Cpu Configuration - Asus MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME User Manual

3.6.1

CPU Configuration

The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically
detects.
The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed.
Active Processor Cores [All]
This item allows you to select the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor
package.
Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3]
Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled]
When set to [Enabled], a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by
Vanderpool Technology.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the MLC streamer prefetcher.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable or prefetching of adjacent cache lines.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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