Supermicro Supero X8DAH+-F User Manual page 73

Intel Virtualization Technology (Available when supported by the CPU)
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Select Enabled to use Intel Virtualization Technology which will allow one platform
to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions, creat-
ing multiple "virtual" systems in one physical computer. The options are Enabled
and Disabled.
Note: If there is any change to this setting, you will need to power off and
restart the system for the change to take effect. Please refer to Intel's
website for detailed information.
Execute-Disable Bit Capability (Available when supported by the OS and
the CPU)
Set to Enabled to support 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 flooding 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.)
Intel AES-NI (Available when supported by the OS and the CPU)
If this feature is set to Enabled, Intel AES-NI will add new encryption features to
help accelerate AES SW application, providing code authorization and signature
verification to improve system performance. The default is Disabled. (Refer to Intel
and Microsoft Web Sites for more information.)
Simultaneous Multi-Threading (Available when supported by the CPU)
Set to Enabled to use the Simultaneous Multi-Threading Technology, which will
result in increased CPU performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Active Processor Cores
Set to Enabled to use a processor's Second Core and beyond. (Please refer to
Intel's website for more information.) The options are All, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
Intel EIST Technology
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EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) allows the system to automatically
adjust processor voltage and core frequency in an effort to reduce power consump-
tion and heat dissipation. Please refer to Intel's website for detailed information.
The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Intel Turbo Boost (Available when Intel
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Select Enabled to use the Turbo Mode to boost system performance. The options
are Enabled and Disabled.
EIST Technology is enabled)
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