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  • Page 1 L1N64-SLI WS...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ... 1-1 Special features ... 1-2 1.2.1 Product highlights ... 1-2 1.2.2 ASUS Special features ... 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Before you proceed ... 2-1 Motherboard overview ... 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction ... 2-2 2.2.2...
  • Page 4 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 BIOS setup program ... 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ... 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar ... 4-10 4.2.3...
  • Page 5 Support CD information ... 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD ... 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu ... 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu ... 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu ... 5-4 5.2.5 Manuals menu ... 5-5 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information ... 5-5 5.2.7 Other information ... 5-6...
  • Page 6 Running the support CD ... 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu ... 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu ... 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu ... 5-5 5.2.5 Manuals menu ... 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information ... 5-7 5.2.7 Other information ... 5-7 Software support...

  • Page 7: Notices

    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.

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety • To 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.

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 10: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

  • Page 11: L1N64-Sli Ws Specifications Summary

    L1N64-SLI WS specifications summary Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Storage High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 Supports 2 AMD Atholon™ 64FX Socket L1 (1207FX) Supports AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing 2 x NVIDIA MCP55PXE...
  • Page 12 - PCI Express x16 frequency allows PCI Express x16 frequency tuning from 100 MHz 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...
  • Page 13 Intrusion ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Device drivers BIOS flash utility under DOS ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NVIDIA RAID ® CEB form factor: 12 in x 10.5 in (30.5 cm x 26.7 cm)

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...
  • Page 16 Chapter summary Welcome! ... 1-1 Special features ... 1-2 ASUS L1N64-SLI WS...

  • Page 17: Welcome

    ® 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 package with the list below.

  • Page 18: Special Features

    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 protection.
  • Page 19 The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 2-22 and 2-26 for details. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS...

  • Page 20: Asus Special Features

    ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. This utility saves users the cost and hassle of buying a replacement BIOS chip.

  • Page 21: Chapter 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. Hardware information...
  • Page 22 Chapter summary Before you proceed ... 2-1 Motherboard overview ... 2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ... 2-6 System memory ... 2-13 Expansion slots ... 2-16 Jumper ... 2-20 Connectors ... 2-21 ASUS L1N64-SLI WS...

  • Page 23: Before You Proceed

    The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. L1N64-SLI L1N64-SLI WS Onboard LED ASUS L1N64-SLI WS SB_PWR Standby Powered Power...

  • Page 24: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

  • Page 25: Motherboard Layout

    PCIEX16_1 CR2032 3V PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell Marvell CMOS Power 88E1116 PCIEX16_2 AAFP PCI1 1988B PCIEX16_3 VT6308P PCIEX16_4 IE1394_1 IE1394_2 CHA_FAN2 ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 26.7cm (10.5in) ATX12V HP_FAN2 HP_FAN1 ® NVIDIA L1N64-SLI MCP55PXE NVIDIA ® MCP55PXE FLOPPY CHA_FAN4 USB910 USB78 SPS_FAN...

  • Page 26: Layout Contents

    2.2.4 Layout contents Slots DDR2 DIMM slots PCI slots PCI Express x16 slots PCI Express x1 slot Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) Rear panel connectors PS/2 mouse port (green) Parallel port LAN 1 (RJ-45) port LAN 2 (RJ-45) port Rear Speaker Out port (black) Center/Subwoofer port (orange) Line In port (light blue)
  • Page 27 System power LED (2-pin PLED) • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWR) • Reset button (2-pin RESET) ASUS L1N64-SLI WS Page 2-23 2-23 2-25 2-26 2-26 2-27 2-28...

  • Page 28: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the Socket L1 (1207FX).
  • Page 29 The socket alignment keys should fit into the CPU notches. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS Load plate Alignment keys Gold triangle mark PnP cap This side of the socket box should face you.
  • Page 30 The CPU fits 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! Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.

  • Page 31: Installing The Heatsink And Fan

    Retention module base Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS...
  • Page 32 Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 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. Make sure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module...
  • Page 33 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to install the other heatsink if you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cable to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU1_FAN. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS CPU0_FAN CPU0_FAN...

  • Page 34: Installing The Fan

    2.3.3 Installing the fan Install the fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a water cooler. Installing the fan with an active CPU cooler will interfere with the airflow and destabilize the system. Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink assembly.

  • Page 35: System Memory

    Always use memory modules with same memory size and frequency. • For dual-channel memory configuration, the DDR2 DIMMs can be installed in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 either in one CPU mode or dual CPU mode. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2...

  • Page 36: Memory Configurations

    • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest Qualified Vendors List. • When using only one DDR2 DIMM module, install it into slot DIMM_A1 only.

  • Page 37: Installing A Dimm

    Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS DDR2 DIMM notch Unlocked retaining clip DDR2 DIMM notch 2-...

