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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

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 ....... done

 

Reading flash ...... done

 

 

Advance Check ......

 

Erasing flash ...... done

 

Writing flash ...... done

 

Verifying flash .... done

 

Please restart your computer

A:\>

Summary of Contents for L1N64-SLI WS - Motherboard - SSI CEB

Page 1: ...Motherboard L1N64 SLI WS ...

Page 2: ...MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR ...

Page 3: ...crew holes 2 2 2 2 3 Motherboard layout 2 3 2 2 4 Layout contents 2 4 2 3 Central Processing Unit CPU 2 6 2 3 1 Installing the CPU 2 6 2 3 2 Installing the heatsink and fan 2 9 2 3 3 Installing the fan 2 12 2 4 System memory 2 13 2 4 1 Overview 2 13 2 4 2 Memory configurations 2 14 2 4 3 Installing a DIMM 2 15 2 4 4 Removing a DIMM 2 15 2 5 Expansion slots 2 16 2 5 1 Installing an expansion card 2...

Page 4: ...4 1 2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4 4 4 1 3 AFUDOS utility 4 5 4 1 4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4 8 4 2 BIOS setup program 4 9 4 2 1 BIOS menu screen 4 10 4 2 2 Menu bar 4 10 4 2 3 Navigation keys 4 10 4 2 4 Menu items 4 11 4 2 5 Sub menu items 4 11 4 2 6 Configuration fields 4 11 4 2 7 Pop up window 4 11 4 2 8 Scroll bar 4 11 4 2 9 General help 4 11 4 3 Main menu 4 12 4 3 1 System Time 4 1...

Page 5: ...I APIC Support 4 29 4 5 4 APM Configuration 4 30 4 5 5 Hardware Monitor 4 32 4 6 Boot menu 4 34 4 6 1 Boot Device Priority 4 34 4 6 2 Boot Settings Configuration 4 35 4 6 3 Security 4 36 4 7 Exit menu 4 39 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 5 2 5 2 3 Utilities menu 5 3 5 2 4 Make Disk ...

Page 6: ...ling 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 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 ...

Page 7: ...ause 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...

Page 8: ... 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 m...

Page 9: ...quence 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 additio...

Page 10: ... 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 DANGER WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to com...

Page 11: ...x 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 ...

Page 12: ... 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 additio...

Page 13: ...E AI NET 2 Chassis Intrusion Power requirements ATX power supply with 24 pin and 4 pin 12 V plugs ATX 12 V 2 0 compliant Support CD contents Device drivers BIOS flash utility under DOS ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NVIDIA RAID Form factor CEB form factor 12 in x 10 5 in 30 5 cm x 26 7 cm Specifications are subject to change without notice ...

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Page 15: ...1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports ...

Page 16: ...ASUS L1N64 SLI WS Chapter summary 1 1 1 Welcome 1 1 1 2 Special features 1 2 ...

Page 17: ...therboard 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: ...e 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 acces...

Page 19: ...ur 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 ...

Page 20: ...lows 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 perfor...

Page 21: ... 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 ...

Page 22: ...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 2 13 2 5 Expansion slots 2 16 2 6 Jumper 2 20 2 7 Connectors 2 21 ...

Page 23: ...d 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 ca...

Page 24: ...rect 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 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard Failure to do so can cause you physical i...

Page 25: ...PXE DDR2 DIMM_B2 64 bit 240 pin module DDR2 DIMM_B1 64 bit 240 pin module DDR2 DIMM_A1 64 bit 240 pin module PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16_2 PCI1 PCIEX16_3 PCIEX16_4 NVIDIA MCP55PXE ADI 1988B Marvell 88E1116 CPU1_FAN HP_FAN1 ATX12V HP_FAN2 SPS_FAN CHA_FAN2 HP_FAN3 USB78 USB56 CHA_FAN4 IE1394_2 SATA 1 3 5 PRI_IDE SATA 2 4 6 SATA 7 9 11 SATA 8 10 12 AAFP CD TPM LAN2_USB34 PS 2KBMS T Mouse B Keyboard PA...

