5.4.2CPU Configuration

The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.

Advanced

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Configure Advanced CPU

settings

Module Version: 3C.0B

 

 

Manufacturer: Intel

 

 

Brand String: Genuine

Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz

Frequency

: 3.40 GHz

 

FSB Speed

: 800 MHz

 

 

Cache L1

: 16 KB

 

 

Cache L2

: 1024 KB

 

 

Ratio Status: Unlocked (Max:17, Min:14)

Ratio Actual Value: 17

 

Ratio CMOS Setting

 

[ 16]

Max CPUID Value Limit:

[Disabled]

Execute Disable Bit

 

[Enabled]

Hyper Threading Technology

[Enabled]

Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency.

NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may differ.

Select Screen

Select Item

+- Change Option

F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

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Ratio CMOS Setting [ 16]

Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus frequency. The default value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the values. Configuration options: [8]...[28]

You can only adjust the Ratio CMOS Setting if you installed an unlocked CPU. Refer to the CPU documentation for details.

Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]

Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]

When this item is set to [Disabled], the BIOS forces the XD feature flag to always return to (0). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The Hyper-Threading Technology item appears only when you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports the Hyper-Threading Technology. Hyper- Threading is not supported when you installed a dual-core CPU.

Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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