Asus L1N64-SLI WS manual

Motherboard L1N64-SLI WS[...]

ii E3014 Second Edition V2 December 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the p[...]

iii Contents Notices ........................................................................................................ vii Safety information .................................................................................... viii About this guide ......................................................................................... ix L[...]

iv Contents 2.6 Jumper ........................................................................................ 2-20 2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-21 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 2-21 2.7.2 Internal connectors .....................[...]

v Contents 4.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-17 4.4.1 JumperFree Conguration ............................................ 4-17 4.4.2 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 4-21 4.4.3 Chipset ...........................................................[...]

vi Contents Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 5-1 5.2 Support CD information .............................................................. 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD ................................................. 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu .......................[...]

vii Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has [...]

viii Safety information Electrical safety • T o prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect a[...]

ix About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware informatio[...]

x Conventions used in this guide T o make sure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. T ypography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. <Key> Key s encl osed i n the less- than a nd gre ater-t han s ign mea ns tha t you [...]

xi L1N64-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™ T echnology AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing Chipset 2 x NVIDIA ® MCP55PXE System bus 2000 / 1600 MT/s Memory Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240[...]

xii L1N64-SLI WS specications summary ASUS special features Performance Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS C.P .R. (CPU Parameter Recall) - Adjustable FSB/DDR2 ratio. Fixed PCI/PCIe frequencies. - Hyper Path 3 Precision T weaker: - vDIMM: 25-step DRAM voltage control - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.0125 V increment - Stepless Frequency [...]

xiii L1N64-SLI WS specications summary BIOS features 8 Mb AMI BIOS, PnP , DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM B IOS 2.3 Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, AI NET 2, Chassis Intrusion Power requirements A TX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) A TX 12 V 2.0 compliant Support CD contents Device drivers BIOS ash utility under DOS ASUS PC Pro[...]

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1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.[...]

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Special features ............................................................................ 1-2[...]

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Th ank yo u f or bu yin g a n A SUS ® L1N64-SLI WS motherboard ! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your packa[...]

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2 Special features 1.2.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with dual 1207-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) sockets coded Socket L1 (1207FX), designed for AMD processors. The motherboard with the new socket delivers advanced performance and ensuring reliable data protect[...]

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 1-3 PCI Express™ interface Th e m oth erb oa rd fu lly s up por ts PCI E xp res s, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. This high speed interface is software compati[...]

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Dual Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers to provide the total solution for your networking needs. These network controllers use the PCI Express segment to provide faster data bandwidth for your wired or wireless Internet, LAN, and le sharing requirements. See page 2-21 [...]

2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.[...]

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 ..............[...]

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-1 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the[...]

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information L1N 64-SLI WS 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts into it. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with extern[...]

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout P ANEL L1 N64 -SL I WS CHASSIS 26.7cm (10.5in) CPU0_FAN DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) FLOPPY Super I/O 8Mb BIOS VIA VT6308P CLRTC USB910 SB_PWR EA TXPWR CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Marvell 88E11 16 COM1 IE1394_1 30.5cm (12.0in) NVIDIA ® MCP55PXE DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 D[...]

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.4 Layout contents Slots Page 1. DDR2 DIMM slots 2-13 2. PCI slots 2-18 3. PCI Express x16 slots 2-18 4. PCI Express x1 slot 2-18 Jumper Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLR TC) 2-20 Rear panel connectors Page 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2-21 2. Parallel port 2-21 3. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port 2-21 4. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port 2-[...]

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-5 Internal connectors Page 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-23 2. NVIDIA ® IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 2-23 3. NVIDIA ® MCP55PXE Southbridge Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A1-6 [red], SA T A7-12 [black]) 2-25 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) 2-26 5. IEEE 1394a port connectors (10-1 [...]

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with dual surface mount Socket L1 (1207FX) designed for the AMD CPU in the Land Grid Array (LGA) package. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediatel[...]

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-7 3. 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 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B). 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-right corner of the socket.[...]

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. A B[...]

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-9 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Make sure that you use only AMD-certied heatsink and fan assembly . T o install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, mak[...]

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. Align the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place. 4. Push up the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanis[...]

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-11 5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU0_F AN. Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector . 6. Repeat steps 1 to 5 to install the other heatsink if you have installe[...]

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.3 Installing the fan 1. Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink assembly . 2. Fit the grooved edge to the heatsink. 3. Carefully push down the fan until it snugly ts the heatsink, then connect the fan cables. 4. The above photo shows the fan installed on the motherboard. • Plug the fan cables to an[...]

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-13 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DI[...]

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4.2 Memory congurations Y ou may install 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Important notice on installing Windows ® XP 32-bit version If you install Windows ® XP 32-bit version Operating System (OS), the limitation of this OS version is that it may reserve a[...]

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. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. T o install a DIMM: 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch[...]

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card T o install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it [...]