Page 26: ...reen 2 21 2 Parallel port 2 21 3 LAN 1 RJ 45 port 2 21 4 LAN 2 RJ 45 port 2 21 5 Rear Speaker Out port black 2 21 6 Center Subwoofer port orange 2 21 7 Line In port light blue 2 21 8 Line Out port lime 2 21 9 Microphone port pink 2 22 10 Side Speaker Out port gray 2 22 11 USB 2 0 ports 1 and 2 2 22 12 USB 2 0 ports 3 and 4 2 22 13 External SATA port 2 22 14 Optical S PDIF Out port 2 22 15 Coaxial ...

Page 27: ...s 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 Chassis intrusion connector 4 1 pin CHASSIS 2 28 8 Power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 8 pin ATX12V 4 pin EZ_PLUG1 2 28 9 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP 2 29 10 Internal audio connector 4 pin CD black 2 30 11 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 2 30 12 TPM connector 20 1 pin TPM 2 31 13 System panel conne...

Page 28: ...sit 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...

Page 29: ...ure that the gold triangle is on the bottom right corner of the socket The socket alignment keys should fit into the CPU notches 2 Press the load lever with your thumb A then move it to the left B until it is released from the retention tab To prevent damage to the socket pins do not remove the PnP cap until you are installing a CPU Retention tab Load lever This side of the socket box should face ...

Page 30: ...PU 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 6 Close the load plate A then push the load lever B until it snaps into the retention tab A B ...

Page 31: ...d on the motherboard upon purchase You do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should ...

Page 32: ... 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 mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base Make sure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place ...

Page 33: ...ctor 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 installed a second CPU then connect the fan cable to the 4 pin connector labeled CPU1_FAN L1N64 SLI WS L1N64 SLI WS CPU fan connectors CPU0_FAN CPU1_FAN CPU1_FAN GND CPU1 FAN PWR CPU1 FAN IN CPU1 FAN PWM CPU0_FAN GND CPU0 FAN PWR CPU0 FAN IN CPU0 FAN PWM ...

Page 34: ... The above photo shows the fan installed on the motherboard Plug the fan cables to any of the HP_FAN1 3 connectors on the motherboard Make sure the fan is installed correctly to prevent damage to the fan and motherboard components 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...

Page 35: ...allation on a DDR DIMM socket The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Sockets Channel 1 DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 Channel 2 DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 When using only one CPU install memory modules to DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 slots only 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_...

Page 36: ... http support asus com faq faq aspx SLanguage en us Under General Search make the selections as shown then click Search Click the article titled 4GB memory installed but less memory size detected You also may check the URLs below for third party comments on this issue http dlsvr01 asus com pub ASUS mb 4GB_Rev1 pdf http www intel com support motherboards server sb cs 016594 htm For dual channel con...

Page 37: ...aining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated 2 4 4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM 1 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM 2 Remove the DIMM from the socket A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction Do not force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs DO not instal...

Page 38: ... seated on the slot 5 Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier 6 Replace the system cover 2 5 2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card configure the it by adjusting the software settings 1 Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings if any See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup 2 Assign an IRQ to the card Refer to the tables on...

Page 39: ...DIA nForce PCI system management 12 PS 2 compatible mouse port 13 Numeric data processor 16 Silicon Image Sil 3531 SATA controller 17 NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT 17 VIA OHCI compliant IEEE 1394 host controller 20 NVIDIA nForce 680a Serial ATA controller 20 Standard Enhanced PCI to USB host controller 21 Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio 22 NVIDIA network bus enumerator 22 Standard Open...

Page 40: ...ess x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications The cards run at x16 x8 x16 x8 mode Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots 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 Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot PCI Express x1 slot PCI Exp...

Page 41: ...ector 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 sufficient power when running NVIDIA SLI mode See page 2 25 for details ...

Page 42: ...5 10 seconds then move the cap back to pins 1 2 4 Reinstall the battery 5 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 6 Hold down the Del key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data Except when clearing the RTC RAM never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position Removing the cap will cause system boot failure Make sure to re enter your previous BIOS settings after you ...

