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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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... and Coaxial S/PDIF Out interfaces at x16, x8, x16, x8) 1 x PCI-E x1 slot 1 x PCI 2.2 slot Supports two identical NVIDIA® SLI™-ready graphics cards 2x NVIDIA® MCP55PXE supports: - 1 x IDE connector for up to two Ultra DMA 133/100 devices - 12 x Serial ATA... 3.0 Gb/s connectors support twelve Serial ATA devices - L1N64-SLI WS specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 USB Supports 2 AMD Atholon™ 64FX Socket L1 (...
... and Coaxial S/PDIF Out interfaces at x16, x8, x16, x8) 1 x PCI-E x1 slot 1 x PCI 2.2 slot Supports two identical NVIDIA® SLI™-ready graphics cards 2x NVIDIA® MCP55PXE supports: - 1 x IDE connector for up to two Ultra DMA 133/100 devices - 12 x Serial ATA... 3.0 Gb/s connectors support twelve Serial ATA devices - L1N64-SLI WS specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 USB Supports 2 AMD Atholon™ 64FX Socket L1 (...
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... Express x16 frequency allows PCI 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 (...Fixed PCI/PCIe frequencies. - Hyper Path 3 Precision Tweaker: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment - L1N64-SLI WS specifications summary ASUS special features Performance ASUS special features Thermal ASUS special features Life Rear panel Internal connectors Intelligent overclocking tools: -
... Express x16 frequency allows PCI 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 (...Fixed PCI/PCIe frequencies. - Hyper Path 3 Precision Tweaker: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment - L1N64-SLI WS 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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xiii L1N64-SLI WS 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 PC Probe II 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.
xiii L1N64-SLI WS 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 PC Probe II 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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Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Special features 1-2 ASUS L1N64-SLI WS
Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Special features 1-2 ASUS L1N64-SLI WS
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ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 1- The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. Before you for buying an ASUS® L1N64-SLI WS motherboard! 1.1 Welcome!
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 1- The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. Before you for buying an ASUS® L1N64-SLI WS motherboard! 1.1 Welcome!
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... for details. See page 2-26 for details. USB 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 2.0. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 1- IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high-speed and flexible..., 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 I /O interconnect technology that speeds up ...
... for details. See page 2-26 for details. USB 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 2.0. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 1- IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high-speed and flexible..., 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 I /O interconnect technology that speeds up ...
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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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L1N64-SLI WS SB_PWR L1N64-SLI WS Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2- The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap ... or in the bag that 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. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. This is a reminder that...
L1N64-SLI WS SB_PWR L1N64-SLI WS Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2- The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap ... or in the bag that 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. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. This is a reminder that...
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... overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis L1N64-SLI WS 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Doing so can cause you place it . 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical...
... overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis L1N64-SLI WS 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Doing so can cause you place it . 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical...
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... button/soft-off button (2-pin PWR) • Reset button (2-pin RESET) Page 2-23 2-23 2-25 2-26 2-26 2-27 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-31 2-32 ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2- CPU, chassis, power, and Heat-pipe Fan connectors (4-pin CPU0_FAN, 4-pin CPU1_FAN, 3-pin HP_FAN1~3, 3-pin CHA_FAN1~4, 3-pin SPS_FAN1) 7. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 13.
... button/soft-off button (2-pin PWR) • Reset button (2-pin RESET) Page 2-23 2-23 2-25 2-26 2-26 2-27 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-31 2-32 ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2- CPU, chassis, power, and Heat-pipe Fan connectors (4-pin CPU0_FAN, 4-pin CPU1_FAN, 3-pin HP_FAN1~3, 3-pin CHA_FAN1~4, 3-pin SPS_FAN1) 7. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 13.
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CPU1 CPU0 L1N64-SLI WS L1N64-SLI WS CPU Socket • Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will not boot up. 2- ...Chapter 2: Hardware information otherwise, the system will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with dual surface mount Socket L1 (1207FX) designed ...
CPU1 CPU0 L1N64-SLI WS L1N64-SLI WS CPU Socket • Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will not boot up. 2- ...Chapter 2: Hardware information otherwise, the system will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with dual surface mount Socket L1 (1207FX) designed ...
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... the gold triangle is released from the B load plate window to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap until you . Gold triangle mark ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2- 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is on the bottom-right corner of the arrow to...
... the gold triangle is released from the B load plate window to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap until you . Gold triangle mark ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2- 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is on the bottom-right corner of the arrow to...
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... 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- Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making... sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do ...
... 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- Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making... sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do ...
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... 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. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-11 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. Repeat steps 1 to 5 to install the other...
... 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. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-11 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. Repeat steps 1 to 5 to install the other...
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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 CPU mode or dual CPU mode. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with same memory size and...
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 CPU mode or dual CPU mode. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with same memory size and...
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... DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Do not force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-15 To install a DIMM: 1. Align a DIMM on the socket. 1 3. The...
... DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Do not force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-15 To install a DIMM: 1. Align a DIMM on the socket. 1 3. The...
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See page 2-25 for PCI Express x16 graphics cards. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running NVIDIA® SLI™ mode. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-19 See page 2-27 for details. • In single card mode, you may use either the blue or black slot for details. • Connect a rear chassis fan to the chassis (CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2) connector when using two graphics cards for better thermal environment.
See page 2-25 for PCI Express x16 graphics cards. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running NVIDIA® SLI™ mode. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-19 See page 2-27 for details. • In single card mode, you may use either the blue or black slot for details. • Connect a rear chassis fan to the chassis (CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2) connector when using two graphics cards for better thermal environment.
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... down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Remove the onboard battery. 3. L1N64-SLI WS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) L1N64-SLI WS Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter...
... down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Remove the onboard battery. 3. L1N64-SLI WS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) L1N64-SLI WS Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter...