Alienware M17X service manual System

CPU Performance Mode Turbo Mode DDR3 Voltage CPU Vcore

CPU Frequency Over- Clocking

Memory Frequency Memory Channel Mode

Performance Options Sub-Menu

CPU Speed Displays the speed of the processor. Displays the frequency of the memory.

Displays the memory channel modes.

•Single

•Dual

Indicates if the processor is in turbo mode or not.

Allows you to enable or disable the turbo mode.

Allows you to enter the memory voltage.

	CHAPTER 26: BIOS
Security Menu
System	Displays the status of the system password. The system
Password	password is also known as the Master/Supervisor
Status	password.
	• Set: The system password is enabled.
	• Clear: The system password is disabled.
Set System	Allows you to set the system password. The system
Password	password controls access to the system setup utility.
User	Displays the status of the user password.
Password
Status	• Set: The user password is enabled and the built-in PS/2
	compatible mouse controller is enabled.
	• Clear: The user password is disabled and the built-in
	PS/2 compatible mouse controller is disabled.

Allows you to set the processor Vcore voltage.

Allows you to configure the processor over-clocking frequency.

Set User

Password

Enable Password on Boot Failsafe

Asset Tag

Allows you to set the user password. The user password controls access to the computer at boot.

Allows you to enable or disable password entry on boot.

Allows you to enable or disable the Phoenix FailSafe™ security software to protect, track, and manage your laptop and your digital files if your laptop is lost or stolen.

Displays the asset tag.

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