Tests and Diagnostics
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NOTE: CD-ROM refers to a DVD Super Multi drive.
(b) HDD Priority
Use this option to set the booting priority from HDD or USB (USB Memory
stick).
Built-in HDD→ USB (Default)
USB →Built-in HDD
6. Others
Whether or not you need to configure the computer with these options depends
primarily on the kind of software or peripherals you use.
(a) Core-Multi Processing
The Core Multi-Processing sets the CPU operating mode.
The configuration for the Core Multi - Processing is carried out in the BIOS
setup program.
Enabled is Dual Core mode.
Disabled is Single Core mode.
Enabled Enables Core Multi-Processing functions. (Default)
Disabled Disables Core Multi - Processing functions.
(b) Dynamic CPU Frequency mode
Use this option to choose a setting from the followings.
Dynamically Switchable
Enables Intel® CoreTM Duo processor featuring Intel
SpeedStep technology. (Default)
Always High Disables Intel® CoreTM Duo processor featuring Intel
SpeedStep technology and always runs the processor at
its maximum speed.
Always Low Disables Intel® CoreTM Duo processor featuring Intel
SpeedStep technology and always runs the processor at
its default speed.