Page 43: ... the table below for the LAN port LED indications 11 4 6 1 16 2 15 14 12 3 5 7 8 9 10 13 5 Rear Speaker Out port black This port connects the rear speakers in a 4 channel 6 channel or 8 channel audio configuration 6 Center Subwoofer port orange This port connects the center subwoofer speakers 7 Line In port light blue This port connects the tape CD DVD player or other audio sources 8 Line Out port...

Page 44: ...2 0 ports 3 and 4 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are available for connecting USB 2 0 devices 13 External SATA port This port connects to an external SATA box or a Serial ATA port multiplier 14 Optical S PDIF Out port This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S PDIF cable 15 Coaxial S PDIF Out port This port connects an external audio output device via an co...

Page 45: ... a covered Pin 5 2 NVIDIA IDE connector 40 1 pin PRI_IDE The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133 100 66 signal cable There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133 100 66 signal cable blue black and gray Connect the blue connector to the motherboard s IDE connector then select one of the following modes to configure your device L1N64 SLI WS L1N64 SLI WS Floppy disk drive connector NOT...

Page 46: ...ou 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 device jumpers have the same setting Drive jumper setting Mode of device s Cable connector Single device Cable Select or Master Black Two devices Cable Select Master Black Slave Gray Master Master Black or gray Slave Slave ...

Page 47: ... 5 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND GND RSATA_TXP9 RSATA_TXN9 GND RSATA_RXP9 RSATA_RXN9 GND GND RSATA_TXP10 RSATA_TXN10 GND RSATA_RXP10 RSATA_RXN10 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND GND RSATA_TXP11 RSATA_TXN11 GND RSATA_RXP11 RSATA_RXN11 G...

Page 48: ...1394_1 10 1 pin IE1394_2 These connectors are for IEEE 1394a ports Connect the IEEE 1394a module cables to any of these connectors then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector Doing so will damage the motherboard L1N64 SLI WS L1N64 SLI WS USB 2 0 connectors USB56 NC GND USB_P6 USB_P6 USB 5V GND USB_P5 USB_P5 USB 5...

Page 49: ...get 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 WS L1N64 SLI WS Fan connectors CPU0_FAN SPS_FAN HP_FAN1 HP_FAN2 CPU1_FAN HP_FAN3 CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN4 CPU1_FAN GND CPU1 FAN PWR CPU1 FAN IN CPU1 FAN PWM HP_FAN1 GND Rotation CH...

Page 50: ...r replaced The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event By default the pins labeled Chassis Signal and Ground are shorted with a jumper cap Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature Make sure to connect the 8 pin ATX 12V power plug when installing two CPUs You can either use the 4 pin 12V power plug or 8 pin ATX 12V power plug when inst...

Page 51: ... audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP This connector is for a chassis mounted front panel audio I O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC 97 audio standard Connect one end of the front panel audio I O module cable to this connector We recommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard s high definition audio capability By defaul...

Page 52: ...PEG card 11 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 This connector is for a serial COM port Connect the serial port module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis L1N64 SLI WS L1N64 SLI WS Internal audio connector CD black Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Ground Ground L1N64 SLI WS L1N64 SLI WS COM port connector PIN 1 COM1 ...

Page 53: ...ely store keys digital certificates passwords and data A TPM system also helps enhance network security protects digital identities and ensures platform integrity The TPM module is purchased separately L1N64 SLI WS L1N64 SLI WS TPM connector TPM X GND X 3 3V LAD0 3 3V LAD3 LRESETn LFRAMEn CK_33M_TPM X GND SERIRQ GND LAD1 LAD2 X X X PIN 1 ...

Page 54: ...aker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRSW This connector is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft off mode depending on the BIOS settings Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF Reset button 2 pin RESET Thi...

Page 55: ...3 Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system ...

Page 56: ...ASUS L1N64 SLI WS Chapter summary 3 3 1 Starting up for the first time 3 1 3 2 Powering off the computer 3 2 ...

Page 57: ...se lights up For systems with ATX power supplies the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power button If your monitor complies with green standards or if it has a power standby feature the monitor LED may light up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on The system then runs the power on self tests or POST While the tests are running the BIOS beeps or additional mes...

