3.4.1 CPU Configuration
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Advanced
CPU Configuration
Cool ‘n’ Quiet | [Auto] |
Secure Virtual Machine | [Enabled] |
Enhanced Halt State (C1E) | [Disabled] |
CPU Thermal Throttle | [Enabled] |
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Enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory freq., and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Please set
this item to [Disabled] if above issue occurs.
| Select Screen |
| Select Item |
+- | Change Option |
F1 | General Help |
F9 | Load Defaults |
F10 | Save and Exit |
ESC | Exit |
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AM2 Boost
This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. If you set this option to [Enabled], you will enable ASRock AM2 Boost function, which will improve the memory performance. The default value is [Disabled]. Please refer to caution 20 on page 11 for details.
Cool ‘n’ Quiet
Use this item to enable or disable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM technology. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]. If you install Windows® 7 / VistaTM and want to enable this function, please set this item to [Enabled]. Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Please set this item to [Disable] if above issue occurs.
Secure Virtual Machine
When this option is set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by
Enhance Halt State (C1E)
All processors support the Halt State (C1). The C1 state is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from the chipset. In the C1 power state, the processor maintains the context of the system caches.
CPU Thermal Throttle
Use this item to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to keep the CPU from overheated. The default value is [Auto].
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