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CPU Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu
The CPU Features submenu configures certain features of the CPU in the system.
Figure 7. CPU Features Submenu
Table 7: Fields, Options and Defaults for the CPU Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu
Menu Field Options Default Description
Core
Multi-Processing
■
Disabled
■
Enabled
[Enabled] Enables or disables the Core Multi-Processing feature.
SpeedStep(R)
Technology:
■
Disabled
■
Enabled
[Enabled] Enables or disables SpeedStep(R) Technology.
On Battery:
■
Maximum Performance
■
Battery Optimized
■
Automatic
[Battery
Optimized]
Allows the user to select the power conditions when the sys-
tem is running on battery power.
On AC:
■
Maximum Performance
■
Battery Optimized
■
Automatic
[Maximum
Performance]
Allows the user to select the power conditions when the sys-
tem is running on AC power.
XD Bit
functionality:
■
Disabled
■
Enabled
[Enabled] Allows the user to enable and disable the Execute Disable Bit
functionality. Execute Disable Bit allows the processor to
classify areas in memory where application code can and can-
not execute. In the event an internet worm attempts to insert
code in the buffer, the processor disables code execution to
prevent damage or worm propagation.
Virtualization
Technology
■
Disabled
■
Enabled
[Disabled] Enables or disables the Virtualization Technology feature.
Note that after changing this option, the system must first be
rebooted for it to take effect.
F1 Help
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F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
Change Values
Select Sub-Menu
▲
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Item Specific HelpCPU Features
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
SpeedStep(R) Technology: [Enabled]
On Battery: [Battery Optimized]
On AC: [Maximum Performance]
Select Core
Multi-Processing
enabled or disabled.
XD Bit functionality: [Enabled]
[Enabled]Core Multi-Processing
Virtualization Technology: [Disabled]
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