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CPU TM function (Enabled)
For some specific brands of CPU, you can use this item to control the CPU frequency and
voltage according to its temperature.
Max CPUID Value Limit (Disabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the Max CPU ID value limit. When supports Prescott and
LGA775 CPUs, enables this to prevent the system from "rebooting" when trying to install
Windows NT 4.0.
Execute Disable Bit (Disabled)
This item is a security feature that helps you protect your CPU and operating system
against malicious software executing code. This item is available when CPU supports the
feature.
Intel (R) SpeedStep (tm) tech. (Disabled)
This item allows users to enable or disable the EIST (Enhanced Intel Speedstep Technology)
function. This item shows only if the CPU supports EIST.
Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Enabled)
This item enables or disables enhanced halt.
Quick Power on Self Test (Enabled)
Enable this item to shorten the power on testing (POST) and have your system start up
faster. You might like to enable this item after you are confident that your system hardware
is operating smoothly.
Boot Up Numlock Status (On)
This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is started.
APIC Mode (Enabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable the APCI (Advanced Programmable Interrupt
Controller) mode. APIC provides symmetric multi-processing (SMP) for systems, allowing
support for up to 60 processors.
Boot Other Device (Enabled)
When enabled, the system searches all other possible locations for an operating system if
it fails to find one in the devices specified under the First, Second and Third boot devices.
Security Check (System)
This item is set to enable or disable the security check
Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.
Using BIOS
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