Table 9: Fields, Options and Defaults for the CPU Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu
Menu Field
Options
■
XD Bit
Disabled
functionality:
■
Enabled
Default
Description
[Enabled]
Allows the user to enable and disable the Execute Disable Bit
functionality. Execute Disable Bit allows the processor to
classify areas in memory where application code can and
cannot execute. In the event an internet worm attempts to
insert code in the buffer, the processor disables code
execution to prevent damage or worm propagation.
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