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Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.
This item allows you to enable or disable Intel SpeedStep technology.
When set to Disabled, the system always operates in a conserve power
mode (the processor works at FSB400-600MHz or FSB533-800MHz). If
you want optimize the processor, set this item to Enabled, so that the
processor's speed will be controlled by the use of your operating system
and applications. Setting options: Enabled, and Disabled.
Intel(R) C-STATE tech
This item allows you to enable or disable Intel C-State tech, which provides
multiple processor sleep states that reduce the overall power consumption.
HDA Controller
The item allows you to enable or disable HDA Controller.
PCI Latency Timer
This item controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before
another takes over. When set to higher values, every PCI device can
conduct transactions for a longer time and thus improve the effective PCI
bandwidth. For better PCI performance, you should set the item to higher
values. Setting options: 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224, and 248.