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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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Before you for buying an ASUS® L1N64-SLI WS motherboard! 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. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 1- 1.1 Welcome!
Before you for buying an ASUS® L1N64-SLI WS motherboard! 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. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 1- 1.1 Welcome!
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... ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (three at mid-board and one on the rear panel. The IEEE 1394a interface allows up the PCI bus. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 1- This high speed interface is software compatible with a host of the current Serial ATA products with existing PCI specifications. The Serial ATA 3..., TVs, and digital cameras. See page 2-26 for details. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, 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 S/PDIF interfaces on the rear panel...
... ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (three at mid-board and one on the rear panel. The IEEE 1394a interface allows up the PCI bus. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 1- This high speed interface is software compatible with a host of the current Serial ATA products with existing PCI specifications. The Serial ATA 3..., TVs, and digital cameras. See page 2-26 for details. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, 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 S/PDIF interfaces on the rear panel...
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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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... bag that the ATX power supply 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- 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install...
... bag that the ATX power supply 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- 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install...
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...below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing...injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to do so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis L1N64-SLI WS 2- Chapter 2:...
...below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing...injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to do so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis L1N64-SLI WS 2- Chapter 2:...
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... Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is on your left. • When installing only one CPU, always install the CPU on the CPU0 socket; 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the Socket L1 (1207FX...is facing towards you see any 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 that the cam box is on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are ...
... Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is on your left. • When installing only one CPU, always install the CPU on the CPU0 socket; 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the Socket L1 (1207FX...is facing towards you see any 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 that the cam box is on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are ...
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... mechanism. Place 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. 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... heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-
... mechanism. Place 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. 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... heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-
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... PWM CPU1 FAN IN CPU1 FAN PWR GND L1N64-SLI WS L1N64-SLI WS CPU fan connectors Do not forget to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU1_FAN. Repeat steps 1 to 5 to install the other heatsink if you fail 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 connect the CPU fan connector! When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 6. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-11...
... PWM CPU1 FAN IN CPU1 FAN PWR GND L1N64-SLI WS L1N64-SLI WS CPU fan connectors Do not forget to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU1_FAN. Repeat steps 1 to 5 to install the other heatsink if you fail 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 connect the CPU fan connector! When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 6. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-11...
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DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 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 ...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 ...
DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 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 ...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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The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-15 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. To install a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the ... 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. Do not force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2 ...
The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-15 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. To install a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the ... 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. Do not force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2 ...
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Insert one of the following modes to configure your device. L1N64-SLI WS IDE connector ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-23 L1N64-SLI WS PRI_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the connector is removed to PIN 1. Pin 5 on the IDE ribbon cable...floppy ribbon cable to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1. L1N64-SLI WS Floppy disk drive connector 2. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one end of the floppy disk drive. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) ...
Insert one of the following modes to configure your device. L1N64-SLI WS IDE connector ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-23 L1N64-SLI WS PRI_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the connector is removed to PIN 1. Pin 5 on the IDE ribbon cable...floppy ribbon cable to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1. L1N64-SLI WS Floppy disk drive connector 2. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one end of the floppy disk drive. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) ...
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...USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 5. NC GND USB_P6+ USB_P6USB+5V NC GND USB_P8+ USB_P8USB+5V NC GND USB_P10+ USB_P10USB+5V L1N64-SLI WS USB910 USB78 USB56 GND USB_P5+ USB_P5USB+5V GND USB_P7+ USB_P7USB+5V GND USB_P9+ USB_P9USB...+5V PIN1 PIN1 PIN1 L1N64-SLI WS USB 2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information 4. GND +12V TPB2GND TPA2- Connect the ...
...USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 5. NC GND USB_P6+ USB_P6USB+5V NC GND USB_P8+ USB_P8USB+5V NC GND USB_P10+ USB_P10USB+5V L1N64-SLI WS USB910 USB78 USB56 GND USB_P5+ USB_P5USB+5V GND USB_P7+ USB_P7USB+5V GND USB_P9+ USB_P9USB...+5V PIN1 PIN1 PIN1 L1N64-SLI WS USB 2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information 4. GND +12V TPB2GND TPA2- Connect the ...
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...2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. L1N64-SLI WS CPU0_FAN SPS_FAN HP_FAN1 HP_FAN2 CPU1_FAN HP_FAN3 CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 CPU1_FAN HP_FAN1 HP_FAN2 SPS_FAN CPU0_FAN CPU1 FAN PWM CPU1 FAN IN CPU1 FAN... CHA_FANPWR Rotation GND +12V X CHA_FAN4 L1N64-SLI WS Fan connectors ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-27 CPU, Chassis, Power, and Heat-pipe Fan connectors (4-pin CPU0_FAN, 4- 6. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire ...
...2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. L1N64-SLI WS CPU0_FAN SPS_FAN HP_FAN1 HP_FAN2 CPU1_FAN HP_FAN3 CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 CPU1_FAN HP_FAN1 HP_FAN2 SPS_FAN CPU0_FAN CPU1 FAN PWM CPU1 FAN IN CPU1 FAN... CHA_FANPWR Rotation GND +12V X CHA_FAN4 L1N64-SLI WS Fan connectors ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-27 CPU, Chassis, Power, and Heat-pipe Fan connectors (4-pin CPU0_FAN, 4- 6. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire ...
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...Legacy AC '97 audio pin definition SENSE2_RETUR SENSE1_RETUR PRESENCE# GND NC NC NC AGND L1N64-SLI WS Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 PORT2 L SENSE_SEND PORT2 R PORT1 R PORT1 L L1N64-SLI WS Analog front panel connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front.... • Use of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is inadequate. 9. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-29 The system may become ...
...Legacy AC '97 audio pin definition SENSE2_RETUR SENSE1_RETUR PRESENCE# GND NC NC NC AGND L1N64-SLI WS Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 PORT2 L SENSE_SEND PORT2 R PORT1 R PORT1 L L1N64-SLI WS Analog front panel connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front.... • Use of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is inadequate. 9. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-29 The system may become ...
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...through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4- ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) Refer to restore the BIOS ... for the Utilities screen menu. 3. See page 5-3 for details on these utilities. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Place the support CD in the future. Click the Utilities tab, then click...
...through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4- ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) Refer to restore the BIOS ... for the Utilities screen menu. 3. See page 5-3 for details on these utilities. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Place the support CD in the future. Click the Utilities tab, then click...
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All rights reserved. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4- Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. ok A:\> The utility returns to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. 4.1.3 AFUDOS ... eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. The utility copies the current BIOS file to file...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Press .
All rights reserved. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4- Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. ok A:\> The utility returns to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. 4.1.3 AFUDOS ... eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. The utility copies the current BIOS file to file...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Press .
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...enter the Setup utility; Press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to reconfigure your computer in the future. Do this motherboard. This requires you can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of your system using the BIOS Setup program so that...conditions to use the Setup program, you scroll through the various sub-menus and make it lets you can change the power management settings. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4- Even if you see on . otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to ensure system compatibility and stability. Being a menu-driven ...
...enter the Setup utility; Press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to reconfigure your computer in the future. Do this motherboard. This requires you can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of your system using the BIOS Setup program so that...conditions to use the Setup program, you scroll through the various sub-menus and make it lets you can change the power management settings. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4- Even if you see on . otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to ensure system compatibility and stability. Being a menu-driven ...
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... and hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 5- Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to change at any time without notice. Use the setup procedures presented in this ... to run the CD. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP/64-bit XP operating...
... and hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 5- Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to change at any time without notice. Use the setup procedures presented in this ... to run the CD. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP/64-bit XP operating...