Asus L1N64 SLI WS User Manual

L1N64-SLI WS  
Contents  
Notices........................................................................................................ vii  
Safety information .................................................................................... viii  
About this guide ......................................................................................... ix  
L1N64-SLI WS specifications summary ................................................... xi  
Chapter 1:  
Product introduction  
1.1  
1.2  
Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1  
Special features............................................................................ 1-2  
1.2.1  
1.2.2  
Product highlights ........................................................... 1-2  
ASUS Special features ................................................... 1-4  
Chapter 2:  
Hardware information  
2.1  
2.2  
Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1  
Motherboard overview................................................................. 2-2  
2.2.1  
2.2.2  
2.2.3  
2.2.4  
Placement direction ........................................................ 2-2  
Screw holes .................................................................... 2-2  
Motherboard layout......................................................... 2-3  
Layout contents............................................................... 2-4  
2.3  
2.4  
Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-6  
2.3.1  
2.3.2  
2.3.3  
Installing the CPU ........................................................... 2-6  
Installing the heatsink and fan ........................................ 2-9  
Installing the fan............................................................ 2-12  
System memory ......................................................................... 2-13  
2.4.1  
2.4.2  
2.4.3  
2.4.4  
Overview....................................................................... 2-13  
Memory configurations.................................................. 2-14  
Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 2-15  
Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 2-15  
2.5  
Expansion slots.......................................................................... 2-16  
2.5.1  
2.5.2  
2.5.3  
2.5.4  
2.5.5  
2.5.6  
Installing an expansion card ......................................... 2-16  
Configuring an expansion card ..................................... 2-16  
Interrupt assignments ................................................... 2-17  
PCI slot ......................................................................... 2-18  
PCI Express x1 slot....................................................... 2-18  
Four PCI Express x16 slots .......................................... 2-18  
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Contents  
2.6  
2.7  
Jumper ........................................................................................ 2-20  
Connectors ................................................................................. 2-21  
2.7.1  
2.7.2  
Rear panel connectors.................................................. 2-21  
Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-23  
Chapter 3:  
Powering up  
3.1  
Starting up for the first time........................................................ 3-1  
3.2  
Powering off the computer.......................................................... 3-2  
3.2.1  
3.2.2  
Using the OS shut down function.................................... 3-2  
Using the dual function power switch.............................. 3-2  
Chapter 4:  
BIOS setup  
4.1  
Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-1  
4.1.1  
4.1.2  
4.1.3  
4.1.4  
ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 4-1  
Creating a bootable floppy disk....................................... 4-4  
AFUDOS utility................................................................ 4-5  
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 4-8  
4.2  
BIOS setup program .................................................................... 4-9  
4.2.1  
4.2.2  
4.2.3  
4.2.4  
4.2.5  
4.2.6  
4.2.7  
4.2.8  
4.2.9  
BIOS menu screen........................................................ 4-10  
Menu bar....................................................................... 4-10  
Navigation keys............................................................. 4-10  
Menu items ....................................................................4-11  
Sub-menu items.............................................................4-11  
Configuration fields ........................................................4-11  
Pop-up window ..............................................................4-11  
Scroll bar........................................................................4-11  
General help ..................................................................4-11  
4.3  
Main menu .................................................................................. 4-12  
4.3.1  
4.3.2  
4.3.3  
4.3.4  
4.3.5  
4.3.6  
4.3.7  
4.3.8  
System Time ................................................................. 4-12  
System Date ................................................................. 4-12  
Legacy Diskette A ......................................................... 4-12  
Language...................................................................... 4-12  
Primary IDE Master/Slave............................................. 4-13  
SATA 1-12 ..................................................................... 4-14  
IDE Configuration.......................................................... 4-15  
System Information....................................................... 4-16  
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Contents  
4.4  
Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-17  
4.4.1  
4.4.2  
4.4.3  
4.4.4  
4.4.5  
4.4.6  
JumperFree Configuration ............................................ 4-17  
CPU Configuration........................................................ 4-21  
Chipset.......................................................................... 4-22  
Onboard Devices Configuration.................................... 4-25  
PCI PnP ........................................................................ 4-27  
USB Configuration ........................................................ 4-28  
4.5  
Power menu................................................................................ 4-29  
4.5.1  
4.5.2  
4.5.3  
4.5.4  
4.5.5  
Suspend Mode [Auto] ................................................... 4-29  
ACPI 2.0 Support.......................................................... 4-29  
