Processor And Clock Options - Supero 1017A-MP User Manual

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Processor and Clock Options

The top section is for informational purposes only and displays CPU information
including type, speed, number of cores, etc.
Warning: Take Caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, a
very high DRAM frequency or incorrect DRAM timing may cause system to become
unstable. When this occurs, revert to the default setting.
Clock Spread Spectrum
Select Enable to use the feature of Clock Spectrum, which will allow the BIOS to
monitor and attempt to reduce the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused by
the components whenever needed. Select Disabled to enhance system stability.
The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Hyper-Threading
Set to Enabled to use the processor's Hyper Threading Technology feature. The
options are Enabled and Disabled.
Execute-Disable Bit (Available when supported by the OS and the CPU)
Set to Enabled to enable the Execute Disable Bit which will allow the processor
to designate areas in the system memory where an application code can execute
and where it cannot, thus preventing a worm or a virus from fl ooding illegal codes
to overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack. The default is
Enabled. (Refer to Intel and Microsoft Web Sites for more information.)
Limit CPUID Maximum
This feature allows the user to set the maximum CPU ID value. Enable this function
to boot the legacy operating systems that cannot support processors with extended
CPUID functions. The options are Enabled and Disabled (for the Windows OS.).
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PPM Confi guration
EIST
EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) allows the system to automati-
cally adjust processor voltage and core frequency in an effort to reduce power
consumption and heat dissipation. Please refer to Intel's web site for detailed
information. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
CPU C State Report
Use this feature to enable or disable the CPU C state report to the OS. The
options are is Enabled and Disabled.
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