  • Page 38: Expansion Slots

    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. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

  • Page 39: Interrupt Assignments

    NVIDIA network bus enumerator NVIDIA nForce 680a Serial ATA controller NVIDIA nForce 680a Serial ATA controller NVIDIA nForce 680a Serial ATA controller NVIDIA nForce 680a Serial ATA controller * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-...

  • Page 40: Pci Slot

    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 specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
  • Page 41 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. See page 2-25 for details. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS ® 2-...

  • Page 42: Jumper

    Jumper Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You 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 such as system passwords.

  • Page 43: Connectors

    Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 88E1116 Gigabit LAN controller, ® 88E1116 Gigabit LAN ®...
  • Page 44 Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. 10. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration.

  • Page 45: Internal Connectors

    Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device. L1N64-SLI L1N64-SLI WS IDE connector ASUS L1N64-SLI WS FLOPPY PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
  • Page 46 Single device Two devices • 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,”...
  • Page 47 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, or JBOD configuration through the onboard NVIDIA MediaShield™ controller. L1N64-SLI L1N64-SLI WS SATA connectors ASUS L1N64-SLI WS SATA 1/3/5 RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_TXN3...
  • Page 48 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 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.
  • Page 49 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! L1N64-SLI L1N64-SLI WS Fan connectors ASUS L1N64-SLI WS CPU0_FAN CPU1_FAN HP_FAN1 HP_FAN2 SPS_FAN CPU0_FAN SPS_FAN HP_FAN1...
  • Page 50 Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced.
  • Page 51 By default, this connector is set to [AC97]. If you want to connect a high- definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to [HD Audio]. See page 4-23 for details. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS AAFP HD Audio-compliant Legacy AC ‘97 audio...
  • Page 52 10. Internal audio connector (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. L1N64-SLI L1N64-SLI WS Internal audio connector 11. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port.
  • Page 53 A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. L1N64-SLI L1N64-SLI WS TPM connector The TPM module is purchased separately. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS PIN 1 2-...

  • Page 54: System Panel Connector

    13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. L1N64-SLI L1N64-SLI WS System panel connector • 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.

  • Page 55: Chapter 3: Powering Up

    This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up...
  • Page 56 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ... 3-1 Powering off the computer ... 3-2 ASUS L1N64-SLI WS...

  • Page 57: Starting Up For The First Time

    Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance. At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS...

  • Page 58: Powering Off The Computer

    Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows Click the Start button then click Shut Down... Make sure that the Shut Down option button is selected, then click the OK button to shut down the computer. The power supply should turn off after Windows If you are using Windows Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer.

  • Page 59: Chapter 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. BIOS setup...
  • Page 60 Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-1 BIOS setup program ... 4-9 Main menu ... 4-12 Advanced menu ... 4-17 Power menu ... 4-29 Boot menu ... 4-34 Exit menu ... 4-39 ASUS L1N64-SLI WS...

  • Page 61: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows • Save the current BIOS file •...
  • Page 62 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.
  • Page 63 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

  • Page 64: Creating A Bootable Floppy Disk

    4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press <Enter>. Windows XP environment ®...

  • Page 65: Afudos Utility

    Main filename Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ... done Write to file... ok A:\>...

  • Page 66: Updating The Bios File

    Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.
  • Page 67 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 AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ...

  • Page 68: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    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 file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.

  • Page 69: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS LN-SLI WS...

  • Page 70: Bios Menu Screen

    -0 Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools [10:55:25] [Mon 07/05/2006] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] [ST320410A] [ASUS CD-S520/A] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected]...

  • Page 71: Menu Items

    Down> keys to display the other items on the screen. 4.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS LN-SLI WS BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot...

  • Page 72: Main Menu

    [English] [Français] [German] [Japanese] [Chinese (GB)] [Chinese BIG5] -2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit [10:55:25] [Mon 07/05/2006] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] [ST320410A] [ASUS CD-S520/A] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected]...

  • Page 73: Primary Ide Master/Slave

    When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS LN-SLI WS [Auto] [Auto] [Auto]...

  • Page 74: Sata 1-12

    PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.

  • Page 75: Ide Configuration

    IDE Configuration OnChip RAID1 Function OnChip RAID2 Function OnChip RAID1 Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the onchip RAID function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] OnChip RAID2 Function [By RAID1] Configuration options: [By RAID1] ASUS LN-SLI WS Options [Disabled] Disabled [Disabled] Enabled -...

  • Page 76: System Information

    4.3.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMIBIOS Version Build Date Processor Type Speed Count System Memory Usable Size: 2048MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification.

