CPU Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu
The CPU Features submenu provides options for configuring the Intel SpeedStep power management features of the
CPU.
Main
SpeedStep(R) Technology:
On Battery:
On AC:
XD Bit functionality:
F1
Help
ESC
Exit
Table 7: Fields, Options and Defaults for the CPU Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu
Menu Field
Options
■
SpeedStep(R)
Disabled
Technology:
■
Enabled
■
On Battery:
Maximum
Performance
■
Battery Optimized
■
Automatic
■
On AC:
Maximum
Performance
■
Battery Optimized
■
Automatic
■
XD Bit
Enabled
functionality:
■
Disabled
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Advanced
Security
Power Savings
CPU Features
[Enabled]
[Battery Optimized]
[Maximum Performance]
[Enabled]
Select Item
-/Space
Select Menu
Enter
Figure 7. CPU Features Submenu
Default
[Enabled]
[Battery
Optimized]
[Maximum
Performance]
[Enabled]
A d v a n c e d M e n u
Exit
Item Specific Help
Select Enhanced
Intel(R) SpeedStep(R)
Technology enabled or
disabled.
Change Values
F9
Setup Defaults
Select
Sub-Menu
F10
Save and Exit
Description
Enables or disables the SpeedStep(R) Technology features. When
disabled, On Battery and On AC are disabled.
When Maximum Performance is selected, CPU speed is maxi-
mized. When Battery Optimized is selected, CPU power require-
ments are optimized for battery operation. When Automatic is
selected, the CPU speed is determined by the power source used.
When Maximum Performance is selected, CPU speed is maxi-
mized. When Battery Optimized is selected, CPU power require-
ments are optimized for battery operation. When Automatic is
selected, the CPU speed is determined by the power source used.
Enables or disables the Execute Disable Bit feature.
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