Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]

[Enabled]

Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology.

[Disabled]

Forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0).

Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled]

[Enabled]

Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately

 

and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several

 

systems.

[Disabled]

Disables this function.

Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]

[Disabled]

Disables this function.

[Enabled]

Allows you to turn on /off the Mid Level Cache (L2) streamer prefetcher.

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]

[Disabled]

Disables this function.

[Enabled]

Allows a hardware platform to perform adjacent cache line prefetching.

CPU Power Management Configuration

CPU Ratio [Auto]

Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Use <+> and <-> keys to adjust the ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model.

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST).

[Disabled]

The CPU runs at its default speed.

[Enabled]

The operating system controls the CPU speed.

Turbo Mode [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology.

[Disabled]

Disables this function.

[Enabled]

Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific

 

condition.

CPU C1E [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C1E.

[Auto]

Set this item automatically.

[Disabled]

Disables this function.

[Enabled]

Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in

 

order to enable the Enhanced Halt State.

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