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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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...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...
...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...
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... PCI 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 (purple... at 0.0125 V increment - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment - 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: -
... PCI 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 (purple... at 0.0125 V increment - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment - 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: -
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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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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! 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!
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... computer into a high-end entertainment system with USB 1.1. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 1- Supported by carrying data in packets. USB 2.0 is the SATA-On-The-Go. See pages 2-22 and 2-25 for details. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically... PCI specifications. See page 2-26 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. See pages 2-22 and 2-26 for details. Leveraging these Serial...
... computer into a high-end entertainment system with USB 1.1. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 1- Supported by carrying data in packets. USB 2.0 is the SATA-On-The-Go. See pages 2-22 and 2-25 for details. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically... PCI specifications. See page 2-26 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. See pages 2-22 and 2-26 for details. Leveraging these Serial...
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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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... change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft‑off or the power cord is switched off mode. L1N64-SLI WS SB_PWR L1N64-SLI WS Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2- Failure...
... change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft‑off or the power cord is switched off mode. L1N64-SLI WS SB_PWR L1N64-SLI WS Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2- Failure...
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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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... 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- IEEE 1394a port connectors (10-1 pin IE1394_1, 10-1 pin IE1394_2) 6. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 10. Internal...
... 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- IEEE 1394a port connectors (10-1 pin IE1394_1, 10-1 pin IE1394_2) 6. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 10. Internal...
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...missing, or if you and the load lever is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. CPU1 CPU0 L1N64-SLI WS L1N64-SLI WS CPU Socket • Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is on the socket and the ...socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will not boot up. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information otherwise, the system will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard...
...missing, or if you and the load lever is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. CPU1 CPU0 L1N64-SLI WS L1N64-SLI WS CPU Socket • Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is on the socket and the ...socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will not boot up. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information otherwise, the system will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard...
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... the socket. A Load plate 5. Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap This side of B the socket box should fit into the CPU notches. Gold triangle mark ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2- To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap until it to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from...
... the socket. A Load plate 5. Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap This side of B the socket box should fit into the CPU notches. Gold triangle mark ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2- To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap until it to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from...
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... 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. If the instructions in this section do .... To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2- 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate 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. If the instructions in this section do .... To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2- 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU...
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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 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to install the other heatsink if you fail to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU1_FAN. When the fan and heatsink assembly is ... connector! 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 connector on the motherboard labeled CPU0_FAN. 5.
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 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to install the other heatsink if you fail to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU1_FAN. When the fan and heatsink assembly is ... connector! 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 connector on the motherboard labeled CPU0_FAN. 5.
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ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-13 DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 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 ...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 configuration, the DDR2 DIMMs can be installed in DIMM_A1 ...
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-13 DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 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 ...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 configuration, the DDR2 DIMMs can be installed in DIMM_A1 ...
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... To remove 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 to both the motherboard and the components. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward...
... To remove 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 to both the motherboard and the components. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward...
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See page 2-27 for details. • In single card mode, you may use either the blue or black slot for details. See page 2-25 for PCI Express x16 graphics cards. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running NVIDIA® SLI™ mode. • Connect a rear chassis fan to the chassis (CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2) connector when using two graphics cards for better thermal environment. 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. See page 2-25 for PCI Express x16 graphics cards. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running NVIDIA® SLI™ mode. • Connect a rear chassis fan to the chassis (CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2) connector when using two graphics cards for better thermal environment. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-19
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... unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. 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 pins 1-2. 4. Hold down and reboot...
... unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. 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 pins 1-2. 4. Hold down and reboot...