Dep Level Chart - Compaq dc5100 - Microtower PC Frequently Asked Questions Manual

DEP Level Chart

Processor BIOS DEP
Support Setting
No N/A
Yes Disabled
Yes Enabled
OS BOOT.INI
Result
Setting
Any Setting Only software-enforced DEP is available for limited
Windows system binaries.
Any Setting
Only software-enforced DEP is available for limited
Windows system binaries.
•
Always On
Hardware and software-enforced DEP coverage for all Windows
binaries, programs, and drivers.
•
No programs or drivers can be exempted.
•
System Compatibility Fixes (shims) for DEP do not take effect.
•
Always Off
No hardware or software-enforced DEP is available for any part
of the system.
•
The processor will not run in PAE mode unless a /PAE switch is
present in the BOOT.INI.
•
OptIn
Hardware and software-enforced DEP coverage for limited
(Default)
Windows system binaries by default.
•
Programs and drivers can be covered by both DEP and NX if
they explicitly specify to be covered (opt-in) by creating a shim.
•
This is the default configuration in the BOOT.INI.
•
OptOut
Hardware and software-enforced DEP coverage for all Windows
system binaries, programs, and drivers.
•
You can exempt programs and drivers if you explicitly specify
they are not covered (opt-out).
•
System Compatibility Fixes (shims) for DEP take effect.
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