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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) ... ratio. Stepless Frequency Selection(SFS) allows FSB tuning from 100 MHz to 400 MHz at 0.0125 V 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...
... - 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) ... ratio. Stepless Frequency Selection(SFS) allows FSB tuning from 100 MHz to 400 MHz at 0.0125 V 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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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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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! Before you for buying an ASUS® L1N64-SLI WS motherboard! ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 1- Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below.
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! Before you for buying an ASUS® L1N64-SLI WS motherboard! ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 1- Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below.
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...25 for details. USB 2.0 is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. The IEEE 1394a interface allows up the PCI bus. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 1- This high speed interface is backward compatible with a host of new features, including Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm. ...speed and flexible PC connectivity to a wide range of the current Serial ATA products with USB 1.1. 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 the rear...
...25 for details. USB 2.0 is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. The IEEE 1394a interface allows up the PCI bus. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 1- This high speed interface is backward compatible with a host of new features, including Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm. ...speed and flexible PC connectivity to a wide range of the current Serial ATA products with USB 1.1. 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 the rear...
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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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Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 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 ON, in sleep mode, or in the ...bag that came with a standby power LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the ...
Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 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 ON, in sleep mode, or in the ...bag that came with a standby power LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the ...
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... the chassis. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image.... Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis L1N64-SLI WS 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information
... the chassis. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image.... Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis L1N64-SLI WS 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information
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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. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 10.
... 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. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 10.
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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Locate the CPU socket on the CPU0 socket; 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 on your left. • When installing only one CPU, always install the CPU on the motherboard. ASUS will not boot up. ...
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Locate the CPU socket on the CPU0 socket; 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 on your left. • When installing only one CPU, always install the CPU on the motherboard. ASUS will not boot up. ...
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... the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap until it is on the bottom-right corner of the arrow to remove (B). Gold triangle mark ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-
... the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap until it is on the bottom-right corner of the arrow to remove (B). Gold triangle mark ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-
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... the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. 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 use only AMD...assembly. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making 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 not...
... the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. 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 use only AMD...assembly. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making 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 not...
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... 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. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-11 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! When...
... 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. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-11 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! When...
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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. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with same memory size and frequency. • For dual-channel memory...
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. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with same memory size and frequency. • For dual-channel memory...
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... to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 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. Align a DIMM on...
... to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 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. Align a DIMM on...
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ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-19 See page 2-25 for better thermal environment. • Connect a rear chassis fan to the chassis (CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2) connector when using two graphics cards for details. See page 2-27 for details. • In single card mode, you may use either the blue or black slot 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 2-25 for better thermal environment. • Connect a rear chassis fan to the chassis (CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2) connector when using two graphics cards for details. See page 2-27 for details. • In single card mode, you may use either the blue or black slot for PCI Express x16 graphics cards. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running NVIDIA® SLI™ mode.
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... so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. 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 clear the Real Time Clock...
... so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. 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 clear the Real Time Clock...