Virtualization Technology; Active Processor Cores - Foxconn H55MX-S Series User Manual

► Virtualization Technology

Virtualization (i.e. Intel® Vanderpool Technology) allows a platform to run multiple operating
systems and applications in independent partitions or "containers." One physical compute
system can function as multiple "virtual" systems. Vanderpool Technology can help improve
future virtualization solutions. This item will be displayed only when the CPU is supporting this
feature and the setting is used to enable/disable it.
► Execute Disable Bit
This item is used to enable/disable the Execute Disable Bit feature.
Intel's Execute Disable Bit functionality can help prevent certain classes of malicious buffer
overflow attacks when combined with a supporting operating system.
Execute Disable Bit allows the processor to classify areas in memory by where application
code can execute and where it cannot. When a malicious worm attempts to insert code in the
buffer, the processor disables code execution, preventing damage and worm propagation.
Replacing older computers with Execute Disable Bit-enabled systems can halt worm attacks,
reducing the need for virus-related repairs. By combining Execute Disable Bit with anti-virus,
firewall, spyware removal, e-mail filtering software, and other network security measures, IT
managers can free IT resources for other initiatives.
► Intel(R) HT Technology
This item is used to enable/disable the Hyper Threading Technology feature.

► Active Processor Cores

This item is used to set the number of cores to enable in each processor package.
► A20M
Legacy OSes and APs may need A20M enabled.
Intel PPM Configuration
Intel PPM Configuration
EIST Function
Intel(R) TurboMode tech
Factory default TDC limit value : 552
Factory default TDC limit value : 696
Intel(R) C-STATE Technology
CState Package Limit
C3 State
C6 State
C1 Auto Demotion
C3 Auto Demotion
↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select
► EIST Function
You can select the EIST (Processor Power Management, PPM) through this item.
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.
Intel PPM Configuration
+/-/:Value
F9:Optimized Defaults
[Enabled] [Enabled]
Disabled
[Enabled]
Enabled
[Enabled]
[Auto]
[ACPI C2]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
F10:Save ESC:Exit
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Help Item
F1:General Help