fan CPU heatsink Retention bracket lock ...retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not 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...
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... 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 plug this connector. 6. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU0_FAN. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-11 5.
... 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 plug this connector. 6. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU0_FAN. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-11 5.
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... 1-4 to install the other fans. • Plug the fan cables to any of the HP_FAN1~3 connectors on the motherboard. 5. Fit the grooved edge to the fan and motherboard components. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Installing the fan with an active CPU cooler will interfere with the airflow and destabilize...the fan until it snugly fits the heatsink, then connect the fan cables. 4. 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. 2.3.3 Installing the fan Install the fan only ...
... 1-4 to install the other fans. • Plug the fan cables to any of the HP_FAN1~3 connectors on the motherboard. 5. Fit the grooved edge to the fan and motherboard components. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Installing the fan with an active CPU cooler will interfere with the airflow and destabilize...the fan until it snugly fits the heatsink, then connect the fan cables. 4. 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. 2.3.3 Installing the fan Install the fan only ...
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ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-13 The figure illustrates the location of the 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 ...8226; Always use memory modules with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 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 in...
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-13 The figure illustrates the location of the 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 ...8226; Always use memory modules with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 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 in...
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...DDR2 DIMMs from the same vendor. The excess memory installation will not cause any usage problem, but less memory size detected." Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for third party comments on installing Windows® XP 32-bit version If you would like to work under Windows® ... compatibility, we recommend that it into the DIMM sockets. • For dual-channel configuration, the total size of manipulating 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
...DDR2 DIMMs from the same vendor. The excess memory installation will not cause any usage problem, but less memory size detected." Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for third party comments on installing Windows® XP 32-bit version If you would like to work under Windows® ... compatibility, we recommend that it into the DIMM sockets. • For dual-channel configuration, the total size of manipulating 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
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...Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM... with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. To install a DIMM: 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-15 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage...
...Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM... with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. To install a DIMM: 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-15 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage...