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Table 27. Performance (continued)
Options Description
Enable C-States Control
This field contains a toggle switch to enable or disable C-
States Control that configures the CPU's ability to enter
and exit low power states. When off, it disables all C-States
(enabled by default).
Intel Turbo Boost Technology
Enable Intel Turbo Boost Technology
This field allows the user to enable or disable Intel Turbo
Boost Technology (enabled by default).
● Disabled - Does not allow the Intel Turbo Boost
Technology driver to increase the performance state of
the processor above the standard performance.
● Enabled - Allows the Intel Turbo Boost Technology
to increase the performance of the CPU or graphics
processor.
Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
Enable Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
This field allows the user to configure this feature where
the processor resources are used more effectively, enabling
multiple threads to run on each core (enabled by default).
Dynamic Tuning: Machine Learning
Enable Dynamic Tuning: Machine Learning
This field allows the user to configure the OS' capability to
enhance dynamic power tuning capabilities based on detected
workloads (disabled by default)
System Logs
This section contains BIOS, Thermal and Power event logs.
Table 28. System Logs
Options Description
BIOS Event Log
Clear BIOS Event log
This field contains a toggle switch to Keep or Clear BIOS
Event logs. It also lists all saved events(Date, Time, Message)
- ("Keep" selected by default).
Updating the BIOS in Windows
Prerequisites
It is recommended to update your BIOS (System Setup) when you replace the system board or if an update is available.
About this task
NOTE: If BitLocker is enabled, it must be suspended prior to updating the system BIOS, and then re enabled after the BIOS
update is completed.
Steps
1. Restart the computer.
2. Go to
Dell.com/support .
● Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit .
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