Page 58: ...ndows XP 1 Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer 2 Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer 3 The power supply should turn off after Windows shuts down 3 2 2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft off mode depending on the BIOS setting Pressing the power swit...

Page 59: ...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 ...

Page 60: ...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 4 17 4 5 Power menu 4 29 4 6 Boot menu 4 34 4 7 Exit menu 4 39 ...

Page 61: ... in the optical drive The Drivers menu appears 2 Click the Utilities tab then click ASUS Update See page 5 3 for the Utilities screen menu 3 The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system 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 environment The ASUS Update utility allows you to Save the current BIOS file Down...

Page 62: ...ext Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet 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 the Internet option from the drop down menu then click Next ...

Page 63: ...BIOS from a file option from the drop down menu then click Next 4 From the FTP site select the BIOS version that you wish to download Click Next 5 Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet Always update the utility to avail of all its features 3 Locate the BIOS file from the Open window then click Save 4...

Page 64: ... from the menu then select Format A Format 3 1 2 Floppy Disk window appears e Windows XP users Select Create an MS DOS startup disk from the format options field then click Start Windows 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for Windows 2000 a Insert a formatted high density 1 44 MB floppy disk into the drive b Insert the Windows 2000 CD to the optical drive c Click Start then select Run ...

Page 65: ...s backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility Main filename Extension name 1 Copy the AFUDOS utility afudos exe from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier 2 Boot the system in DOS mode then at the prompt type afudos o filename where the filename is any u...

Page 66: ...file for the motherboard Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk A afudos L1N64WS rom Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt 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 67: ... 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 done Reading flash done Advance Check Erasing flash done Writing flash done Verifying flash done Please restart your computer A ...

Page 68: ...SB flash disk with FAT 32 16 12 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The device size should be smaller than 8GB DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause system boot failure Award BootBlock BIOS v1 0 Copyright c 2000 Award Software Inc BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI device Found CDROM try to Boot from it Pass When found th...

Page 69: ...Press Del during the Power On Self Test POST to enter the Setup utility otherwise POST continues with its test routines If you wish to enter Setup after POST restart the system by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on Do this last option only if the first two failed The Setup program is designe...

Page 70: ...select items in the menu and change the settings 4 2 1 BIOS menu screen Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another Navigation keys General help Menu bar Sub menu items Configuration fields Menu items Select Screen Select Item Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit System Time 10 55 25 System Date Mon 07 05 2006 Legacy Diskette A 1 44M 3 5 in Lan...

Page 71: ...age Up Page 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 Scroll bar Select Screen Select Item Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Advanced Chipset settings WARNING Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to malfunction Configure DRAM Timing by SPD...

Page 72: ...se GB Chinese BIG5 Refer to section 4 2 1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them Select Screen Select Item Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit System Time 10 55 25 System Date Mon 07 05 2006 Legacy Diskette A 1 44M 3 5 in Language English Primary IDE Master ST320410A Primary IDE Slave ASUS CD S520 A SATA 1 Not...

Page 73: ...ode if the device supports this mode and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled Configuration options Disabled Auto Block Multi sector Transfer M Auto Enables or disables data multi sector transfer mode When set to Auto the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi sector transfer feature When set to Disabled the ...

Page 74: ...BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices There is a separate sub menu for each SATA device Select a device item then press Enter to display the SATA device information SATA 1 Device Not Detected LBA Large Mode Auto Block Multi sector Transfer M Auto PIO Mode Auto DMA Mode Auto SMART Monitoring Auto 32Bit Data Transfer Enabled Disabled Disables LBA Mode Auto Enables LBA Mode if...

Page 75: ...isables data multi sector transfer mode When set to Auto the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi sector transfer feature When set to Disabled the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time Configuration options Disabled Auto PIO Mode Auto Selects the PIO mode Configuration options Auto 0 1 2 3 4 DMA Mode Auto Sel...

Page 76: ...atically detects the items in this menu AMI BIOS Displays the auto detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto detected system memory AMIBIOS Version 0114 Build Date 10 14 06 Processor Type AND Engineering Sample Speed 2815MHz Count 4 System Memory Usable Size 2048MB ...

