MSI MS-6580-060 - 845GE Max-L Motherboard User Manual page 61

Boot To OS/2 for DRAM > 64MB
This allows you to run the OS/2
64MB. When you choose No, you cannot run the OS/2
with DRAM larger than 64MB. But it is possible if you choose Yes.
Hyper Threading Function
This field is used to enable or disable the Hyper Threading function. Setting
to Enabled will increase the system performance. Settings: Enabled, Disabled.
MSI Reminds You...
Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for
your computer system requires ALL of the following platform
Components:
*CPU: An Intel
*Chipset: An Intel
*BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled;
and
*OS: An operating system that supports HT Technology.
For more information on Hyper-threading Technology, go to:
www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading
MPS Revision
This field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification)
version to be used for the operating system. You need to select the MPS ver-
sion supported by your operating system. To find out which version to use,
consult the vendor of your operating system. Settings: 1.4, 1.1.
CPU L1 & L2 Cache
Cache memory is additional memory that is much faster than conventional
DRAM (system memory). When the CPU requests data, the system transfers
the requested data from the main DRAM into cache memory, for even faster
access by the CPU. The setting controls the internal cache (also known as L1
or level 1 cache) and external cache (also known as L2 or level 2 cache).
Setting options: Disabled, WriteBack, WriteThru. WriteBack & WriteThru
refer to the cache's write policy, which determines how it handles writes to
memory locations that are currently being held in cache. The WriteBack cache
policy will produce the best performance.
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operating system with DRAM larger than
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Pentium 4 Processor with HT Technology;
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Chipset that supports HT Technology;
BIOS Setup
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operating system
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