Page 3 - Contents; Chapter 1: Product introduction; Memory configurations
iii Contents Contents ...................................................................................................... iiiNotices ......................................................................................................... viSafety information ........................................
Page 4 - Chapter 3: Powering up; Creating a bootable floppy disk
iv Contents 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 2-21 2.7.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-23 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first time ........................................................ 3-...
Page 5 - Onboard Devices Configuration; Chapter 4: Software support
v Contents 4.4.3 Chipset .......................................................................... 4-22 4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration .................................... 4-25 4.4.5 PCI PnP ........................................................................ 4-27 4.4.6 USB Configuration ....
Page 6 - Notices; Federal Communications Commission Statement; may cause undesired operation.; Canadian Department of Communications Statement
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 cau...
Page 7 - Safety information; Electrical safety; qualified service technician or your retailer.; Operation safety
vii 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 cab...
Page 8 - About this guide; How this guide is organized; This guide contains the following parts:; Where to find more information; software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
viii 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 technolog...
Page 9 - Conventions used in this guide; Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.; Command
ix Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. <Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than...
Page 12 - Form factor
xii L1N64-SLI WS/B specifications summary BIOS features 8 Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, 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 dri...
Page 13 - This chapter describes the motherboard
1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
Page 14 - Chapter summary
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Special features ............................................................................ 1-2
Page 15 - Thank you for buying an; ASUS; items in your package with the list below.
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® L1N64-SLI WS/B 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...
Page 16 - Special features; Product highlights; Latest processor technology; The NVIDIA; DDR2 memory support
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 (1207 pin), designed for AMD processors. The motherboard with the new socket delivers advanc...
Page 17 - PCI ExpressTM interface; Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA; S/PDIF digital sound ready
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 1-3 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 hi...
Page 18 - ASUS Special features; this motherboard ideal for overclocking.
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, L...
Page 19 - This chapter lists the hardware setup
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.
Page 21 - Onboard LED; below shows the location of the onboard LED.; Before you proceed; or change any motherboard settings.
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2- 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 moth...
Page 22 - Motherboard overview; ensure that the motherboard fits into it.; Placement direction; chassis as indicated in the image below.; Screw holes
2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information L1N64-SLI WS(/B) 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chass...
Page 23 - Motherboard layout
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2- 2.2.3 Motherboard layout PANEL L1N64-SLI WS(/B) 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 EATXPWR CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Marvell 88E1116 COM1 IE1394_1 30.5cm (12.0in) NVIDIA ® MCP5...
Page 24 - Layout contents
2- 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 CLRTC) 2-20 Rear panel connectors Page 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2-21 2. Parallel port 2-21 3. ...
Page 25 - Internal connectors
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2- 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 ® MCP55P Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6 [red], SATA7-12 [black]) 2-25 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) ...
Page 26 - Installing the CPU; Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.; L1N64-SLI WS CPU Socket
2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with dual surface mount Socket (1207 pin) 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 ...
Page 27 - keys should fit into
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2- 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger 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 trian...
Page 29 - Installing the heatsink and fan; ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2- 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-certified heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pla...
Page 31 - to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU0_FAN.
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2- 5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU0_FAN. Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 6. Repeat steps 1 to 5 to...
Page 32 - Installing the fan; it snugly fits the heatsink, then
2-2 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 fits the heatsink, then connect the fan cables. 4. The above photo shows the fan installed on...
Page 33 - System memory; Overview; differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket.; Channel
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2- 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notche...
Page 34 - DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.; Important notice on installing Windows; General Search
2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Important notice on installing Windows ® XP 32-bit version If you install Windows ® XP 32-bit version Operating System (OS), the limi...
Page 35 - Installing a DIMM
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2- 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. To install a DIMM: 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. ...
Page 36 - Expansion slots; describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.; Installing an expansion card; To install an expansion card:; Configuring an expansion card; Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup.
2- 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 To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion ...
Page 37 - Interrupt assignments; Standard interrupt assignments; IRQ
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2- 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. IRQ Standard function 0 System timer 1 Standard 101/102-key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard 4 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 NVIDIA nForce PCI system management 6...
Page 38 - PCI slot; mode. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots.; PCI Express x1 slot; the location of the slot.