ACPI APIC Support....................................................... 4-29  
APM Configuration........................................................ 4-30  
Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 4-32  
4.6  
4.7  
Boot menu .................................................................................. 4-34  
4.6.1  
4.6.2  
4.6.3  
Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 4-34  
Boot Settings Configuration .......................................... 4-35  
Security......................................................................... 4-36  
Exit menu.................................................................................... 4-39  
Chapter 5:  
Software support  
5.1  
5.2  
Installing an operating system ................................................... 5-1  
Support CD information .............................................................. 5-1  
5.2.1  
5.2.2  
5.2.3  
5.2.4  
5.2.5  
5.2.6  
5.2.7  
Running the support CD ................................................. 5-1  
Drivers menu................................................................... 5-2  
Utilities menu .................................................................. 5-3  
Make Disk menu ............................................................. 5-4  
Manuals menu ................................................................ 5-5  
ASUS Contact information.............................................. 5-5  
Other information ............................................................ 5-6  
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Contents  
Chapter 5:  
Software support  
5.1  
5.2  
Installing an operating system ................................................... 5-1  
Support CD information .............................................................. 5-1  
5.2.1  
5.2.2  
5.2.3  
5.2.4  
5.2.5  
5.2.6  
5.2.7  
Running the support CD ................................................. 5-1  
Drivers menu................................................................... 5-2  
Utilities menu .................................................................. 5-3  
Make Disk menu ............................................................. 5-5  
Manuals menu ................................................................ 5-6  
ASUS Contact information.............................................. 5-7  
Other information ............................................................ 5-7  
vi  
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 been tested and found to comply with the limits for a  
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are  
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a  
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio  
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s  
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,  
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If  
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,  
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is  
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following  
measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is  
required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications  
to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance  
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.  
Canadian Department of Communications Statement  
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions  
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the  
Canadian Department of Communications.  
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
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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. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system  
before you add a device.  
Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure  
that all power cables are unplugged.  
Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord.  
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.  
Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area.  
If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using,  
contact your local power company.  
If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a  
qualified service technician or your retailer.  
Operation safety  
Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all  
the manuals that came with the package.  
Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the  
power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer  
immediately.  
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from  
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.  
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in  
any area where it may become wet.  
Place the product on a stable surface.  
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified  
service technician or your retailer.  
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About this guide  
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring  
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 information  
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform  
when installing system components. It includes description of the switches,  
jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.  
Chapter 3: Powering up  
This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down  
the system.  
Chapter 4: BIOS setup  
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup  
menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.  
Chapter 5: Software support  
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the  
motherboard package.  
Where to find more information  
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and  
software updates.  
1.  
2.  
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. These documents are not  
part of the standard package.  
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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.  
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a  
task.  
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a  
task.  
Typography  
Bold text  
Italics  
Indicates a menu or an item to select.  
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.  
<Key>  
Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign  
means that you must press the enclosed key.  
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the  
Enter or Return key.  
<Key1+Key2+Key3>  
If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the  
key names are linked with a plus sign (+).  
Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>  
Command  
Means that you must type the command exactly  
as shown, then supply the required item or value  
enclosed in brackets.  
