Processor Configuration
Parameter
Hardware Prefetcher
Adjacent Cache Line
Prefetch
Max CPUID Value Limit
Intel VT
Intel XD Bit
Core Multi-Processing
PECI
Intel EIST
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Description
Enables or disables the speculative unit within the processor.
When Enabled, cache lines are fetched in pairs (even line + odd line).
When Disabled, only current cache line required is fetched.
Enables or disables legacy operating system to boot processors with
extended CPUID functions.
Enables or disables the Virtualization Technology (VT) availability. If
enabled, a virtual machine manager (VMM) can utilize the additional
hardware virtualization capabilities provided by this technology.
Note: A full reset is required to change the setting.
When Enabled, the processor disables code execution when a worm
attempts to insert a code in the buffer preventing damage and worm
propagation.
When Disabled, the processor forces the Execute Disable Bit feature
flag to always return to 0.
Enables or disables core multi-processing function.
Enables or disables the PECi function.
Enables or disables the EIST function.
Option
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Disabled
Enabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
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