A d v a n c e d M e n u
CPU Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu
The CPU Features Submenu configures the system processor. Note that this submenu only appears in certain configura- tions, based upon the system CPU.
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| Main | Advanced | Security | Power Savings | Exit |
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| CPU Features |
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| Select Enhanced |
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| SpeedStep(R) Technology: |
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| [Battery Optimized] | Intel(R) SpeedStep(R) |
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| [Maximum Performance] | Technology enabled or |
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| XD Bit functionality: |
| [Enabled] |
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F1 Help | Select | Item | Change | Values | |
ESC Exit | Select | Menu | Enter | Select | ▲ |
Figure 9. CPU Features Submenu
F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
Menu Field | Options | Default | Description |
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SpeedStep(R) | • Disabled | [Enabled] | Enables or disables SpeedStep(R) Technology which |
Technology: | • Enabled |
| allows the user to determine the CPU performance when |
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| the tablet is running on AC or battery. This technology |
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| decreases power consumption by decreasing CPU speeds. |
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On Battery: | • Maximum Performance | [Battery | Allows the user to select the CPU performance when the |
| • Battery Optimized | Optimized] | system is running on battery power. |
| • Automatic |
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On AC: | • Maximum | [Maximum | Allows the user to select the CPU performance when the |
| Performance | Performance] | system is running on AC power. |
| • Battery Optimized |
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| • Automatic |
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XD Bit | • Disabled | [Enabled] | Allows the user to enable and disable the Execute Disable |
functionality: | • Enabled |
| Bit functionality. Execute Disable Bit allows the processor |
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| to classify areas in memory where application code can |
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| and cannot execute. In the event an internet worm |
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| attempts to insert code in the buffer, the processor |
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| disables code execution to prevent damage or worm |
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| propagation. |
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