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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 (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x Parallel port 1 x External Serial ATA ...400 MHz 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: - Fixed PCI/PCIe frequencies. - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) - vDIMM...
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 (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x Parallel port 1 x External Serial ATA ...400 MHz 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: - Fixed PCI/PCIe frequencies. - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) - vDIMM...
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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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...Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will...) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Reinstall the battery. 5. 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 default values. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information You can automatically reset parameter...
...Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will...) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Reinstall the battery. 5. 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 default values. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information You can automatically reset parameter...
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... pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to connect the 4-pin/8-pin ATX +12 V power plug; If you ... and provides a minimum power of 600 W. • Do not forget to [HD Audio]. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-29 • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply ...L1N64-SLI WS Analog front panel connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • Make sure to this connector is for details. Connect one end of the motherboard...
... pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to connect the 4-pin/8-pin ATX +12 V power plug; If you ... and provides a minimum power of 600 W. • Do not forget to [HD Audio]. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-29 • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply ...L1N64-SLI WS Analog front panel connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • Make sure to this connector is for details. Connect one end of the motherboard...
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...the system power, and blinks when the system is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. PLED SPEAKER PANEL L1N64-SLI WS IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. L1N64-SLI WS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the HDD Activity ...LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings...
...the system power, and blinks when the system is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. PLED SPEAKER PANEL L1N64-SLI WS IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. L1N64-SLI WS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the HDD Activity ...LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings...
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... or additional messages appear on self tests or POST. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. External SCSI devices (starting with "green"... front panel case lights up for assistance. 7. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 3- Monitor b. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. For systems with a surge protector. 5. Turn on the power, the system may light up when...
... or additional messages appear on self tests or POST. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. External SCSI devices (starting with "green"... front panel case lights up for assistance. 7. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 3- Monitor b. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. For systems with a surge protector. 5. Turn on the power, the system may light up when...
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Advanced menu 4-17 4.5 Power menu 4-29 4.6 Boot menu 4-34 4.7 Exit menu 4-39 ASUS L1N64-SLI WS
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Advanced menu 4-17 4.5 Power menu 4-29 4.6 Boot menu 4-34 4.7 Exit menu 4-39 ASUS L1N64-SLI WS
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... ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4- The ASUS Update utility allows you to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS ... 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment.)...
... ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4- The ASUS Update utility allows you to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS ... 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment.)...
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... utility to download. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility is capable of all its features. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4- 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail...
... utility to download. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility is capable of all its features. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4- 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail...
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... or gets corrupted during the updating process. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make ...afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4- All rights reserved. The utility copies the current BIOS file to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has...
... or gets corrupted during the updating process. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make ...afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4- All rights reserved. The utility copies the current BIOS file to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has...
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WARNING!! Erasing flash ...... Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. All rights reserved. done Reading flash ...... done Writing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4- A:\>afudos /L1N64WS.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Advance Check ...... done Verifying flash .... The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... 5.
WARNING!! Erasing flash ...... Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. All rights reserved. done Reading flash ...... done Writing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4- A:\>afudos /L1N64WS.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Advance Check ...... done Verifying flash .... The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... 5.
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...the security password feature or change the configuration of your selections from the available options using this motherboard. For example, you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your BIOS." Do this program. If the system becomes unstable after POST, restart the system by pressing ,... optimum performance. See section "4.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in the future. You can change the power management settings. Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4- Even if you scroll through the various sub-menus and ...
...the security password feature or change the configuration of your selections from the available options using this motherboard. For example, you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your BIOS." Do this program. If the system becomes unstable after POST, restart the system by pressing ,... optimum performance. See section "4.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in the future. You can change the power management settings. Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4- Even if you scroll through the various sub-menus and ...
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...that the iteam has a sub-menu. A configurable field is enclosed in the sections below may cause system to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-11 Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the screen. ... user-configurable. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools System Time [10:55:25] System Date [Mon 07/05/2006] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Language ...
...that the iteam has a sub-menu. A configurable field is enclosed in the sections below may cause system to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-11 Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the screen. ... user-configurable. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools System Time [10:55:25] System Date [Mon 07/05/2006] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Language ...
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...When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to [Auto] allows automatic selection of IDE drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-13 Select a device item, then press to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device ... M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sector transfer mode. Setting to display the IDE device information. 4.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to the device occurs one sector at a ...
...When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to [Auto] allows automatic selection of IDE drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-13 Select a device item, then press to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device ... M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sector transfer mode. Setting to display the IDE device information. 4.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to the device occurs one sector at a ...
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... when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configiuration options. AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows you to malfunction. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Exit Select Screen Select Item ... individually set overclocking parameters. Loads the standard settings for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-17 Manual Auto Standard Overclock Profile EPP Memory Allows you to select the overclocking options to the default.
... when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configiuration options. AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows you to malfunction. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Exit Select Screen Select Item ... individually set overclocking parameters. Loads the standard settings for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-17 Manual Auto Standard Overclock Profile EPP Memory Allows you to select the overclocking options to the default.
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-21 4.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may differ. NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Allows you to Change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : None...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-21 4.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may differ. NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Allows you to Change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : None...
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... [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base address. This item allows the BIOS to select the Serial Port1 base address. This item allows the BIOS to set to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3]...Configure Onboard Device OnBoard VT6308 1394 OnBoard Sil3531 eSATA eSATA OptionROM [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows BIOS to [ECP] or [EPP+ECP]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] Parallel Port Mode [EPP+ECP] Allows you to select the parallel port IRQ. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-25
... [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base address. This item allows the BIOS to select the Serial Port1 base address. This item allows the BIOS to set to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3]...Configure Onboard Device OnBoard VT6308 1394 OnBoard Sil3531 eSATA eSATA OptionROM [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows BIOS to [ECP] or [EPP+ECP]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] Parallel Port Mode [EPP+ECP] Allows you to select the parallel port IRQ. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-25
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... all the devices in the system. When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in below sections may cause system to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. 4.4.5 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu ... Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Plug And Play O/S [No] When set to [Yes] and if you to malfunction. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-27 YES: lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system...
... all the devices in the system. When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in below sections may cause system to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. 4.4.5 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu ... Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Plug And Play O/S [No] When set to [Yes] and if you to malfunction. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-27 YES: lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system...
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... Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-29 Configuration options: [S1 (POS) only] [S3 only] [Auto] 4.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [ACPI v1.0] Allows you to select the ACPI state. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [ACPI v1.0] ACPI APIC...
... Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-29 Configuration options: [S1 (POS) only] [S3 only] [Auto] 4.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [ACPI v1.0] Allows you to select the ACPI state. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [ACPI v1.0] ACPI APIC...
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...to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-35 This will decrease the time needed to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for PS/2 mouse. When set ... Support [Auto] Allows you to boot the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Allows you to select the power-on self tests...
...to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-35 This will decrease the time needed to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for PS/2 mouse. When set ... Support [Auto] Allows you to boot the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Allows you to select the power-on self tests...