3.4.6
CPU Configuration
Limit CPUID Maximum
Disabled for Windows XP.
Execute Disable Bit
XD can prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when com-
bined with a supporting OS (Windows Server 2003 SP1, Windows XP SP2,
SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3.)
Hardware Prefetcher
Enable the mid level cache(L2) streamer prefetcher.
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch
Enable the mid level cache(L2) prefetching of adjacent cache lines.
Intel Virtualization Technology
When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided
by Vanderpool Technology.
Power Technology
Enable the power management features.
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Figure 3.5 Intel Fast Flash Standby
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