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ii E3014 Second Edition V2 December 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, t.
iii Contents Notices ........................................................................................................ vii Safety information .................................................................................... viii About this guide .
iv Contents 2.6 Jumper ........................................................................................ 2-20 2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-21 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors ....
v Contents 4.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-17 4.4.1 JumperFree Conguration ............................................ 4-17 4.4.2 CPU Conguration ....................................
vi Contents Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 5-1 5.2 Support CD information .............................................................. 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD .
vii Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
viii Safety information Electrical safety • T o prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
ix About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring 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.
x Conventions used in this guide T o make sure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. T ypography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
xi L1N64-SLI WS specications summary (continued on the next page) CPU Supports 2 AMD Atholon™ 64FX Socket L1 (1207FX) CPU Supports AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ T echnology AMD64 architecture enables.
xii L1N64-SLI WS specications summary ASUS special features Performance Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS C.P .R. (CPU Parameter Recall) - Adjustable FSB/DDR2 ratio. Fixed PCI/PCIe frequencies. - Hyper Path 3 Precision T weaker: - vDIMM: 25-step DRAM voltage control - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.
xiii L1N64-SLI WS specications summary BIOS features 8 Mb AMI BIOS, PnP , DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM B IOS 2.3 Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, AI NET 2, Chassis Intrusion Power requirements A TX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) A TX 12 V 2.
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1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports..
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Special features .
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Th ank yo u f or bu yin g a n A SUS ® L1N64-SLI WS motherboard ! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout.
1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2 Special features 1.2.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with dual 1207-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) sockets coded Socket L1 (1207FX), designed for AMD processors.
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 1-3 PCI Express™ interface Th e m oth erb oa rd fu lly s up por ts PCI E xp res s, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets.
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Dual Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers to provide the total solution for your networking needs. These network controllers use the PCI Express segment to provide faster data bandwidth for your wired or wireless Internet, LAN, and le sharing requirements.
2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-1 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component.
2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information L1N 64-SLI WS 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts into it. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation.
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout P ANEL L1 N64 -SL I WS CHASSIS 26.7cm (10.5in) CPU0_FAN DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) FLOPPY Super I/O 8Mb BIOS VIA VT6308P CLRTC USB910 SB_PWR EA TXPWR CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Marvell 88E11 16 COM1 IE1394_1 30.
2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.4 Layout contents Slots Page 1. DDR2 DIMM slots 2-13 2. PCI slots 2-18 3. PCI Express x16 slots 2-18 4. PCI Express x1 slot 2-18 Jumper Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLR TC) 2-20 Rear panel connectors Page 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2-21 2.
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-5 Internal connectors Page 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-23 2. NVIDIA ® IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 2-23 3. NVIDIA ® MCP55PXE Southbridge Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A1-6 [red], SA T A7-12 [black]) 2-25 4.
2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with dual surface mount Socket L1 (1207FX) designed for the AMD CPU in the Land Grid Array (LGA) package. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent.
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-7 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forenger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B). 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-right corner of the socket.
2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-9 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Make sure that you use only AMD-certied heatsink and fan assembly .
2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. Align the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place.
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-11 5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU0_F AN. Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector .
2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.3 Installing the fan 1. Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink assembly . 2. Fit the grooved edge to the heatsink. 3. Carefully push down the fan until it snugly ts the heatsink, then connect the fan cables.
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-13 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM.
2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4.2 Memory congurations Y ou may install 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-15 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. T o install a DIMM: 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.
2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card T o install an expansion card: 1.
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-17 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. IRQ Standard function 0 System timer 1 Standard 101/102-key.
2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.4 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specications.
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-19 • Connect a rear chassis fan to the chassis (CHA_F AN1 or CHA_F AN2) connector when using two graphics cards for better thermal environment. See page 2-27 for details. • In single card mode, you may use either the blue or black slot for PCI Express x16 graphics cards.
2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer , a scanner , or other devices.
2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration.
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-23 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided oppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector , then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the oppy disk drive.
2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector . This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices.
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-25 3. NVIDIA ® MCP55PXE Southbridge Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A1-6 [red], SA T A7-12 [black]) These connectors are for the Serial A T A signal cables for Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The Serial A T A 3.
2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB/GAME module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-27 6. CPU, Chassis, Power , and Heat-pipe Fan connectors (4-pin CPU0_F AN, 4- pin CPU1-F AN, 3-pin HP_F AN1~3 3-pin CHA_ F AN1~4, SPS_F AN1) The fan c onnect ors su pport co oling fans o f 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A ~ 3.
2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information 8. Pow er con nec to rs (24-pin EA TXPWR, 8-pin EA TX12V , 4-pin EZ_PLUG1) These connectors are for A TX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t.
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-29 • For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with A TX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 600 W . • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin A TX +12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot up.
2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information 10. Internal audio con nec tor (4-pin CD [Black]) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner , or MPEG card. 1 1. Serial port co nne cto r (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port.
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 2-31 12. TPM con nec tor (20-1 pin TPM) [Optional] This connector supports a T rusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certicates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security , protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity .
2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector . The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power , and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
3 Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system..