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-17 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. IRQ Standard function 0 System timer 1 Standard 101/102-key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard 4 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 NVIDIA nForce PCI system management 6 Standard oppy disk controller 8 System CMOS/re[...]

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.4 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specications. Refer to the gure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.6 Four PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports four SLI-ready PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply wi[...]

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-19 • Connect a rear chassis fan to the chassis (CHA_F AN1 or CHA_F AN2) connector when using two graphics cards for better thermal environment. 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 sufcient power wh[...]

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information [...]

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer , a scanner , or other devices. 3. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port. Supported by Marvell ® 88E1 1 16 Gigabit LAN controller , this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local A[...]

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out F[...]

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-23 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided oppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector , then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the oppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is removed to pre[...]

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 prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” make sure all other dev[...]

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-25 3. NVIDIA ® MCP55PXE Southbridge Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A1-6 [red], SA T A7-12 [black]) These connectors are for the Serial A T A signal cables for Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s is backward compatible with Serial A T A 1.5 Gb/s specication. If you installed[...]

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB/GAME module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specication that supports up to 480 Mbps[...]

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-27 6. CPU, Chassis, Power , and Heat-pipe Fan connectors (4-pin CPU0_F AN, 4- pin CPU1-F AN, 3-pin HP_F AN1~3 3-pin CHA_ F AN1~4, SPS_F AN1) The fan c onnect ors su pport co oling fans o f 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A ~ 3.48 A (41.76 W max.) at +12V . Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherbo[...]

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information 8. Pow er con nec to rs (24-pin EA TXPWR, 8-pin EA TX12V , 4-pin EZ_PLUG1) These connectors are for A TX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t. 7. Chassis int[...]

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 A TX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 600 W . • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin A TX +12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot up. • Make sure to connect[...]

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information 10. Internal audio con nec tor (4-pin CD [Black]) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner , or MPEG card. 1 1. Serial port co nne cto r (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector [...]

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-31 12. TPM con nec tor (20-1 pin TPM) [Optional] This connector supports a T rusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certicates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security , protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity . The TPM module is purchased [...]

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 cable to this connector . The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power , and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin c[...]

3 Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system.[...]

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the rst time ........................................................ 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer .......................................................... 3-2[...]

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 3-1 3.1 Starting up for the rst time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover . 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector . 5. T urn on the[...]

3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ® 2000: 1. Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is selected, then click the OK button to shut down the computer . 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows ® shuts [...]

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.[...]

Chapter summary 4 ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 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 .............[...]

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows ® environment.) 2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable oppy disk.) Refer to the corresponding sections for det[...]

4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select. Click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet T o update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The A[...]

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-3 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le T o update the BIOS through a BIOS le: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a le option from the drop-down menu, then c[...]

4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy disk 1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable oppy disk. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB oppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press <Enter>. Windows ® XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB oppy disk to the oppy disk drive. b[...]

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-5 The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS le. 3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS le to the oppy disk. A:>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AM I F irm war e Upd ate Ut ili ty - V ers io n 1.1 9(A SU S V2. 07( 03. 11 .2 4BB )) Cop yrig ht ( C) 20 02 A meri can Meg atre nds, In[...]

4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable oppy disk you created earlier . 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /i[lename] where [lename] is the latest or the original BIOS le on the bootable oppy disk. Updating the BIOS le T o update[...]

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-7 5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:>afudos /L1N64WS.rom AM I F irm war e Upd ate Ut ili ty - V ers io n 1.1 9(A SU S V2. 07( 03. 11 .2 4BB )) Cop yrig ht ( C) 20 02 A meri can Meg atre nds, Inc. All rig hts r eser ved. WARNING!![...]

4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Y ou can update a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support CD or the oppy disk that contains the updated BIOS le. Prep[...]

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-9 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable rmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section[...]

4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system conguration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) conguration Boot For changing the system boot conguration T ools For conguring [...]

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power , Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen[...]

4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the [...]

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-13 The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, V endor , Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are not user-congurable. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system. T ype [Auto] Selects the type of IDE drive. Settin[...]

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, an[...]

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-15 OnChip RAID1 Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the onchip RAID function. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] OnChip RAID2 Function [By RAID1] Conguration options: [By RAID1] IDE Conguration OnChip RAID1 Function [Disabled] OnChip RAID2 Function [Disabled] Disabled Enabled 4.3.7 IDE Conguration The item[...]

4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specication. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory . AMIB[...]

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-17 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 4.4.1 JumperFree Conguration AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows you to select the overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency . Select either one of the preset overclocking congiuration opti[...]

4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The following items appear only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [manual]. FSB Frequency [200] Allows you to adjust the FSB frequency . The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the FSB frequency . Y ou can also type the desired FSB frequency using the nume[...]

