Cpu Coniguration; Hardware Prefetcher - ASROCK Q2900M User Manual

4.3.1 CPU Coniguration

Active Processor Cores
Select the number of cores to enable in each processor package.
Intel SpeedStep Technology
Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to switch between multiple
frequencies and voltage points for better power saving and heat dissipation.
CPU C States Support
Enable CPU C States Support for power saving. It is recommended to keep C3, C6
and C7 all enabled for better power saving.
Enhanced Halt State (C1E)
Enable Enhanced Halt State (C1E) for lower power consumption.
No-Execute Memory Protection
Processors with No-Execution Memory Protection Technology may prevent certain
classes of malicious bufer overlow attacks.

Hardware Prefetcher

Automatically prefetch data and code for the processor. Enable for better
performance.
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