  • Page 77: Advanced Menu

    Loads the optimal settings for the system. Standard Loads the standard settings for the system. Overclock Profile Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking. EPP Memory ASUS LN-SLI WS BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit [Auto] [Auto]...
  • Page 78 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. You can also type the desired FSB frequency using the numeric keypad.
  • Page 79 The following item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [Overclocking Profile] or [EPP Memory]. Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Allows you to overclock the CPU speed through the available preset values. Configuration options: [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] ASUS LN-SLI WS -...
  • Page 80 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. Configuration options: [Optimal] [High Performance] [High Frequency] CPU OC Percentage [100] Allows you to adjust the CPU OC percentage. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.

  • Page 81: Cpu Configuration

    : None Required GART Error Reporting GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable GART error checking for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS LN-SLI WS [Disabled] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency.

  • Page 82: Chipset

    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 Configuration Memory Controller Memory Setting: 533MHz-4.0-4-4-12-2T...
  • Page 83 Enables or disable the memory remapping around the memory hole. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Power Down Control [Disabled] Allows DIMMs to enter the power down mode by deasserting the clock enable signal when DIMMs are not in use. Configuration options: [Auto ] [Disabled] ASUS LN-SLI WS -2...
  • Page 84 SouthBridge Chipset Configuration OnChip HD Audio Front Panel Type OnChip LAN1 OnChip LAN2 LAN OptionROM SLI1 Optimization SLI2 Optimization OnChip HD Audio [Enabled] Enables or disables the onchip high-definition audio CODEC. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following item appears when the OnChip HD Audio item is set to [Enabled] . Front Panel Type [AC97] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or high- definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports.

  • Page 85: Onboard Devices Configuration

    BIOS to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to select the parallel port IRQ. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS LN-SLI WS Allows BIOS to Enable or Disable Floppy [Enabled] Controller.
  • Page 86 OnBoard VT6308 1394 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard VIA Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] OnBoard Sil3531 eSATA [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Silicon Image controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] eSATA OptionROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Silicon Image Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] -2 VT6308 IEEE 1394a controller.

  • Page 87: Pci Pnp

    When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS LN-SLI WS [No] NO: lets the BIOS configue all the devices in the system.

  • Page 88: Usb Configuration

    4.4.6 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-12.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB 1.1 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-off...

  • Page 89: Power Menu

    Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS LN-SLI WS BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools...

  • Page 90: Apm Configuration

    4.5.4 APM Configuration APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss Power Management/APM Resume On PME# Resume On PCIE Wake# Resume On LAN Resume On Ring Resume On PS/2 Keyboard Resume On PS/2 Mouse Resume On RTC Alarm Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss.
  • Page 91 To set the alarm time, use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] ro select a field and press the <+> or <-> key to make the selection. Configuration options: [00] [01]... ~ [23] ASUS LN-SLI WS [00] [01]... ~ [59] [00] [01]... ~ [59]...

  • Page 92: Hardware Monitor

    4.5.5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU1 Temperature CPU2 Temperature MB Temperature Smart Fan Control CPU Fan Mode CPU Fan1 Speed CPU Fan2 Speed CHA Fan1 Speed CHA Fan2 Speed SPS Fan Speed HP Fan3 Speed VCORE1 Voltage VCORE2 Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]...
  • Page 93 N/A. Select [Ignore] from the item options to disable chassis fan speed monitoring. VCORE1/VCORE2 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS LN-SLI WS -...

  • Page 94: Boot Menu

    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. Main Advanced Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device...

  • Page 95: Boot Settings Configuration

    When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS LN-SLI WS [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On]...

  • Page 96: Security

    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 configuration options. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password.

  • Page 97: Change User Password

    Confirm the password when prompted. The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password successfully. To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. ASUS LN-SLI WS [Full Access] [Setup] Select Screen Select Item...
  • Page 98 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.

  • Page 99: Exit Menu

    Allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select Ok to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. ASUS LN-SLI WS BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power...

  • Page 100: Load Setup Defaults

    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 confirmation window appears. Select Ok to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.

  • Page 101: Chapter 5: Software Support

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

  • Page 102: Installing An Operating System

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

  • Page 103: Installing An Operating System

    The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

  • Page 104: Drivers Menu

    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. ®...

  • Page 105: Utilities Menu

    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 Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

  • Page 106: Make Disk Menu

    5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create the NVIDIA Image SATA/PATA RAID driver disk. Make nVidia 32bit/64bit SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create an NVIDIA system. Silicon Image Sil3531 32bit/64bit SATA Driver Allows you to create a Silicon Image bit system.

  • Page 107: Manuals Menu

    5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS LN-SLI WS Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual...

  • Page 108: Other Information

    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 specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format.

  • Page 109: Technical Support Form

    Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD in text format. ASUS LN-SLI WS...
  • Page 110 Chapter : Software support...

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