2- 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 specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.6 Four PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports four SLI-read...
Page 40 - Jumper; This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in
2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data ...
Page 41 - Connectors; Rear panel connectors; Description Status; LAN port LED indications
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2-2 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. 3. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port. Supported by Marvell ® 88E1116 Gigabit LAN controller, thi...
Page 42 - Port; External SATA port
2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime...
Page 43 - signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive.
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2-2 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided floppy 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 floppy disk...
Page 44 - Drive jumper setting
2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. If any device jumper is set as...
Page 45 - MediaShieldTM controller.
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2-2 3. NVIDIA ® MCP55P Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6 [red], SATA7-12 [black]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s is backward compatible with Serial ATA 1.5 Gb/...
Page 46 - These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB/GAME module
2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB/GAME module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with US...
Page 47 - cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2-2 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, SPS_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A ~ 3.48 A (41.76 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cable...
Page 48 - a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the
2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information 8. Power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V, 4-pin EZ_PLUG1) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the con...
Page 49 - of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.; Front Panel
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 2-2 • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 600 W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin ATX +12 V power plug; otherwise, the system ...
Page 50 - of the system chassis.
2-0 Chapter 2: Hardware information 10. Internal audio connector (4-pin CD [Black]) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 11. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the s...
Page 52 - read from or written to the HDD.
2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk driv...
Page 53 - Powering up; This chapter describes the power up
3 Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system.
Page 55 - Starting up for the first time; b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain); AMI BIOS beep codes; instructions in Chapter 4.; BIOS Beep
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B - 3.1 Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are off.3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is eq...
Page 56 - Powering off the computer; Using the OS shut down function
-2 Chapter : Powering up 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ® 2000: 1. Click the Start button then click Shut Down...2. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is selected, then click the OK button to shut down the computer. 3. The power s...
Page 57 - BIOS setup; This chapter tells how to change
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 59 - Managing and updating your BIOS; ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy; Installing ASUS Update; ASUS Update utility; Save the current BIOS file
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 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 floppy ...
Page 60 - you to avoid network traffic, or; Updating the BIOS through the Internet
4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next. 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 &...
Page 61 - Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file; To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:; Locate the BIOS file from the Open
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-3 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 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 fro...
Page 62 - Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk.; b. Click Start from the Windows; To create a set of boot disks for Windows
4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press <Enter>. Windows ® XP environment a. Insert a 1.4...
Page 63 - AFUDOS utility; corrupted during the updating process.; Copying the current BIOS; To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:; the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 4-5 The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.romAMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))Copyright (C) 2002 Ame...
Page 64 - Updating the BIOS file; To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:; The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS.
4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable flo...
Page 65 - completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.
ASUS L1N64-SLI WS/B 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 /iL1N64WS.romAMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All right...
Page 66 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility; that contains the updated BIOS file.; Recovering the BIOS from the support CD; To recover the BIOS from the support CD:; Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk; To recover the BIOS from the USB flash disk:
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 file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy d...
Page 67 - BIOS setup program; the first two failed.
ASUS LN-SLI WS/B - 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware 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, reconfiguring your system, or ...
Page 69 - Menu items; bar displays the specific items for that; Configuration fields; configuration options for that item.; not fit on the screen. Press the; General help
ASUS LN-SLI WS/B - 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items.The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid t...
Page 70 - Main menu; you an overview of the basic system information.
-2 Chapter : BIOS setup 4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 4.3...
Page 71 - N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.; Primary IDE Master/Slave; the IDE device information.
ASUS LN-SLI WS/B - The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are not user-configurable. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system. Type [A...
Page 73 - Enables or disables the onchip RAID function.; IDE Configuration; Selects the PIO mode.
ASUS LN-SLI WS/B - OnChip RAID1 Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the onchip RAID function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] OnChip RAID2 Function [By RAID1] Configuration options: [By RAID1] IDE Configuration OnChip RAID1 Function [Disabled] OnChip RAID2 Function [Disabled] Disable...
Page 74 - System Information; automatically 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.
- Chapter : BIOS setup 4.3.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Dis...
Page 75 - Advanced menu; JumperFree Configuration
ASUS LN-SLI WS/B - 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 Configuration AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows you to select the overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Select either one of ...
