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... 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11...
... 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11...
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... support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: ... contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers...
... support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: ... contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers...
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...frequencies. - Hyper Path 3 Precision Tweaker: - 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 ...frequency tuning from 200 MHz up to 150 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: - Stepless Frequency Selection...
...frequencies. - Hyper Path 3 Precision Tweaker: - 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 ...frequency tuning from 200 MHz up to 150 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: - Stepless Frequency Selection...
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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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... ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to overclocking, C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default... LAN, and file sharing requirements. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to generate less heat compared with dual Gigabit LAN controllers to open the...
... ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to overclocking, C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default... LAN, and file sharing requirements. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to generate less heat compared with dual Gigabit LAN controllers to open the...
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... card to use . 4. When using PCI cards on the next page. 3. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may cause you...After installing the expansion card, configure the it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to the card. Make sure to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots...
... card to use . 4. When using PCI cards on the next page. 3. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may cause you...After installing the expansion card, configure the it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to the card. Make sure to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots...
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...3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! 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 2-3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the ...
...3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! 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 2-3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the ...
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... 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 supports either HD Audio or legacy... ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-29 • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS...
... 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 supports either HD Audio or legacy... ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-29 • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS...
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...sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. PLED SPEAKER PANEL L1N64-SLI WS IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up when ...8226; System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the system power LED. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground 13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector...
...sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. PLED SPEAKER PANEL L1N64-SLI WS IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up when ...8226; System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the system power LED. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground 13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector...
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3.1 Starting up for assistance. 7. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. For systems with the last device on test. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Be sure that is equipped with "green" standards or ... tests or POST. If your retailer for the first time 1. While the tests are off. 3. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on . ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 3- After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up or switch between orange and green after...
3.1 Starting up for assistance. 7. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. For systems with the last device on test. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Be sure that is equipped with "green" standards or ... tests or POST. If your retailer for the first time 1. While the tests are off. 3. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on . ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 3- After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up or switch between orange and green after...
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... down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click the OK button to soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is ON, pressing the power switch... for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2. Click the Turn Off button...
... down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click the OK button to soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is ON, pressing the power switch... for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2. Click the Turn Off button...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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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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..., then click ASUS Update. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4- The ASUS Update utility allows 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 Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility...
..., then click ASUS Update. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4- The ASUS Update utility allows 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 Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility...
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click Auto Select. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
click Auto Select. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
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.... The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is capable of all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. 4. Follow the screen instructions to avail of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4- Click...
.... The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is capable of all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. 4. Follow the screen instructions to avail of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4- Click...
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... Format. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. Click Start, then select Run. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the optical drive. c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Windows® XP users: Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from... the format options field, then click Start. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . c. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. e. Press ...
... Format. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. Click Start, then select Run. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the optical drive. c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Windows® XP users: Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from... the format options field, then click Start. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . c. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. e. Press ...
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... characters for reference only. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4- The utility copies the current BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk you to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading flash ..... Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the...
... characters for reference only. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4- The utility copies the current BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk you to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading flash ..... Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the...
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...AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to a bootable floppy disk. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash ...... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Boot the system in DOS mode..., then at the DOS prompt. 2. Save the BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk you ...
...AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to a bootable floppy disk. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash ...... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Boot the system in DOS mode..., then at the DOS prompt. 2. Save the BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk you ...
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5. done Reading flash ...... done Writing flash ...... done Verifying flash .... Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /L1N64WS.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Advance Check ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4- The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. All rights reserved. Erasing flash ......
5. done Reading flash ...... done Writing flash ...... done Verifying flash .... Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /L1N64WS.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Advance Check ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4- The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. All rights reserved. Erasing flash ......