Asus P5KPL-C 1600, User Manual

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2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
2.4.4 Chipset
The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an
item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.
Advanced Chipset Settings
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may cause system to malfunction.
North Bridge Configuration
South Bridge Configuration
Configure North Bridge
features.
Intel® SpeedStep™ Technology [Enabled]
Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology. When set to
[Enabled] , you can adjust the system power settings in the operating system to
use the EIST feature. Set this item to [Disabled] if you do not want to use the
EIST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
The following item appears only when you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 or
later CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST).
Vanderpool Technology [Enabled]
Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. Virtualization enhanced by
Intel® Virtualization Technology allows a platform to run multiple operating systems
and applications in independent partitons. With virtualization, one computer
system can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled]
[Disabled]
CPU TM function [Enabled]
Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating
protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage are
reduced when the CPU overheats. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. This function enhance
protection of your computer, reducing exposure to viruses and malicious
buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]