Page 76 - Allows you to set the Hypertransport voltage.
- Chapter : 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. You can also ty...
Page 79 - CPU Configuration; automatically detects.
ASUS LN-SLI WS/B -2 4.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. CPU Configuration AMD Engineering Sample Revision: F2 Cache L1: 128KB Cache L2: 2048KB Speed : 2815MHz Current FSB Multiplier: 14x Maximum FSB Multiplier: 25x Able...
Page 80 - Chipset; [Manual] allows you to select from any of the standard values.
-22 Chapter : 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 SettingsWARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Memory Controller Sou...
Page 83 - Allows you to enable or disable the onboard floppy controller
ASUS LN-SLI WS/B -2 4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Floppy Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard floppy controller Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration opti...
Page 85 - PCI PnP
ASUS LN-SLI WS/B -2 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 configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system ...
Page 86 - USB Configuration; item then press to display the configuration options.; Allows you to enable or disable the USB 1.1 controller.
-2 Chapter : BIOS setup 4.4.6 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is dete...
Page 87 - Power menu; to display the configuration options.
ASUS LN-SLI WS/B -2 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 configuration options. 4.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration ...
Page 88 - APM Configuration
-0 Chapter : BIOS setup 4.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power Management/APM [Enabled] Resume On PME# [Disabled] Resume On PCIE Wake# [Disabled] Resume On LAN [Disabled] Resume On Ring [Disabled] Resume On PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Resume On PS/2 Mouse [...
Page 90 - Hardware Monitor; CPU fan speed monitoring.
-2 Chapter : BIOS setup 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor Hardware MonitorCPU1 Temperature [60ºC/140ºF] CPU2 Temperature [60ºC/140ºF] MB Temperature [46ºC/114.5ºF] Smart Fan Control [Disabled] CPU Fan Mode [PWM] CPU Fan1 Speed [2564RPM] CPU Fan2 Speed [4354RPM] CHA Fan1 Speed [N/A] CHA Fan2 Speed [N/A] SPS Fan...
Page 92 - Boot menu; Boot Device Priority; devices installed in the system.
- Chapter : 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 a...
Page 93 - Boot Settings Configuration; BIOS performs all the POST items.
ASUS LN-SLI WS/B - 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings ConfigurationQuick Boot [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture...
Page 94 - Security; an item then press to display the configuration options.; Change Supervisor Password
- Chapter : 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 configuration options. Security SettingsSupervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password ...
Page 95 - Change User Password
ASUS LN-SLI WS/B - 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. Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full...
Page 96 - Clear User Password; Select this item to clear the user password.
- Chapter : 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. Co...
Page 97 - Exit & Discard Changes; Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting.; Discard Changes; changes and load the previously saved values.; Exit menu; BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
ASUS LN-SLI WS/B - If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while exiting. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do ...
Page 98 - Load Setup Defaults; other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.
-0 Chapter : 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 confirmation window appears. Select Ok to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other chang...
Page 99 - This chapter describes the contents
5 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
Page 101 - Installing an operating system; This motherboard supports Windows; Support CD information; Running the support CD; Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
ASUS LN-SLI WS/B - If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD. Click an item to install 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® 2000/20...
Page 102 - Drivers menu; Nvidia Chipset Driver Program
-2 Chapter : 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 ...
Page 103 - Utilities menu; ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet Utility
ASUS LN-SLI WS/B - 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 ® enviro...
Page 104 - Make Disk menu; The Make Disk menu contains items to create the NVIDIA; Make nVidia 32bit/64bit SATA RAID Driver; Allows you to create an NVIDIA
- Chapter : Software support 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create the NVIDIA ® nForce ® 680a 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. Sili...
Page 105 - Manuals menu; open the folder of the user manual.; ASUS Contact information; this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
ASUS LN-SLI WS/B - 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 files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe ® Acrobat ® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user ...
Page 106 - Other information; specified information.; Motherboard Info; Displays the general specifications of the motherboard.; Browse this CD; Displays the support CD contents in graphical format.
- Chapter : 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 specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the moth...
Page 107 - Technical support Form; requesting technical support.; Filelist; Displays the contents of the support CD in text format.
ASUS LN-SLI WS/B - 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.