DFI 915g-tmgf, system board, 915gv-tml user manual Enabling Hyper-Threading Technology

Enabling Hyper-Threading Technology

Appendix A - Enabling Hyper-ThreadingTechnology

A.1 Enabling Hyper-Threading Technology

To enable the functionality of the Hyper-Threading Technology, please follow the requirements and steps below. Basically, the following presumes that you have already installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with Hyper-Threading Technology.

1.The system requires a minimum of 300 Watt ATX 12V power supply.

2.Aside from installing a CPU fan on the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with Hyper-Threading Technology, make sure to install cooling fans.The system requires adequate airflow throughout the chassis to prevent overheating the processor.

3.The “CPU Hyper-Threading” field in the Advanced BIOS Features submenu of the Award BIOS setup will appear. Make sure this field is set to Enabled.

4.Currently, only Windows® XP supports the Hyper-Threading Technology. If this OS has been previously installed, you must REINSTALL it.

5.After installing Windows® XP, please check the following to ensure that the operating system has been properly installed.

a.Click Start, point to Settings then click Control Panel.

b.Double-click the System icon. The System Properties dialog box will appear.

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