Table 2-3. Memory Information Screen (continued)

Option

Description

 

 

Memory Optimizer

Sets the behavior of the two DRAM controllers for

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memory optimization. When set to Enabled, the two

(Enabled default)

controllers run in parallel 64-bit mode for improved

 

memory performance (running single-bit ECC).When

 

set to Disabled, the controllers are joined in 128-bit mode

 

running multi-bit Advanced ECC.

 

 

Low Power Mode

Enables or disables the low power mode of the memory.

(Disabled default)

When set to Disabled, the memory runs at full speed.

 

When set to Enabled, the memory runs at a reduced

 

speed to conserve energy.

 

 

CPU Information Screen

Table 2-4 lists the options and descriptions for the information fields that appear on the CPU Information screen.

Table 2-4. CPU Information Screen

Option

Description

 

 

64-bit

Specifies if the installed processor(s) support 64-bit

 

extensions.

 

 

Core Speed

Displays the clock speed of the processor(s).

 

 

Bus Speed

Displays the bus speed of the processor(s).

 

 

Virtualization

NOTE: Disable this feature if your system will not be

Technology

running virtualization software.

(Enabled default)

Displays when the processors support Virtualization

 

 

Technology. Enabled permits virtualization software to

 

use Virtualization Technology incorporated in the

 

processor design. This feature can only be used by

 

software that supports Virtualization Technology.

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R905, HX574 specifications

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