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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] [4] [5]

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).

Intel Virtualization Tech [Enabled]

[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.

3.5.2CPU Power Management Configuration

CPU Ratio

Auto

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology

Enabled

Turbo Mode

Enabled

CPU C1E

Auto

CPU C3 Report

Auto

CPU C6 Report

Auto

CPU C7 Report

Auto

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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]

[Disabled]

Disables this function.

[Enabled]

Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific

 

condition.

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