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Hyper-threading [Enabled]
This item allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as two logical processors, allowing
the operating system to schedule two threads or processors simultaneously.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Active Processor Cores [All]
Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package.
Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3]
Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled]
When set to [Enabled], a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by
Vanderpool Technology.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the MLC streamer prefetcher.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable prefetching of adjacent cache lines.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU AES [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Advance Encryption Standard instructions.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Boot performance mode [Max Non-Turbo Performance]
Allows you to select the CPU performance state during system boot before the operating
system takes control. The CPU runs at a selected performance ratio based on CPU
configuration.
Configuration options: [Max Battery] [Max Non-Turbo Performance] [Turbo Performance]
Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology support. Enabling will
expose the CPPC v2 interface to allow for hardware controlled P-states.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) [Enabled]
Allows your system to adjust the CPU's voltage and cores frequency, resulting in decreased
power consumption and heat production.
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
The following item appears only when you set Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) to [Enabled].
Turbo Mode [Enabled]
This item allows you to automatically set the CPU cores to run faster than the base
operating frequency when it is below the operating power, current and temperature
specification limit.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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The CPU runs at its default speed.
The system controls the CPU speed.
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup
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