CPU Ratio [Auto]

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

Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled]

[Enabled]

Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down.

[Disabled]

Disables the CPU thermal monitor function.

Active Processor Cores [All]

Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3]

Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled]

[Enabled]

Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs

 

with extended CPUID functions.

[Disabled]

Disables this function.

Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]

[Enabled]

Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology.

[Disabled]

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

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.

[Enabled]

Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific

 

condition.

[Disabled]

Disables this function.

CPU C1E [Auto]

[Enabled]

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

 

enable the Enhanced Halt State.

[Disabled]

Disables this function.

CPU C3 Report [Auto]

Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to the operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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