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xConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.Ty

4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setupLoad Setup Defaults Allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select thi

5Software supportThis chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.

ASUS L1N64-SLI WSChapter summary55.1 Installing an operating system ... 5-15.2 Support CD informatio

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 5-1If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN fold

5-2 Chapter 5: Software support5.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 5-35.2.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Cool ‘n’ Qu

5-4 Chapter 5: Software support5.2.4 Make Disk menuThe Make Disk menu contains items to create the NVIDIA® nForce® 680a or Silicon Image SATA/PATA RA

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 5-55.2.5 Manuals menuThe Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user m

5-6 Chapter 5: Software support5.2.7 Other informationThe icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 5-7Technical support FormDisplays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when requesting technical support

xiL1N64-SLI WS specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU Supports 2 AMD Atholon™ 64FX Socket L1 (1207FX) CPU Supports AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™

5-8 Chapter 5: Software support

xiiL1N64-SLI WS specications summaryASUS special features Performance Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) - Ad

xiiiL1N64-SLI WS specications summaryBIOS features 8 Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, AI NET

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1Product introductionThis chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

ASUS L1N64-SLI WSChapter summary11.1 Welcome! ... 1-11.2 Special

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 1-11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® L1N64-SLI WS motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest te

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.2 Special features1.2.1 Product highlightsLatest processor technology The motherboard comes with dual 1207-

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 1-3PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI

iiE3014Second Edition V2 December 2006Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and so

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introductionDual Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers to provide the total solution f

2Hardware informationThis chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes descript

ASUS L1N64-SLI WSChapter summary22.1 Before you proceed ... 2-12.2 Motherboard ove

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-1Onboard LEDThe motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mo

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware informationL1N64-SLIWS2.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to e

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-32.2.3 Motherboard layoutPANELL1N64-SLIWSCHASSIS26.7cm (10.5in)CPU0_FANDDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module)FLOPPYSuperI/O8MbBIOSV

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2.4 Layout contentsSlots Page1. DDR2 DIMM slots 2-132. PCI slots2-183. PCI Express x16 slots2-184. PCI Expre

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-5Internal connectors Page1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-232. NVIDIA® IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 2-233.

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with dual surface mount Socket L1 (1207FX) designed for the

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-73. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle.4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forenger to a

iiiContentsNotices ... viiSafety information ...

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware informationThe CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-92.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fanThe AMD processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base.3. Align the other end of the retention

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-115. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU0_F

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.3.3 Installing the fan1. Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink assembly. 2. Fit the grooved edge to

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-132.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) soc

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIM

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-152.4.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe th

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-172.5.3 Interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.IRQ Standard

ivContents2.6 Jumper ... 2-202.7 Connectors ...

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.4 PCI slotThe PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply wi

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-19• Connect a rear chassis fan to the chassis (CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2) connector when using two graphics cards for better thermal e

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-212.7 Connectors2.7.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Parallel port. This 2

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware informationRefer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel congurat

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-232.7.2 Internal connectors1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)This connector is for the provided oppy disk drive (

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information• Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevent

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-253. NVIDIA® MCP55PXE Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6 [red], SATA7-12 [black])These connectors are for the Seria

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB/GAME mod

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-276. CPU, Chassis, Power, and Heat-pipe Fan connectors (4-pin CPU0_FAN, 4- pin CPU1-FAN, 3-pin HP_FAN1~3 3-pin CHA_FAN1~4, SPS_FA

vContents4.4 Advanced menu ... 4-174.4.1 JumperFree Conguration ...

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information8. Power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V, 4-pin EZ_PLUG1)These connectors are for ATX power supply plug

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-29• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specication 2.

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information10. Internal audio connector (4-pin CD [Black])These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from soun

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-3112. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) [Optional]This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely s

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information• System power LED (2-pin PLED)This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cab

3Powering upThis chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system.

ASUS L1N64-SLI WSChapter summary33.1 Starting up for the rst time ... 3-13.2 Powering off the

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 3-13.1 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switc

3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up3.2 Powering off the computer3.2.1 Using the OS shut down functionIf you are using Windows® 2000:1. Click the Start butt

4BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also

viContentsChapter 5: Software support5.1 Installing an operating system ... 5-15.2 Support CD info

Chapter summary4ASUS L1N64-SLI WS4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-14.2 BIOS setup program ...

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-14.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output Sys

4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select. Click Next.Updating the BIOS through

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-3Updating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® de

4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy disk1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable oppy disk.DOS environmenta. In

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-5The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS le.3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current

4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable oppy disk you created earlier.3. B

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-75. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.

4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS l

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-94.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable rmware chip that you can update using the provided utility descr

viiNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two con

4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system congurat

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-114.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main sho

4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic syste

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-13The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setupPIO Mode [Auto]Selects the PIO mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]DMA Mode [Auto]Selects the DMA mode. C

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-15OnChip RAID1 Function [Disabled]Enables or disables the onchip RAID function. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]OnChip R

4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.3.8 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-174.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.4.4.1 JumperFre

4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setupThe following items appear only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [manual].FSB Frequency [200]Allows you to adjust th

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-19CPU FID/VID Control [Auto]When set to [Auto], FID/VID will be set at the rated frequency/voltage. When set to [Manual], FID/VID

viiiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating t

4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setupThe following items appear only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [EPP Memory].EPP Mode [Optimal]Allows you to set th

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-214.4.2 CPU CongurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.CPU Congurat

4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.3 ChipsetThe Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> t

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-23CAS Latency (CL) [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [3.0] [4.0] [5.0] [6.0] TRCD [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] [4

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setupSouthBridge Chipset CongurationOnChip HD Audio [Enabled] Front Panel Type [AC97]OnChip LAN1 [Enabled]OnChip LAN2

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-254.4.4 Onboard Devices CongurationOnboard Floppy Controller [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the onboard oppy controll

4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setupOnBoard VT6308 1394 [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the onboard VIA® VT6308 IEEE 1394a controller. Conguration opt

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-274.4.5 PCI PnPThe PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices.Plug And Play O/S [No]When se

4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.6 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <E

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-294.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features.

ixAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis gui

4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5.4 APM CongurationAPM CongurationRestore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]Power Management/APM [Enabled]Resume On PME

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-31Resume On PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]Allows you to use specic keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an

4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5.5 Hardware MonitorHardware MonitorCPU1 Temperature [60ºC/140ºF]CPU2 Temperature [60ºC/140ºF]MB Temperature [46

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-33CHA Fan1/Fan2 Speed (RPM) [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored]The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the cha

4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to di

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-354.6.2 Boot Settings CongurationBoot Settings CongurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Full Screen Logo [Enabled]AddOn ROM Displ

4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.6.3 SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-37After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access Lev

4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setupClear User PasswordSelect this item to clear the user password.Password Check [Setup]When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for us

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-39 If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you want