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Chapter 3: BIOS setup
Chapter 3
Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled]
When set to [
Enabled
], this item allows the legacy OS to boot even without support for CPUs
with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
Execute Disable prevents certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined
with a supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3). Configuration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled]
When set to [
Enabled
], a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by
Vanderpool Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Mid Level Cache (L2) streamer prefetcher. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Mid Level Cache (L2) prefetching of adjacent cache lines.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Boot Performance mode [Max Non-Tu...]
Allows you to select the performance state that the BIOS will set before OS handoff.
Configuration options: [Max Non-Turbo performance] [Max Battery] [Turbo Performance]
Dynamic Storage Accelerator [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Dynamic Storage Accelerator for C state configuration.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
CPU Power Management Configuration
This item allows you to manage and configure the CPU’s power.
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]
Allows your system to adjust the processor’s voltage and cores frequency, resulting in
decreased power consumption and heat production.
[Disabled]
The CPU runs at its default speed.
[Enabled]
The system controls the CPU speed.
Turbo Mode [Enabled]
Allows you to automatically set the processor cores to run faster than the base
frequency when operating below power, current and temperature specification limit.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Summary of Contents for Z87M-PLUS
Page 1: ...Motherboard Z87M PLUS ...
Page 27: ...ASUS Z87M PLUS 1 13 Chapter 1 DDR3 1600 MHz capability ...
Page 42: ...1 28 Chapter 1 Product introduction Chapter 1 ...
Page 47: ...ASUS Z87M PLUS 2 5 Chapter 2 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly ...
Page 48: ...2 6 Chapter 2 Basic installation Chapter 2 To remove a DIMM 2 1 4 DIMM installation ...
Page 49: ...ASUS Z87M PLUS 2 7 Chapter 2 2 1 5 ATX Power connection OR ...
Page 50: ...2 8 Chapter 2 Basic installation Chapter 2 2 1 6 SATA device connection OR OR ...
Page 116: ...3 58 Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 3 ...
Page 132: ...4 16 Chapter 4 Software support Chapter 4 ...
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