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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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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 (1207FX) CPU Supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ ...Jack-Retasking Technology Optical 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...
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 (1207FX) CPU Supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ ...Jack-Retasking Technology Optical 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...
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... 200 MHz up to 150 MHz at 0.0125 V 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 (...the next page) xii vDIMM: 25-step DRAM voltage control - L1N64-SLI WS specifications summary ASUS special features Performance ASUS special features Thermal ASUS special features Life Rear panel Internal connectors Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) - Stepless Frequency Selection(SFS) allows FSB...
... 200 MHz up to 150 MHz at 0.0125 V 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 (...the next page) xii vDIMM: 25-step DRAM voltage control - L1N64-SLI WS specifications summary ASUS special features Performance ASUS special features Thermal ASUS special features Life Rear panel Internal connectors Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) - Stepless Frequency Selection(SFS) allows FSB...
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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. xiii
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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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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! ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 1- 1.1 Welcome!
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! ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 1- 1.1 Welcome!
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... supports the Serial ATA II 3.0 Gb/s technology through the S/PDIF interfaces on the rear panel. 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 1.1 to a wide range of new features, ...-Go. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with lower pin count and reduced voltage required. See page 2-18 for details. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 1-
... supports the Serial ATA II 3.0 Gb/s technology through the S/PDIF interfaces on the rear panel. 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 1.1 to a wide range of new features, ...-Go. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with lower pin count and reduced voltage required. See page 2-18 for details. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 1-
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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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... Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before...illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install or remove any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to a metal object, such...the bag that came with a standby power LED. L1N64-SLI WS SB_PWR L1N64-SLI WS Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-
... Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before...illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install or remove any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to a metal object, such...the bag that came with a standby power LED. L1N64-SLI WS SB_PWR L1N64-SLI WS Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-
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... Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it . The edge with external ports goes to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis L1N64-SLI WS 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards...
... Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it . The edge with external ports goes to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis L1N64-SLI WS 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards...
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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- Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 13. IEEE 1394a port connectors (10-1 pin IE1394_1, 10-1 pin IE1394_2) 6.
... 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- Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 13. IEEE 1394a port connectors (10-1 pin IE1394_1, 10-1 pin IE1394_2) 6.
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...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 socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the motherboard... cap after installing the motherboard. 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. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only...
...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 socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the motherboard... cap after installing the motherboard. 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. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only...
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... and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. Gold triangle mark ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2- Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap This side of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap until it to remove...
... and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. Gold triangle mark ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2- Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap This side of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap until it to remove...
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... to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 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. • ...condition and performance. 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. ...
... to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 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. • ...condition and performance. 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 PWM CPU1 FAN IN CPU1 FAN PWR GND L1N64-SLI WS L1N64-SLI WS CPU fan connectors Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU0_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cable to plug this connector. 6. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-11 5. 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 the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU0_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cable to plug this connector. 6. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-11 5. Repeat steps 1 to 5 to install the other...
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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 a DDR DIMM socket. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with same memory size and frequency. • For dual-channel memory...2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 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...
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 a DDR DIMM socket. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with same memory size and frequency. • For dual-channel memory...2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 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...
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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. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out 1 with extra force. 2. To install a ... to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1 3. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug...
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. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out 1 with extra force. 2. To install a ... to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1 3. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug...
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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. See page 2-27 for details. • In single card mode, you may use either the blue or black slot for details. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-19 • 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. See page 2-27 for details. • In single card mode, you may use either the blue or black slot for details. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-19 • 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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... system hangs due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 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. To erase the RTC...
... system hangs due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 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. To erase the RTC...