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CPU Configuration
This section is used to configure the CPU. It will also display the detected CPU information.
Limit CPUID Maximum
The CPUID instruction of some newer CPUs will return a value greater than 3. The de-
fault is Disabled because this problem does not exist in the Windows series operating
systems. If you are using an operating system other than Windows, this problem may
occur. To avoid this problem, enable this field to limit the return value to 3 or less than
3.
Intel Virtualization Technology
When this field is set to Enabled, the VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabili-
ties provided by Vanderpool Technology.
EIST
This field is used to enable or disable the Intel Enhanced SpeedStep Technology.
Turbo Mode
If you want the system to run at a faster speed, set this field to Enabled. However,
compatibility problems may occur with some DRAMs if the system is running in Turbo
mode. If you encounter this problem, set this field to Disabled.
Chapter 7 BIOS Setup
Chapter 7
SATA Configuration
This section is used to configure the settings of SATA device.
SATA Controller(s)
This field is used to enable or disable the Serial ATA devices.
SATA Mode Selection
The mode selection determines how the SATA controller(s) operates.
IDE Mode
This option configures the Serial ATA drives as Parallel ATA storage devices.
AHCI Mode
This option allows the Serial ATA devices to use AHCI (Advanced Host Controller
Interface).
RAID Mode
This option allows you to create RAID or Intel Matrix Storage confi guration on Serial
ATA devices.
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