Virtualization Technology - Toshiba Qosmio F30-111 User Manual

HW Setup
Execute-Disable Bit Capability
The configuration for the Execute-Disable Bit Capability is carried out in the
BIOS setup program.
This setting configures the Execute-Disable Bit function of the CPU. It is
displayed on the first page of the setup screen.
This function is specific to Intel processors and, when activated, helps to
reduce security threats to the computer by preventing certain classes of
malicious "buffer overflow" attacks when combined with a supporting
operating system such as Windows XP.
Available
Not Available
System configuration changes, other than changes to this setting, should
be made within Windows by using applications such as TOSHIBA HW
Setup, TOSHIBA Password Utility, TOSHIBA Power Saver, Windows
Device Manager and so forth.

Virtualization Technology

Virtualization Technology sets enable or disable of the Intel Virtualization
Technology installed in the CPU.
The configuration for the Virtualization Technology is carried out in the
BIOS setup program. This setting is displayed on the first page of the setup
screen.
Intel Virtualization Technology is the technique that allows one machine to
operate as multiple virtual machines.
The Disabled command does not allow use of the Intel Virtualization
Technology.
The Enabled command allows use of the Intel Virtualization Technology.
Enabled
Disabled
System configuration changes, other than changes to this setting, should
be made within Windows by using applications such as TOSHIBA HW
Setup, TOSHIBA Password Utility, TOSHIBA Power Saver, Windows
Device Manager and so forth.
7-10
Makes the processor's Execute-Disable Bit
Capability available for use.
Disables the processor's Execute-Disable Bit
Capability so that it is not available for use.
(Default).
Enables Virtualization Technology.
Disables Virtualization Technology (Default).
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