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-19 CPU FID/VID Control [Auto] When set to [Auto], FID/VID will be set at the rated frequency/voltage. When set to [Manual], FID/VID will be set based on the user selection. Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appears only when you set the CPU FID/VID Control item to [Auto]. Runtime Legacy PSB [Disabled] E[...]

4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The following items appear only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [EPP Memory]. EPP Mode [Optimal] Allows you to set the EPP mode. Conguration options: [Optimal] [High Performance] [High Frequency] CPU OC Percentage [100] Allows you to adjust the CPU OC percentage. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust [...]

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-21 4.4.2 CPU Conguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. CPU Conguration AMD Engineering Sample Revision: F2 Cache L1: 128KB Cache L2: 2048KB Speed : 2815MHz Current FSB Multiplier: 14x Maximum FSB Multiplier: 25x Able to Change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : No[...]

4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Memory Controller SouthBridge Conguration Memory Options & In[...]

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-23 CAS Latency (CL) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [3.0] [4.0] [5.0] [6.0] TRCD [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] TRP [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] TRAS [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [7 CLK] [8 CLK]... [18 CLK] 1T/2T Memory[...]

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup SouthBridge Chipset Conguration OnChip HD Audio [Enabled] Front Panel Type [AC97] OnChip LAN1 [Enabled] OnChip LAN2 [Enabled] LAN OptionROM [Disabled] SLI1 Optimization [Enabled] SLI2 Optimization [Enabled] Enabled Disabled OnChip HD Audio [Enabled] Enables or disables the onchip high-denition audio CODEC. Congur[...]

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-25 4.4.4 Onboard Devices Conguration Onboard Floppy Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard oppy controller Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Conguration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/[...]

4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup OnBoard VT6308 1394 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard VIA ® VT6308 IEEE 1394a controller . Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] OnBoard Sil3531 eSA T A [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Silicon Image ® Sil3531 external SA T A controller . Conguration options: [Enabled] [...]

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-27 4.4.5 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Plug And Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS congures all the devices in the system. When set to [Y es] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system congures the Plug and Play devices not req[...]

4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.4.6 USB Conguration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. The Module V ersion and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. USB 1.1 Controlle[...]

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-29 4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. 4.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the Advanced Con gura tio n a nd Pow er Int erface (ACP I) sta te to b[...]

4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.5.4 APM Conguration APM Conguration Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power Management/APM [Enabled] Resume On PME# [Disabled] Resume On PCIE Wake# [Disabled] Resume On LAN [Disabled] Resume On Ring [Disabled] Resume On PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Resume On PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Powe[...]

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-31 Resume On PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specic keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an A TX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Resume On PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use[...]

4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.5.5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU1 Temperature [60ºC/140ºF] CPU2 Temperature [60ºC/140ºF] MB Temperature [46ºC/114.5ºF] Smart Fan Control [Disabled] CPU Fan Mode [PWM] CPU Fan1 Speed [2564RPM] CPU Fan2 Speed [4354RPM] CHA Fan1 Speed [N/A] CHA Fan2 Speed [N/A] SPS Fan Speed [4655RPM] HP Fan3 Speed VCORE1 Vo[...]

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-33 CHA Fan1/Fan2 Speed (RPM) [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specic eld shows N/A. Select [Ignore] from the item options to disable chassis fan speed monitorin[...]

4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items t[...]

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-35 4.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration Boot Settings Conguration Quick Boot [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Allows BIOS to skip cer[...]

4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password <Enter> to change[...]

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-37 After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Conguration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access] No Access prevents user access to th[...]

4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility . When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Conguration options: [Setup] [Always][...]

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 to save your changes before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while exiting. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to [...]

4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Load Setup Defaults Allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a conrmation window appears. Select Ok to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatil[...]

5 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.[...]

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 5-1 5.2 Support CD information .............................................................. 5-1[...]

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 5-1 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer , browse the contents of the support CD to locate the le ASSETUP .EXE from the BIN folder . Double-click the ASSETUP .EXE to run the CD. Click an item to install 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® 2000/2003 Server/XP/64-bit XP operating systems [...]

5-2 Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Nvidia Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA ® Chipset drivers for the NVIDIA ® nForce ® 680a SLI chipset. AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Driver Instal[...]

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 5-3 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet Utility Installs the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ software. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. This utility requires an Inte[...]

5-4 Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create the NVIDIA ® nForce ® 680a or Silicon Image SA T A/P A T A RAID driver disk. Make nVidia 32bit/64bit SA T A RAID Driver Allows you to create an NVIDIA ® Serial A T A RAID driver disk for a 32-bit/64-bit system. Silicon Image Sil3531 32bit/64bit SA T [...]

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 5-5 5.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. Most user manual les are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe ® Acrobat ® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual le. 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information[...]

5-6 Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to display the specied information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specications of the motherboard. Browse this CD Displays the support [...]

ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 5-7 T echnical support Form Displays the ASUS T echnical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD in text format.[...]

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