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(b) HDD Priority
This option enables to select the priority for the Built-in HDD or USB.
Built-in HDD→ USB (Default)
USB → Built-in HDD
(c) Network Boot Protocol
Use this option to set the starting method via a network.
PXE Sets to PXE protocol. (Default)
RPL Sets to RPL protocol.
7. 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 of Core Multi-
Processor.
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 SpeedStep technology. When the computer is
in use, the CPU power consumption and clock speed are
automatically switched when necessary. (Default)
Always High Disables Intel SpeedStep technology and always runs the
processor at its fastest speed.
Always Low Disables Intel SpeedStep technology and always runs the
processor at low power consumption and low speed.