Page 77: ...settings of the Advanced menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction Configure System Frequency Voltage AI Overclocking Auto CPU FID VID Control Auto Runtime Legacy PSB Disabled Cool N Quiet Disabled HyperTransport CPU CPU 1000 MHz HyperTransport CPU SB1 1000 MHz HyperTransport CPU SB2 1000 MHz Select the target CPU frequency and the relevant parameters will be auto adjus...

Page 78: ...tage Configuration options Auto 50mV 100mV 150mV 200mV DDR VTT Switch Auto Configuration options Auto 0 6 x DDR Voltage 0 5 x DDR Voltage DDR Voltage Auto Allows you to set the DDR memory voltage Configuration options Auto 1 800V 1 825V 1 850V 2 475V 2 500V Setting a very high voltage may damage the component permanently Setting a very low voltage may cause the system to become unstable HyperTrans...

Page 79: ...s you to set the operating CPU multiplier The configuration options may vary depending on the type of CPU installed Configuration options Auto x5 0 x5 5 x6 0 x6 5 x7 0 x7 5 x24 5 x25 0 CPU Voltage Auto Allows you to set the operating CPU voltage Configuration options 1 425V 1 400V 1 375V 0 825V 0 800V Auto HyperTransport CPU CPU 1000MHz Configuration options 200 MHz 400 MHz 600 MHz 800 MHz 1000 MH...

Page 80: ...ry 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 You can also type the desired value using the numeric keypad The values range from 100 to 200 ...

Page 81: ...2815MHz Current FSB Multiplier 14x Maximum FSB Multiplier 25x Able to Change Freq Yes uCode Patch Level None Required GART Error Reporting Disabled Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency NOTE If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may differ GART Error Reporting Disabled Allows you to enable or disable GART error checking for testing purpose Configu...

Page 82: ...uto 1T 2T Memory Timing 2T MCT Timing Mode Auto Bank Interleaving Auto Node Interleaving Auto DQS Signal Training Control Enabled MemClk Tristate C3 ATLVID Disabled CS Sparing Enable Disabled Memory Hole Remapping Enabled Power Down Control Disabled Memory Options Information Memclock Mode Auto Auto allows the BIOS to set the memclock mode automatically Limit or Manual allows you to select from an...

Page 83: ...the same node or across nodes decreasing access contention Configuration options Disabled Auto Node Interleaving Auto Sets whether to allow memory accesses to be spread out over NODES on the same node or across nodes decreasing access contention Configuration options Disabled Auto DQS Signal Training Control Disabled Enables or disable the DQS Signal Timing Training control Configuration options E...

Page 84: ...ppears 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 Configuration options AC97 HD Audio OnChip LAN1 LAN2 Enabled Enables or disables the onchip LAN1 LAN2 controller Configuration options Enabled Disa...

Page 85: ...en the Parallel Port Mode is set to EPP or EPP ECP This item allows the BIOS to select the Parallel Port EPP version Configuration options 1 9 1 7 ECP Mode DMA Channel DMA3 Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to ECP or EPP ECP This item allows the 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...

Page 86: ...guration options Enabled Disabled OnBoard Sil3531 eSATA Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Silicon Image Sil3531 external SATA controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled eSATA OptionROM Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the Silicon Image Sil3531 external SATA boot ROM Configuration options Disabled Enabled ...

Page 87: ...Play operating system the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot Configuration options No Yes Advanced PCI PnP Settings WARNING Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction Plug And Play O S No NO lets the BIOS configue all the devices in the system YES lets the operating system configure Plug and Play PnP devices not required for boot...

Page 88: ...nabled Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup If detected the USB controller legacy mode is enabled If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled Auto USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed Allows you to set the USB 2 0 controller mode to HiSp...

Page 89: ...ration and Power Interface ACPI 2 0 specifications Configuration options ACPI v1 0 ACPI v2 0 ACPI v3 0 4 5 3 ACPI APIC Support Enabled 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 En...

