Cpu Configuration - Asus P8H61-M PRO User Manual

2.5.1

CPU Configuration

The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically
detects.
The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed.
CPU Ratio [Auto]
Allows you to adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Use <+> and <-> keys or the numeric
keypad to adjust the ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model.
Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Active Processor Cores [All]
Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package.
Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3]
Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
Turbo Mode [Enabled]
This item appears only when you set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology item to
[Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the Intel
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
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Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down.
Disables the CPU thermal monitor function.
Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs
with extended CPUID functions.
Disables this function.
Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology.
Forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0).
Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately
and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several
systems.
Disables this function.
The CPU runs at its default speed.
The operating system controls the CPU speed.
Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific
condition.
Disables this function.
SpeedStep Technology (EIST).
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Turbo Mode Technology.
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