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the rst time ........................................................ 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer .
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 3-1 3.1 Starting up for the rst time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover . 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4.
3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ® 2000: 1. Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is selected, then click the OK button to shut down the computer .
4 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Chapter summary 4 ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 4-9 4.3 Main menu ....................
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows ® environment.) 2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable oppy disk.
4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select. Click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet T o update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-3 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le T o update the BIOS through a BIOS le: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears.
4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy disk 1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable oppy disk. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB oppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press <Enter>.
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-5 The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS le. 3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS le to the oppy disk. A:>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AM I F irm war e Upd ate Ut ili ty - V ers io n 1.
4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable oppy disk you created earlier . 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /i[lename] where [lename] is the latest or the original BIOS le on the bootable oppy disk.
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-7 5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:>afudos /L1N64WS.rom AM I F irm war e Upd ate Ut ili ty - V ers io n 1.1 9(A SU S V2. 07( 03. 11 .
4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Y ou can update a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support CD or the oppy disk that contains the updated BIOS le.
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-9 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable rmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.
4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system conguration Advanced For changing the advanced system se.
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power , Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.
4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date.
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-13 The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, V endor , Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are not user-congurable. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.
4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode.
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-15 OnChip RAID1 Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the onchip RAID function. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] OnChip RAID2 Function [By RAID1] Conguration options: [By RAID1] IDE Conguration OnChip RAID1 Function [Disabled] OnChip RAID2 Function [Disabled] Disabled Enabled 4.
4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specication.
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-17 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 4.4.1 JumperFree Conguration AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows you to select the overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency .
4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The following items appear only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [manual]. FSB Frequency [200] Allows you to adjust the FSB frequency . The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the FSB frequency .
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-19 CPU FID/VID Control [Auto] When set to [Auto], FID/VID will be set at the rated frequency/voltage. When set to [Manual], FID/VID will be set based on the user selection. Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appears only when you set the CPU FID/VID Control item to [Auto].
4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The following items appear only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [EPP Memory]. EPP Mode [Optimal] Allows you to set the EPP mode. Conguration options: [Optimal] [High Performance] [High Frequency] CPU OC Percentage [100] Allows you to adjust the CPU OC percentage.
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-21 4.4.2 CPU Conguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. CPU Conguration AMD Engineering Sample Revision: F2 Cache L1: 128KB Cache L2: 2048KB Speed : 2815MHz Current FSB Multiplier: 14x Maximum FSB Multiplier: 25x Able to Change Freq.
4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-23 CAS Latency (CL) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [3.0] [4.0] [5.0] [6.0] TRCD [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] TRP [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] TRAS [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [7 CLK] [8 CLK].
4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup SouthBridge Chipset Conguration OnChip HD Audio [Enabled] Front Panel Type [AC97] OnChip LAN1 [Enabled] OnChip LAN2 [Enabled] LAN OptionROM [Disabled] SLI1 Optimization [Enabled] SLI2 Optimization [Enabled] Enabled Disabled OnChip HD Audio [Enabled] Enables or disables the onchip high-denition audio CODEC.
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-25 4.4.4 Onboard Devices Conguration Onboard Floppy Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard oppy controller Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.
4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup OnBoard VT6308 1394 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard VIA ® VT6308 IEEE 1394a controller . Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] OnBoard Sil3531 eSA T A [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Silicon Image ® Sil3531 external SA T A controller .
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-27 4.4.5 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Plug And Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS congures all the devices in the system.
4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.4.6 USB Conguration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. The Module V ersion and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values.
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-29 4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.
4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.5.4 APM Conguration APM Conguration Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power Management/APM [Enabled] Resume On PME# [Disabled] Resume On PCIE Wake# [Disabled] Res.
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-31 Resume On PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specic keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an A TX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.5.5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU1 Temperature [60ºC/140ºF] CPU2 Temperature [60ºC/140ºF] MB Temperature [46ºC/114.
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-33 CHA Fan1/Fan2 Speed (RPM) [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specic eld shows N/A.
4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices.
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-35 4.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration Boot Settings Conguration Quick Boot [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [On] PS/2 Mou.
4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-37 After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.
4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility . When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system.
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 4-39 If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting.
4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Load Setup Defaults Allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a conrmation window appears. Select Ok to load default values.
5 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package..
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 5-1 5.2 Support CD information .
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 5-1 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer , browse the contents of the support CD to locate the le ASSETUP .EXE from the BIN folder .
5-2 Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Nvidia Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA ® Chipset drivers for the NVIDIA ® nForce ® 680a SLI chipset.
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 5-3 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet Utility Installs the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ software. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment.
5-4 Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create the NVIDIA ® nForce ® 680a or Silicon Image SA T A/P A T A RAID driver disk. Make nVidia 32bit/64bit SA T A RAID Driver Allows you to create an NVIDIA ® Serial A T A RAID driver disk for a 32-bit/64-bit system.
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 5-5 5.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. Most user manual les are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe ® Acrobat ® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual le.
5-6 Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to display the specied information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specications of the motherboard.
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS 5-7 T echnical support Form Displays the ASUS T echnical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when requesting technical support.
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