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Chapter 3

3-22BIOS Setup 3-23 BIOS Setup

CPU Specifications

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu displays the information of

installed CPU. You can also access this information menu at any time by pressing

[F4]. Read only.

CPU Technology Support

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu shows what the key features

does the installed CPU support. Read only.

MEMORY-Z

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu displays all the settings and

timings of installed memory. You can also access this information menu at any time by

pressing [F5].

DIMM1~4 Memory SPD

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu displays the information of

installed memory. Read only.

CPU Features

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]

The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to increase transaction rates

and reduces end-user response times. Intel Hyper-Threading technology treats

the multi cores inside the processor as multi logical processors that can execute

instructions simultaneously. In this way, the system performance is highly

improved.

[Enable] Enables Intel Hyper-Threading technology.

[Disabled] Disables this item if the system does not support HT function.

Active Processor Cores [All]

This item allows you to select the number of active processor cores.

Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled]

Enables or disables the extended CPUID value.

[Enabled] BIOS will limit the maximum CPUID input value to circumvent

boot problems with older operating system that do not support the

processor with extended CPUID value.

[Disabled] Use the actual maximum CPUID input value.

Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]

Intel’s Execute Disable Bit functionality can prevent certain classes of malicious

“buffer overflow” attacks where worms attempt to execute code to damage the

system. It is recommended that keeps this item enabled always.

[Enabled] Enables NO-Execution protection to prevent the malicious attacks

and worms.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

Intel Virtualization Tech [Enabled]

Enables or disables Intel Virtualization technology.

[Enabled] Enables Intel Virtualization technology and allows a platform to run

multiple operating systems in independent partitions. The system

can function as multiple systems virtually.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

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