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6: BIOS

Demand Scrubbing

A memory error-correction scheme where the Processor writes corrected data back into the

memory block from where it was read by the Processor. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Patrol Scrubbing

A memory error-correction scheme that works in the background looking for and correcting

resident errors. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Throttling - Closed Loop/Throttling - Open Loop

Throttling improves reliability and reduces power in the processor by automatic voltage control

during processor idle states. Available options are Disabled and Enabled. If Enabled, the

following items will appear:

Hysteresis Temperature (Available for Closed Loop only)

Temperature Hysteresis is the temperature lag (in degrees Celsius) after the set DIMM

temperature threshold is reached before Closed Loop Throttling begins. The options are Disabled,

1.5

C, 3.0º C, and 6.0

Guardband Temperature (Available for Closed Loop only)

This is the temperature which applies to the DIMM temperature threshold. Each step is in 0.5

increment. The default is [006]. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change this value.

Inlet Temperature

This is the temperature detected at the chassis inlet. Each step is in 0.5

is [070]. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change this value.

Temperature Rise

This is the temperature rise to the DIMM thermal zone. Each step is in 0.5

default is [020]. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change this value.

Air Flow

This is the air flow speed to the DIMM modules. Each step is one mm/ sec. The default is [1500].

Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change this value.

C increment. The default

C increment. The

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