ASROCK X58 EXTREME - V1.1 User Manual page 61

Hyper Threading Technology
To enable this feature, it requires a computer system with an Intel Core
processor that supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating system
that includes optimization for this technology, such as Microsoft
XP or Vista TM . Set to [Enabled] if using Microsoft
Linux kernel version 2.4.18 or higher. This option will be hidden if the installed
CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology.
Active Processor Cores
Use this item to select the number of cores to enable in each processor package.
Configuration options: [All], [1] and [2]. The default value is [All].
A20M
Use this item to enable or disable A20M. Legacy OS and AP may need A20M
enabled. The default value is [Disabled].
Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.
Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. is Intel's new power saving technology. Proces-
sor can switch between multiple frequency and voltage points to enable power
savings. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [Enabled]
and [Disabled]. If you install Windows
the "Power Schemes" as "Portable/Laptop" to enable this function. If you
install Windows ® Vista TM
to [Enabled]. This item will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel
(R) SpeedStep(tm) tech..
Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and lead to system
stability or compatibility issue with some power supplies. Please set this item to
[Disable] if above issue occurs.
Intel (R) TurboMode tech
Use this item to enable or disable Intel (R) Turbo Boost Technology. Turbo
mode allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific
condition. The default value is [Enabled].
1-Core Ratio Limit
Program highest CPU Ratio used by Turbo Mode for 1-Core Ratio Limit.
2-Core Ratio Limit
Program highest CPU Ratio used by Turbo Mode for 2-Core Ratio Limit.
3-Core Ratio Limit
Program highest CPU Ratio used by Turbo Mode for 3-Core Ratio Limit.
4-Core Ratio Limit
Program highest CPU Ratio used by Turbo Mode for 4-Core Ratio Limit.
TDC Limit value
Program the TDC (current) limit for Turbo Mode so that the processor does not
throttle at peak performance conditions.
® Windows
®
XP and select [Auto], you need to set
and want to enable this function, please set this item
6 1 6 1 6 1
6 1 6 1
TM
i7
® ®
Windows
® XP, Vista TM , or