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:  
afudos /i[filename]  
afudos /iL1N64WS.ROM  
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L1N64-SLI WS specifications summary  
CPU  
Supports 2 AMDAtholon™ 64FX Socket L1 (1207FX)  
CPU  
Supports AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology  
AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and  
64-bit computing  
Chipset  
2 x NVIDIA® MCP55PXE  
2000 / 1600 MT/s  
System bus  
Memory  
Dual-channel memory architecture  
-
4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred  
ECC/non-ECC DDR2 800/667/533/400 MHz  
memory modules  
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Supports up to 8 GB system memory  
Expansion slots  
4 x PCI Express™ x16 slots (at x16, x8, x16, x8)  
1 x PCI-E x1 slot  
1 x PCI 2.2 slot  
Scalable Link Interface  
(SLI™)  
Supports two identical NVIDIA® SLI™-ready graphics  
cards  
Storage  
2x NVIDIA® MCP55PXE supports:  
-
-
-
1 x IDE connector for up to two Ultra DMA  
133/100 devices  
12 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors support twelve  
Serial ATA devices  
RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD  
configurations spanning across Serial ATA drives  
via the onboard NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID  
controller  
SiliconImage® Sil3531 Serial ATA controller supports:  
1 x External Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s on the rear panel  
-
LAN  
2 x Marvell® 88E1116 PHY support:  
Gigabit LAN  
Firewall function  
Supports Teaming functions  
Wake up from S5  
High Definition Audio  
SoundMAX® ADI AD1988B 8-channel High Definition  
Audio CODEC  
Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multi-Streaming,  
and Jack-Retasking Technology  
Optical and Coaxial S/PDIF Out interfaces at the rear  
panel  
IEEE 1394  
USB  
VIA 6308P 1394 controller supports:  
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2 x IEEE 1394a connectors  
Supports up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports  
(continued on the next page)  
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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 Tweaker:  
-
-
vDIMM: 25-step DRAM voltage control  
vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.0125 V  
increment  
-
-
Stepless Frequency Selection(SFS) allows FSB  
tuning from 200 MHz up to 400 MHz at 1 MHz  
increment  
PCI Express x16 frequency allows PCI Express x16  
frequency tuning from 100 MHz to 150 MHz at 1  
MHz increment  
ASUS special features  
Thermal  
ASUS 8-Phase Power Design for each VRM  
Q-Fan 2  
ASUS Heat-pipe Thermal solution  
ASUS special features  
Life  
Multi-language BIOS  
SATA on the Go  
CrashFree BIOS 3  
Rear panel  
1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple)  
1 x PS/2 mouse port (green)  
1 x Parallel port  
1 x External Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s  
1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port  
1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port  
2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports  
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports  
8-channel audio ports  
Internal connectors  
3 x USB 2.0 connectors support 6 additional USB 2.0  
ports  
1 x Floppy disk drive connector  
1 x IDE connector  
12 x Serial ATA connectors  
2 x CPU / 4 x Chassis / 1 x Power / 3 x fan connectors  
2 x IEEE 1394a connectors  
1 x EZ-plug  
Chassis intrusion connector  
Front panel audio connector  
1 x CD audio in connector  
1 x TPM connector (optional)  
24-pin ATX power connector  
8-pin ATX 2.0/1.1 power connector  
System panel connector  
(continued on the next page)  
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L1N64-SLI WS specifications summary  
BIOS features  
Manageability  
8 Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3  
WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, AI NET 2, Chassis  
Intrusion  
Power requirements  
Support CD contents  
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  
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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xiv  
This chapter describes the motherboard  
features and the new technologies  
it supports.  
Product  
1
introduction  
Chapter summary  
1
1.1  
1.2  
Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1  
Special features............................................................................ 1-2  
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS  
1.1  
Welcome!  
Thank you for buying an ASUS® 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 package with the list below.  
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS  
1-1  
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 protection. See page 2-6 for details.  
AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology  
The motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology, which monitors  
system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool  
and quiet operating environment. See page 4-18 for details.  
NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™)  
The NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology allows two graphics  
processing units (GPUs) in a single system. This technology takes advantage of  
the PCI Express™ bus architecture and features intelligent hardware and software  
solutions that allows multiple GPUs to work together and achieve exceptional  
graphics performance.  
64-bit CPU support  
The motherboard supports 64-bit computing, which is the next generation  
technology to replace the current 32-bit architecture. The 64-bit architecture  
delivers advanced system performance, faster memory access, and increased  
productivity. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by  
support either 64-bit or 32-bit architecture. See page 2-6 for details.  
DDR2 memory support  
The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of  
800/667/533/400 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest  
3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR2  
architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system  
performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to 10.7 GB/s.  