Page 90: ...te was before the AC power loss Configuration options Power Off Power On Power Management APM Enabled Enables or disables the Advanced Power Management APM features Configuration options Disabled Enabled The succeeding items appear when the Power Management APM item is set to Enabled Resume On PME Disabled Enables or disables the Power Management Event PME function to generate a wake event Configu...

Page 91: ...that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Configuration options Disabled Enabled Resume on RTC Alarm Disabled Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event Configuration options Disabled Enabled The succeeding items appear when the Resume on RTC Alarm item is set to Enabled RTC Alarm Date xx To set the alarm date highlight this item and press the or key to make the selection Config...

Page 92: ...ws you to enable or disable the smart fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation Configuration options Disabled Enabled CPU Fan Mode PWM Allows you to select the type of CPU fan cable connected to the CPU fan connector Set to PWM when using a 4 pin CPU fan cable Set to DC when using a 3 pin CPU fan cable Configuration options PWM DC Some CPU fans with a 4 p...

Page 93: ...ssis fan speed monitoring SPS Fan HP Fan3 Speed RPM xxxxRPM or N A or Ignored The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the SPS Heatpipe fan speed in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the chassis the specific field shows N A Select Ignore from the item options to disable chassis fan speed monitoring VCORE1 VCORE2 Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Volta...

Page 94: ...ROM Disabled Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 1st FLOPPY DRIVE 2nd Boot Device HDD PM ST330620A 3rd Boot Device ATAPI CD ROM Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disable din the corresponding type menu v02 58 C Copyright 1985 2006 American Megatrends Inc BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority Boot ...

Page 95: ...le or disable the full screen logo display feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled AddOn ROM Display Mode Force BIOS Sets the display mode for option ROM Configuration options Force BIOS Keep Current Bootup Num Lock On Allows you to select the power on state for the NumLock Configuration options Off On PS 2 Mouse Support Auto Allows you to enable or disable support for PS 2 mouse Configurat...

Page 96: ...nstalled To set a Supervisor Password 1 Select the Change Supervisor Password item then press Enter 2 From the password box type a password composed of at least six letters and or numbers then press Enter 3 Confirm the password when prompted The message Password Installed appears after you successfully set your password To change the supervisor password follow the same steps as in setting a user p...

Page 97: ...the user password The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a User Password 1 Select the Change User Password item and press Enter 2 On the password box that appears type a password composed of at least six letters and or numbers then press Enter 3 Confirm the password when prompted The message Password Ins...

Page 98: ...m 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 Configuration options Setup Always ...

Page 99: ... does not immediately exit this menu Select one of the options from this menu or F10 from the legend bar to exit Exit Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the computer is turned off When you select this optio...

Page 100: ...e 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: ...5 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package ...

Page 102: ...ASUS L1N64 SLI WS Chapter summary 5 5 1 Installing an operating system 5 1 5 2 Support CD information 5 1 ...

Page 103: ...s and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features 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 Motherboard settings and hardware options vary Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information...

Page 104: ... Program Installs the NVIDIA Chipset drivers for the NVIDIA nForce 680a SLI chipset AMD Cool n Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool n Quiet technology driver SoundMAX ADI1988 Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX ADI1988 audio driver and application Silicon Image Sil3531 SATA Driver and Utility Installs the Silicon Image Sil3531 SATA driver and utility USB 2 0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2...

Page 105: ... V7 0 Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader that allows you to open view and print documents in Portable Document Format PDF Microsoft DirectX 9 0c Installs the Microsoft DirectX 9 0c driver The Microsoft DirectX 9 0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound DirectX improves the multimedia features of you computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies capturing videos or ...

Page 106: ...80a or Silicon Image SATA PATA RAID driver disk Make nVidia 32bit 64bit SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create an NVIDIA Serial ATA RAID driver disk for a 32 bit 64 bit system Silicon Image Sil3531 32bit 64bit SATA Driver Allows you to create a Silicon Image Sil3531 Serial ATA driver disk for a 32 bit 64 bit system ...

Page 107: ... the user manual Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format PDF Install the Adobe Acrobat Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file 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 ...

Page 108: ... 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: ...N64 SLI WS 5 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 ...

Page 110: ...5 Chapter 5 Software support ...

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