See pages 2-13 to 2-14 for details.  
1-2  
Chapter 1: Product introduction  
PCI Express™ interface  
The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, 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 compatible with existing PCI  
specifications. See page 2-18 for details.  
Serial ATA I/II technology and SATA-On-The-Go  
The motherboard fully supports the Serial ATA II 3.0 Gb/s technology through the  
Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA® nForce® 680a SLI™ chipset. The Serial  
ATA 3 Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial  
ATA products with a host of new features, including Power Management (PM)  
Implementation Algorithm. Serial ATA allows for thinner, more flexible cables with  
lower pin count and reduced voltage required. Leveraging these Serial ATA 3.0  
Gb/s features is the SATA-On-The-Go. Supported by the Marvell® 88SE614x Serial  
ATA controller, four Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (three at mid-board and one  
on the rear panel) provide smart setup, and hot-plug function. See pages 2-22 and  
2-25 for details.  
IEEE 1394a support  
The IEEE 1394a interface provides high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to  
a wide range of peripherals and devices compliant to the IEEE 1394a standard.  
The IEEE 1394a interface allows up to 400 Mbps transfer rates through simple,  
low-cost, high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between  
computers, peripherals, and consumer electronic devices such as camcorders,  
VCRs, printers, TVs, and digital cameras. See page 2-26 for details.  
S/PDIF digital sound ready  
The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the S/PDIF interfaces  
on the rear panel. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end  
entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker  
systems. See page 2-22 for details.  
USB 2.0 technology  
The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification,  
dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on 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  
1-3  
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 file sharing requirements. See page 2-21 for details.  
1.2.2  
ASUS Special features  
Advanced Thermal Design  
8-Phase Power Design  
The ASUS 8-Phase Power Design prolongs CPU lifespan and keeps the  
system stable by preventing high power stress to the CPU and power supply  
module. The design ensures high efficiency operation to generate less heat  
compared with conventional power solutions, thus achieving cool system  
environment and making this motherboard ideal for overclocking.  
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. See page 4-8 for details.  
Precision Tweaker  
This feature 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 achieve maximum system performance.  
ASUS Multi-language BIOS  
The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice from the  
available options. The localized BIOS menus allow easier and faster configuration.  
See page 4-11 for details.  
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)  
The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the  
BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the  
system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system  
chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the  
BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter.  
1-4  
Chapter 1: Product introduction  
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  
2
information  
Chapter summary  
2
2.1  
2.2  
2.3  
2.4  
2.5  
2.6  
2.7  
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  
2.1  
Before you proceed  
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components  
or change any motherboard settings.  
Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any  
component.  
Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to  
a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling  
components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.  
Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.  
Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded  
antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.  
Before you install or remove any component, ensure  
that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached  
from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the  
motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.  
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 location of the onboard LED.  
SB_PWR  
L1N64-SLI  
WS  
ON  
Standby  
Power  
OFF  
Powered  
Off  
L1N64-SLI WS Onboard LED  
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS  
2-ꢀ  
2.2  
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.  
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 external ports goes to the rear part of the  
chassis as indicated in the image below.  
2.2.2  
Screw holes  
Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard  
to the chassis.  
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.  
Place this side towards  
the rear of the chassis  
L1N64-SLI  
WS  
2-2  
Chapter 2: Hardware information  
2.2.3  
Motherboard layout  
26.7cm (10.5in)  
PS/2KBMS  
T: Mouse  
B: Keyboard  
ATX12V  
HP_FAN2  
HP_FAN1  
CPU1_FAN  
SPS_FAN  
CPU0_FAN  
SPDIF_O  
SPDIF_O2  
CPU0  
CPU1  
LAN2_USB34  
LAN1_USB12  
AUDIO  
HP_FAN3  
CHA_FAN1  
CHA_FAN3  
EZ_PLUG1  
EATXPWR  
Marvell  
88E1116  
PCIEX16_1  
Super  
I/O  
®
NVIDIA  
MCP55PXE  
L1N64-SLI  
WS  
CR2032 3V  
Lithium Cell  
CMOS Power  
PCIEX1_1  
SATA 1/3/5  
Marvell  
88E1116  
CD  
8Mb  
BIOS  
PCIEX16_2  
AAFP  
SATA 2/4/6  
SATA 7/9/11  
®
NVIDIA  
MCP55PXE  
ADI  
1988B  
PCI1  
SATA 8/10/12  
PCIEX16_3  
PCIEX16_4  
VIA  
VT6308P  
COM1  
SB_PWR  
CHASSIS  
CLRTC  
PANEL  
IE1394_1  
IE1394_2  
CHA_FAN2  
FLOPPY  
CHA_FAN4  
USB910  
USB78  
USB56  
TPM  
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2.2.4  
Layout contents  
Slots  
Page  
2-13  
2-18  
2-18  
2-18  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
DDR2 DIMM slots  
PCI slots  
PCI Express x16 slots  
PCI Express x1 slot  
Jumper  
Page  
1.  
Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)  
2-20  
Rear panel connectors  
Page  
2-21  
2-21  
2-21  
2-21  
2-21  
2-21  
2-21  
2-21  
2-22  
2-22  
2-22  
2-22  
2-22  
2-22  
2-22  
2-22  
1.  
PS/2 mouse port (green)  
2.  
Parallel port  
3.  
LAN 1 (RJ-45) port  
4.  
LAN 2 (RJ-45) port  
5.  
Rear Speaker Out port (black)  
Center/Subwoofer port (orange)  
Line In port (light blue)  
Line Out port (lime)  
6.  
7.  
8.  
9.  
Microphone port (pink)  
Side Speaker Out port (gray)  
USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2  
USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4  
External SATA port  
10.  
11.  
12.  
13.  
14.  
15.  
16.  
Optical S/PDIF Out port  
Coaxial S/PDIF Out port  
PS/2 keyboard port (purple)  
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Internal connectors  
Page  
2-23  
2-23  
2-25  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)  
NVIDIA® IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)  
NVIDIA® MCP55PXE Southbridge Serial ATA  
connectors (7-pin SATA1-6 [red], SATA7-12 [black])  
4.  
5.  
USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910)  
2-26  
2-26  
IEEE 1394a port connectors (10-1 pin IE1394_1, 10-1 pin  
IE1394_2)  
6.  
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, 3-pin SPS_FAN1)  
2-27  
7.  
8.  
Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)  
2-28  
2-28  
Power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V, 4-pin  
EZ_PLUG1)  
9.  
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)  
Internal audio connector (4-pin CD [black])  
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)  
TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)  
2-29  
2-30  
2-30  
2-31  
2-32  
10.  
11.  
12.  
13.  
System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)  
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)  
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2-ꢃ  
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  
immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP  
cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 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).  
The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts  
resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/  
incorrect removal of the PnP cap.  
2.3.1  
Installing the CPU  
To install a CPU:  
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.  
CPU1  
CPU0  
L1N64-SLI  
WS  
L1N64-SLI WS CPU Socket  
Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards  
you and the load lever is on your left.  
When installing only one CPU, always install the CPU on the CPU0  
socket; otherwise, the system will not boot up.  
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Chapter 2: Hardware information  
2.  
Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is  
released from the retention tab.  
Retention tab  
Load lever  
A
PnP cap  
This side of  
B
the socket box  
should face  
you.  
To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap until you are  
installing a CPU.  
3.  
4.  
Lift the load lever in the direction of  
the arrow to a 135º angle.  
Lift the load plate with your thumb  
and forefinger to a 100º angle (A),  
B
then push the PnP cap from the  
load plate window to remove (B).  
A
Load plate  
5.  
Position the CPU  
over the socket,  
making sure that the  
gold triangle is on the  
bottom-right corner  
of the socket. The  
socket alignment  
keys should fit into  
the CPU notches.  
Alignment keys  
Gold triangle mark  
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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!  
A
6.  
Close the load plate (A), then push  
the load lever (B) until it snaps into  
the retention tab.  
B
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Chapter 2: Hardware information